I have the Smoke X4 with Billows. I’ve not used any of the other options on the market, and that’s typically because I research extensively before buying anything.
I can’t imagine anyone having any higher quality than the Thermoworks. The display for the probes is great, the handheld receiver is a nice little unit, the probes I did have one or two apparently randomly go wonky but when I ordered the whole thing I somehow ended up with four or so extra probes. The case that you can get is top notch as well. Just an impressive set that works. I’m also a guy that pays attention to packaging; if the company spends money on packaging, more often than not the product is going to be great. And as I type that I realize I’ve never thrown away a box for any of the Apple items I’ve ever bought going back to sheesh, 2005 with my first iPod?🤣 They’re another company with excellent packaging.
Anyways, I personally did not want phone connectivity. It’s not a thing that intrigues me, either with temp probes or my Smokefire, when I cook it’s an event and an all day affair planned around the cook when I’m smoking something. Part of it is being there and tending to the meat and checking fuel (either charcoal or pellets) and such.
I can’t say not to purchase any other for this reason or that, but I can say you won’t be disappointed with Thermoworks
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