MEATER Pro vs MEATER Plus: Head-to-Head Comparison

Product A

MEATER Pro (2 Plus)

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Product B

MEATER Plus

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MEATER Pro (2 Plus) vs MEATER Plus: The 1000°F Searing Test

The old Meater melted if you threw your steak over flaming lump charcoal. The Pro 2 is full stainless steel and takes 1000°F flames without blinking.

Real-World Kitchen Testing

The original MEATER Plus was a breakthrough, but every griller learned its weakness the hard way: the ambient ceramic handle was only rated to 527°F. If you do a reverse-sear steak and flare up your charcoal coals, you crack the sensor. The MEATER Pro (2 Plus) fixes every single physical flaw:

1. Full Stainless FlameGuard: Rated to 1,000°F. You can leave it inside a ribeye over open fire pits, searing griddles, or rotisseries.
2. Five Internal Sensors: The original had ONE internal sensor near the tip. If you inserted the probe slightly crooked and missed the geometric center of the meat, your reading was off by 8°F. The Pro 2 reads five points along the shaft and automatically finds the lowest temperature spot in the meat.
3. Thinner Insertion: It is 30% slimmer, leaving a much smaller puncture wound so fewer meat juices leak out onto your cutting board. If you cook in an oven or low-temp pellet smoker, the original MEATER Plus at $79 is still great. If you cook on charcoal or cast iron, the Pro 2 is worth every penny.

Side-by-Side Comparison Matrix

Which One Should You Buy?

• Buy the MEATER Pro (2 Plus) if you value build quality, quiet operation, and longevity.
• Buy the MEATER Plus if you want solid daily performance on a budget without overpaying for features you won’t use.