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Room thermometers

Room temperature and humidity at a glance.

Digital nursery room thermometer on a dresser beside a sage woven basketThermometers
  • 18models tracked
  • $9 to $49price range

Room thermometers by budget

The 15 room thermometers with a published list price, split into thirds by price. A to Z within each lane. Price isn't a quality rating.

Budget-friendlyUnder $154
Mid-range$15 to $186
Splurge$18 and up5

All 18 room thermometers

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Must have
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✓ maker says yes ✕ maker says no ? not published
CompareWorks without an appAppPortable
AcuRite Compact Indoor ThermometerNo coin or button cells $10.99–???
AcuRite Indoor Temperature & Humidity Monitor 00613No coin or button cellsWorks without an appPortable $14.29–✓✕✓
AcuRite Pro Digital Mini Hygrometer 01083MNo coin or button cellsWorks without an appPortable $16.49–✓✕✓
Dreambaby Room & Bath ThermometerWorks without an appPortable $14.99–✓✕✓
Govee Bluetooth Hygrometer Thermometer H5075appNo coin or button cellsApp ––?✓?
Govee Smart Air Quality MonitorappNo coin or button cellsApp $39.99–?✓?
Govee Wi-Fi Thermo-HygrometerappNo coin or button cellsApp ––?✓?
GoveeLife Smart Thermo-Hygrometer 2s LiteappNo coin or button cellsApp $49.99–?✓?
Inkbird ITH-20No coin or button cells ––???
Nuby Floating Penguin Bath & Room ThermometerNo coin or button cellsWorks without an appPortable $14.99–✓✕✓
SwitchBot MeterappNo coin or button cellsApp $14.99–?✓?
SwitchBot Meter PlusappNo coin or button cellsApp $17.99–?✓?
SwitchBot Meter ProappNo coin or button cellsApp $29.99–?✓?
ThermoPro (now TempPro) TP157No coin or button cellsWorks without an app $9.99–✓✕?
ThermoPro (now TempPro) TP359appNo coin or button cellsApp $24.99–?✓?
ThermoPro (now TempPro) TP49 (TP49B)No coin or button cellsWorks without an app $9.99–✓✕?
ThermoPro (now TempPro) TP50No coin or button cellsWorks without an app $15.99–✓✕?
ThermoPro (now TempPro) TP55No coin or button cellsWorks without an app $16.99–✓✕?

Room thermometers by the numbers

The 18 we compare, from each maker's published specs. Ranges, not ratings.

  • Price$9.99 to $49.99; the middle half $14.99 to $24.99 (15 of 18 publish it)

How common each feature is

  • App8 of 16 that list it

Thermometers compared

ProductPricePowerAppMount
ThermoPro (now TempPro) TP157$9.991 AAA (included)No–
ThermoPro (now TempPro) TP49 (TP49B)$9.991 AAANo–
AcuRite Compact Indoor Thermometer$10.99batteries––
AcuRite Indoor Temperature & Humidity Monitor 00613$14.291 AA alkaline (not included)Nowall keyhole, magnet back, or upright stand
Nuby Floating Penguin Bath & Room Thermometer$14.99batteriesNo–
SwitchBot Meter$14.992 AAAYes–
Dreambaby Room & Bath Thermometer$14.992 LR44 1.5V button cellsNo–
ThermoPro (now TempPro) TP50$15.991 AAANo–
AcuRite Pro Digital Mini Hygrometer 01083M$16.492 AAA alkaline (not included)Notabletop stand, wall mount or magnet
ThermoPro (now TempPro) TP55$16.992 AAA (included)No–
SwitchBot Meter Plus$17.992 AAAYes–
ThermoPro (now TempPro) TP359$24.992 AAAYes–
SwitchBot Meter Pro$29.99batteriesYes–
Govee Smart Air Quality Monitor$39.99USBYes–
GoveeLife Smart Thermo-Hygrometer 2s Lite$49.992 AAA (included)Yes–
Govee Bluetooth Hygrometer Thermometer H5075–2 AAAYes–
Inkbird ITH-20–2 AAA––
Govee Wi-Fi Thermo-Hygrometer–3 AAYes–

What to look for in room thermometers

The range across every sleep aid here, with the typical middle half shaded and the shortlist marked.

Price

What it lists for at the maker or a major store. Sales move this often.

TP49 (TP49B)
$9.99middle $15.99$49.99

Typical: $14.99 to $24.99. 15 of 18 list it. Lowest price: TP49 (TP49B).

Ask the meadow

Questions about room thermometers

Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.

What is the most affordable room thermometer?

The ThermoPro TP49 at $9.99 list price, of the 18 we track.

Which of these use coin or button batteries?

Dreambaby Room & Bath Thermometer, per their makers. Keep household products out of children's reach. Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222 (poison.org). Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.

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