Infrared thermometer gun HP-1600

What to know

When a surface is too hot, hazardous or difficult to reach, a non-contact reading can be more practical than touching it with a thermometer. The HP-1600 is an infrared thermometer gun designed for that kind of surface-temperature check.

Its stated measurement range is -50°C to 1600°C, and its 30:1 distance-to-spot ratio is intended to let you take readings from farther away than a basic handheld infrared thermometer. It also offers adjustable emissivity from 0.1 to 1.0, a backlit LCD, touch controls and Type-C charging.

One useful extra is the manually settable high- and low-temperature alarm, which can help flag readings outside a range you choose. Keep in mind that the listing gives no water-resistance rating, so the waterproof wording alone isn’t enough to establish how much moisture the unit can handle.

Best use cases

This model is aimed at checking the temperature of an object’s surface, not measuring a person or the temperature inside food or materials. Its wide stated range makes it relevant to industrial and household checks where a surface may be very hot or hard to access. The non-contact approach is useful when you want to aim at a hot component without putting a probe against it.

For example, you could point it at a difficult-to-reach heated surface, press the test button and read the result on the display. The 30:1 ratio may suit checks made from a greater distance, while a simpler thermometer with a shorter range may be enough for routine, accessible surfaces. However, this listing doesn’t specify the spot size at particular distances, so don’t assume every small target can be measured precisely from far away.

You can switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit with one button. The backlight is also intended to make the display easier to read in low light, though it doesn’t change what the thermometer measures: surface temperature only.

Tips for day-to-day use

Aim at the surface you want to check and lightly touch the TEST control to take a reading. Set the emissivity to suit the target when you have the information needed to do so, the adjustable range is 0.1–1.0, but the product details don’t explain which setting to use for specific materials. Treat readings as a guide rather than assuming one setting fits every surface.

Set the high or low alarm around the limits relevant to your task, then use the display to check the result. Type-C charging means the thermometer is rechargeable, but the listing doesn’t state battery life or charging time. It also provides no protection rating, so avoid relying on it in wet conditions based only on the product name.

Purchase questions

Can it measure body temperature? No. The product is explicitly marked “NOT for Human” and is intended for object surfaces.

Does it need to touch the object? No. It takes infrared surface readings without contact, the TEST button is used to start a measurement.

Can you set temperature alerts? Yes. The high- and low-temperature alarm limits can be set manually, according to the product details.

Is it worth it?

Potentially, if you need a rechargeable, non-contact surface thermometer with a broad stated range, adjustable emissivity and alarm settings. It offers more control than a basic infrared gauge, particularly for checks involving hard-to-reach or high-heat surfaces. You may be interested if those features match your work or home tasks, it may not be the best choice if you need body-temperature readings, a contact probe or clearly specified water protection. The listing also doesn’t give accuracy figures, so buyers who need documented measurement tolerances should look for that information before choosing.