Braun ThermoScan 7+ (IRT6525)
The ear thermometer to beat: fast, well validated and properly thought through for night-time checks.
Best for Parents of babies over 4 weeks and toddlers who want quick, reliable readings without a battle.
Head-to-head
| Measure | Braun ThermoScan 7+ (IRT6525) | Braun Sensian 7 No Touch + Touch (BNT400) |
|---|---|---|
| Tech Dad Score | 8.4 | 7.7 |
| Accuracy & reliability | 9.0 | 7.0 |
| Suitability by age | 8.0 | 6.5 |
| Ease of use | 8.5 | 9.0 |
| Night-time use | 8.5 | 9.0 |
| Fever guidance & memory | 8.5 | 8.0 |
| Value & running costs | 6.5 | 7.5 |
| Typical price | £45 | £33 |
| Type | Infrared ear (tympanic) | Infrared forehead, touch or no-touch |
| Age settings | 0 to 3 months, 3 to 36 months, 36 months+ | 0 to 3 months, 3 to 36 months, 36 months+ |
| Power | 2 x AA (Braun quotes around 350 readings) | 2 x AAA |
★ marks the stronger of the two. Scores are out of 10.
The ear thermometer to beat: fast, well validated and properly thought through for night-time checks.
Best for Parents of babies over 4 weeks and toddlers who want quick, reliable readings without a battle.
The best of the forehead bunch and great for checking a sleeping toddler, but not a replacement for an underarm or ear reading.
Best for Quick, silent checks on a sleeping child, with a stick or ear thermometer on hand to confirm.
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