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ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE vs Weber Original Kettle 22: what real owners say

Real owners rate these about evenly: 82% of 56 ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE owners recommend it, vs 84% of 37 for the Weber Original Kettle 22.

Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score

ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE

82%of 56 owners recommend
82% recommend · 13% neutral · 5% don't
Owners praise
  • Extremely fast, near-instant temperature reads
  • Very accurate and precise
  • Outlasts cheap thermometers; worth the money long-term
Owners complain about
  • Expensive, best bought on sale
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Weber Original Kettle 22

84%of 37 owners recommend
84% recommend · 13% neutral · 3% don't
Owners praise
  • Incredibly versatile, you can cook anything
  • Great for low-and-slow smoking, not just grilling
  • Durable, lasts decades with minimal care
Owners complain about
  • Hard to control low temps for smoking
  • Cooking area fills up fast with sides
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What ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE owners say

“Thermoworks Thermapen One. Just bought one for the first time and it is by far the best thermometer I've ever used. Didn't know how much I was missing out my entire life.”
— ebone88 on Reddit
“Still working like a charm!”
— @gosman949 on YouTube
“Can’t believe these aren’t magnetic for $100”
— @charlesbrown4689 on YouTube

What Weber Original Kettle 22 owners say

“Still cooks like a beast, so you can make a hell of a feed with any of them.”
— @ShivaFn on YouTube
“It was a great grill. Worth it at that price today.”
— @brianr5665 on YouTube
“2 of my legs were a fraction too long. Had to shorten them so the little knob could click into place. Very frustrating!”
— @PinkyFloyd5529 on YouTube