Allyn 01690-201 Thermometer Review
Our verdict
The Allyn 01690-201 is a professional-priced thermometer with a modest but reasonably positive rating history. It leans toward clinical buyers rather than the average home shopper looking for value.
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Offices or buyers who want a professional Allyn unit and value a small but mostly positive rating track record.
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You want an inexpensive, heavily reviewed thermometer for casual home use.
- Weight 1.37 lb
- Priced 2232% above the category median ($18.25 across 30 tracked models)
- Weight of 1.37 lb - heavier than 64% of the 30 models we track
Pros
- Several ratings on record, more than the single-review variants
- Average rating leans positive
- Professional-tier product positioning
- Backed by an established medical-supply brand
Cons
- High price relative to home thermometers
- Listing omits display, measurement type, and accuracy
- Rating count is still small for firm conclusions
- Not a value pick for casual home use
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.2/5
4.2 average across 15 owner ratings
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Popularity0.8/5
15 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other home health monitors: bathroom scales, blood pressure monitors, pregnancy and ovulation tests, thermometers, body composition monitors, stethoscopes, glucose monitors and pulse oximeters we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
['The Allyn 01690-201 sits in the professional price tier, listed around 425 dollars. Unlike the single-review variants in this line, it carries a small group of ratings that lean positive, which gives a bit more to go on.', 'The listing is light on technical detail. There is no stated display type, measurement method, or accuracy figure, so we focus on price, positioning, and the limited buyer feedback rather than performance specifics.', 'This is a device aimed at clinical or institutional buyers. A household shopper can meet the same basic temperature-reading need with a far cheaper model, but a professional buyer who recognizes this line may find the small positive history reassuring.']
Specifications
| Weight | 1.37 lb |
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Performance notes
The listing provides no display type, measurement method, or accuracy figure for the 01690-201, so we cannot describe how it performs against a stated tolerance. The professional price suggests an institutional focus, but that is a positioning signal rather than a verified accuracy claim.
What buyers say
With a 4.2 average across 15 ratings, the feedback is modestly positive but limited in volume. Fifteen ratings give more confidence than a single review, yet it is still a small sample, so individual experiences carry more weight than a broad consensus.
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Frequently asked questions
How does the 01690-201 compare to the 01690-200 in this line?
On these listings the 01690-201 has more ratings to look at, while the 01690-200 variants show only a single review each. Pricing for both sits in the professional range. The listings do not provide enough spec detail to compare measurement accuracy directly.
Is 15 ratings enough to trust?
It is more useful than one review but still a small sample. A 4.2 average from 15 ratings is reasonably encouraging, though it cannot match the confidence of a model with hundreds of ratings. Read a few individual reviews before deciding.
Does a higher price mean a more accurate reading?
Not necessarily. Price often reflects a professional market rather than proven accuracy, and this listing does not publish an accuracy figure. This is not medical advice, so if accurate readings matter for a health concern, consult a healthcare professional.