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The Thermogram

Data-based buying guide

Best thermal cameras for electrical inspection

Electrical work rewards spatial resolution at a safe working distance, reliable radiometry and a temperature range suited to hot components.

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How this list is built

The order below comes from The Thermogram's published scoring model and current dataset. It is not a hands-on review, a paid placement or an affiliate ranking. Scores change only when the source data or documented methodology changes.

01

Low IFOV helps separate terminals and conductors from a safe distance.

02

Full radiometry keeps per-pixel temperatures available for later analysis.

03

Ruggedness and focus control matter in routine field inspections.

Highest current documented scores

Only current devices with enough published data to receive a score are shown. Use the comparator to adjust the weightings.

CameraScoreNative resolutionNETDIFOVFrame ratePrice band
Sonel KT-670≈8470% confidence640 × 48030 mK0.67 mradnot published€€€€€
HIKMICRO Mini38490% confidence384 × 28835 mK1.18 mrad50 Hz€€€
FLIR T5608290% confidence640 × 48030 mK0.65 mrad30 Hz€€€€€
FOTRIC 348A8276% confidence640 × 48040 mK0.68 mrad30 Hz€€€€€
FOTRIC 346A8076% confidence384 × 28830 mK1.14 mrad30 Hz€€€€€
FLIR E967890% confidence640 × 48040 mK0.65 mrad30 Hz€€€€€
Fluke TiX5017881% confidence640 × 48075 mK0.93 mrad60 Hz€€€€€
Optris PI 6407785% confidence640 × 48075 mK0.9 mrad32 Hz€€€€€
testo 890-2 DLX7680% confidence640 × 48040 mK1.15 mradnot published€€€€€
HIKMICRO M307691% confidence384 × 28835 mK1.7 mrad25 Hz€€€€
Sonel KT-650≈7570% confidence384 × 28840 mK0.99 mradnot published€€€€
Sonel KT-560≈7570% confidence384 × 28850 mK0.99 mradnot published€€€

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