FLIR ONE Android USB-C Thermal Camera vs Thermal Master P1 USB-C Thermal Camera

Head-to-head spec comparison to help you pick the right thermal camera for your needs.

FLIR

$199

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Thermal Master

$129

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Spec Winner

Thermal Master P1 USB-C Thermal Camera

Wins on 5 of 5 spec categories

Spec-by-Spec Comparison

SpecFLIR ONE Android USB-C Thermal CameraThermal Master P1 USB-C Thermal Camera
Form FactorPhone modulePhone module
Native IR80 x 60160 x 120
Super Resolution240 x 180320 x 240 X3 IR
Native IR Pixels4800 px19200 px
Refresh Rate9 Hz25 Hz
Max Temp752 F1112 F
Sensitivity150 mK classNot published
AccuracyNot publishedNot published
Field of ViewNot publishedNot published
FocusFixed focusFixed focus
Close FocusGeneral inspectionClose-range capable
Visible CameraPhone cameraPhone camera
Image FusionYesYes
Phone SupportAndroid USB-CUSB-C iPhone/Android
PC AnalysisNoNo
Battery LifePhone poweredPhone powered
StoragePhone/app storagePhone/app storage
RuggednessNot publishedNot published
Price$199$129
Rating8.0/108.7/10
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Pros & Cons

FLIR ONE Android USB-C Thermal Camera

Pros

  • Good brand-backed Android option for quick thermal checks
  • Visible/thermal context is more useful than raw heat blobs for beginners
  • Compact enough for travel, home projects, and quick shop triage

Cons

  • 80 x 60 native IR limits fine detail
  • Phone orientation and connector fit can be annoying
  • Not the right pick for serious PCB macro work

Thermal Master P1 USB-C Thermal Camera

Pros

  • A sharp value if you want a USB-C thermal camera instead of another handheld
  • 160 x 120 native class is meaningfully above 80 x 60 starter modules
  • Wide temperature range keeps it useful for electronics and household checks

Cons

  • Phone app support is the whole experience
  • Not as rugged or self-contained as a handheld
  • Fixed focus limits very close PCB work compared with the P3

Our Verdicts

FLIR ONE Android USB-C Thermal Camera

The FLIR ONE Android USB-C is the Android-side counterpart to the iOS model: lower native resolution, but a friendly app ecosystem and useful visual context.

Thermal Master P1 USB-C Thermal Camera

The Thermal Master P1 is the value phone-module pick. It is compact, comparatively detailed for the price, and especially interesting for hobbyists who already do most diagnostic work at a bench.

FLIR ONE Android USB-C Thermal Camera

$199

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Thermal Master P1 USB-C Thermal Camera

$129

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