Thermowand claims to be as good as, or better than the Thermapen. And it's only $24. ThermoWorks put their "ultra-fast' claims to the test against the Thermapen and the less expensive ($29) ThermoPop. Check it out:
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVzt9pSEpkA&feature=youtu.be"]Thermapen & ThermoPop vs Lavatools Thermowand - YouTube[/ame]
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVzt9pSEpkA&feature=youtu.be"]Thermapen & ThermoPop vs Lavatools Thermowand - YouTube[/ame]