Choosing between two thermal cameras that share almost the same name can make your head spin. When you need to find an air leak, inspect an HVAC line, or trace a failing component on a circuit board, the right thermal borescope visual inspection tool should be the one that fits how you actually work. The Thermal Master P1 and the IOS&Android P1 are both USB-C thermal imagers, both are new, and both lean on X³IR Super Resolution to turn a 160x120 sensor into a sharper 320x240 image. The differences come down to price and the extras each product calls out.
Quick verdict
If you are shopping on price and want a long list of inspection helpers, the IOS&Android P1 at $119.93 is the stronger buy. It is the product that mentions 15X digital zoom, an adjustable macro lens, a 25Hz frame rate, and ±2°C accuracy. If PC support and a wider camera view matter more, the Thermal Master P1 at $129 is the one to choose, since its title calls out iOS, Android, and PC and its specs include a 52° x 39° field of view.
Comparison table
| | Thermal Master P1 | IOS&Android P1 |
| Listed price | USD 129.00 | USD 119.93 |
| Price indicator | | |
| Device targets in title | iOS, Android, PC | iOS, Android |
| Named extras | PC support, 52° x 39° field of view | 15X zoom, adjustable macro lens, 25Hz frame rate, ±2°C accuracy |
| Shared core | X³IR Super Resolution from 160x120 sensor to 320x240 | X³IR Super Resolution from 160x120 sensor to 320x240 |
Where each product wins
The Thermal Master P1 wins if you review thermal images on a PC or want a wider camera sweep. The IOS&Android P1 wins if you want the lower listed price and close-up inspection tools.
Thermal Master P1 320x240 Super IR USB-C
The Thermal Master P1 is the one to reach for when your inspection work follows you from phone to laptop. It explicitly names iOS, Android, and PC, which makes it the easier choice if you review thermal images on a computer. The listed 52° x 39° field of view also lets you frame a larger section of a wall, duct, or panel in one shot. It is the higher-priced product in this pair, so you are paying for that extra device reach and wider view. If you want a camera that feels at home on both a phone and a PC, this is the one.
IOS&Android P1 320*240 USB-C Infrared Thermal Imager
The IOS&Android P1 is the lower-priced product, and it stacks the deck with close-in inspection tools: 15X digital zoom, an adjustable macro lens, a 25Hz frame rate, and ±2°C accuracy. Those extras make it easy to pull back for a room-wide look and then zoom into a single joint or solder point. It is built around USB-C phones and tablets, so computer-based reviewers may prefer the Thermal Master P1; the product title does not call out PC support. That makes it a natural fit for quick checks in tight spaces. If your toolkit lives in your pocket, this version gives you more adjustment for less up-front cost.
Final choice by use case
For phone-first inspection work around the house, pick the IOS&Android P1 and keep the extra cash for other tools. For HVAC, leak, or circuit board checks where you want PC review and a wider listed field of view, the Thermal Master P1 is worth the higher price. Both products deliver the same core X³IR Super Resolution, so your decision really comes down to device support, the extras you value, and how much you want to spend.
