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The Thermogram

Data-based buying guide

Best thermal cameras for home inspection

For building surveys and home inspections, thermal sensitivity, measurement controls and reporting matter more than a headline pixel count.

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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

NETD of 40 mK or better helps reveal subtle insulation and moisture patterns.

02

A documented emissivity setting and reflected-temperature correction improve measurement reliability.

03

Radiometric files and report software make findings usable after the inspection.

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
HIKMICRO Mini38690% confidence384 × 28835 mK1.18 mrad50 Hz€€€
Sonel KT-670≈8371% confidence640 × 48030 mK0.67 mradnot published€€€€€
FLIR T5608293% confidence640 × 48030 mK0.65 mrad30 Hz€€€€€
FOTRIC 348A7977% confidence640 × 48040 mK0.68 mrad30 Hz€€€€€
HIKMICRO M307891% confidence384 × 28835 mK1.7 mrad25 Hz€€€€
FLIR E967893% confidence640 × 48040 mK0.65 mrad30 Hz€€€€€
FOTRIC 346A7777% confidence384 × 28830 mK1.14 mrad30 Hz€€€€€
Fluke TiX5017782% confidence640 × 48075 mK0.93 mrad60 Hz€€€€€
FLIR E767686% confidence320 × 24030 mK1.31 mrad30 Hz€€€€€
HIKMICRO M31≈7667% confidence384 × 28830 mK1.87 mrad50 Hz€€€€€
HIKMICRO SP60H≈7475% confidence640 × 48030 mK0.68 mrad25 Hz€€€€€
testo 890-2 DLX7483% confidence640 × 48040 mK1.15 mradnot published€€€€€

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