My Mavericks are sitting in a cabinet and are a pain to use. Now that I have a Thermoworks Smoke, I can tell you that it is rock solid. If I am doing an overnight cook, I will still use my HeaterMeter since it will control the fan, but for doing things like tri tip on the Performer, I will stay with the Smoke. As far as I am concerned, the price will not be an issue. Only quality and ease of use matter to me any more.