iProven NCT-978 Contactless Thermometer review

The iProven NCT-978 is the value pick: $25.97 on iProven's own store during our check, down from a regular $29.99, for a no-touch thermometer that publishes its accuracy. iProven says it is calibrated to plus or minus 0.5°F at a distance of 0.4 to 2 inches, and that it reads in 1 to 2 seconds with a built-in fever alarm. It stores the last 50 temperatures, switches between Fahrenheit and Celsius, and has a mute mode for checking a sleeping child. The same device reads bath, room, bottle and food temperatures, and two AA batteries come in the box. iProven adds a 100-day no-questions refund and free shipping on orders of $10 or more. It lacks the age-based color guidance and placement lights of the Braun models, so parents of newborns may prefer the Braun Sensian 7 or the Exergen, but for most households it covers the basics for the least money here.

Who it is for

shoppers on a budget

Price

$25.97 one-time on iProven's store (sale; regular price $29.99).

Sale price $25.97 Regular price $29.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 14, 2026.

Key features

• Calibrated to plus or minus 0.5°F at 0.4 to 2 inches from the forehead
• Reading in 1 to 2 seconds with a built-in fever alarm
• Stores the last 50 temperatures
• Mute mode for checks on a sleeping child
• Also measures bath, room, bottle and food temperature; 2 AA batteries included

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Lowest price on this list at $25.97 on sale
• Strength: Published accuracy figure of plus or minus 0.5°F with a stated distance range
• Strength: 100-day money-back guarantee and free shipping on orders over $10
• Weakness: The $25.97 price is a sale; the regular price is $29.99
• Weakness: Runs on AA batteries rather than a rechargeable cell
• Weakness: No age-based color guidance like the Braun models

Key facts

• Type: No touch, forehead
• Accuracy: ±0.5°F at 0.4 to 2 inches
• Memory: 50 readings
• Battery: 2 AA, included
• Price: $25.97 (sale)

Where it ranks

iProven NCT-978 Contactless Thermometer is No. 3 in our Best Forehead Thermometers verdict.