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Lasergrip GM400 vs Smart Sensor AS530 Infrared Thermometer Side-by-Side Comparison
It’s hard to recommend either the Lasergrip GM400 or the Smart Sensor AS530 considering how they perform in our hands-on testing. But if you have to choose one, the Smart Sensor AS530 will be a slightly better purchase.
Lasergrip GM400 Infrared Thermometer
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Smart Sensor AS530 Infrared Thermometer
Tested Using Methodology v1.0
Overall Verdict
It’s pretty unfortunate that both the Lasergrip GM400 and the Smart Sensor AS530 fall into the lower-performing category among IR thermometers in our database.
Performance-wise, while the Lasergrip GM400 did perform somewhat better with a total score of 5.3, compared to the Smart Sensor AS530's failing score of 4.8, it still has some issues.
Our reviewers have found that the Lasergrip GM400 has subpar build quality, and many of its features, like the laser emitter, aren't great. Both models also lack extra measurement options, which limits how versatile they can be.
All things considered, it's tough to recommend either the Lasergrip GM400 or the Smart Sensor AS530, especially given that there are better options available in this price range. However, if you have to choose between the two, the Smart Sensor AS530 might be a slightly better pick because of its slightly better build quality.
Pros & Cons
- Passable measurement performance in the hot test with cooking oil
- One of the lightest IR thermometers in our database
- Well-built and rugged design
- Textured handgrip for easier handling when hands are wet
- Tactile trigger
- Very bright laser emitter
- Poor measurement accuracy in the cold test with ice
- Lackluster build quality
- Dim laser emitter
- Lack of extra measurement modes
- Bad measurement accuracy
- Doesn’t come with extra measuring modes
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Behind the Comparison
Matthew Lee is a writer and editor for HealthyKitchen101. With over 8 years working for various outlets and agencies, specializing in tech review and other subjects of note, such as current affairs.
Lap is Head of the Research, Testing, and Review Team (RTR Team) at HealthyKitchen101.com, where he directs and supervises the testing of kitchen gadgets and appliances.
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