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Braun ThermoScan 7+ (IRT6525) vs Braun ThermoScan 3 (IRT3030)

TECH DADGOLD STARBraun ThermoScan 7+ (IRT6525)8.4Around £45Amazon
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MeasureBraun ThermoScan 7+ (IRT6525)Braun ThermoScan 3 (IRT3030)
Tech Dad Score8.47.4
Accuracy & reliability9.07.5
Suitability by age8.07.5
Ease of use8.58.0
Night-time use8.55.5
Fever guidance & memory8.56.5
Value & running costs6.58.0
Typical price£45£20
TypeInfrared ear (tympanic)Infrared ear (tympanic)
MemoryLast reading recallLast reading recall
In the box21 hygiene caps21 hygiene caps

★ marks the stronger of the two. Scores are out of 10.

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TECH DADGOLD STAR
Braun

Braun ThermoScan 7+ (IRT6525)

The ear thermometer to beat: fast, well validated and properly thought through for night-time checks.

8.4
Gold StarAround £45

Best for Parents of babies over 4 weeks and toddlers who want quick, reliable readings without a battle.

Braun

Braun ThermoScan 3 (IRT3030)

A cheap, quick Braun ear thermometer that skips the features that make the 7+ worth having.

7.4
GoodAround £20

Best for Budget-conscious parents of children over 4 weeks who want an ear thermometer and are happy to interpret the number themselves.

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