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Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer with ExacTemp Technology

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$44.99 when purchased online
Target Online store #3991

About this item

Highlights

  • Accurate readings in just seconds
  • The Thermoscan thermometer is proven more accurate than forehead or rectal
  • Pre-warmed tip provides accurate measurements time after time
  • ExactTemp system uses a light & beep to confirm proper positioning
  • Large, easy to read display
  • Lens filters ensure accuracy and hygiene
  • Small, soft speculum for gentleness in-ear
  • Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer is recommended for infants, children and adults

Description

Designed to give you some peace of mind when your child comes down with a fever, the Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer, IRT6500US with ExacTemp Technology delivers accurate temperature readings that you can trust. Used by more pediatricians' offices than any other infrared thermometer brand, the Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer, IRT6500US features a pre-warmed tip that improves accuracy, a unique guidance system that ensures precise results, and infrared technology that takes your child's temperature in seconds.
Dimensions (Overall): 17.52 Inches (L), 6.02 Inches (H) x 8.47 Inches (W)
Weight: .57 Pounds
Suggested Age: Newborn and Up
Display Indicators: Temperature
Includes: Protective Case, Batteries, Instruction Manual, Lens Filters
Material: Plastic
Features: LCD Display
Power Source: Battery
Battery: 2 AA Alkaline, Required, Included
Care & Cleaning: Spot or Wipe Clean
Warranty: 3 Year Limited Warranty. To obtain a copy of the manufacturer's or supplier's warranty for this item prior to purchasing the item, please call Target Guest Services at 1-800-591-3869
TCIN: 546316
UPC: 328785060157
Item Number (DPCI): 094-06-0381
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 2.13 inches length x 5.33 inches width x 8.5 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.57 pounds

Return details

This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
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Q: Does the thermometer include tip covers?

submitted by Targetlover - 7 months ago
  • A: The one I purchased included a small box of tip covers. Maybe 10 covers.

    submitted byMelissa - 5 months ago
  • A: Thank you for your inquiry. The Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer does include lens filters in the package. If you have further questions or need additional assistance, please feel free to contact us at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com.

    submitted byManufacturer Tech Support - 5 months ago
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Q: any difference between this one and Braun ThermoScan 5?

submitted by any difference - 8 years ago
  • A: Another site shows the manufacturer's info for the Thermoscan 5 (saying it's a IRT6500US model), shows only 1 reading memory, not the 9 as mentioned above. Which is correct?

    submitted byjabatrom - 6 years ago
  • A: A.) Thank you for taking time to view our product. The IRT6500US and the IRT6020US each have a different colored tip. Also, the the IRT6500US has a 9 reading memory and the IRT6020US has a last reading memory. The IRT6500US comes with a protective case/cradle and the IRT6020US has a protective cap. We hope this information helps. For any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact our consumer relations team. Our team can be reached by emailing SocialSupport@kaz.com. Thank you.

    submitted byManufacturer Tech Support - 8 years ago
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Q: Does this one come with a light on the display screen?

submitted by Kristan - 8 years ago
  • A: A.) Thank you for viewing our product. This Braun Thermometer does not have an illuminated display screen. We hope this information is helpful. If you have any other questions about this product, please do not hesitate to contact our consumer relations team. Our team can be reached by emailing ConsumerRelations@kaz.com. Thank you,

    submitted byManufacturer Tech Support - 8 years ago
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  • A: Absolutely. You have to push the power button, but once it displays the temperature, you can see it in any lighting.

    submitted byAdriannasMama - 8 years ago

Q: Will this thermometer read at all accurately if the ears have too much earwax? And would it be advisable to even use this thermometer if this were the case?

submitted by Wjw - 9 months ago
  • A: Thank you for your inquiry. We would not expect earwax to affect the thermometer's accuracy. If you have further question or need assistance, please reach out to our team at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com. We're here to help.

    submitted byManufacturer Tech Support - 8 months ago
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Q: How to switch from C to F?

submitted by Gladys - 9 months ago
  • A: Thank you for your question, Gladys! To switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit on your Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer, press and hold the start button until you see "C" or "F" appear on the screen. When your desired setting shows up, simply release the button to select it. If you need further help, feel free to reach out to us at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com.

    submitted byManufacturer Tech Support - 9 months ago
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Q: What is the difference of this one:Braun Thermoscan 5 to the Braun Thermoscan 7?

submitted by Wendy - 10 months ago
  • A: Thank you for your question about the differences between the Braun Thermoscan 5 and Braun Thermoscan 7. The main distinction lies in the Thermoscan 7's age-adjustable fever guidance feature, which tailors temperature readings based on the age of the child, providing more accurate assessments for different age groups. For any further questions or assistance, please feel free to reach out to us at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com.

    submitted byManufacturer Tech Support - 9 months ago
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Q: Is this thermometer good for adults?

submitted by Ana - 1 year ago
  • A: Thank you for your inquiry. Yes, the Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer is suitable for adults. If you have any further questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to us at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com.

    submitted byManufacturer Tech Support - 1 year ago
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Q: Can we se both farenheit and celcious?

submitted by Susana - 1 year ago
  • A: Thank you for your inquiry. You can switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius on the Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer. To do so, make sure the thermometer is powered off. Next, press and hold down the power button until the display shows either "°C" or "°F," then release the button to select your preferred unit of measurement. If you need further assistance, feel free to reach out to us at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com.

    submitted byManufacturer Tech Support - 1 year ago
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Q: Do I need protective tips to use ?

submitted by Pam - 1 year ago
  • A: Thank you for your inquiry. A lens filter must be attached to the probe prior to taking a reading for this thermometer to work properly. If you have further questions or need assistance, please reach out to us by emailing SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com.

    submitted byManufacturer Tech Support - 1 year ago
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Q: Can I use this thermometer on myself?

submitted by Ct070890 - 2 years ago
  • A: Thank you for your inquiry. Yes, you may use this ear thermometer to take your own temperature. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact our consumer relations team by emailing SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com.

    submitted byManufacturer Tech Support - 2 years ago
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Guests are saying

The Braun Thermoscan 5 ear thermometer is praised for its accuracy and ease of use, making it a reliable choice for families. Guests appreciate its quick temperature readings, lightweight design, and hygienic disposable lens filters. However, some guests express concerns about inconsistent readings and the lack of a backlight for nighttime use. Overall, it remains a popular option for monitoring temperatures in both children and adults.
    Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
    4.2 out of 5 stars with 668 reviews
    quality: 3.74 out of 5
    value: 3.63 out of 5
    69% would recommend
    223 recommendations

    I like it!

    4 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Nessa - 2 days ago
    I love how quick this thermometer is, but you definitely need to take a reading from each ear and kind of average it out. If you are looking for 100% accuracy then this may not be for you but i’ve used it on my baby since birth and it lets me know if I need to give her something for a fever or not and that’s all I’m looking for. The only thing that I actively hate on it is that there is no backlight. When researching thermometers I found this one to be a ok price point, reasonable features, and decent reviews and it has lived up to my expectations.
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    nice product

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Kylie T - 2 days ago
    This product truly helped me with determining my temp def would recommend
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    Lasted a month

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    bvmama - 4 days ago, Verified purchaser
    Have had it a month and doesn’t work already. I used it once in the month. Went to use it last night on my hot to the touch son and it wouldn’t turn on, even with new batteries. For the price I’m annoyed
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 2 out of 5
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    Doesn't work correctly.

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    LB - 13 days ago, Verified purchaser
    Not accurate at all. I clearly felt sick, flushed, and hot. My old braun thermometer said 99.6, which seemed about right and this one said 98.1 and then 98.6.
    1 reply from Manufacturer Tech Support team - 8 days ago
    We're sorry to hear about the experience you've had with the Braun ThermoScan Ear Thermometer. Accuracy is important, and we'd like to help look into this further. Please reach out to our team at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com so we can assist you.
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    Inaccurate

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    CJ - 1 month ago
    I’ve had this thermometer for almost a year, I use it often & thought it worked well & was accurate. Found out today when I rechecked my toddlers temp before I took him to his dr’s appt, that it’s not. Upon leaving it read 101.3 degrees, but at the dr’s office 20 mins away, his temp was a normal 98 degrees. The dr suggested I get a new thermometer…
    1 reply from Manufacturer Tech Support team - 30 days ago
    We’re sorry to hear about your experience with the Braun IRT6520BUS Thermoscan Ear Thermometer. We understand the importance of accurate readings, and we'd like to help. For further assistance, please feel free to contact us at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com.
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    HORRIBLE

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Tori - 3 months ago
    Terrible. Won’t even read a temp and it’s brand new. Never buying again
    1 reply from Manufacturer Tech Support team - 3 months ago
    We’re sorry to hear your Braun Ear Thermometer didn’t work as expected. That’s definitely frustrating, and we appreciate you giving it a try. Please reach out to our team at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com so we can assist you further help make this right.
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    Stick to a traditional.

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Maggie - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
    This is a waste of money. It is completely inaccurate. I bought it because I hated putting my toddler through a rectal check. I used it on my husband who wasn’t feeling well and it gave a temp over 105. At the ER they told him it was only 98.
    1 reply from Manufacturer Tech Support team - 3 months ago
    We're truly sorry to hear about the experience you've had with the Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer. Accuracy is essential, and we understand how concerning inconsistent readings can be. For further assistance, please reach out to our team at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    Doesnt light up display

    2 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Crissy - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
    We feel like it’s accurate but the display doesn’t light up. When you’ve got a sleeping kiddo, you don’t really want to have to turn your phone’s flashlight on to check the temperature.
    1 reply from Manufacturer Tech Support team - 4 months ago
    We're sorry to hear you're experiencing this issue with the Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer. The display should light up automatically for easy reading, so we'd like to assist you further. Please reach out to our team at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com so we can help resolve this concern. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
    quality: 2 out of 5
    value: 2 out of 5
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    Great thermometer but if you drop it once, it's toast

    3 out of 5 stars
    C - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
    Great thermometer but if you drop it once, it's toast. I've been through 2 now that my kid has dropped one time and they never turn on again. Pretty crappy when it's almost $50 each
    1 reply from Manufacturer Tech Support team - 3 months ago
    We’re sorry to hear about the issues with your Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer. We understand how frustrating that must be. Please reach out to us at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com so we can assist you further.
    quality: 3 out of 5
    value: 3 out of 5
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    Accurate- has to have disposable ear covers to work.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Lindsay S - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
    We love this thermometer. Seems to be very accurate. Only downfall is you have to have the disposable ear covers for it to work. Wont turn on without them.
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    So far so good!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    KZ - 5 months ago
    I was honestly on the fence when I ordered this. I was nervous I was going to regret buying it after reading the reviews saying it’s not accurate. I just got it today, because my kiddo is sick. I’ve only tested it on myself, and I tried it probably 10 times, the readings were all very similar! Maybe some don’t work, but thankfully mine seems to work properly. Don’t let the bad reviews scare you away if you’re looking for an accurate thermometer. Plus this one takes a super fast reading, which is helpful with little ones! I would recommend this.
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 4 out of 5
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    Not accurate

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    M986 - 5 months ago, Verified purchaser
    Super inaccurate. Not reliable
    1 reply from Manufacturer Tech Support team - 5 months ago
    We're truly sorry to hear that you found the Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer inaccurate. If you’re still experiencing issues, please feel free to contact our team at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com for additional assistance. We're here to help!
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    Does Not Work

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Treatherlikealady - 5 months ago
    I received it has a baby shower gift and I put it on my registry based on researching other ear thermometer reviews. First of all it does not come on easily, second, it does not read the temp accurately. One second it is 101.4 from the left ear and 99.7 on the right. It has been consistently inconsistent.
    1 reply from Manufacturer Tech Support team - 5 months ago
    We’re sorry to hear about your experience with the Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer. It’s important that the thermometer provides accurate readings and functions as expected. If the issue persists, please reach out to our team at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com, and we’ll be happy to assist further.
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    Wildly Inaccurate

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Review - 5 months ago
    This is wildly inaccurate. I reads two degrees higher and within a minute can read different every time by multiple degrees. Was wondering why I felt fine but it showed a fever. Wish I had checked the other one star reviews before buying.
    1 reply from Manufacturer Tech Support team - 5 months ago
    We’re sorry to hear about the experience you've had with the Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer. Accuracy is important, and we understand your frustration with inconsistent readings. For further assistance, please reach out to us at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com, and we'd be happy to help resolve the issue. Thank you for sharing your feedback.
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    Does Not Work

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    DBJ - 5 months ago, Verified purchaser
    Took my temperature and it registered 101.6. turned it off and took again and it showef 96.0
    1 reply from Manufacturer Tech Support team - 5 months ago
    We’re sorry to hear about your experience with the Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer. It seems like there may have been an issue with the readings, and we want to help resolve this. Please reach out to our team at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com for further assistance so we can ensure your thermometer is functioning properly.
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    INACCURATE

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Jenny - 6 months ago
    I’ve been using this for almost 5 years and I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s inaccurate. I know that the ear is less accurate than oral, but there shouldn’t be a huge difference. My son’s temp was 102.6 when I took it before the doctor, which is a 10 minute drive with traffic. At the doctor (done orally) it was reading 100.1. There has been plenty of times where it’s been lower at the dr than at home. I will not purchase again.
    1 reply from Manufacturer Tech Support team - 5 months ago
    We’re sorry to hear about your experience with the Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer. We understand how important accuracy is for you and your family. If you continue to encounter discrepancies, please feel free to reach out to our team at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com for further assistance. We’d be happy to help resolve any concerns you may have.
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    Bad Design

    2 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Laura - 6 months ago
    I couldn't agree more with the other review by Chelle W. The new design is awful. It's so hard to get open and it's very awkward. The buttons are ok, but still not as good as your original design. Please go back to your original style thermometer. A light would've been helpful as well. I am surprised you would take that feature away. It doesn't make sense.
    1 reply from Manufacturer Tech Support team - 5 months ago
    We're sorry to hear that the Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer did not meet your expectations. We understand how important usability and features like a light are for a smooth experience. If you need further assistance or have additional concerns, please don't hesitate to contact our dedicated support team at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com.
    quality: 2 out of 5
    value: 2 out of 5
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    Absolutely NO complaints

    5 out of 5 stars
    K_liz - 6 months ago
    Got this as a gift at my baby shower, my son is now 5 and it has never let me down! Always accurate. I haven’t even had to change the batteries yet! 10/10 recommend!
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    Stopped working in less than a year

    3 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    JoyinNYC - 7 months ago, Verified purchaser
    This takes a temp quickly and easily. However, it completely stopped working in under a year so it's definitely pricey for the quality.
    1 reply from Manufacturer Tech Support team - 5 months ago
    We’re sorry to hear your Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer has stopped working. Please reach out to our team at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com so we can assist you further and help resolve this issue. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
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    MUST HAVE!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Sunny - 8 months ago
    10/10 , quality is amazing and accurate!
    value: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
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