Ember Mug vs NextMug | Which is Better?
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The Ember Mug 2 really impressed me last year by just how much I ended up integrating it into my coffee routine, and how much my friends and family enjoyed it! So today, we'll be seeing if the NextMug can equal the Ember Mug 2 in functionality, but offer it at a more affordable price point. In this comparison of the NextMug vs Ember Mug 2, we see who comes out on top!
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0:00 - Background
1:10 - Build Quality / Design
1:54 - Features / UX
3:23 - Heating / Battery Life
5:29 - Conclusion
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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 saw this after I bought a Nextmug. I absolutely LOVE mine and would recommend that you treat yourself and get one.
I've had the ember mug for over a year already as a gift from family and absolutely love it.
Great video, I wasn’t even aware of the next mug!
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.
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!
Thanks for tuning in!
Thanks! It makes my choice so easy! I'm limited in space so I will go with Ember
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 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.
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.
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 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 😁
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?
I like the Ember, but the next heated mug I buy MUST have a replaceable battery.
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.
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!
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.
This is absolutely the flip side of the coin!
I enjoy that temperature change with many coffees as well :)
@@LifestyleLab_ more of a tea drinker - but, while I don't mind the temperature change, at near-cold I really am not happy with it anymore ;-)
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?
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
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.
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?
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.
Just to add, Ember is listed as going up to 145 F, where piping hot on the NextMug is listed as 150 F. So I assume that means the Ember cannot keep drinks as hot as the NextMug can.
$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
Yes, until there is enough air in the sealed vessel for it to cool the drink significantly. Say if you drink half and then stop for a bit. Also, a yeti or any thermos assumes you have a sealed thermos with a lid. This is a great solution as it’s still an open lid drinking experience which many prefer
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?
Yessir!
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
The Ember mug doesn't get the max temperature hot enough. Does the NextMug have a higher max temp?
It goes higher by 5 degrees I believe
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.
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
A lid doesn’t allow you to have the same smell experience while drinking, which is a big part of taste! Lids certainly have a time and a place, but a lazy Sunday on the couch isn’t one of them
OK that's your experience. I love the fact that the lid holds in the heat keeping my expensive coffee hot longer. I don't understand why Ember doesn't give you that option.
And for that purpose it’s fantastic, as said in the video :) 4 hours is amazing performance. Ember does offer this option, just as an aftermarket part
@@merionburns6309Ember do sell a lid for the mug on their site under the accessories section. Unfortunately only seems to be (officially) available in the USA, but amazon offers it as an imported item to me (in the UK)
if their thermos went to around 95c~ or even better 100c for brewing on the spot, I'd 100% get one!
Does the Nextmug suffer the same paint and charging pin problems?
No, as you can see in the build quality section it has one central connector, not the ring connector and pins found on the Ember
Thanks. I posted this comment before I saw the part about Nextmug heating slowly...i happen to use my Ember for heating coffee regularly!
Maybe Nextmug 2.0 will be more powerful.
what about ikago Smart Mug?
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.
How well does NextMug reheat on the base?
The re-heat test was conducted on the base actually
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.
For those that are less tech savvy, the NextMug is definitely a great choice
You didn't mention all the issues with the Ember app which made me return the mug.
Because I didn’t own your specific mug that had issues, and none of the 6 I’ve bought have had issues….
Not a problem for me, I woof my coffee down in seconds flat…not time to get cold!
Nothing wrong with that!
This one definitely ain’t for you then 👍
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.
Check if one of the pins on your charging plate is pushed in. Very common issue, they'll replace it asap
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
The travel mug is absolutely not something I recommend for reasons mentioned in that review. However the basic mugs are fantastic
I drink too quickly for one of these lol
“In case you have multiple” $150 mugs just laying around your house
Don’t they stew the coffee?
Not exactly sure what you mean by stew the coffee
@@LifestyleLab_ keeping the coffee heated surely must change the flavour, like the old perculators used to do.
Re-heating yes, maintaining temperature not so much because of how little energy input is needed
@@LifestyleLab_ ok, thanks for the distinction.
No. Mine keeps it at temperature for several hours without cooking it. It simply maintains the temp,
You didn't tell us what these mugs are made from? Plastic? Ceramic?
Both are ceramic coated aluminum
@@LifestyleLab_ Thanks. Aluminum or stainless steel? "Ceramic coated" is a loose term. Green Pan is "ceramic coated" and they are being sued for their health claims. Apparently, dozens of chemicals are used to adhere the coating to metal. I'm not sure if I would trust drinking hot liquid that's been sitting in a "ceramic coated" metal mug. I don't know if you could afford it but I would send your mug in to test for cancer causing hazardous materials. It's better to be safe than sorry.
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
Yes, definitely a common issue on the Ember. They will very quickly send out a replacement charging base, but the NextMug notably doesn’t have the same issue
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
Mine are all fine 🤷🏻♂️
In Belgium, the next mug is €100 more expensive!
Definitely happens sometimes on Amazon in smaller markets. Definitely not the proper retail price
@@LifestyleLab_ btw little update no-one cares about: I ordered a ember mug
Edit: An ember mug*
I care about you Bert ❤️
@@LifestyleLab_Thanks❤
The Ember battery is about half
Not if you're comparing open mug to open mug. Yes, either will have drastically longer battery life with a lid on. That's just physics and was discussed :)
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.
Seems like you got a lemon... I haven't heard about this kind of issue before
The ember is 50% more expensive here in Sweden, for whatever reason. Not even close to a good deal.
I'll only buy one when they have a battery that will still be chargable in 10yrs
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.
Aesthetics are completely subjective. Also interesting to note that dual wall glasses do nothing to maintain drink temperature. I have a whole video on this.
the app was far too temperamental for the ember
The Ember app and connectivity is so awful, exponentially more so if you have multiple devices. :/
It’s odd, I’ve never had ANY issues and I have 3 mugs connected at all times. Seems very device dependent
@@LifestyleLab_ also have 3, and I just gave up. Luck of the draw, but on a Pixel I really expected reliable development.
Agreed. I have to re-pair mine from scratch every time. Fortunately, I got it dialed in the way I want it and don't have to mess with it any longer.
@@johnhoffman8465 it's nice if you never have to change anything.
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.
Man why are tou desrcibing it in celcius? 😂 i need farenheight
Because that’s the units the entire world uses minus one country 😂
WTF, this should only cost $50 tops. Where are you at China?
NextMug is from China. If you can make a self heating battery powered mug for less than $15 cost (to actually have any margin left selling for $50) go right ahead, haha
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.
How dramatic of you
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.
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?
Can you mention which part is biased??? Was any of what I said untrue?
Capacity wasn’t mentioned as both brands offer various sizes.
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! 🤦♂️
“Angry man yells at cloud”
Perfect response 🤣 @@LifestyleLab_
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It's doesn't get old right
Stop using "price point" since you obviously don't know what it means.
Do explain
$150? Where are my tea candles..
Ember mug sucks, they don't work long term.
Except they do… I have three, my parents have two, my sister has one, no issues years later
Who in their right mind spends this much on a cup ffs
If you watch my initial review of the Ember, my first impressions were the same… until I started using it.
I’ve given these to each of my parents and girlfriend, and they’re “the best present they’ve ever gotten”
People who like their drinks hot/warm. It's totally worth it for me. I drink coffee while working so, I take an hour to sip it, by the time I'm done, with a regular mug the coffee is cold.
It's literally changed my enjoyment of coffee to a whole other level. I got it on sale, use it 2-3 times per day every single day.
It's absolutely a luxury purchase, but it's pretty damn amazing if you like hot tea or coffee. I previously had the same mindset, since you could easily buy a Zojirushi or Yeti for much cheaper and it'll technically last hot longer than a Ember or NextMugs battery life. However for people that enjoy their hot drinks, there's a sweet spot temperature where it's incredibly enjoyable to be just hot enough to require us to sip on but not enough burn your mouth. That's where these come into play. I'm sure to you it sounds very snobbish, but for me, having my coffee or tea be "perfect" consistently over the course of an hour or two (even indefinitely longer on the charging coaster) is very enjoyable.
Ya I wouldn't buy it for myself but it's a good gift.
When you buy an ember mug, you pay mostly for marketing.
So why are all the other battery integrated mugs not half the price to undercut them? 🤔
@@LifestyleLab_ The Ion mug is $35.
Fair enough!
You can find cheap exact knockoffs of almost any product out there. That one is pretty brazen. I'd be curious to try it out to see how the build quality and performance compare!
@@LifestyleLab_ That was my main point. I have no doubt the Ember Mug is higher quality, and I would not trust the Ion mug or others to be as reliable (guessing only), but four times the cost is paying for more than some quality parts and design, its a lot of marketing you are paying for as well.
Dear God!! over a hundred pound sfor a mug !!!! (and thats the cheaper one !! ) the worlds gone mad 😂😂
I got one... I hate cold coffee (or coffee below my perfect drinking temp) and I have two small children... Which means a lot of forgotten hard worked for brewed espresso shots... So yes... The world has gone mad, but I completely understand why🥸
I drink my coffee too fast I suppose . but hey, if it works for you then its not too expensive @@RVanton35
Calm down Gramps 😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣Gramps ?? 🤣🤣🤣 no mate . just someone who doesnt need a 130 pound mug to keep his coffee warm !! but you fill your boots sucker 🤣🤣@@gobgobcachoo
If a mug has tech in it to keep it at the exact temp you want…off course it’s going to be expensive. It’s not just a mug anymore.
why tf are you using celsius . canadian i assume?
Literally any other country than the USA.
The USA automotive industry is changing. The caveman measuring system has cost them gravely.