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Sensor
VOx microbolometer, 8 to 14 μm spectral range
Sensor resolution
76,800 pixels
Thermal sensitivity
Under 50 mK
Temperature range
-40 to 752°F (-40 to 400°C)
Accuracy
±2°C (±3.6°F) or 2%, whichever is greater
Field of view
56° ± 2.8°
Emissivity
0.01 to 0.99, adjustable
Color palettes
Ironbow, rainbow, grayscale
Temperature alarms
User-selectable high and low alarms, from -40 to 752°F (-40 to 400°C)
Display
3.5 in (8.9 cm) TFT LCD, 480 x 320 pixels
Frame rate
Under 9 Hz
Photo capture
Yes; stores up to 10,000 images
Wi-Fi
Transfers thermal images to the free Klein Tools app (Google Play and App Store)
Laser sighting
No
Crosshairs
High and low temperature points plus crosshairs to pinpoint specific temperatures
Battery
Rechargeable lithium-ion, charged over USB-C
Drop protection
6.6 ft (2 m)
Included
Rechargeable thermal imager, USB charging cable, molded soft-storage case with carabiner, instructions
Standards
CE and UKCA
Size
4.5 x 1.1 x 3.1 in (11.4 x 2.8 x 7.9 cm)
Weight
8.3 oz (235 g)

Record checked 2026-11-05.

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76,800-pixel Wi-Fi model with 3.5-inch LCD.

TI290 pro thermal imager

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Specifications checked November 5, 2026. Full product details

Klein Tools TI290 Rechargeable Pro Thermal Imaging Camera, 76,800 Pixels, Wi-Fi Data Transfer

A pistol-grip rechargeable thermal imaging camera with 76,800 pixels, a 3.5-inch LCD, adjustable emissivity and Wi-Fi transfer of saved thermal images to a phone app.

Which version should you buy?

Selected package: TI290 pro thermal imager.

Selected package

  • TI290 pro thermal imager

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    Model: TI290

    What differs
    76,800-pixel Wi-Fi model with 3.5-inch LCD.

Related models and generations

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  • TI250 thermal imaging camera Model: TI250

    Lower-resolution model with over 19,200 pixels.

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Watch out

  • TI290 is the higher-resolution 76,800-pixel model; TI250 is the lower-resolution one. A case or charging cable is included with both, not a variant.

Why people pick it

  • 76,800 pixels is enough resolution to make out individual hot and cold spots, not just a blur
  • Alarms and crosshairs let you flag a specific temperature on a live screen
  • Adjustable emissivity from 0.01 to 0.99 keeps readings honest on shiny and dull surfaces
  • Wi-Fi sharing moves images to a phone without a cable, and the camera stores 10,000 of them

Know before you buy

  • Under 9 Hz frame rate, so it is a stills and live-view tool, not a smooth video camera
  • No laser sighting; the crosshairs on the screen are the aiming aid
  • Klein's spec lists no battery life in hours, and the entry is not insulated for live electrical work
  • Not a resolution match for higher-end pro cameras with radiometric image files

Full specifications

SensorVOx microbolometer, 8 to 14 μm spectral range
Sensor resolution76,800 pixels
Thermal sensitivityUnder 50 mK
Temperature range-40 to 752°F (-40 to 400°C)
Accuracy±2°C (±3.6°F) or 2%, whichever is greater
Field of view56° ± 2.8°
Emissivity0.01 to 0.99, adjustable
Color palettesIronbow, rainbow, grayscale
Temperature alarmsUser-selectable high and low alarms, from -40 to 752°F (-40 to 400°C)
Display3.5 in (8.9 cm) TFT LCD, 480 x 320 pixels
Frame rateUnder 9 Hz
Photo captureYes; stores up to 10,000 images
Wi-FiTransfers thermal images to the free Klein Tools app (Google Play and App Store)
Laser sightingNo
CrosshairsHigh and low temperature points plus crosshairs to pinpoint specific temperatures
BatteryRechargeable lithium-ion, charged over USB-C
Drop protection6.6 ft (2 m)
IncludedRechargeable thermal imager, USB charging cable, molded soft-storage case with carabiner, instructions
StandardsCE and UKCA
Size4.5 x 1.1 x 3.1 in (11.4 x 2.8 x 7.9 cm)
Weight8.3 oz (235 g)

From manufacturer documentation, checked November 5, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.

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