Uploaded February 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A sponsored review of the Kaiweets KTI-W01 thermal imaging camera. It's definitely better than the competing Topdon model I reviewed earlier. As always, I review products only on the condition that I'm allowed to be completely honest.
If you're interested in buying one, it's possible to do so from both Amazon and Kaiweets.
Amazon: amazon.com/dp/B0CB7Q6J79
Use code KTJQGDQL to take 10% off. It's valid until April 30th, 2024.
As of this writing on February 21st, 2024, there is also a "flash sale" going on that offers 20% off. This and the discount code can be used together for 30% off.
Kaiweets: kaiweets.com/products/kti-w01
Use the discount code UXWB15 for 15% off. I am told this works across the entire Kaiweets site and will not expire.
Details about the camera itself: The internal storage is 32 gigabytes in size, of which 28 are available for use. The PC software (for Windows only) is stored on the camera. I ran it briefly and it's much better than the competing offering from Topdon. Temperatures from -4°F to 1022°F (-20°C to 550°C) can be measured across two ranges that must be manually selected from the menu. Video can be blended in several steps between the 0.3 megapixel (VGA resolution) visible light camera to the 256x192 infrared thermal camera.
Internally, it's based on a system-on-chip from Allwinner. The 1.4.3 firmware version is current as of the time this video went live in February 2024. Kaiweets' representative indicated that future firmware updates would be available at their website, linked above.
The USB-C port does not operate in DisplayPort Alternate Mode, so an external display cannot be connected.
Kaiweets' representative indicated that they have had lots of requests for a storage media slot, and that they would consider my request for an HDMI or analog video output. A threaded tripod mount is to be included in the upcoming KTI-W02 camera. They also said that my request for a custom color palette would likely be implemented at some point. I will update this description accordingly if that happens. I have asked to review the KTI-W02 camera when it becomes available.
I plan to make a quick review video of the included software. I also have plans to do a long term update video at some point in the future, to see how well this camera has held up.
Times:
0:00 - What's Being Reviewed Today?
2:10 - Unboxing
5:41 - A Look at the Imaging Camera
9:23 - Menus and Operations
13:37 - Test Footage (still pictures and videos)
15:58 - Closing Thoughts
A sponsored review of the Kaiweets KTI-W01 thermal imaging camera. It's definitely better than the competing Topdon model I reviewed earlier. As always, I review products only on the condition that I'm allowed to be completely honest.
If you're interested in buying one, it's possible to do so from both Amazon and Kaiweets.
Amazon: amazon.com/dp/B0CB7Q6J79
Use code KTJQGDQL to take 10% off. It's valid until April 30th, 2024.
As of this writing on February 21st, 2024, there is also a "flash sale" going on that offers 20% off. This and the discount code can be used together for 30% off.
Kaiweets: kaiweets.com/products/kti-w01
Use the discount code UXWB15 for 15% off. I am told this works across the entire Kaiweets site and will not expire.
Details about the camera itself: The internal storage is 32 gigabytes in size, of which 28 are available for use. The PC software (for Windows only) is stored on the camera. I ran it briefly and it's much better than the competing offering from Topdon. Temperatures from -4°F to 1022°F (-20°C to 550°C) can be measured across two ranges that must be manually selected from the menu. Video can be blended in several steps between the 0.3 megapixel (VGA resolution) visible light camera to the 256x192 infrared thermal camera.
Internally, it's based on a system-on-chip from Allwinner. The 1.4.3 firmware version is current as of the time this video went live in February 2024. Kaiweets' representative indicated that future firmware updates would be available at their website, linked above.
The USB-C port does not operate in DisplayPort Alternate Mode, so an external display cannot be connected.
Kaiweets' representative indicated that they have had lots of requests for a storage media slot, and that they would consider my request for an HDMI or analog video output. A threaded tripod mount is to be included in the upcoming KTI-W02 camera. They also said that my request for a custom color palette would likely be implemented at some point. I will update this description accordingly if that happens. I have asked to review the KTI-W02 camera when it becomes available.
I plan to make a quick review video of the included software. I also have plans to do a long term update video at some point in the future, to see how well this camera has held up.
Times:
0:00 - What's Being Reviewed Today?
2:10 - Unboxing
5:41 - A Look at the Imaging Camera
9:23 - Menus and Operations
13:37 - Test Footage (still pictures and videos)
15:58 - Closing Thoughts
