If it is a table clock and not a check device then stop portraying it as one by comparing an ashcroft probe with this table clock. Get proper euipment before you negate my findings. I always said this is a table top device and not accurate and you proved me correct by saying this is a table clock haha.
My IR device has the means to check surface temp and also to check inside temp.
Im sure you know how IRs work and this ir was mainly bought to check grill temp (hard to reach area) without damaging the blower.
I will share the pics of readings once it arrives.
Btw you keep ignoring how long it takes to change temp once your table top is immediately moved to a warm room haha. You know exactly what im talking about but are avoiding it.
My probe is instant in changing with variation. The device you have and my other table top devices always give a +2 degree reading which is inaccurate. They take more time and are just not meant to check instant changes or accurate temp.
My probe mentions accuracy as +-0.1 while these table devices have accuracy error of +-2 degree. 0.1 vs 2 bro.
Moreover consider it as a weight scale. You check your weight you get 70.5 kilos on your scale but when you go to a gym and use the digital scale you get exact weight of lets say 71.65. Try this if you even lift.
There will always be inaccuracy with these devices. My experience for now says digital probe is the best there is to monitor actual temperature change and stable temp.