Suitable for: Babies, Kids, Adults

If you want a thermometer that genuinely embraces the digital, the Comper Smart Medical Forehead Thermometer is a good choice. The device syncs all recorded data to a smartphone app so that you can track changes over time.

You can take temperatures in one of two ways. You can measure from a small distance to keep things contactless or let the sensor touch the skin for more accurate results. This is very handy if you can't make up your mind with contact vs. contactless; you can use whichever is best for the moment.

Unfortunately, the thermometer and app don't play well with other health apps. For example, if you want to upload your recordings to Apple Health, you'll be disappointed at the lack of support this thermometer provides. However, if you have no intention of using other apps, you'll find the stock app works fine.ctical to use an oral thermometer if you're testing an entire family and want to prevent cross-contamination.

The Purea Forehead Thermometer looks sleek and stylish, but it doesn't sacrifice accuracy just to look good. This thermometer can measure forehead temperature via contactless methods. If you prefer to use contact-based measurements, it can also be placed in the ear.

Regardless of which method you choose, taking a measurement is very easy. The device is based around a one-button design, so all you need to do is press it when it's time to take a temperature. The result is lit up on a screen that makes it easy to take temperatures in dark bedrooms.

The thermometer can also swap between Fahrenheit and centigrade, depending on which one you prefer to use. Just hold down the one button while the device is off, and it'll change to the other temperature standard.

If the idea of these non-contact and outside-contact thermometers doesn't fill you with confidence, there are still plenty of digital oral thermometers to choose from. For example, the Enji Prime Thermometer works like a more traditional model, with a digital readout for accurate measurements.

The device comes equipped with a storage case, probe cover, and batteries right out of the box. It has a flexible tip, takes temperatures in 10 seconds, and can quickly switch between Fahrenheit and centigrade by the touch of a button. It even comes with a free ebook that covers dealing with common household ailments.

If you want something accurate and stealthy, try the Goodbaby No-Touch Thermometer. This model isn't as quick as other thermometers, as it needs to be in the same room as the baby for 30 minutes to adjust to the room temperature.

However, once done, this thermometer gives reliable and accurate results on each scan. The Goodbaby No-Touch Thermometer's primary focus is taking the temperature of a sleeping baby. It achieves this by being non-contact, so you don't need to disturb your child to take their temperature.

As it is intended to be used in a dark room, there's a bright LCD screen that shows you the results. Finally, you can put it on silent mode so that its beeps won't wake the baby. This makes it the best baby thermometer for stealthy measurements.

If you love the idea of a contactless thermometer but also need precise readings, try the MILDSIX Forehead Thermometer. This unit is quite expensive, but it is also the most accurate. This makes it the most reliable no-contact thermometer out there.

The MILDSIX thermometer will beep when a result is in, but this can be toggled off if you're taking the temperature of a sleeping baby. The screen will turn one of three colors to represent how ideal the temperature is. Green is for an ideal temperature, yellow is for a mild fever, and red is for a severe fever.

These advanced sensors mean that it can be used for more than just human health. For example, if you activate the room setting, you can take your surroundings' temperature with a quick scan. You can also point it at a liquid and get a reading on how hot it is; no more burning your tongue on your coffee!

The Wohlman Non-Contact IR Thermometer is a great travel companion. It has some standard features such as a fever indicator light, contactless measurement, and the ability to measure room and object temperatures. However, it comes in at a lower price for those who are on a tighter budget.

The thermometer can store the last 40 measurements, making it ideal for keeping tabs on how a temperature is progressing. It can also be used either on the forehead or the ear, depending on which is more convenient for you at the time. Both methods are contactless and accurate, so you need not worry about one way getting better results than the other.

The instructions included with this thermometer are a little spotty, and it may take a while for you to become fully accustomed to how it works. However, once you have the hang of it, this is a handy, lightweight thermometer you can use quickly and safely when the need arises wherever you are.

If preventing cross-contamination is a crucial element for your next thermometer purchase, be sure to check out the MOES Non-Contact Forehead Thermometer. Not only can it take measurements from a short distance, but it can do so in just one second.

No need to hover around an ill person for extended periods; just measure without exposing yourself to potential illness. The display is backlit and easy to read in dark environments.

The display can also change colors depending on the severity of the fever. It's suitable for all the family, and you can even use it to take the temperature of items around the house.