Yeah exactly this. Heating water requires a lot of electricity. If they wanted this to heat it from room temperature you would need a battery 10x the size.
@@noahw5887 Indeed. An insulated vessel also helps, but it is easy to forget (or simply not know) how much is water's specific heat capacity; it takes a LOT of energy to heat it up, let a lone heating a full mug.
That's exactly what I was going to say and I'll add that if the instructions don't state that. That would be shocking and they definitely should say that
There’s a few products just like this out now. I think they all are meant to keep your drink hot instead of heating it up because that would take much more energy and time. I would say some better insulated mugs keep liquids uncomfortably hot for many hours so idk what you want.
I once tried heating up water in a flat bottom mug on a plug in mug warmer I set to °175 it took 2 hours to get to °150 a battery op unit has 0 chance of getting there
I'm literally drinking coffee from one right now. I can relay my experiences here. It's expensive, I got it as a gift. However...I keep it charged in my kitchen and now have a cupboard full of mugs that I never use. I continuously use this mug. If you use the plastic lid, it lengthens the battery to quite a long time compared to not having it on. The first heat setting keeps your hot coffee at a nice heated temperature. In fact right when you make it and turn it on, it can be a little uncomfortable to drink. I don't use the other two settings at all. As I said, this mug is expensive in cost, but I really enjoy using it and appreciate it's ability to keep my coffee hot. And the fact that it has literally made the rest of my mugs unused is somewhat a shocking revelation. I use it with my Keurig and it fits a perfect full mug with space for cream. If you have the money you won't be unhappy with what it's supposed to do :)
You could get a heated coaster for your other mugs if you wanted. there's also cheaper versions of the nextmug. there's some cheap $10-20 self heated mugs if you're into that.
@@JessicaFEREMThe problem is that a heated coaster is not quite going to do the same as having a mug that's heated. Because a lot of the heat from the coaster won't get up into the mug. But you're right that it's going to be a heck of a lot cheaper.
Exactly the point in my comment. This thing is vastly overpriced. We have had warmers since the 70s that are far cheaper and guess what? No poison lithium battery
I don't think this mug is designed to heat liquids nor to keep an entire cupful hot for four hours straight. Rather, I think it was designed with the expectation that someone would be drinking it over an unspecified period of time. I would imagine that less liquid would require less energy to keep warm if one were actively emptying the cup; and thus the mug could possibly meet that four-hour mark over several cups of coffee.
I have one of these for the past year. I use it all the time and do like it a lot. Regarding the battery, yeah, no, it sucks. But since it sits at my desk it stays plugged in all day. I don’t use the mug to heat up water, but to keep it hot. I used a hot water dispenser to fill it up and then it stays hot.
Or use a normal mug and if it gets cold put it in the microwave. I usually drink my coffee before it goes cold but if something happens and it goes cold on me 20 seconds in the microwave fixes it.
100%...the LAST thing I want is ANOTHER thing to charge. That's actually exactly why I got a Garmin smart watch when I was looking for a new one...was SICK of having to charge the thing every night or two. Instinct 2 Tactical. It's SOLAR!! I charge it once every few WEEKS!! And if you're in the sun a lot, you'll NEVER have to charge it!! So much better...I'm tired of everything having a friggin battery but there ARE middle-grounds. Like a thermos. lol...maybe i need to make a solar thermos. 🤣
@@7531monkeyfunny that you mention moms because my mom bought me an ember mug because I always had to let my coffee sit for 10 minutes before I could start drinking it. She drinks her coffee in about 10 minutes
I have the Vsitoo mug and I like it, I don't use the app as it wants to use GPS, the battery lasts long enough for me, but I mostly have it on the plate. I was always drinking my tea cold, now never had a cold tea since buying it.
Good review! In my opinion, its not big enough and not made for travel. I have 2 really good thermal travel mugs, 20 oz. That will keep liquids hot for hours. One is a Stanley brand and one is Zojirushi. I've tried lots of thermal mugs before I settled on these 2. I like my coffee or tea to be scalding hot. Contigo thermal travel mugs are only good for about an hour or two for hot liquids. This has been my experience.😊
I have an Ember Mug as well as an Ion Mug (that does three temps with no app like this one) and I always use the Ember because it's more precise. I just had to set the temp on the app once and didn't allow notifications, so I don't really have to interact with it anymore unless I want to make a change. Battery life doesn't really come into play for me because I have a charging coaster in each of the two places I drink my coffee.
I normally drink tea (or hot chocolate in the winter), while I read or draw. Both tend to distract me enough that, when I go to take another sip, has me drinking them cold. I may need to get a couple of these.
If you want to try a non-electric route, you can always buy a Zojirushi mug. Much cheaper than any of these electric options and it keeps liquids hot or cold for a good number of hours especially if you pour in a hot liquid or add a couple of ice cubes for cold drinks.
@@UzumakiNaruto_my 20 oz. Tall skinny zojirushi stays hot all day, literally , I've opened it after 24 hours and the liquid was still warm , but the 16 oz. Only stays hot for a couple of hours.
A good, double walled vacuum-sealed travel mug can do this at less cost and for longer. I used to use a Yeti which worked ok but I didn't like the metallic taste it would eventually give the coffee so I now use a fellow carter move mug with a ceramic lining. I LOVE it and it is completely spill proof if you have the lid screwed on. The mug in the video is interesing, but I just don't think it does enough for the price.
I have both the Ember mug and the Ion mug. One thing about the Ember mug is that it will NOT heat my coffee if it is too cold. The Ion Mug will heat my coffee if it's too cold because it has a power button whereas the Ember mug does not. This matters when I am pouring coffee from a hydro flask I brought to work with me and the coffee in the flask is just luke warm. The Ion mug will bring the coffee up to a good temperature. It sounds like the Next mug James reviewed here would work like my Ion mug so that's a plus for the Next mug as well. The Ember mug is definitely the sleekest and best looking mug though, but you pay a premium for that. The Ion mug is a bit off on the auto shut off (likes to stay on way too long when on the charger sometimes).
I'm using a SmrtMugg as it has both a wireless charging option, aswell as a backup wired charging option, and you're not dependent on an app... as it displays the temperature on a led display on the bottom.
Watching this video makes me want to dig up my Mom's old coffee warmer and see how well it works! 😅 **UPDATE** It works and I love it! Hot to the last drop! How did I go this long without one? Thank you Freakin' Reviews!
Question please: Would that mug be a suitable substitute for a coffee ☕ maker if you brewed the coffee grounds in it while it was warming up on High? Think COWBOY COFFEE or Instant Coffee. How many Watts does it require on High? If it worked using it that way it would be great with a Portable Power Station or 12V Adapter for traveling.
I've never understood the appeal of the heated coffee cup. The $5 insulated mug that I bought at the gas station keeps my coffee so hot that it takes several hours to drink. I guess it's for the gadget-heads. Great review.
I found an Ember mug at a local Goodwill for like, $5, but no charger. I looked it up and decided finally it was worth investing in a charger to give it a try. I used the Ember for a while, and it seemed to do the job decently, but I had an annoying issue of the app eventually not recognizing the mug. It also never seemed to work well without the app, which probably contributed to its lack of use. The battery DID seem to last for a few hours though. After a few weeks the Ember mug fell to the wayside in favor of my normal, non-electric mugs. I just don't tend to leave my coffee for very long, and when I did, the coffee would have a skin on it, and I definitely wasn't buying a lid for it either. Apparently not a solution I needed.
I see comments from people saying that they finish their coffee in just a few minutes... Well, here's an example: Often, I bring a cup of coffee to the living room, take a sip, then I grab my guitar and get so inspired that, when I put it down to take one more sip, it's been 30 minutes and my coffee is cold. Having said that, I totally agree with the people who say that 100 bucks is way too much, that you can just use a thermos if you want your coffee to stay warm for a longer period. But that's just me. I can imagine, for multi-millionaires, if they prefer drinking from a mug than from a thermos, I'm sure that 100 bucks would be totally worth it.
Without the charging coaster, it automatically turns off after two hours. The battery didn’t die, you just have to hit the button to turn it on if you’ve left it for two hours…
Dang, 118 degrees? I'm currently in FL, and when it gets to around 100 here, the AC really can't keep up. So, I'm betting it's even worse in Vegas. Though maybe it's more humid here? I've never been out west. Anyway, GREAT review, as always James. I usually drink my coffee iced, but my wife would probably love this thing. I think 3 hours is perfectly adequate to drink a cup of coffee.
I was born in Florida and I live in Florida now, but I used to live in Texas and the heat hits different in Florida. Texas had a dry heat like where James is at and I actually didn't mind it coming from Florida. The heat and humidity makes it hard to breath here. I know a lot of people with asthma that move from Florida to places like Arizona to breath better.
Yeah, it was 117 over here the other day and I live in a desert. As much as it sucks, I'd take it over 100 and humid any day. At least here I can sit in front of the fan with a spray bottle of ice water and be okay.
Vegas is as dry as they come. But yeah, it's pretty bad there. It's been over 100 for the past week where I live and it's just awful. My car's A/C can keep my car plenty cool, so thank goodness I drive for Uber. But I don't have A/C in my apartment, so when I get home at night, it's been awful.
Next mug is the best in my opinion. Not the fanciest but also not the most expensive. For the price, you ABSOLUTELY get what you pay for. A great product
No, you absolutely do not. A restive heating element and a coffee mug. It’s a toaster embedded in a mug, a toaster is like 20 bucks, 5 for the mug retail. Explain why this costs 100, and you “get what you pay for”?
All of these types of mugs seem like a really dumb and really expensive idea, tbh. Somebody got me an ember mug as a gift because I take a long time to finish my coffee, I like to sip. Tried using it for awhile and was excited by the novelty at first, but I wound up just chucking it in a closet. If you always have your coffee in the same place (I always have mine at my desk) it makes much more sense to use any of your normal mugs and buy a small hot plate, which is what I did. They're like 10-15 bucks. I use it for coffee and tea and it works great. If you're having your coffee outside on a porch or in the backyard or something, or if you constantly...idk...walk around your house while having coffee? maybe you'd get some use out of one of these, but you'd probably be served just as well with an insulated mug or thermos, which can easily keep things hot for 5-10 hours if you get a good one and it doesn't need to be charged or connected to a goddamn app. Idk man, make it make sense. I don't think it matters which of these are best because it's a bad idea that has had better solutions for decades.
I have had my mug for almost a year. I use it about 18 hours a day, if i for get it for the 2 hours. I can turn it back on and it heats to warm in about to minutes. My only complaint is warm is 140 degrees i would like it a little warmer but not at the hot setting. The 4 hours means if you move it around.
Normally you start with already-hot coffee from a fresh pot, right? Who starts with room temperature coffee? I can see why the battery didn't last long under those conditions.
I've been using the Ember for years. It stays on my desk at work, I can leave for an hour long meeting and come back to hot coffee, it's perfect. But I always go for 135 degrees, 130 is too cold 140 is too hot,
I don't drink coffee, I don't like hot drinks at all, I would *NEVER* buy this, but here I am watching this review. If that's not a testament to this man's content I don't know what is😂
For under 100 you can get an insulated mug or tumbler that will keep your coffee or tea very hot for hours. If you need a cup to stay hot for over 5 hours then maybe this is for you.
It's not a water heater... of course its not going to last long if it's spending it's entire battery duration trying to warm 14oz of cold water, I think thats a rather unfair expectation. Putting that aside, excellent video here.
Interesting. Well, if I may, I would like to point out: the mug was not meant to heat the water but to keep warm. The mug may have a small battery meaning it might need to be put on its 'coaster' to stay warm for a long time. You can remove the mug from the coaster and enjoy your coffee elsewhere but that is to keep your coffee warm for a short time. Also, I always take a grain of salt when it comes to battery life. USD100 is still quite expensive to be honest.
its very useful when coffee maker don't heat up the coffee after 1 hour and impossible reset the heating pad on coffee maker, thus made my coffee pot cold...forget microwaving...its make coffee taste bad
That's definitely what its supposed to do. Maintain temperature rather than heat it up and its worse because he didn't put the lid on while heating up the water which makes it take even longer.
Been looking at the 14-ounce Black one. I am so on the edge can't make up my mind. if I knew that it would last and work I would buy one right away. It's a lot of money for a cup. Can you replace the battery in this cup?
Even if it shows three bars if it's been sitting in a cupboard somewhere or in a storage place somewhere even if it had been fully charged the battery must be recharged or at least refreshed so that it is Once again full. I say this because I've had other products that have told me yes it says it's fully charged does not necessarily mean that it is fully charged what it is telling you is that it was fully charged when it left the assembly line and was packed to be sold but you don't know how long it's been sitting on the shelf somewhere and therefore you should recharge it it was on one of the packages for something I had and it was really nice that they did that because how many people know that very few.
i wonder if it'd work as advertised starting from hot coffee. like most people do, they brew then put the coffee in the mug already hot, then it'd probably last the 4 hours
Batteries take around three to four charging cycles to run at their designed capacity. Also, these bars merely show voltage, not capacity. So you'd rather regard them as a rough guesstimate than a precise gauge.
My older son got me one. I set it at the middle temperature and enjoy hot coffee all morning. Only problem for me is that it’s too big to be used in my new cars cup holders.
I had an ember mug for a long time. It was meh. If you read the instructions these things are not meant to heat up cold liquid. It's to maintain temp. Also don't leave a spoon in it. It damages the coating.
@@UzumakiNaruto_ Not sure who made it, it came from Second cup (a coffee franchise) stainless double walled. The contigo travel mugs work quite well also.
Contigo mugs only stay really hot for an hour then medium for about another hour. Stanley is my daily go to travel mug. 20 oz. Stays scalding hot for 4 hours if you pre heat it and pretty hot for longer. Stainless steel, no plastic.
I never understand these heated mugs. I could finish a mug that size in a mouthful or two. I'm a wheelchair user, so I use a travel mug always, to avoid spilling hot drinks on my jewels. It's 450ml, cost me £12 and keeps my tea hot for around 3 hours (if I forget to drink it). It also keeps cold drinks cold for a few hours too.
I have a Swig brand metal cup and it has a lid.. keeps my coffee hot for HOURS as long as I keep the lid on (has a slide hole for a metal straw) Holds 750 mL. Not sure about this coffee mug. Mine has no attachment to any power source either
All these battery heated cups seem to be pretty much the same I have the thermal cup and I find with the lid on cup set to its highest setting off the bass you get about 2 hours putting it on the medium setting you still only get 2 hours so the ideal situation is use the electric Bass and your coffee will be hot all day the only thing I find is the battery cups are somewhat on the heavy side because of the batteries I use mine everyday and I find it's nice to use as long as you follow a few simple steps the only problem is it does not warn you when the battery is going to die when it's off the bass
It sounds like the item has been on the shelf at the warehouse for awhile. At first i thought it had just gone to sleep, but with the recharge etc, i'd say the battery is on the way out and you should get a replacement. Its not going to last.
Um…your first test was invalid. There is a completely different power requirement to MAINTAIN temperature than to RAISE temperature - especially since you were trying to raise the temperature by over 50 degrees. The second test was the valid test. The third test was not “more efficient” - you just had an unlimited power source.
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i dont think its meant to heat things up so much as it is meant to keep hot coffee at a certain temperature
Yeah exactly this. Heating water requires a lot of electricity. If they wanted this to heat it from room temperature you would need a battery 10x the size.
@@noahw5887 Indeed. An insulated vessel also helps, but it is easy to forget (or simply not know) how much is water's specific heat capacity; it takes a LOT of energy to heat it up, let a lone heating a full mug.
That's exactly what I was going to say and I'll add that if the instructions don't state that. That would be shocking and they definitely should say that
There’s a few products just like this out now. I think they all are meant to keep your drink hot instead of heating it up because that would take much more energy and time. I would say some better insulated mugs keep liquids uncomfortably hot for many hours so idk what you want.
I once tried heating up water in a flat bottom mug on a plug in mug warmer I set to °175 it took 2 hours to get to °150 a battery op unit has 0 chance of getting there
Fabulous at keeping drinks hot, NOT heating up from cold. Just put you warm drink in, and it's amazing! ❤ ☕️ 🍵
gotta love that "no app required" is advertised as a feature...
It really is a feature in 2024.
Gotta love old people using ellipses all the time when they’re completely unnecessary…
I'm literally drinking coffee from one right now. I can relay my experiences here. It's expensive, I got it as a gift. However...I keep it charged in my kitchen and now have a cupboard full of mugs that I never use. I continuously use this mug. If you use the plastic lid, it lengthens the battery to quite a long time compared to not having it on. The first heat setting keeps your hot coffee at a nice heated temperature. In fact right when you make it and turn it on, it can be a little uncomfortable to drink. I don't use the other two settings at all.
As I said, this mug is expensive in cost, but I really enjoy using it and appreciate it's ability to keep my coffee hot. And the fact that it has literally made the rest of my mugs unused is somewhat a shocking revelation. I use it with my Keurig and it fits a perfect full mug with space for cream.
If you have the money you won't be unhappy with what it's supposed to do :)
This is the “real user” comment I needed. Thank you!
I gave this to my wife a month ago and your experience mirrors hers. She really enjoys it and the rest of our various coffee mugs sit unused.
You could get a heated coaster for your other mugs if you wanted. there's also cheaper versions of the nextmug. there's some cheap $10-20 self heated mugs if you're into that.
@@JessicaFEREMThe problem is that a heated coaster is not quite going to do the same as having a mug that's heated. Because a lot of the heat from the coaster won't get up into the mug. But you're right that it's going to be a heck of a lot cheaper.
Thanks for your input.
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A year ago, I just spent 8 bucks on a plate you sit a regular mug on that can be kept heated at various degrees of your choosing! Works like a charm!
I’ve had mine for 12 years! Still works!
Exactly the point in my comment. This thing is vastly overpriced. We have had warmers since the 70s that are far cheaper and guess what? No poison lithium battery
@@LIBER000 I think my fav thing about this is one selling point is "no app needed" lol the world we live in.
@@Timmycoo Right like anyone needs an app to keep coffee hot. This is why humanity is doomed 😂 😂
@@LIBER000too many apps🤣
I don't think this mug is designed to heat liquids nor to keep an entire cupful hot for four hours straight. Rather, I think it was designed with the expectation that someone would be drinking it over an unspecified period of time. I would imagine that less liquid would require less energy to keep warm if one were actively emptying the cup; and thus the mug could possibly meet that four-hour mark over several cups of coffee.
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I have one of these for the past year. I use it all the time and do like it a lot. Regarding the battery, yeah, no, it sucks. But since it sits at my desk it stays plugged in all day.
I don’t use the mug to heat up water, but to keep it hot. I used a hot water dispenser to fill it up and then it stays hot.
Thanks James, you are so thorough, awesome review!❤
My Final Thoughts - Get a good insulated mug that will keep your liquid hot or cold, avoid the unnecessary electronics.
agreed. who keeps a small cup of coffee for hours?
Hydroflask or Yeti, makes those
Or use a normal mug and if it gets cold put it in the microwave. I usually drink my coffee before it goes cold but if something happens and it goes cold on me 20 seconds in the microwave fixes it.
@@kathleenking47 good old Stanley.
100%...the LAST thing I want is ANOTHER thing to charge. That's actually exactly why I got a Garmin smart watch when I was looking for a new one...was SICK of having to charge the thing every night or two. Instinct 2 Tactical. It's SOLAR!! I charge it once every few WEEKS!! And if you're in the sun a lot, you'll NEVER have to charge it!! So much better...I'm tired of everything having a friggin battery but there ARE middle-grounds. Like a thermos. lol...maybe i need to make a solar thermos. 🤣
If u put the lid on as it’s warming up it gets hotter faster.. just like warming water on a stove .. lid on means hotter faster
Yeah that's what I was wondering why he didn't try heating up water with the lid on which would make it much faster.
I always drink my coffee in less than 15 minutes. I never pay attention to its temperature. 😅
Your mom must be proud.
I give my mouth 3rd degree burns the first half then scoff at it the other half cause it's cold.
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@@7531monkeyfunny that you mention moms because my mom bought me an ember mug because I always had to let my coffee sit for 10 minutes before I could start drinking it. She drinks her coffee in about 10 minutes
I'm the same, but you'd be surprised at how many people let it sit for multiple hours lmao
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Thanks for the video and showing the pros and cons. I’m still in the market for heated cylinder thermos.
I have the Vsitoo mug and I like it, I don't use the app as it wants to use GPS, the battery lasts long enough for me, but I mostly have it on the plate. I was always drinking my tea cold, now never had a cold tea since buying it.
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Good review! In my opinion, its not big enough and not made for travel. I have 2 really good thermal travel mugs, 20 oz. That will keep liquids hot for hours. One is a Stanley brand and one is Zojirushi. I've tried lots of thermal mugs before I settled on these 2. I like my coffee or tea to be scalding hot. Contigo thermal travel mugs are only good for about an hour or two for hot liquids. This has been my experience.😊
I have an Ember Mug as well as an Ion Mug (that does three temps with no app like this one) and I always use the Ember because it's more precise. I just had to set the temp on the app once and didn't allow notifications, so I don't really have to interact with it anymore unless I want to make a change. Battery life doesn't really come into play for me because I have a charging coaster in each of the two places I drink my coffee.
I normally drink tea (or hot chocolate in the winter), while I read or draw. Both tend to distract me enough that, when I go to take another sip, has me drinking them cold. I may need to get a couple of these.
If you want to try a non-electric route, you can always buy a Zojirushi mug. Much cheaper than any of these electric options and it keeps liquids hot or cold for a good number of hours especially if you pour in a hot liquid or add a couple of ice cubes for cold drinks.
@@UzumakiNaruto_my 20 oz. Tall skinny zojirushi stays hot all day, literally , I've opened it after 24 hours and the liquid was still warm , but the 16 oz. Only stays hot for a couple of hours.
A good, double walled vacuum-sealed travel mug can do this at less cost and for longer. I used to use a Yeti which worked ok but I didn't like the metallic taste it would eventually give the coffee so I now use a fellow carter move mug with a ceramic lining. I LOVE it and it is completely spill proof if you have the lid screwed on.
The mug in the video is interesing, but I just don't think it does enough for the price.
I have both the Ember mug and the Ion mug. One thing about the Ember mug is that it will NOT heat my coffee if it is too cold. The Ion Mug will heat my coffee if it's too cold because it has a power button whereas the Ember mug does not. This matters when I am pouring coffee from a hydro flask I brought to work with me and the coffee in the flask is just luke warm. The Ion mug will bring the coffee up to a good temperature. It sounds like the Next mug James reviewed here would work like my Ion mug so that's a plus for the Next mug as well. The Ember mug is definitely the sleekest and best looking mug though, but you pay a premium for that. The Ion mug is a bit off on the auto shut off (likes to stay on way too long when on the charger sometimes).
Long sleeves and 100 degrees? I wouldn't leave the house until fall!
"It's a dry heat"
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Where is he ? He said 118 degrees there
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Thanks for the review and right on time for Prime Days! I will give this one a try!
I would like to see a comparison to all 3 heated mugs. To see which one is better, cons and pros of all 3 mugs.
It isn’t an electric kettle. It’s a mug. It’s meant to keep your hot drink hot. Not to heat it from room temp.
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James, I really like your Bailey phone wallpaper. Well done.
At this point, since you live in Las Vegas, you can just leave your coffee outside and the Las Vegas heat will keep it piping hot for you.
I love your morning voice! It adds a nice contrast to your vids.
I'm using a SmrtMugg as it has both a wireless charging option, aswell as a backup wired charging option, and you're not dependent on an app... as it displays the temperature on a led display on the bottom.
Watching this video makes me want to dig up my Mom's old coffee warmer and see how well it works! 😅
**UPDATE** It works and I love it! Hot to the last drop! How did I go this long without one? Thank you Freakin' Reviews!
Awesome review thank you as always. I think I will stick with my simple coffee heating pad , which I bought from Temu for $0.01
I think it’s a very good looking mug!
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Who needs a warmer?! Set your coffee outside!😁
Thank you for your videos.
Question please: Would that mug be a suitable substitute for a coffee ☕ maker if you brewed the coffee grounds in it while it was warming up on High? Think COWBOY COFFEE or Instant Coffee. How many Watts does it require on High? If it worked using it that way it would be great with a Portable Power Station or 12V Adapter for traveling.
I've never understood the appeal of the heated coffee cup. The $5 insulated mug that I bought at the gas station keeps my coffee so hot that it takes several hours to drink. I guess it's for the gadget-heads. Great review.
I found an Ember mug at a local Goodwill for like, $5, but no charger. I looked it up and decided finally it was worth investing in a charger to give it a try. I used the Ember for a while, and it seemed to do the job decently, but I had an annoying issue of the app eventually not recognizing the mug. It also never seemed to work well without the app, which probably contributed to its lack of use. The battery DID seem to last for a few hours though. After a few weeks the Ember mug fell to the wayside in favor of my normal, non-electric mugs. I just don't tend to leave my coffee for very long, and when I did, the coffee would have a skin on it, and I definitely wasn't buying a lid for it either. Apparently not a solution I needed.
I see comments from people saying that they finish their coffee in just a few minutes... Well, here's an example:
Often, I bring a cup of coffee to the living room, take a sip, then I grab my guitar and get so inspired that, when I put it down to take one more sip, it's been 30 minutes and my coffee is cold.
Having said that, I totally agree with the people who say that 100 bucks is way too much, that you can just use a thermos if you want your coffee to stay warm for a longer period.
But that's just me. I can imagine, for multi-millionaires, if they prefer drinking from a mug than from a thermos, I'm sure that 100 bucks would be totally worth it.
Without the charging coaster, it automatically turns off after two hours. The battery didn’t die, you just have to hit the button to turn it on if you’ve left it for two hours…
Dang, 118 degrees? I'm currently in FL, and when it gets to around 100 here, the AC really can't keep up. So, I'm betting it's even worse in Vegas. Though maybe it's more humid here? I've never been out west. Anyway, GREAT review, as always James. I usually drink my coffee iced, but my wife would probably love this thing. I think 3 hours is perfectly adequate to drink a cup of coffee.
I was born in Florida and I live in Florida now, but I used to live in Texas and the heat hits different in Florida. Texas had a dry heat like where James is at and I actually didn't mind it coming from Florida. The heat and humidity makes it hard to breath here. I know a lot of people with asthma that move from Florida to places like Arizona to breath better.
Yeah, it was 117 over here the other day and I live in a desert. As much as it sucks, I'd take it over 100 and humid any day. At least here I can sit in front of the fan with a spray bottle of ice water and be okay.
Vegas is as dry as they come. But yeah, it's pretty bad there. It's been over 100 for the past week where I live and it's just awful. My car's A/C can keep my car plenty cool, so thank goodness I drive for Uber. But I don't have A/C in my apartment, so when I get home at night, it's been awful.
@@PopsSinging yes, the high humidity absolutely makes it hard to breathe for me too.
Next mug is the best in my opinion. Not the fanciest but also not the most expensive. For the price, you ABSOLUTELY get what you pay for. A great product
No, you absolutely do not. A restive heating element and a coffee mug. It’s a toaster embedded in a mug, a toaster is like 20 bucks, 5 for the mug retail. Explain why this costs 100, and you “get what you pay for”?
All of these types of mugs seem like a really dumb and really expensive idea, tbh. Somebody got me an ember mug as a gift because I take a long time to finish my coffee, I like to sip. Tried using it for awhile and was excited by the novelty at first, but I wound up just chucking it in a closet. If you always have your coffee in the same place (I always have mine at my desk) it makes much more sense to use any of your normal mugs and buy a small hot plate, which is what I did. They're like 10-15 bucks. I use it for coffee and tea and it works great.
If you're having your coffee outside on a porch or in the backyard or something, or if you constantly...idk...walk around your house while having coffee? maybe you'd get some use out of one of these, but you'd probably be served just as well with an insulated mug or thermos, which can easily keep things hot for 5-10 hours if you get a good one and it doesn't need to be charged or connected to a goddamn app. Idk man, make it make sense. I don't think it matters which of these are best because it's a bad idea that has had better solutions for decades.
I have had my mug for almost a year. I use it about 18 hours a day, if i for get it for the 2 hours. I can turn it back on and it heats to warm in about to minutes. My only complaint is warm is 140 degrees i would like it a little warmer but not at the hot setting. The 4 hours means if you move it around.
I have a Contigo mug the I can put hot coffee in and go surfing for a few hours and come back to the car and it’s still very warm.
Normally you start with already-hot coffee from a fresh pot, right? Who starts with room temperature coffee? I can see why the battery didn't last long under those conditions.
I've been using the Ember for years. It stays on my desk at work, I can leave for an hour long meeting and come back to hot coffee, it's perfect. But I always go for 135 degrees, 130 is too cold 140 is too hot,
I don't drink coffee, I don't like hot drinks at all, I would *NEVER* buy this, but here I am watching this review. If that's not a testament to this man's content I don't know what is😂
For under 100 you can get an insulated mug or tumbler that will keep your coffee or tea very hot for hours. If you need a cup to stay hot for over 5 hours then maybe this is for you.
If you get a Stanley insulated mug it doesn’t need electricity and doesn’t cost much. Keeps coffee hot for many hours.
products usually have a minimal charge when they arrive.
It's not a water heater... of course its not going to last long if it's spending it's entire battery duration trying to warm 14oz of cold water, I think thats a rather unfair expectation. Putting that aside, excellent video here.
Interesting. Well, if I may, I would like to point out: the mug was not meant to heat the water but to keep warm.
The mug may have a small battery meaning it might need to be put on its 'coaster' to stay warm for a long time. You can remove the mug from the coaster and enjoy your coffee elsewhere but that is to keep your coffee warm for a short time.
Also, I always take a grain of salt when it comes to battery life.
USD100 is still quite expensive to be honest.
Need a control. A thermos would keep it warm for longer
My Coffee doesn't usually last much more than 15 minutes. But I like the idea.
its very useful when coffee maker don't heat up the coffee after 1 hour and impossible reset the heating pad on coffee maker, thus made my coffee pot cold...forget microwaving...its make coffee taste bad
I think it is suppose to keep it hot not heat it up. Just my opinion
That's definitely what its supposed to do. Maintain temperature rather than heat it up and its worse because he didn't put the lid on while heating up the water which makes it take even longer.
100bucks to keep your coffee warm when you can just reheat it in the microwave or juat refill with warm coffee or you know, get a 5dollar thermos.
Been looking at the 14-ounce Black one. I am so on the edge can't make up my mind. if I knew that it would last and work I would buy one right away. It's a lot of money for a cup. Can you replace the battery in this cup?
Even if it shows three bars if it's been sitting in a cupboard somewhere or in a storage place somewhere even if it had been fully charged the battery must be recharged or at least refreshed so that it is Once again full. I say this because I've had other products that have told me yes it says it's fully charged does not necessarily mean that it is fully charged what it is telling you is that it was fully charged when it left the assembly line and was packed to be sold but you don't know how long it's been sitting on the shelf somewhere and therefore you should recharge it it was on one of the packages for something I had and it was really nice that they did that because how many people know that very few.
4:23 Awww… Hi Bailey❤
My $20 YETI tumbler keeps my coffee painfully hot for over an hour with the lid on.
would it be more realistic if warming starting with a 120 degree mug ?I know that I do not reheat coffee from cold.
i wonder if it'd work as advertised starting from hot coffee. like most people do, they brew then put the coffee in the mug already hot, then it'd probably last the 4 hours
Batteries take around three to four charging cycles to run at their designed capacity. Also, these bars merely show voltage, not capacity. So you'd rather regard them as a rough guesstimate than a precise gauge.
$100 is far too much for a coffee mug. especially as usually my coffee stays just right in my Yeti until gone.
Based on the indicator lights, do they make a left handed version?
Yeah; coffee, cocoa, soup, those could all benefit from something like that. (maybe)
Whenever possible, I use an appliance plugged in, whether rechargeable or no.
Have you tested the newer ember mug aka ember mug 2?
One without a battery is the way to go, I doubt it can be changed, who knows if it still works when it goes.
you didnt test it for washing...dishwasher safe? sink safe? submerge safe? all without battery of course, but what about turning it back on?
Bailey at 3:26 😂❤️
Thanks for the video
My older son got me one. I set it at the middle temperature and enjoy hot coffee all morning. Only problem for me is that it’s too big to be used in my new cars cup holders.
You could do this without electricity just use the Yeti hotshot mug
Thanks for the measurements in C
On Behalf Of The Cup..I Dont Think It Was Made For Heating Liquids..Just Keeping Them Warm
It's meant to keep warm, not heat up. I have a sneaking suspicion that it would keep 140° if it was full and not half empty.
3:22 Bailey doesn't catch the ball, Bailey doesn't' fetch the ball!!! Love it! Sucscribed!
Because of a dog?. You're easy.🐕😂
@@umbrellacorp. Just because they commented that they subbed, doesn't mean this is their first video they've seen. Don't make assumptions.
@@Dyanosis Its umbrella corp--infected.
I had an ember mug for a long time. It was meh. If you read the instructions these things are not meant to heat up cold liquid. It's to maintain temp. Also don't leave a spoon in it. It damages the coating.
I have a 25 dollar travel mug that keeps my coffee hot for over 3 hours. No battery needed
I love this time of year..sun coming up around 5:50..and light before that
I'm curious which mug do you use?
@@UzumakiNaruto_ Not sure who made it, it came from Second cup (a coffee franchise) stainless double walled. The contigo travel mugs work quite well also.
Contigo mugs only stay really hot for an hour then medium for about another hour. Stanley is my daily go to travel mug. 20 oz. Stays scalding hot for 4 hours if you pre heat it and pretty hot for longer. Stainless steel, no plastic.
I never understand these heated mugs. I could finish a mug that size in a mouthful or two.
I'm a wheelchair user, so I use a travel mug always, to avoid spilling hot drinks on my jewels. It's 450ml, cost me £12 and keeps my tea hot for around 3 hours (if I forget to drink it). It also keeps cold drinks cold for a few hours too.
Batteries typically don't like heat, so I wonder how insulated the battery is from the heat, and how that effects the battery's lifespan
I wonder what the whole material is made of ? plastic?
Kinda reminds me of the yecup they used to make
I have a Swig brand metal cup and it has a lid.. keeps my coffee hot for HOURS as long as I keep the lid on (has a slide hole for a metal straw) Holds 750 mL. Not sure about this coffee mug. Mine has no attachment to any power source either
All these battery heated cups seem to be pretty much the same I have the thermal cup and I find with the lid on cup set to its highest setting off the bass you get about 2 hours putting it on the medium setting you still only get 2 hours so the ideal situation is use the electric Bass and your coffee will be hot all day the only thing I find is the battery cups are somewhat on the heavy side because of the batteries I use mine everyday and I find it's nice to use as long as you follow a few simple steps the only problem is it does not warn you when the battery is going to die when it's off the bass
It sounds like the item has been on the shelf at the warehouse for awhile. At first i thought it had just gone to sleep, but with the recharge etc, i'd say the battery is on the way out and you should get a replacement. Its not going to last.
Sounds like a good idea 💡, however, I think continuous heating plastic is not a good idea.
My Yeti and Stanley cups keeps my tea hot as long without batteries or electricity. I have to think with a better design they could do a lot better.
Can't wait for the Bluetooth version with smartphone app and a subscription...
good vid.i liked it
I have a bubba mug that keeps my coffee super hot most of the day. Also completely leak proof
My yeti keeps coffee hot for almost 2hrs
Be sure to buy the extended warranty. Mine died after 8 months.
Old stock, the batteries are half shot.
At US$100, why wouldn't i just make a new cup of coffee every hour? Jeesh
Well, if you use $0.50 worth of coffee every time you brew a cup, and you throw half a cup out every day for a year ...
finally a self heating mug that doesn't need to connect to your phone or need software updates
Um…your first test was invalid. There is a completely different power requirement to MAINTAIN temperature than to RAISE temperature - especially since you were trying to raise the temperature by over 50 degrees. The second test was the valid test. The third test was not “more efficient” - you just had an unlimited power source.
While there are many variables, it will always take significantly more energy to heat up a liquid than to keep it hot.