Topdon TCView TC001: The FLIR One Slayer? Affordable Thermal Imaging Showdown!
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- Опубликовано: 16 окт 2024
- The FLIR One has reigned supreme in portable thermal imaging, but a challenger emerges! In this video, we pit the Topdon TC001 against the FLIR One, comparing features, performance, and price in a head-to-head showdown. Can the underdog Topdon steal the crown?
4:43 - App review
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Get ready for a thermal battle royale:
Specs Showdown: Resolution, temperature range, sensitivity, and more - we dissect the technical specs to see who packs the bigger thermal punch.
Real-world Tests: Walkthrough with the app.
Price and Value: Is the Topdon's lower price tag a winning factor? We analyze the cost-effectiveness and compare its features to the FLIR One.
Whether you're a seasoned thermal pro or a curious beginner, this video equips you with the knowledge to navigate the world of portable thermal imaging. So grab your popcorn, tune in, and let's see if the Topdon TC001 dethrones the FLIR One!
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I bought the FLIR One about a year ago, just before this came out, for £191. It's definitely usable, but I can confirm that yours looks significantly better. The higher frame rate and resolution makes quite a difference. I'm amazed FLIR haven't dropped their price significantly. Instead it seems to have gone up slightly!
Thanks for confirming my suspicions, based on the spec sheet and a few samples that i've seen online.
Hi - Would be very interested to know if you tried to test accuracy, eg against a spot gun type, boiling kettle etc. There may be a difference between stated resolution (0.1C) and accuracy - Flir seems to only claim 3% to 5%? I bought a similar Xintai HT201 largely on good resolution/price combo but have found it is or has become way off actual temperatures - all shifted 4-5degC, so pretty pictures and still good to spot cold/hot spots etc but useless for actual temperature readings. (PS loving the vids as a recent subscriber!)
This. FLIR also has 2 cameras built in, IR/heat and normal, so does the overlay by default with no messing around.
Oh, thanks for the good idea.
I have a IR thermometer, albeit a cheapo one, I will test them side by side and see.
Thanks for watching the videos!
@@davidsdiy4458 you're welcome.
This one is my favourite : ruclips.net/video/b7E5FrFBh_k/видео.html
The catch with TOPDON is that you have to give permission to take your data whenever they want and store it in mainland china. It asks for permission to run on startup, view network connections, location, and contacts. These things don't seem to have anything to do with a thermal camera.
Thank you for bringing this to my attention.
A thermal camera is definitely something I would like to have, and on specs and other reviews I’ve seen, the Topdon seems to do a great job at a much cheaper price than FLIR.
But for something I would only use a few times to find and fix heat loss in my home, it’s still too much for a discretionary purchase. If it was sub £100 then I’d strongly be considering getting one, but I can justify to myself £230 for a tool I’d use a few times
Thanks for the comment! Keep scratching your head for other use cases!
Well. I live in the US. Thank you for this review. I wont be buying the flir which i came to youtube to check out befor i buy. Glad i scrolled down and happenstanced on your review.
Thanks for your comment from across the pond!
After testing a handful of these devices now, my overall favourite is this one ruclips.net/video/b7E5FrFBh_k/видео.html
It's cheaper, easier and just works so well.
Good luck!
Can it find water leak?
I have plumbing problem in bathroom, drain pipe is under concrete and tile floor and water pipe is inside brick wall....
Also advice if it can detect animal inside car or van that is invisible to human.
If there's enough of a temperature difference then it will pick it up quite easily.
If it's a hot water pipe then you'll probably detect it no problem.
Yes, it's effective at detecting animals.
I've more recently been using this handheld camera which I believe is better value for money
ruclips.net/video/b7E5FrFBh_k/видео.html
Interesting nugget re: the resolution and measuring the temp within those pixels. I thought it was pertaining simply to viewing quality. I used my buddies FLIR one Pro last summer and have videos and pics on my phone, and recently bought the TopDon TC004 Lite (I'm beginning to not be a fan of anything app related as it becomes hit and miss with support down the road... That and Apple always seems to do whatever it wants and usually has disconnects with other apps after their "updates"). I'll be curious to see how the handheld compares. I didn't need the PC accessibility and figure the same 160x120 on the lite model will be sufficient for my home use....
I get what you're saying about apps!
I've just been sent a Kaiweets KTI-W01 to review on the channel and so far I'm very impressed with the performance.
The form factor is great if you need to use a camera on a more regular basis.
Which part of this video shows the FLIR One in operation?
Apologies if you were expecting a side by side in use comparison.
I have another video showing the Topdon in use and many other videos on RUclips showing the FLIR One in use.
@@UpsideDownFork Well the word showdown kind of sets the expectation of a comparison :)
No catch, I think Flir are just playing on brand recognition. A bit arrogant too as they have their logo on every screenshot/video you take.
Yeah, good point!
Your comparison is incorrect. Flir One Pro is able to measure temperatures all the way up to 400C
Thanks for raising this. I will make the correction in the description! 👍