Editor’s note: This guide replaces our earlier Maverick thermometer reviews, which are no longer available. It was rewritten in November 2026 from Maverick’s current product listings, sold through KitchenSupply (linked at the end). We haven’t tested these thermometers ourselves. Older Maverick models such as the ET-733 and ET-735 are no longer in Maverick’s catalog.
Quick answer
- Maverick is best known for wireless BBQ thermometers: a transmitter stays by the grill or smoker and a receiver stays with you, with no phone or Wi-Fi needed.
- For the longest range and most probes: the four-probe XR-50R, listed at up to 1,000 ft.
- For two probes plus timers: the XR-30R (up to 1,000 ft). The XR-40 (up to 500 ft) adds 15 pre-programmed meat settings.
- For quick spot checks: the Pro-Temp PT-100BBQ thermocouple, listed at ±0.7°F in under 2 seconds.
- For app control: the STAKE BT-32 Bluetooth thermometer, with a listed range of 32 ft.
Maverick has made BBQ thermometers for years and is especially known among smoker owners for its remote, radio-based models. Its lineup has changed a lot: classics like the ET-733 have been retired, and the current range centers on the “Extended Range” XR models. This guide summarizes the main Maverick thermometers available today, using the specifications Maverick lists for each.
Maverick thermometers compared
| Model | Type | Probes | Listed range | Stand-out features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XR-50R | Wireless remote (RF) | 4 | Up to 1,000 ft | High/low alarms per probe, shows all four readings |
| XR-30R | Wireless remote (RF) | 2 | Up to 1,000 ft | Count-up and count-down timers |
| XR-40 | Wireless remote (RF) | 2 | Up to 500 ft | Pre-programmed temperatures for 15 meats |
| HD-378 | Wireless remote | 2 | Up to 300 ft | Timers, probes rated to 662°F |
| STAKE BT-32 | Bluetooth, app-based | 2 battery-free probes | Up to 32 ft | Super-capacitor probes, app graphs |
| Pro-Temp PT-100BBQ | Instant-read thermocouple | 1 fixed probe | Handheld | ±0.7°F in under 2 seconds, NIST-traceable certificate |
All figures are as listed by Maverick. Wireless range depends on walls, distance and interference, so treat the maximum range as a best case.
How Maverick’s wireless thermometers work
Maverick’s XR and HD models use two units. The transmitter sits by the grill or smoker with the probes plugged in, and the receiver goes with you. They talk to each other directly by radio, so you don’t need a phone app, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. That’s why the listed ranges (300 to 1,000 ft) are much longer than a typical Bluetooth thermometer’s. The trade-off is that you carry a dedicated receiver instead of using your phone.
The XR models use what Maverick calls INSTA-SYNC technology, which it says gives faster connections, simpler programming and fewer signal drops. Their probes are “dual-purpose”: each can measure meat or, clipped to the grate, the cooking chamber (ambient) temperature. For more on wireless options, see Wi-Fi vs Bluetooth temperature sensors.
Maverick XR-50R: four-probe extended range
Maverick calls the XR-50R its flagship. It has four color-coded probes, so you can track several meats, or a mix of meats and grill zones, at once. The receiver shows all four readings together.
Listed features
- Range: up to 1,000 ft
- Four dual-purpose waterproof probes, wires rated up to 716°F
- High and low alarms for each probe; audible alerts and screen flashes
- Backlit LCD showing all four readings
- INSTA-SYNC connection; lost-signal alert
- Settings stored when the unit is turned off
Pros
- Four probes for big cooks
- Longest listed range in the lineup
- No phone or app needed
Cons
- More than most home cooks need
- Dedicated receiver to keep track of
Maverick XR-30R: two probes with timers
The XR-30R keeps the 1,000 ft listed range and INSTA-SYNC connection but uses two probes, typically one in the meat and one at the grate. It adds count-up and count-down timers.
Listed features
- Range: up to 1,000 ft
- Two dual-purpose waterproof probes, wires rated up to 716°F
- Target meat temperatures plus high/low grill (ambient) alerts
- Count-up and count-down timers
- INSTA-SYNC connection
Pros
- Long listed range
- Built-in timers
- Meat plus smoker monitoring
Cons
- Only two probes
Maverick XR-40: two probes with meat presets
The XR-40 is the shorter-range two-probe option. Its listed range is up to 500 ft, and it adds pre-programmed temperatures for 15 meats. If you use presets, check them against current USDA minimums (see below) and your own preference for doneness.
Listed features
- Range: up to 500 ft
- Two dual-purpose waterproof probes, wires rated up to 716°F
- Custom alerts or pre-programmed temperatures for 15 meats
- INSTA-SYNC connection; lost-signal alert
- Grill clip for the ambient probe; backlit display
Pros
- Meat presets for easy setup
- Grill clip included
Cons
- Half the listed range of the XR-30R and XR-50R
Maverick HD-378: long-range wireless with timers
The HD-378 is a two-probe wireless thermometer outside the XR line. Maverick lists a range of up to 300 ft and probes and cords rated to 662°F, slightly lower than the XR models’ 716°F wires.
Listed features
- Range: up to 300 ft
- Probes and cords rated up to 662°F
- Target meat temperatures and high/low grill alerts
- Count-up and count-down timers; backlit display; grill clip
Maverick STAKE BT-32: Bluetooth with battery-free probes
The STAKE BT-32 is Maverick’s app-based option. Its two wireless probes have no wires at all. Maverick says they’re powered by a high-heat-safe super capacitor, and a 2-minute USB charge gives up to 4 hours of use. You monitor the cook in the STAKE app for iOS and Android, which shows temperature, elapsed time and progress graphs.
Listed features
- Range: up to 32 ft (Bluetooth)
- Two battery-free wireless probes with super capacitors
- 2-minute USB charge for up to 4 hours of use
- Stainless steel probe with a ceramic handle rated to 572°F (300°C)
- Custom alerts or meat presets in the app
Pros
- No probe wires to route through the lid
- App graphs and alerts
Cons
- Much shorter listed range than the RF models
- Up to 4 hours per charge, which may not cover a long smoke
Maverick Pro-Temp PT-100BBQ: instant-read thermocouple
For quick checks rather than continuous monitoring, the Pro-Temp PT-100BBQ is Maverick’s professional instant-read thermometer. It uses a Type K thermocouple with a stainless steel micro-tip probe.
Listed features
- Accuracy: ±0.7°F, readings in under 2 seconds
- Type K thermocouple, micro-tip probe
- High-contrast backlit LCD with 0.5-inch digits
- Water-, dust- and shock-resistant design
- Built-in meat temperature chart; auto on/off
- Factory calibration certificate to NIST standards
Which Maverick thermometer should you choose?
- Long smokes where you want to walk away: XR-30R (two probes, timers) or XR-50R (four probes).
- Several meats at once: XR-50R.
- Simpler setup with presets: XR-40.
- App control without probe wires: STAKE BT-32, if you’ll stay within about 32 ft.
- Fast spot checks: Pro-Temp PT-100BBQ, ideally alongside a wireless model.
Not sure which type you need? Our guide to choosing a meat thermometer explains instant-read, leave-in and wireless options. For other brands, see our meat thermometer round-up and wireless BBQ thermometer guide.
Getting accurate readings
- Put the meat probe in the thickest part, away from bone and fat.
- Clip the ambient probe to the grate near the food, not touching the meat or metal walls.
- Check your probes in ice water now and then. See how to calibrate a thermometer.
- Cook to USDA-based minimum internal temperatures: 145°F for whole cuts of beef, pork and lamb (plus a 3-minute rest), 160°F for ground meat and 165°F for all poultry. See our safe cooking temperature chart.
Bottom line
Maverick’s strength is still long-range, radio-based wireless thermometers that don’t depend on a phone. The XR-30R and XR-50R list the longest range, the XR-40 adds presets, and the STAKE BT-32 covers app-based, wire-free cooking at shorter range. For fast spot checks, the Pro-Temp PT-100BBQ rounds out the lineup. Specifications here are Maverick’s own; check the current listing before buying.
FAQ
Are Maverick thermometers still made?
Yes. Maverick’s current lineup includes the XR-50R, XR-30R, XR-40, HD-378, STAKE BT-32 and Pro-Temp PT-100BBQ, sold through KitchenSupply. Older models such as the ET-733 and ET-735 are no longer in the catalog.
Do Maverick wireless thermometers need an app?
The XR and HD models don’t; they use a transmitter and a handheld receiver. The STAKE BT-32 uses a Bluetooth app.
What is the range of the Maverick XR-50?
Maverick lists the XR-50R at up to 1,000 ft. Real-world range depends on walls and interference.
How accurate is the Maverick Pro-Temp?
Maverick lists ±0.7°F with readings in under 2 seconds, and includes a factory calibration certificate to NIST standards.
What replaced the Maverick ET-733?
The ET-733 is no longer in Maverick’s catalog. Its two-probe, long-range role is now covered by the XR-30R and XR-40.
Sources: Maverick product listings on KitchenSupply: XR-50R, XR-30R, XR-40, full Maverick collection; maverickthermometers.com. Checked November 2026. Food-safety temperatures: FoodSafety.gov.
