Not accurate! Reads 1-2 F high

Compared to 2 other (BD and Roche) oral thermometers and a thermoprobe this thermometer reads 1-1.5 F too high. Other reviews also suggest accuracy issues.

We all seem to have Hypothermia

It gave under-arm temperature readings of 33.8 and before that around 35.1-35.5. Apparently we are suffering of hypothermia. Very inaccurate and could cause harm by giving false readings.

Fairly good- comparable to others I've had. Bit pricey

I've used a few types of digital thermometer in the past 20 years or so- still marvel at how much easier to use than the old mercury ones.

This particular model was a bit pricier than the past examples I've had, but it also delivers its verdict a lot faster than most I've had, which is certainly a plus. Maybe worth the price by itself.

It consistently gives me a normal temperature in the 36.x range when I'm well, which is how it should be. I gather the expected norm is now a bit lower than the classic flat 37, not unlike how preferred blood pressure is lower than 120/80 with a bit more knowledge in medicine. And variation of a few decimals is also quite normal. You should rarely get the same reading down to the decimal if you keep taking it every minute. Apart from that, doing that distorts the reading of most devices anyway.

When I feel like I might have a fever, I use it and I can have some confidence when it says no based on its track record when well. There's plenty of reasons to feel hot and flushed without a fever, and I have a 20 year track record of occasionally feeling that way with no fever.

On the other hand, given how many people report problems, it is certainly possible that this product has had uneven manufacturing quality resulting in too many defective ones, so that's certainly something to watch for. I'm going to test against some other brand.

Right now, only real complaint is the battery door. Wow, poorly thought out. Difficult to turn to the open position, harder still to pop open. Poor.

Disappointing

Consistently inaccurate readings. I am apparently suffering from hypothermia. Thought I was lucky to find a thermometer amid COVID chaos, not so lucky after all.

What a piece of crap. It consistently said I had hypothermia

What a piece of crapola. The highest temperature I could get from it was 35.1C, it stubbornly stayed at that temperature even when I kept it under my armpit for more than 5 minutes.

It's so inaccurate that it could potentially harm you or your child. Do not buy this product, do not trust this product, buy another thermometer.

Another very poor quality LIFE brand product

It does not work!! It does not turn on, and why do I need 150 characters to say that it does not work. Useless. So I need 150 characters to place this review.

Didn’t even turn on!

Bought the life brand flexible tip digital thermometer model 1551 for 24.99 and it was a complete waste of money. The device wouldn’t even turn on. The operating button is very difficult to push. I tried repositioning the battery but that didn’t work. A useless thermometer is the last thing I need when I have a fever.

It didn’t work from the start

It was hard to physically press the white on button because it’s not even a proper button. The thermometer will not turn on. Can’t open battery chamber. Thermometer doesn’t work at all.

I Don't Trust It

There must be an issue with accuracy. Normal body temperature is supposed to be 98.6. It always gave me a reading of 95.3 to 97.5 on average. When I became ill and suffered from chills and sweats, it only showed my temp raised to 98. Something isn't right. I replaced my last Life Brand thermometer for the same reason. Now I am searching for another brand.

Should have avoided

I bought this to monitor my daughter's temperature, but kept getting a different reading each time making me lose faith in its ability to be accurate. I know she's had a 100-102°F fever for a couple days so when it gave me 34.6 I knew something was off. I do not recommend this, I suggest sticking to regular thermometers to avoid the possibility of inaccuracy.