Product selection guide: IR thermometers

Use our product selection guide to find the thermometer that fits your needs best.
 
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Fluke 568 Infrared and Contact Thermometer
62 MAX Mini Infrared Thermometer 1
 
568 Contact & Infrared Temp Gun62 MAX+ Handheld Infrared Laser Thermometer
 
Recommended usesElectrical, mechanical, plant, diesel, HVACShort-range troubleshooting, electrical, HVAC, industrial 
Probe typeThermocouple K 
Temperature range-270 °C to +1372 °C (-454 °F to +2501 °F) 
Number of inputs1 
Number of on-board memory locations99 
PC download and softwareFlukeView Forms 
What temperature range do you need to measure?500 °C (+932 °F)500 °C (+932 °F) 
Will you be working from greater than 5 m (15 ft)?   
Will you be measuring objects 200 °C (400 °F), moving, uncontaminatable, energized objects or difficult to reach objects?   
Do you need to download data for analysis and reporting?  
Do you need on-board memory for trending and comparison?  
Will you do any hands-free, real-time temperature monitoring with a PC?  
Non-contact temperature range500 °C (+932 °F)500 °C (+932 °F) 
SightingLaser pointDual laser pointers 
Typical distance to targetUp to 7.5 m (25 ft)Up to 3 m (10 ft) 
Form factorPistolPistol 
Dimensions, approximate (H x W x D)17.5 x 15.5 x 4 cm (7 x 6.5 x 1.7 in)175 x 85 x 75 mm (6.88 x 3.34 x 2.95 in) 
CaseHard case 
Warranty2 years3 years 
Temperature areaInternal, ambient and non-contact surface temperatureInternal, ambient and non-contact surface temperature 
Time stampTime of day 
Soft-key feature menu navigation   
Multiple language interface  
Min-Max-Avg-DifMin-Max-Avg-DifMin-Max-Avg-Dif 
English, French, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, German user interface  
Material type adjustment (emissivity)Material table or 0.1 to 1.00 by 0.01Preset to 0.95, adjustable by user 
High and low alarmsHigh and low alarms  
Two levels of backlight  
Hands-free logging  
Do you want to use industry standard thermocouples?