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Kizen LaserPro LP300 vs. Mecurate IRT600A Digital Infrared Thermometer Side-by-Side Comparison

Don’t know what to choose between the Kizen LaserPro LP300 and the Mecurate IRT600A IR thermometer? Here’s our side-by-side comparison.

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Kizen LaserPro LP300

Kizen LaserPro LP300 vs. Mecurate IRT600A Digital Infrared Thermometer

Overall Verdict

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OverallScore Performance70% Design20% Usability10% ScoreOverall 70%Performance 20%Design 10%Usability Mecurate IRT600A Di...Kizen LaserPro LP3007.56.99.57.96.25.29.37.2
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The Mecurate IRT600A far exceeds the Kizen in measurement accuracy with a performance score of 6.9 out of 10 over the Kizen’s 5.2. And in addition to having better accuracy, the Mecurate also has more measurement modes.

Functionality-wise, the Mecurate is the better thermometer to buy.

What about design and usability?

It’s close, but the Mecurate did better in both assessments than the Kizen LaserPro LP300. On all counts, it seems like you’ll get more value for your money with the Mecurate, according to our benchmark.

Pros & Cons

  • Quite affordable for what it is
  • Solid build quality
  • Laser emitter is bright and can be easily tracked
  • Display panel is decently bright and data points can be easily read in many conditions (under studio lighting, in the dark, etc.)
  • Handle is indented and textured for easier gripping
  • Loud speaker
  • Solid build quality.
  • Has several measurement modes.
  • Practical laser emitter with 13-point patterning.
  • Easy to handle with a clicky, tactile trigger.
  • Bright, colored VA display panel.
  • Comes bundled with a meat thermometer
  • Mediocre measurement accuracy
  • Doesn’t have many measurement mode
  • The backlight can’t be turned off
  • Unreliable readings. Multiple continuous scans are required before the thermometer “re-calibrates” itself and output more accurate results.

Key Specs

Dimensions
L4 x W1.77 x H5.9 inches
L3.75 x W1.75 x H5.5 inches
Weight
4.86 ounces
5 ounces
Display type
Backlit LCD panel
Colored LCD VA panel
Measurement modes
1
3 (EMS, Average, Max)
Audio cues
Yes
Yes
Temperature range
-58°F to 1,122°F (-50°C to 600°C)
-58 to 1,122°F (-50 to 600°C)

Where to Buy

Price at publication
$21.95
$25.61

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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
5.2
6.9

Design

Overall Design Scoring
9.3
9.5

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
7.2
7.9

Behind the Comparison

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