Flir TG267 vs TG275 vs TG165-X TG167

Let’s have a look at each product in particular.

FLIR TG267

This is a handheld thermal camera meant to be used by professionals in HVAC inspections, home inspection, plumbing, electrical inspections or automotive diagnostics.

The Flir TG267 has a 2 megapixel visual camera together with an infrared sensor with a 160 x 120 thermal resolution on the back so the two images are blended together using its MSX image enhancement technology. But there is also a laser pointer together with the LED light. The laser pointer makes it easier for the user to pinpoint the exact spot that they are measuring.

This compact thermal vision camera has a fixed 4GB internal memory that is not expandable and a generous rechargeable battery that offers up to 5 hours of battery life. The saved images do not contain any thermal data, just the spot temperature measurement (infrared thermometer function) so 4GB will be more than enough. The camera is IP-54 rated and it can withstand splashes of water together with it being dustproof. So it is not completely waterproof, but almost.

You can connect it to your PC using a USB cable and its embedded USB-C port but you can also tether it to your smartphone via Bluetooth and the Flir Tools app which is available for iPhone and Android. Using Meter Link you can stream the temperature reading and your captured images to the smartphone. The Flir TG267 thermal camera has a 2.4″ color display which is visible in broad daylight but which does not have a touchscreen function. You get a choice of 6 color palettes and the emissivity together with the reflected temperature are fully adjustable.

Let’s have a look at its temperature measurement capabilities. It can measure a range of temperature from -13°F to 716°F(-25°C to 380°C) and it does that with a +/-3° C accuracy and a 0.07°C thermal sensitivity. If you want a version that can measure a wider temperature range, the Flir TG297 can do that. In terms of accuracy it doesn’t do very well because the other thermal cameras here offer superior accuracy.

Just like the Flir One Pro, Flir E4 and other cameras from Flir Systems, this comes with the 10-year extended warranty for the thermal vision camera core.

Flir TG275

The Flir TG275 is a handheld thermal camera specially designed for automotive diagnostics, so that engineers can easily diagnose faults in engines without having to strip the components apart. You can easily detect if a cilinder block has a misfire, if the electrical components are overheating or if a brake caliper is blocked. But it works in building inspections too just as well as other spot thermal cameras.

The thermal imaging camera itself has a 320 x 240 pixels IR resolution which means that it will output 76,800 pixels in total. This is a very high resolution for an infrared camera, but it gets even better because there is a visual camera as well with Flir’s MSX technology (Multispectral dynamic imaging).

Flir TG267 vs Flir TG275

The main difference between the Flir TG275 vs TG267 is in their intented function. The TG275 was designed to be used by automotive specialists while the TG267 was made for HVAC inspections and that is why it also comes with a thermocouple connector and an included probe that can measure up to 260 C.

Then there is the temperature range, the TG275 can measure a wider range from -13°F to 1022°F (-25°C to 550°C) compared to the TG267 which only offers a range from -13°F to 716°F(-25°C to 380°C).

Both cameras have the same infrared resolution of 160 x 120 pixels, a digital camera for MSX, Bluetooth connectivity, 4GB of storage and a 5-hour battery life.

Flir TG165-X

The Flir TG165-X is the latest iteration of the Flir TG165 that improves upon a few aspects. It has an 80 x 60 infrared sensor with a +/- 1.5° C accuracy, a 5-hour battery life and 4GB of storage. It is also waterproof and dustproof with an IP54 rating.

Flir TG165-X vs Flir TG267

The TG267 has a superior infrared resolution of 160 x 120 pixels which means almost 4 times more detail, it also has additional bluetooth connectivity together with a slightly wider temperature range of -13°F to 716°F(-25°C to 380°C ).

The TG267 also has the additional thermocouple connector and probe for HVAC inspections. But you have to bear in mind that the TG267 costs an additional 100$. Is it worth it for the better resolution, range and probe? We say yes.

Both of these Flir spot thermal imagers have an IP54 rated enclosure.

Flir TG167

The Flir TG167 was launched in the same period as the Flir TG165, but since then the TG165 was updated and now it has to compete with the TG-165X.

Flir TG167 vs Flir TG165 X

The TG167 has the upper advantage in temperature range, with a wider range from -13 to 716°F (-25 to 380°C) compared to the -13°F to 572°F (-25°C to 300°C) that the TG165-X offers.

Then there is also the fact that the TG167 has an SD card slot instead of a fixed internal memory and it’s probably one of the last Flir cameras to have support for a micro SD card. Now this depends on the user whether you consider it an advantage or not, given that the 4GB on the TG165-X are more than enough for professional use.

But the TG165-X has other advantages, including the newer firmware because it is 4 years newer, an upgraded USB-C port and the fact that it is waterproof and dustproof.

Flir TG167 vs Flir TG267

Here, the TG267 has a better thermal sensitivity of 0.07° C in comparison with the 0.15 C on the TG167. But the TG167 has an SD Card slot and its memory is expandable while the one on the TG267 is limited to 4GB. Worth mentioning TG267 has an upgraded USB-C port.

An important advantage of the TG267 is that it is waterproof with an IP-54 rating. Both cameras have the same 160 x 120 IR resolution, a visible light camera to complement the infrared camera module and a 5-hour battery life.