For many home cooks as well as professionals, they prefer the analog design for their baking needs over digital. Digital thermometers may be great for checking the temperature of meat because internal temperatures for steaks are just a matter of personal preference. However, when it comes to baking, it ensures that you achieve razor-sharp decision may be the difference between silky smooth caramel candies and grainy burned caramel candies. Plus, users have found that analog models are not only more accurate, but they also hold up for years and years of continued use, and you will never have to replace the batteries.