Well don't laugh... I have two! One really expensive one $350 and one really cheap one. The least expensive one $60=$70 one.

The inexpensive one is simpler and works just great! I use it the most infact. The major difference is the distance you can get an accurate read. My expensive one will let you read a temp from about ten feet seeing a spot 6" in dia. Where as the less expensive one will see a 6" dia spot about two feet away. The optics for the infrared light are expensive, I guess.

95% of the time you will be closer than 2 feet when taking a temp anyway!

Excuse me but I need to check the temp of my french toast! And taste!