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The Thermogram

Data-based buying guide

Best thermal cameras for industrial maintenance

Industrial maintenance needs a balanced instrument: adequate spatial detail, a broad temperature range, durable construction and useful reporting.

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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.

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Choose the optics for the size and distance of the components you inspect.

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Temperature range and accuracy must cover the actual process.

03

Interchangeable lenses, focus control and reporting can justify a higher-end device.

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 Mini38688% confidence384 × 28835 mK1.18 mrad50 Hz€€€
Sonel KT-670≈8571% confidence640 × 48030 mK0.67 mradnot published€€€€€
FLIR T5608493% confidence640 × 48030 mK0.65 mrad30 Hz€€€€€
FOTRIC 348A8278% confidence640 × 48040 mK0.68 mrad30 Hz€€€€€
FOTRIC 346A8078% confidence384 × 28830 mK1.14 mrad30 Hz€€€€€
FLIR E968093% confidence640 × 48040 mK0.65 mrad30 Hz€€€€€
HIKMICRO M308091% confidence384 × 28835 mK1.7 mrad25 Hz€€€€
Fluke TiX5018082% confidence640 × 48075 mK0.93 mrad60 Hz€€€€€
FLIR E767886% confidence320 × 24030 mK1.31 mrad30 Hz€€€€€
HIKMICRO SP60H≈7771% confidence640 × 48030 mK0.68 mrad25 Hz€€€€€
testo 890-2 DLX7784% confidence640 × 48040 mK1.15 mradnot published€€€€€
HIKMICRO M31≈7764% confidence384 × 28830 mK1.87 mrad50 Hz€€€€€

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