FLIR ONE iOS 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

$214

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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 iOS 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 SupportiPhone USB-CUSB-C iPhone/Android
PC AnalysisNoNo
Battery LifePhone poweredPhone powered
StoragePhone/app storagePhone/app storage
RuggednessNot publishedNot published
Price$214$129
Rating8.1/108.7/10
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Pros & Cons

FLIR ONE iOS USB-C Thermal Camera

Pros

  • FLIR ecosystem and app workflow are easier to trust than many generic modules
  • MSX-style visible/thermal context helps homeowners understand what they are seeing
  • Tiny enough to keep in a laptop bag or home tool drawer

Cons

  • 80 x 60 native thermal detail is limited
  • Lower refresh rate than many 25 Hz budget cameras
  • iOS USB-C compatibility must match your exact phone

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 iOS USB-C Thermal Camera

The FLIR ONE iOS USB-C is the safest iPhone-connected pick when brand trust and image context matter more than raw native pixels.

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 iOS USB-C Thermal Camera

$214

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Thermal Master P1 USB-C Thermal Camera

$129

Buy on Amazon

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