This is the one you want right here:
We use these guys: https://www.amazon.com/CDN-DTQ450X-Thin-Tip-Thermometer/dp/B0021AEAG2
Same accuracy as the thermapens, though not quite as durable, but you can buy five CDNs for the cost of a thermapen. What are you guys doing to these things though? Our head brewer has been using her personal thermapen for five years and it looks brand new.
This one? It says it reads in 6 seconds. Which is the same as the one mentioned in the OP. However, due to its popularity and the reviews, I'd imagine it's more reliable and better quality.
I have this $15 thermometer from Thermoworks. I measured the repsone between warm water and ice water and it was about 5 seconds. Plut it has IP65 rating so you could even throw it in the dishwasher if you felt like it.
These awesome popsicle makers. They come and go but should pop up for about $17.
A butter bell... never deal with hard butter again
A probe thermometer... it's changed my cooking accuracy like no one's business
A safety razor and 100 blades... shave like your grandfather and stop paying $8 for shit blades
15 bucks over budget. Maybe skip the popsicles.
I guess Thermoworks has set the standard of overpricing thermometers and everyone just plays along. I have been using a cheap CDN insta-read for years and it works fine. this one