Braun ThermoScan 5 IRT6500 Ear Thermometer
- 500 millisecond response time
- Digital display, wipe clean plastic body
- 1 AAA battery included
- NIST specification met, high accuracy
- 3 year limited warranty
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A fast digital Braun thermometer for toddlers and adults with a battery in the box and a long warranty. The listing does not say where on the body it measures.
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ASIN: B00MUK6M82Model: IRT6500USCategory: Medical Thermometers
Overview
Reading a temperature takes about half a second on this battery-powered digital unit, which shows the result on its display. It is reusable, made of white plastic and cleaned by wiping.
Speed, a supplied battery and a multi-year warranty make it easy to keep in a home first aid drawer. The gap is that the listing never states the measurement site, so buyers must confirm that before relying on it.
Who it's for
A parent or adult caregiver who checks temperature at home will like the speed and the included battery. It is indoor use only and is not smart home compatible, so outdoor users and app trackers should look elsewhere.
Pros and cons
- Very quick reading
- Reusable and wipe clean
- Long limited warranty
- Measurement site not stated
- Indoor use only
- Not smart home compatible
Performance notes
Speed comes from a short response time, so a reading appears almost at once instead of after a long wait. The listing cites a NIST specification and high accuracy, and the real result still depends on holding the unit as the manual directs.
Specifications
| Brand | Braun |
|---|---|
| Model | IRT6500US |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 0.39 pounds |
| Immersion Depth | 2.5 Centimeters |
| Item Length | 1.5 Incheslower than 100% of 22 medical thermometers |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Upper Temperature Range | 300 degrees Celsiushigher than 100% of 25 medical thermometers |
| Age Range Description | Toddler, adult |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Battery powered, 1 AAA included |
| Construction & materials | |
| Outer Material | Plastic |
| Color | White |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Thermometer |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 3 year limited |
| Other details | |
| Response Time | 500 millisecondslower than 100% of 23 medical thermometers |
| Display Type | Digital |
| Reusability | Reusable |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Additional Features | High Accuracy |
| Product Care Instructions | Wipe Clean |
| Specification Met | NIST |
| Style Name | Contemporary |
Closest rivals on specs
Vicks V934 Baby Rectal Thermometer- Item Length 1.5 vs 8.1 inches (-81%)
- Item Weight 0.39 vs 0.1 pounds (+290%)
- Immersion Depth 1 vs 2 inches (-50%)
Easy@Home BT-A23 Digital Basal Thermometer- Response Time 0.5 vs 90 seconds (-99%)
- Item Length 1.5 vs 6.3 inches (-76%)
iProvèn DMT-77B Pro Series Ear and Forehead Thermometer- Upper Temperature Range 572 vs 108 °F (+430%)
- Response Time 0.5 vs 1 seconds (-50%)
- Item Length 1.5 vs 7.5 inches (-80%)
Frequently asked questions
Can the Braun IRT6500US go with a smart home app?
No. The listing says it is not smart home compatible.
What age can use the Braun IRT6500US thermometer?
The age range lists toddler and adult.
How do I clean the Braun IRT6500US?
The care instruction is wipe clean, and the body is plastic.