ThermoMaven HT04 Professional Digital Meat Thermometer
- Item Length: 6.7 inches
- Immersion Depth: 39.4 inches
- Response Time: 0.5 seconds
- Upper Temperature Range: 572 °F
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A fast folding thermometer whose NIST certification and grill-side extras like the bottle opener suit it as a gift for a regular griller.
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ASIN: B0DJY2PWTYModel: HT04Category: Meat Thermometers
Overview
The ThermoMaven HT04 folds shut to sleep and wakes on lift, reading in 0.5 seconds with NIST-certified accuracy of plus or minus 0.5 degrees Fahrenheit inside an IP67 waterproof body.
A built-in bottle opener and both hook and magnet mounting options point this toward grill-side and gift use as much as precision cooking, and it runs on a standard AAA battery rather than a coin cell, which makes replacement simpler at a regular store.
- 0.5-second reading speed
- IP67 waterproof rating
- Auto-rotating backlit display
- Hook and magnet storage
Who it's for
Grillers and gift buyers who want certified accuracy plus small conveniences like a bottle opener and easy battery swaps. Less relevant to cooks who prefer a coin-cell probe.
Pros and cons
- NIST-certified 0.5 degree Fahrenheit accuracy
- Lift-to-wake needs no power button
- Runs on a standard AAA battery
- Built-in bottle opener for grill-side use
- Extras like the bottle opener add bulk
Performance notes
The listed 0.5-second response comes from a thermocouple placed at the probe tip for direct contact with food, and NIST certification backs the plus or minus 0.5 degree Fahrenheit accuracy claim with outside testing. The lift-to-wake and fold-to-sleep cycle is meant to save the AAA battery between uses, and the IP67 rating covers cleaning under a tap.
Specifications
| Brand | ThermoMaven |
|---|---|
| Model | HT04 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Length | 6.7 incheshigher than 86% of 22 meat thermometers |
| Immersion Depth | 39.4 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.26 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Upper Temperature Range | 572 °F |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Battery |
| Construction & materials | |
| Outer Material | Plastic |
| Color | Dark Red & Gray |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Response Time | 0.5 secondslower than 65% of 21 meat thermometers |
| Display Type | Digital |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor, Outdoor |
| Reusability | Reusable |
| Resolution | 0.1° |
| Number of Batteries | 1 |
| Part Number | HT04 |
| Style Name | Contemporary |
| Specification Met | NIST, NSF |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
Closest rivals on specs
Meatmeet Pro Wireless Meat Thermometer- Response Time 0.5 vs 1 seconds (-50%)
Frequently asked questions
What battery does the HT04 use?
A standard AAA battery, which ships pre-installed for use right out of the box.
Does the HT04 have a bottle opener?
Yes, a bottle opener is built into the body as an added grill-side feature.
How does the lift-to-wake function work?
Lifting the folded probe wakes the display, and closing it back down puts the thermometer to sleep to save battery.