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Ember is where it's at. The app also has steep timers for tea, which is what I use the ember for. It says that it holds 14 oz which is perfect for two 6 oz servings of tea, with room for cream and sugar. I love being able to steep my tea without hovering over it. The app either notifies you on the phone or your watch that your tea is ready. It will notify you again when the tea reaches the temperature you set and it holds it there. It can tell when there is nothing inside the cup and turn itself off. I love that I can walk away, come back, and have a perfect cup of tea.

I've had the ember mug for over a year already as a gift from family and absolutely love it.

I saw this after I bought a Nextmug. I absolutely LOVE mine and would recommend that you treat yourself and get one.

Great video, I wasn’t even aware of the next mug!

Ok, so I bought the ember mug because I saw one of your videos on the ember mug vs the ember travel mug. I saw this after buying it and I’m so grateful for your videos!

I have Ember first gen; works fabulously and heats rapidly as you say. My only nit is that it doesn’t hold 12 oz, which is my favorite Keurig size.

I like my ember mug 2, but I wish I would hold the temperature 10F higher than it does. Its slightly below the temp where I enjoy my coffee at. Still great though! Looks like the Netmug would put me where I want my coffee temp at. Thanks for the side by side comparison.

I always have my Ember mug when canoeing. It’s delightful and I’ve never spilled anything.

Thanks! It makes my choice so easy! I'm limited in space so I will go with Ember

Just found your channel. Nice objective review. Thank you!

I've used my Ember mug for 4 years... 3 times per day. I wish it would stop working completely so I can justify getting a new one, lol. Nicer colors now. The battery does not hold a charge... However, I work from my desk... So the charging plate is always around to keep it going.

I really like Ember mug. I have been using mine for 3 years now and I had to replace the charging station twice because one of the pins gets recessed and it won't charge anymore. I noticed that one pin of yours is recessed too.

I had an Ember, but it was never hot enough for my liking. So I decided to look around for a better product and came across the Ksitoo mug. This product easily could reach my desired temperate, and could be used with or without the app. My Ember has ceased working as it does have a limit on how many times it can be recharged. I expect the Kistoo to last longer. Perhaps you can review the Ksitoo and see how you find it.

Great review! The price tag attached is a bit of an overkill for both, but ultimately for those who like the nice luxuries it is a very nice purchase. I personally would not buy one for myself, but as a gift it seems like a great pickup for coffee and tea enthusiasts!

I haven't tried the NextMug but right off, I like the style better. Also, the Ember mug continuously disconnects from my phone, and the only way to reconnect it is to re-pair again. Which isn't a big deal because once you set your LED color and temperature the app is really no longer needed. The one thing the Ember mug might have going for it is the reheat times- Because that's something I'll often do. And the power button is on the bottom which is kind of a pain in the ass. Thanks for sharing. I'm definitely gonna test out the NextMug next 😁

Thank you for this review, and I agree w/it 100 percent. You saved my from buying and trying the NextMug which Ive seen for like as little as 20 bucks less than the ember 2 16 oz. Yes the ember is IMO way overpriced, but I like you can no longer live w/o it. It is also my goto gift for fellow coffee snobnerds. I'd like to see for under 60 US a cradle-less ubiquitous water resistant temperature control mug. The cradle is the Achille's heel of the emug. if it gets wet with acidic coffee or just water the positive negative "nodes" cause electrolysis and quickly erode. I've had several replaced (E's customer service via text was great) at 120 bucks plus, the cup should have "Qi" fully cordless charging base, and be dishwater AOK. The app is cute, but I'd rather just have my temp control integral to the mug, spend enough time on my freaking phone, ya know. I drink my coffee always black, and simply rinse after each brew before recharging. A usb c charger with a silicone plug like you see on some weatherproof devices like bluetooth speakers would be just dandy in my case. I do like the 1 degree temp gradations, though I bet I'd be fine with a hi med lo sitch if it was like 130 135 140 F, Now here's a million dollar idea that would work on non insulated cups and bowls, something you attach/ stick on to your existing say ceramic cup or bowl that would regulate the heat. Many people have their favorite china teacup or clay mug their kid made them they won't part with, or silly whimsical cartoon cup, I heart wherever/whatever you won't be able to remove their dead fingers from. Be sure and profit share w/ me. Thanks for the review, any review that convinces me not to acquire something is a good one.Doesn't mean the reviewed item isnt a good match for another. If the NM was at a MUCH lower price point I'd jump on it.

I’m hesitating between the Saneremo you and the Nurri L type leva two machines I really love which one should I pick and why?

Thanks for the review. How about the brand BUUO? I saw it on Amazon, pretty cool dual-sided led display but wanna to check out the reviews first. Ah, there's zero review videos of BUUO mug.

Thanks for the video, but not sure if I want to keep my coffee at a high tempreture, I enjoy the change in flavour as the coffee cools.

I feel like a right mug watching this video 😅😅 I got fhe ember mug in black dissapointed that the lid is only available in the US hopfully it will.come to fhr UK soon

I like the Ember, but the next heated mug I buy MUST have a replaceable battery.

I love my ember mug. Its expensive and maybe a little "extra", but once you've used one you are ruined forever. Also, what is that wooden coaster at the 8 second mark?

Great review. Succinct. Well presented. No obnoxious music or fabricated emotion. Perfect. Subscribed and upvoted. I will be watching. And as a Boomer, I can say, hesitantly, that there might be hope. Good job, kid.

would you circle back and do a review of the walmart version, ionMug & Charging Coaster, 12oz. Stainless Steel Self Heating Coffee Mug with Lid for only $40?

Yes they are Overpriced and unnecessary. But they do a simple thing really well. Never picking up a cold cup of coffee is amazing. You will appreciate it every time you use it and miss it every time it's not there.

I'm Canadian but lived in the States for 9 years and often got teased about my "Canadian Accent." This of course made me self conscious as I had no idea what my American friends were talking about. But listening to you, it sounds like you've got it as well. Are you Canadian?

$15 for a lid (Ember) that should be included is insane. Those cost MAYBE 25 cents to make. That's a solid reason NOT to get the Ember. I think your evaluation was quite biased. You started out downplaying the Next and praising the Ember. Not a good start. As for temperature control, I would never put a liquid in a cup and expect the cup to raise the temp. If I used tea or coffee, I would always have it hot before adding it. So the cups only need to maintain temp, not heat it up. You gushed about the shape of one and poo-pooed the other. I happen to think the opposite. So your evaluation should have pointed it out, but since the shape has NOTHING to do with the function, you should have stopped there. I do like the fact the LED on the Ember is programmable, but anytime an appliance needs an App to function, it's an immediate NO for me. It's a coffee cup, not a computer.

If you put your hot beverage in a yeti, coffee or an offbrand, it literally stays hot for about 6 to 8 hours of which you’ve probably drank it at that point and it travels well

Only own an Ember, but the one downside, aside from the obvious price point, is the app for the Ember. It was a pain to connect the mug to the app and update the firmware, for both android and iOS

I purchased the Nextmug. I love the design shape. I don't have to add another app to my phone and this mug was designed to HOLD the temperature not reheat the drink. And as for the lid, I've got to ask, when does a lid interfere with the enjoyment of the drink ??? This comparison reminds me of the IPhone and Android comparisons by Apple enthusiasts which must justify their costly purchase. LOL

Doesn't look like the NextMug is water tight. My Ember has getting wet on the bottom and it has survived each time. Even the charger has survived multiple over pours. The ember might be pricey but I have has the version 1 and now have the second version and my tea is the same temp for many years now. No need to change for me.

When you set both NextMug and Ember to their highest temperature, is the NextMug hotter than the Ember? I use the NextMug at its highest setting (piping hot), and wouldn't want the Ember if it didn't keep my tea as hot as the NextMug does.

The Ember mug doesn't get the max temperature hot enough. Does the NextMug have a higher max temp?

what about ikago Smart Mug?

if their thermos went to around 95c~ or even better 100c for brewing on the spot, I'd 100% get one!

Anyone else had issues with the Ember no longer charging and no longer being able to connect with the app (with a Google 6 Pro)? The customer service was awful.

Does the Nextmug suffer the same paint and charging pin problems?

You didn't mention all the issues with the Ember app which made me return the mug.

How well does NextMug reheat on the base?

rather get the nextmug as a gift for parents. More straightforward and don't need to rely on fiddly apps. Nextmug can just improve the controls on the mug with newer iterations.

Not a problem for me, I woof my coffee down in seconds flat…not time to get cold!

I like looks of ember travel or tumbler but like a lot people I'm sure both of these mugs are at a uncomfortable price point

“In case you have multiple” $150 mugs just laying around your house

I drink too quickly for one of these lol

Great review. I did not know this was a thing and peaked my interest. OMG, the price for what it does, IMHO, is way out of line with he tech involved. They are simply overpriced by about 80%. Second, definitely an extreme gimmick luxury. Cool, but a bit unnecessary (the mug) given the size and average time to drink. Maybe it's great for folks who drink very, very, very slowly. Great review, nonetheless.

The pogo pins are a huge failure point. They are spring loaded and fragile. One pin that no longer springs will mean it no longer charges

Don’t they stew the coffee?

I'll only buy one when they have a battery that will still be chargable in 10yrs

I also have a Smart Mug 2 and am not happy with it. The mug is constantly intermittent and then it stops heating. My coffee keeps getting cold anyway. The support team only responds with standard emails and doesn't address my problems at all. Simply a brutally overpriced product that only works moderately.

The Ember battery is about half

ember mug sucks after a yr, the battery only lasts a few mins before dying, the interior paint chips off, not sure if using this is safe anymore I'd like to add I've had 2 and they both exhibit this after 1.2 yrs

In Belgium, the next mug is €100 more expensive!

The ember is 50% more expensive here in Sweden, for whatever reason. Not even close to a good deal.

I just like my coffee hot. If I would ever became the type of person that fiddled over a half a degree of temperature, I would just end it all.

Either looks nice, they are both quite ugly. If you want you keep it hot for a short period. Kinto’s double wall glassware are much nicer looking.

the app was far too temperamental for the ember

WTF, this should only cost $50 tops. Where are you at China?

The Ember app and connectivity is so awful, exponentially more so if you have multiple devices. :/

Man why are tou desrcibing it in celcius? 😂 i need farenheight

This is madness. If you make a cup of coffee and it goes cold its because you haven’t drunk it quick enough. solution make another cup.

$150? Where are my tea candles..

This did not seem unbiased at all...lol. How can you do a comparison when you don't even mention the capacity of the mugs?

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Wait a minute.. what's wrong with mugs now?! They gotta be EV's to save the environment?! You need an app for your coffee?! People, come on, GET YOUR SH*T TOGETHER. Take a pill or smoke some weed! 🤦‍♂️

Stop using "price point" since you obviously don't know what it means.

Don't buy EMBER / faulty design: The charger for the Ember Mug has two pins to facilitate charging. Problem is that these pins consistently and frequently get stuck and do not touch the mug to charge it. Ember is aware of this faulty design and is still selling the Mugs (w/ charger) then denying any assistance if the pins get stuck after the Warranty is over. Good luck getting help in Warranty as well... There are articles all over the internet, on Amazon, as well as KZfaq videos identifying the issue and suggesting home "fixes" for the stuck pins. As if a home fix of a charger is advisable... It is disturbing that Ember is knowingly selling faulty the charger and denying replacements for chargers with the faulty pins. Seems like a lot of folks may have the same issue who may want their money back and the company to stop its practices. A good lawyer would do well with this one.

Ember mug sucks, they don't work long term.

Who in their right mind spends this much on a cup ffs

When you buy an ember mug, you pay mostly for marketing.

Dear God!! over a hundred pound sfor a mug !!!! (and thats the cheaper one !! ) the worlds gone mad 😂😂

why tf are you using celsius . canadian i assume?