

This isn't a change to the cup itself but rather the charging coaster has been streamlined and made smaller so it more easily fits on your desk. Smaller Charging Coaster Original Ember Mug 1 Charging Coaster New Ember Mug 2 Charging Coaster This makes it easier to wash and means you don't have to stress about it getting wet when washing it or if you happen to spill your coffee. I couldn't find the specs of the original Ember Mug 1 and whether or not it was water proof.īut the Ember Mug 2 now has an IPX7 rating which means it can be submerged 1 meter (3.3 feet) in water for up to 30 minutes without any damage. It's not a gigantic change but it gives you an extra half an hour to drink your coffee while in a meeting or while on the go and often that's all you really need. Instead of just 1 hour of battery life you get 1.5 hours (or 80 minutes on the 40 oz size). The new Ember Mug 2 has an improved battery life by up to 50%.
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Instead what has changed is the internals and how well it performs. So much so that if you put the 2 cups side-by-side next to each other you couldn't tell the difference just by looking at them. Ember Mug 1 vs 2: What's Changedįrom the outside the Ember Mug 1 looks exactly the same as the Ember Mug 2. In this article I'm going to break down exactly what they changed, what they improved upon and how you can know which version of the Ember Mug you are buying so you don't buy the old one by accident. “What's the difference between Ember Mug 1 vs Ember Mug 2”

But given that the mugs look almost identical you might be asking In the meantime, those interested in the new Ember Mugs can purchase one directly from Ember as of tonight.Ember launched their first battery powered heated mugs in 2017 and since then they have iterated on the first mug and made it even better. While these next-gen mugs are cool and all, I’m a little disappointed that Ember’s news wasn’t the release of the temperature controlled smart plates or baby bottles that the company has been working on. The new display also let you see the battery life, temperature levels and a personalized name.
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The controls stay hidden until you tap the Ember logo, at which point the menu lights up, allowing you to control the temperature of your drink by tapping the plus or minus symbols.
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However, if you keep the mugs on the charging coasters, you can keep them at full power all day.Īnother new feature for the Travel Mug 2 is the touch display that replaces the rotating dial that was at the base of the earlier mug. The new mugs all have a longer battery life than previous versions, so the Travel Mug 2 will keep beverages hot for 3 hours, the 10 oz Ember Mug 2 lasts 1.5 hours, and the 14 oz. I bought one for my wife a couple Christmases ago, and she loved it (while admittedly getting a little over-caffeinated). No more lukewarm dregs towards the end or re-heating your coffee in the microwave. It consistently keeps your hot beverages at your preferred temperature (between 120☏ – 145☏) from first sip to last. It’s easy to scoff at the idea of such an expensive “smart” mug, but what the Ember does, it does very well. Ember Mug 2 costs $99.95, the 14 oz version costs $129.95, and the Travel Mug 2 is a whopping $179.95. According to a press release sent to The Spoon, the Ember Travel Mug 2 and Ember Mug 2 feature longer battery life and a redesigned charging coaster.īefore we dive deeper into the news, let’s just get this out of the way: these new Ember mugs ain’t cheap. Ember announced today the second generation of its connected, precision temperature-controlled mugs.
