There’s nothing like starting your day with a fresh cup of hot coffee — and nothing worse than going to take a sip of said beverage and realizing it’s lukewarm. There’s always the microwave, but wouldn’t it be great if there were some kind of desktop companion that could instantly reheat our Pike’s Place? Enter the smart mug.
About as unobtrusive as any old coffee mug, a smart mug is equipped with all the smart tech you need to keep your hot beverages at ideal drinking temperatures at home or on the move. This means you can say goodbye to those sips that have us all curling our mouths in surprised disgust (unless you’re intentionally drinking iced coffee — but then, why would you be buying a smart mug?).
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Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug
Best overall$118 $130 Save $12The Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug delivers up to 80 minutes of thermal warming to your coffee. With the supplied charging coaster, you’ll be able to heat your beverage for as long as you want, and the Ember app will let you set the temperature and customize other mug settings remotely.
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Bestinkits Smart Coffee Mug
Best value$37 $60 Save $23The Bestinkits Smart Coffee Mug system comes with a 14-ounce ceramic mug and a plug-in induction pad. Just place your beverage on the surface and it will automatically warm your drink to 131 degrees. The mug comes in three different colors, but you can also use your own ceramic mugs if you’d like.
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Thermojoe Smart Travel Mug
Best travel mug$120 $140 Save $20The Thermojoe Rechargeable Travel Mug can hold up to 16 ounces of liquid. The included Power Source Base keeps the thermos warm for up to four hours, and can be recharged with the included USB-C cable. You’ll also be able to choose between five different temperature settings.
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Nextmug Self-Heating Coffee Mug
$100 $130 Save $30The Nextmug Self-Heating Coffee Mug has three different temperature settings to keep your coffee warm for up to four-plus hours. You can also dock the mug on the included charging coaster for all-day usage, and the 14-ounce mug comes in several different colors.
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Vsitoo S3 Pro Smart Mug
$89 $99 Save $10The Vsitoo S3 Pro is a 14oz mug with three temperature ranges that you can choose from depending on how hot you prefer your beverage. It comes with a sippy lid for mess-free drinking, is IPX7-rated, and has a double-layer design for optimum heat retention. Additionally, the mug has good app support and a 2,500Ah battery that allows the heating element to maintain temperature for about 8 hours.
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Cosori Coffee Mug Warmer and Mug Set
The Cosori Coffee Mug Warmer and Mug Set is designed to keep your beverages between 77 degrees and 158 degrees. The charging pad also includes touch-sensitive controls and an LCD monitor for displaying the current temp.
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Ikago Smart Mug Warmer and Mug Set
$51 $70 Save $19The Ikago Smart Mug Warmer and Mug Set might be our favorite smart mug and warmer kit to give as a gift. The bundle includes a 15-ounce ceramic mug, a lid and coffee spoon, along with an LCD-equipped hot plate for monitoring and adjusting the temperature.
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Vfzo Smart Mug
With the Vfzo Smart Mug, the last sip of coffee will be as hot as the first, thanks to a heating system that enables it to maintain temperature without the coaster. Set the heat anywhere between 95℉ and 149℉ using the onboard controls or app and let the 4,000Ah battery power the mug for up to 8 hours. For all-day heating, place the 16oz mug on its coaster, which doubles as a wireless charging pad for compatible devices.
Keep your coffee piping hot with a smart mug
A top-shelf smart mug is going to do far more than just keep your beverages warm. Many of these incredible devices include built-in temperature controls for the induction pads, companion apps for on-the-go customizations and even fanciful features like wireless charging for your mobile devices!
As far as our favorites are concerned, we think the Ember Temperature Control Mug is the best you can do for a smart mug these days. The mug delivers up to 80 minutes of hot-coffee time with its built-in battery and indefinite heating when using the included charging coaster. You’ll even be able to use the Ember app to make temperature adjustments remotely.
We understand that not everyone can afford such a splurge though, which is why we’ve chosen the Bestinkits Smart Coffee Mug as our value pick. The induction pad will keep the ceramic mug at a steady 131 degrees and the mug itself is hand-washable. It may not have as many features as the Ember, but it’s one of the best options for under $50!
