Alcedo AE174 Thermometer Review
Our verdict
The Alcedo AE174 pairs a low price with a 4.4 rating across thousands of reviews, making it an easy pick for budget minded buyers.
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Shoppers who want an affordable, well reviewed thermometer with a readable LCD display.
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You specifically want a premium brand name, since this is a value focused option rather than a high end one.
- Display Lcd
- Power Battery Powered
- Color White/Blue
- Weight 0.3 lb
Pros
- Low price near 20 dollars
- LCD display that is easy to read
- Battery powered, ready out of the box
- Strong 4.4 average rating
- Backed by a large pool of about 6,700 reviews
Cons
- Not a premium or clinical brand name
- Replacement batteries add to long term cost
- No published accuracy details to compare
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.4/5
4.4 average across 6,700 owner ratings
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Popularity4.5/5
6,700 owner reviews, more 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 Alcedo AE174 keeps things affordable at about 20 dollars. It shows readings on an LCD display and runs on batteries, so it is ready to use straight away.', 'What stands out is the depth of feedback. With roughly 6,700 reviews and a 4.4 average, this thermometer has been bought and rated by a large group of people, which gives the score real weight.', 'It comes in a white and blue finish and weighs about 0.3 pounds, so it is light to hold. As always, this is general information and not medical advice, so check with a healthcare professional about any reading that concerns you.']
Specifications
| Display | Lcd |
|---|---|
| Power | Battery Powered |
| Color | White/Blue |
| Weight | 0.3 lb |
Performance notes
The AE174 uses an LCD display and is battery powered, in a light unit listed at about 0.3 pounds with a white and blue color scheme. The listing does not publish accuracy figures, so we describe only the stated features and make no clinical claims.
What buyers say
With about 6,700 reviews and a 4.4 average, buyer sentiment is strongly positive and well established. A score that holds steady across thousands of reviews suggests most owners were satisfied.
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of display does the Alcedo AE174 use?
It uses an LCD display, so readings appear as numbers on screen. The listing does not detail backlighting, so we describe only what is stated.
Is it a good value at this price?
At roughly 20 dollars with a 4.4 rating across about 6,700 reviews, it stands out as a strong value option. The combination of low cost and a deep review pool makes it easy to recommend for budget buyers.
Can I depend on it for medical decisions?
HealthQuay is informational only and this is not medical advice. Use any thermometer as a general guide and consult a healthcare professional about readings that worry you.