Braun Sensian 5 Non-Contact Thermometer review

The Braun Sensian 5, sold in the US as the No Touch + Forehead thermometer, ranks second because it solves the main problem with infrared forehead models: holding them at the right spot and distance. Braun says it is the first and only thermometer with both no touch and touch functions and claims the same professional accuracy in both modes. A positioning system with a gentle LED light and on-screen indicators tells you when it is placed correctly, and a fever guidance system colors the reading by the age group you select. There is also an optional silent mode so a reading does not wake a sleeping child. At $44.99 on Braun's US page it costs more than the iProven, iHealth and Beurer models, and Braun's page does not list a memory count or object and bath modes, so families who want a reading log or a bottle check should compare the Beurer FT90 or Braun's own Sensian 7.

Who it is for

parents who want both touch and no-touch modes

Price

$44.99 one-time on Braun's US product page.

In stock $44.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 14, 2026.

Key features

• Two modes: no touch and a gentle forehead touch, with the same accuracy claimed for both
• Positioning system with an LED light and on-screen indicators to reduce user error
• Color-coded fever guidance based on the age group you select
• Optional silent mode
• Large, easy to read screen

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Braun calls it the first and only thermometer with both no touch and touch functions
• Strength: Placement guidance targets the most common mistake with no-touch models
• Strength: Age-based color coding helps read a number for a baby versus an adult
• Weakness: $44.99 is about $18 more than the iProven NCT-978
• Weakness: No memory count is listed on Braun's product page
• Weakness: Braun's page does not offer object or bath temperature modes for this model

Key facts

• Type: Forehead, touch or no touch
• Guidance: LED and on-screen positioning
• Fever display: Color coded by age group
• Silent mode: Yes
• Price: $44.99

Where it ranks

Braun Sensian 5 Non-Contact Thermometer is No. 2 in our Best Forehead Thermometers verdict.