When you are shopping for BBQ thermometers & controllers, the key decision is how you want to follow the cook: from your phone while you step away, or from a local unit with timing and alert controls. TempPro TP904 and TP17W both use dual probes, but their control styles differ. The TP904 leans into Bluetooth app monitoring; the TP17W puts a timer and local controls at the center. The right pick depends on your cooking workflow rather than probe count.
Quick verdict
Choose TempPro TP904 if remote monitoring is the deciding feature. Its TempPro BBQ app works with iOS and Android, and its wireless format is designed for cooks who want to move away from the grill. Choose TempPro TP17W if timing controls matter more than phone access. It combines dual-probe monitoring with a countdown/count-up timer, preset temperature alerts, and a cable-based setup. Both are dual-probe BBQ thermometers, so the practical split is wireless distance versus timer-led control.
Listed-price and feature comparison
| Comparison point | TempPro TP904 | TempPro TP17W |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | USD 29.99 | USD 24.99 |
| Probe format | Dual probe | Dual probe |
| Display | LCD with backlight | LCD with backlight |
| Control format | Bluetooth; TempPro BBQ app for iOS and Android | Countdown/count-up timer; preset and high/low alerts |
| Reach detail | 450-ft Bluetooth range | 40-inch stainless-steel mesh cable |
Where each product wins
- TempPro TP904 wins for distance-first cooks. It fits a setup where temperature visibility from away from the grill is more useful than keeping all controls at the cooking station.
- TempPro TP17W wins for timer-first cooks. It suits a hands-on session where countdowns, alerts, and a defined probe lead are central to the routine.
The shared dual-probe format is common ground, allowing each model to monitor two temperature points. It is not a reason to favor one over the other.
Product notes
TempPro TP904 Bluetooth Meat Thermometer
TempPro TP904 Bluetooth Meat Thermometer is aimed at cooks who want to move away from the grill without giving up a two-probe view. TempPro BBQ app compatibility covers iOS and Android, and its Bluetooth format supports remote monitoring. Two included AAA batteries are part of the listed setup, while the LCD has a backlight for a local readout. Its concrete limitation is workflow: the model centers phone-connected Bluetooth monitoring, so it is less compelling for someone who wants timer-led control at the unit. Choose it when remote visibility is useful, not simply because it also monitors two temperature points.
TempPro TP17W Digital Meat Thermometer
TempPro TP17W Digital Meat Thermometer suits a cook who wants timing controls alongside dual-probe monitoring. Its 99-hour-59-minute countdown and count-up timer, preset temperature alerts, and high/low BBQ or oven monitoring put several controls on the unit. The backlight helps with low-light reading and automatically turns off after 10 seconds. Its concrete limitation is the 40-inch stainless-steel mesh cable: that defined physical lead is a different working style from TP904's Bluetooth format, so it is less suitable for someone seeking phone-based distance. Choose TP17W when the timer package matters more than remote monitoring.
Final choice by use case
For away-from-grill monitoring, choose TempPro TP904. Bluetooth app access and the 450-ft range match that use case. For local, timer-led BBQ cooking, choose TempPro TP17W; its countdown/count-up controls and cable-based format fit that workflow. If both sound relevant, the exact prices are USD 29.99 for TP904 and USD 24.99 for TP17W, a $5 spread. The deciding question is simple: do you want distance, or do you want timing controls close at hand?
