CDN Grill Surface Thermometer
- Grill Thermometer
- Analog
- 1
- Glass
- More reviewed than 68%
Accurate against digital probes in reviewer comparisons, but the color-coded dial is prone to fading with repeated high-heat use.
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How it ranks among the 19 grill thermometers we track
4.2★ across 1,221 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,221 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
800+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 19 grill thermometers we track - how the scorecard works · full grill thermometers data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Jun 21, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
A dial-style grill surface thermometer from CDN, model GTS800X, NSF certified, that reads 100 to 800F directly off the cooking surface rather than the ambient temperature inside a grill hood.
- Reads 100 to 800F surface temperature
- NSF certified
- Laboratory glass lens over a color-coded dial
- Sits directly on grill, griddle or pan surface
Who it's for
Grillers and griddle cooks who want to check actual cooking-surface temperature rather than relying on a lid-mounted dome thermometer. Less suited to anyone who wants a dial face that holds up over years of high heat.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers who compared it against infrared guns and digital probes generally found it accurate, and several said it helped them get consistent results on steaks and other grilled food. The recurring complaint is the dial face: the red and yellow markings fade to gray or disappear after repeated grill heat, with a couple of reviewers saying it became hard to read within a handful of uses and needs roughly yearly replacement. It also cannot be rinsed under water, so grease buildup on the glass is wiped off rather than washed.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Reads actual cooking-surface temperature, not just hood air
- Color-coded scale is easy to check at a glance
- Readings track closely with digital probe thermometers in reviewer tests
Specifications
| Brand | CDN |
|---|---|
| Model | GTS800X |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 2.4 ounces |
| Item Length | 2.2 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Upper Temperature Range | 797 °F |
| LowerTemperature Range | 104 °F |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Construction & materials | |
| Outer Material | Glass |
| Inner Material | 430 stainless steel |
| Color | Silver |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | CDN GTS800X Grill Surface Thermometer |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 5 years |
| Other details | |
| Display Type | Analog |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash |
| Response Time | 500 Milliseconds |
| Part Number | 1751038 |
| Style Name | Classic |
| Additional Features | Analogue |
| Item Type Name | CDN GTS800X Grill Surface Thermometer |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
| Reusability | Reusable |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in grill thermometers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDN Grill Surface ThermometerThis product | 4.2 / 5 | 1,221 | 4.1 / 5 |
| 9815 & 62538 Accurate Grill Thermometer Replacement for Weber Genesis Silver B/CWemeikit | 4.6 / 5 | 936 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Weber 60540 CharcoalWeber | 4.7 / 5 | 2,313 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Weber iGrill 3 Grill Thermometer | 4.6 / 5 | 5,500 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Tel-Tru BQ300 Barbecue ThermometerTel-Tru | 4.7 / 5 | 591 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the CDN GTS800X
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the CDN GTS800X measure surface temperature or air temperature?
It measures the temperature of the cooking surface it sits on, such as a grill rack, griddle or pan.
How accurate is the CDN GTS800X grill thermometer?
Reviewers who checked it against infrared and digital probe thermometers found the readings close to those references.
Does the CDN GTS800X dial hold up to grill heat over time?
Several reviewers report the color-coded markings fade with repeated high-heat use, with some replacing the unit after about a year.