So, here's my dilemma. I did the research and decided that the ThermPro TP-20 edged out the iGrill2. I bought the former, and my wife bought me the latter for my birthday. Now I have both and I'm looking at pros and cons in order to decide which one goes back. Here are my thoughts thus far:
iGrill2
Pro
Accommodates four probes. I'm thinking this could come in handy to monitor ambient temp plus different doneness degrees of steaks, or a thigh/breast combo on a bird?
Con
No receiver unit, uses mobile phone app. Comments about the app on Google Play are pretty uniformly negative. I'm also thinking that if I need to run out to the store, for example, while doing a long smoke, I'd have to leave my phone behind in order for someone else to monitor it in my absence. Further, I'm just not sure I want another app on my phone.
Grill clip for ambient probe not included, must be purchased separately
Not sure I like the design. Obviously designed for gas grills, with the magnet attachment. (I'm not a gas grill kinda' guy.) How water resistant is it?
More expensive of the two
ThermoPro TP-20
Pro
Lifetime replacement guarantee on probes
Rugged design. Looks as if it could stand a drop. Water resistant.
Separate receiver unit.
Less expensive of the two.
Includes grill clip for ambient probe
Con
Only two probe capacity.
Anybody with experience with one or both have advice that could help with my decision?