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Kizen LaserPro LP300 vs Wintact WT530 Infrared Thermometer Side-by-Side Comparison

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Kizen LaserPro LP300

$26.99 from Amazon

Wintact WT530 Infrared Thermometer

$16.99 from Amazon
Kizen LaserPro LP300 vs Wintact WT530 Infrared Thermometer

Overall Verdict

While the Kizen LaserPro LP300 is one of our lowest-performing thermometers, the Wintact WT530 is among the best. Our benchmark gives the Kizen a score of 5.2 out of 10 due to its inconsistent readings in the hot test with oil. Meanwhile, the Wintact has an excellent score of 8.0, having excelled in both performance tests.

As such, on account of measurement accuracy alone, we can easily recommend the Wintact, which will provide you with much better readings than the Kizen.

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Pros & Cons

  • Quite affordable for what it is
  • Solid build quality
  • Laser emitter is bright and can be easily tracked
  • Display panel is decently bright and data points can be easily read in many conditions (under studio lighting, in the dark, etc.)
  • Handle is indented and textured for easier gripping
  • Loud speaker
  • Decently affordable
  • Very good measurement accuracy
  • Various measurement modes are available
  • Lower temperature tolerance than other IR thermometers on the market (±1.5°F)
  • Mediocre measurement accuracy
  • Doesn’t have many measurement mode
  • The backlight can’t be turned off
  • The battery compartment has a very loose lid

Key Specs

Dimensions
L4 x W1.77 x H5.9 inches
L3.14 x W1.65 x H6.3 inches
Weight
4.86 ounces
4.3 ounces
Display type
Backlit LCD panel
Backlit LCD panel
Measurement modes
1
4
Audio cues
Yes
Yes
Temperature range
-58°F to 1,122°F (-50°C to 600°C)
-58°F to 986°F (-50°C to 530°C)

Where to Buy

Price at publication
$21.95
$17.31
$26.99 at Amazon
$16.99 at Amazon

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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
5.2
8.0

Cold Test with Ice

8.4
8.6
KIZEN Infrared Thermometer Cold Test
A reviewer is using the Kizen LaserPro LP300 at a distance of 12 inches to measure the surface temperature of an ice bath. The screen reads 30.4°F.
A reviewer is using the Kizen LaserPro LP300 at a distance of 16 inches to measure the surface temperature of an ice bath. The screen reads 31.3°F.
Wintact Infrared Thermometer Cold Test
The Wintact WT530, from 12 inches away, displays a temperature of 32.3°F on the screen.
The Wintact WT530, from 16 inches away, displays a temperature of 33.4°F on the screen.
Ice Temperature
32°F
32°F
Temperature at 12”
30.4°F
32.3°F
Temperature at 16”
31.3°F
33.4°F

Hot Test with Cooking Oil

3.1
7.7
KIZEN Infrared Thermometer Hot Test
A reviewer is using the Kizen LaserPro LP300 at a distance of 12 inches to measure the surface temperature of a pan of hot oil. The screen reads 378°F.
A reviewer is using the Kizen LaserPro LP300 at a distance of 16 inches to measure the surface temperature of a pan of hot oil. The screen reads 374°F.
Wintact Infrared Thermometer Hot Test
The Wintact WT530, from 12 inches away, displays a temperature of 369.2°F on the screen.
The Wintact WT530, from 16 inches away, displays a temperature of 362.1°F on the screen.
Oil Temperature
361°F
361°F
Temperature at 12”
378°F
369.2°F
Temperature at 16”
374°F
362.1°F

Design

Overall Design Scoring
9.3
7.6

In the Box

The Kizen LaserPro LP300 lying on its side in the center of the frame. To the left is the shipping box, to the right a pack of AAA batteries, and underneath are user manuals and paperwork.
The Wintact WT530 IR thermometer is lying on its side in the center of the frame. The printed cardboard shipping box is to the left, and the batteries and the user manual are to the right.

Dimensions

The dimensions of the Kizen LaserPro LP300 IR thermometer. The length is 4 inches, the width is 1.77 inches, and the height is 5.9 inches.
The dimensions of the Wintact WT530 IR thermometer. The length is 3.14 inches, the width is 1.65 inches, and the height is 6.3 inches.
Weight
4.9 oz (138 g)
4.4 oz (124 g)
Length
4.0" (10.2 cm)
3.1" (8.0 cm)
Width
1.8" (4.5 cm)
1.6" (4.2 cm)
Height
5.9" (15.0 cm)
6.3" (16.0 cm)

Build Quality

9.5
7.5
Wintact Infrared Thermometer Build Quality Video
The Wintact WT530 IR thermometer is lying on its side on a dark grey concrete table top.

Laser Emitter

9.0
9.0
The red single-dot laser from the laser emitter of the Kizen LaserPro LP300 on the wall of a dark room.
The red single-dot laser from the laser emitter of the Kizen LaserPro LP300 on the wall of a dark room.
The laser emitter and the IR sensor of the Kizen LaserPro LP300 IR thermometer
The red dot from the laser emitter of the Wintact WT530 IR thermometer in a dark room.
The red dot from the laser emitter of the Wintact WT530 IR thermometer in a dark room.
The laser emitter and the IR sensor of the Wintact WT530 IR thermometer.
Laser Pattern
Single-dot
Single-dot
Brightness
Good
Good

Display Panel

9.0
6.5
The blue backlit LCD display panel of the Kizen LaserPro LP300 IR thermometer.
The Wintact WT530 IR thermometer’s display with the backlight on (left) and the backlight off (right). The screen currently displays 79.3°F.
The Wintact WT530’s display with the backlight on (left) and the backlight off (right.)
Display Type
Backlit LCD panel
Backlit LCD Panel
Backlight
Yes
Yes
Display Size
1.18
1.18-inch

Battery Compartment

The opened battery compartment of the Kizen LaserPro LP300, two AAA batteries have already been installed inside.
The red dot from the laser emitter of the Wintact WT530 IR thermometer in a dark room.
The red dot from the laser emitter of the Wintact WT530 IR thermometer in a dark room.
The laser emitter and the IR sensor of the Wintact WT530 IR thermometer.
Battery Type
AAA
AAA

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
7.2
8.1

Handling

9.0
8.0
The Kizen LaserPro LP300 IR thermometer in the white-gloved hand of a reviewer.
The Kizen LaserPro LP300 IR thermometer in the white-gloved hand of a reviewer.
The textured handgrip of the Kizen LaserPro LP300 IR thermometer.
The Wintact WT530 IR thermometer in the black-gloved hand of a reviewer and a finger on the red trigger of the IR thermometer.
The Wintact WT530 IR thermometer in the black-gloved hand of a reviewer and a finger on the red trigger of the IR thermometer.
A close-up view of the indents on the handle of the Wintact WT530 IR thermometer.

Measurement Modes

3.0
8.0
Emissivity
0.10-1.00
0.8 & 0.95
Average Mode
No
No
Min Mode
No
Yes
Max Mode
No
Yes
Calibration
No
Yes
Alarm Mode
No
No

Audio Cues

9.0
8.5
The speaker holes and the control panel of the Kizen LaserPro LP300 IR thermometer.