Best Overall
Nextmug Self-Heating Coffee Mug
- The self-heating mug allows you to choose from three temperature settings and comes in a spectrum of colors.
The self-heating mug allows you to choose from three temperature settings and comes in a spectrum of colors.
- It can only stay charged for 45 minutes on the piping setting without the lid on.
It can only stay charged for 45 minutes on the piping setting without the lid on.
The Nextmug is our top pick overall for three main reasons: it’s self-heating, has an adjustable temperature, and is available in a range of colors. There are three temperature settings you can choose from to keep your beverage at your ideal heat level: warm (130°), hot (140°), or piping (150°).
The single control button makes operating the mug easy; this one button turns the mug on and off as well as sets the temperature. LED lights along the bottom tell you how much battery life is left and the current temperature. The matte ceramic finish covering a stainless steel body comes in a host of chic colors such as sage, slate blue, dusty rose, and white.
If you keep the mug on the charging coaster, it can stay heated for an indefinite amount of time. Off the coaster, your mug (with its lithium-ion battery) can last for up to 4.8 hours on warm with the spill-resistant lid on. Keep in mind that battery life is only 45 minutes on the piping setting without the lid on.
Product Details: Material: Ceramic, stainless steel | Capacity: 14 ounces | Adjustable Temperature: Yes
Best Budget
Kin Element Mug Warmer and Lid Set
- The infinity edge allows you to warm items that are slightly larger than the glass plate.
The infinity edge allows you to warm items that are slightly larger than the glass plate.
- This is the only one on our list without a mug included.
This is the only one on our list without a mug included.
For those shopping on a budget, the Kin mug warmer is a fantastic value (though you will need your own tea or coffee mug). There are three touch-activated heat settings for this plate-style warmer, and the color-coded indicator lights make it easy to know which one you’re currently on. With the six-foot cord, you have enough flexibility to place it wherever you need.
A minimalist design with a glass plate, soft-touch side body, and infinity edge is understated, helping the mug warmer blend in with its surroundings and making it a great option for an office. Another benefit of the infinity edge is that the warmer can hold larger mugs or even a small pot—items don’t have to fit the plate exactly.
If you remove your mug and don’t put it back, the warmer will automatically shut off after five minutes. With the mug, it’ll stay on for eight hours. You can also turn it off manually. The best news? KIN is a part of 1% for the Planet, and the brand makes a donation to organizations that help communities facing hunger challenges for every mug warmer sold.
Product Details: Material: Glass, ABS | Capacity: Not applicable | Adjustable Temperature: Yes
Best Smart
Ember Temperature Control Mug
- You can choose the exact temperature you want your drink to be on the Ember app, which is also where you can customize presets and get notifications.
You can choose the exact temperature you want your drink to be on the Ember app, which is also where you can customize presets and get notifications.
- There are no manual controls.
There are no manual controls.
With the Ember mug, you'll be able to choose the exact temperature you’d like your drink (between 120º and 140º Fahrenheit) on the Ember app, which also lets you customize presets and get notifications. There aren’t any manual controls, so if your phone’s not on you, the mug will remember your last used temperature. And if you’ve never picked one, it’ll be at the default setting of 135º Fahrenheit.
Your mug will stay hot all day on the charging coaster, or up to 80 minutes off the coaster when fully charged. That said, it’ll turn off on its own if the mug is empty or the device hasn’t detected any activity after two hours, just like it’ll turn on automatically if you add liquid or pick it up.
You’ll want to pay attention to the LED light at the base of the mug, which lights up to let you know when your drink is ready, heating up, or cooling off, or if the battery needs to be charged. There are different colors available, depending on if you want the 10-ounce or 14-ounce option, and the scratch-resistant coating can be hand washed.
Product Details: Material: Stainless steel | Capacity: 10 or 14 ounces | Adjustable Temperature: Yes
Best Design
Ohom Ui Self-Heating Mug Set
- This mug warmer is available in a rainbow of colors and doubles as a charging pad for your electronics.
This mug warmer is available in a rainbow of colors and doubles as a charging pad for your electronics.
- The temperature isn’t adjustable.
The temperature isn’t adjustable.
Out of all the mug warmers on our list, this one is definitely the most attractive. Cool colors like jasmine white, cupcake pink, and sky blue add a level of personalization not available with most of the other mug warmers on our list.
Its smartest design feature is the charging pad that, in addition to keeping your beverages at 130º Fahrenheit (yes, that’s the only option), can charge cellphones, wireless headphones, and other Ohom devices.
The ceramic mug can hold up to 12 ounces and has a metallic layer on the bottom that works with the discreet charging pad (made of cast aluminum and tempered glass) using magnetic induction energy. In addition to the mug and the charger, you also get a lid and power adaptor.
Product Details: Material: Ceramic, cast aluminum, tempered-glass | Capacity: 12 ounces | Adjustable Temperature: No
Best with Lid
Howay Coffee Warmer and Mug Set
- The warmer and mug set comes with a one-year warranty and is pressure-activated with a single button for ease of use.
The warmer and mug set comes with a one-year warranty and is pressure-activated with a single button for ease of use.
- It only has two temperature settings.
It only has two temperature settings.
A mug with a lid is a game changer. It keeps dust and bugs away from your beverage, and also works with the warmer to maintain your ideal temperature. The design of the Howay mug is modern and timeless, with black ceramic and a bamboo handle and lid that add texture and contrast. It’s specifically designed with a flat metal bottom to help conduct heat more effectively.
You can’t completely customize the temperature, but there are two settings to choose from: 140º Fahrenheit (hot, ideal for coffee and tea) and 104º Fahrenheit (warm, ideal for milk and oats). Although the warmer only has one button, you can tell what setting it’s on based on the color: white means it’s off, blue means it’s warm, and red means it’s hot.
Because the warmer is pressure activated, it will turn on when the mug is on the plate and go on standby when you lift the mug up. It also automatically shuts off after four hours. Both of these things save power while also supporting your safety. The 14-ounce mug and warmer duo has a one-year warranty.
Product Details: Material: Ceramic and bamboo | Capacity: 14 ounces | Adjustable Temperature: Yes
Best for the Office
Cosori Original Coffee Warmer and Mug
- The included mug is larger than other options—it holds 17 ounces of liquids—and temperatures can be listed in Fahrenheit or Celsius.
The included mug is larger than other options—it holds 17 ounces of liquids—and temperatures can be listed in Fahrenheit or Celsius.
- There’s no automatic shutoff.
There’s no automatic shutoff.
When you’re shuffling between meetings for hours at a time, wouldn’t it be nice to come back to a hot coffee at your desk? That’s exactly what this mug warmer from Cosori is here to help with. Because the 17-ounce mug is stainless steel, it’s incredibly effective at retaining heat from the heating element. (This does mean that, according to some users, it can get very hot, even with a heat-resistant handle and rubber sleeve.)
The LED display is a breeze to use, with two arrows for raising or lowering the temperature and a power button. It also allows you to switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius. The temperature listed represents the warmer itself, not the drink, and is accurate within a single degree. The max you can set it to is 230º Fahrenheit, with the drink going up to 131º Fahrenheit. Cosori claims the most popular setting is 180º Fahrenheit, for reference.
The warmer is waterproof and spill-proof, and there’s a lid with a spoon slot to keep your drink safe and warm. There’s no automatic shutoff, which can be a pro if you’re running around all day and a con if you’re the forgetful type. You can use your own flat-bottomed mug instead of the included mug, if you’d rather.
Product Details: Material: Stainless steel | Capacity: 17 ounces | Adjustable Temperature: Yes
Best for Travel
Ember Travel Mug 2
- The smart mug instinctively knows when to turn on or go into sleep mode, and can be programmed on the app or the touch display.
The smart mug instinctively knows when to turn on or go into sleep mode, and can be programmed on the app or the touch display.
- This is hand wash only.
This is hand wash only.
Mug warmers well suited for travel are rare. They usually require a base to operate or don’t come with a lid. But the Ember Travel Mug is a jet setter’s secret weapon for conquering long layovers and big time changes fully caffeinated. It’s a self-heating travel mug with many of the same features you know and love from the original Ember mug.
You can set the temperature (between 120°F and 145°F) in two ways: with the Ember app or the hidden-until-lit touch display on the mug itself. It’ll automatically wake up to your preset preferences the moment it senses movement or liquid, and will go into sleep mode when empty or after two hours of inactivity. Leave it on the charging coaster all day if you’re at work or at home, or you can take it off when you’re on the go and enjoy up to three hours of heat.
The stainless steel mug has a leak-proof lid you can push to open, which will allow you to sip from any side. Though it’s engineered for easy cleaning, the scratch-resistant coating is hand wash only.
Product Details: Material: Stainless steel | Capacity: 12 ounces | Adjustable Temperature: Yes