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Mug warmers range from basic heating plates to models packed with smart features that keep liquids warmed to a precise temperature. If you’re after something a little more feature-rich for your kitchen, but don’t want to pay a premium price, our favorite budget-friendly smart mug warmer might be the perfect solution. We tested the Ikago Heat Coaster Mug Warmer Pro Set alongside five other popular models for our best mug warmers guide. It has some standout features, like the ability to be used with any mug and an easy-to-read digital display, that would make it a thoughtful gift for any coffee drinker in your life.
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Our Favorite Budget-Friendly Mug Warmer
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The Ikago warmer features an infrared thermometer that measures a drink’s temperature as soon as a mug is placed on its charging dock. It then displays this reading on its digital display and allows users to set the temperature from 105 to 175 degrees Fahrenheit, the widest range of any mug warmer we tested. Adjustments can be made in 1-degree increments, satisfying even the pickiest of coffee drinkers.
The set includes a 15-ounce dishwasher-safe mug, but the warmer is compatible with most ceramic mugs, so you don’t have to worry about washing and reusing the same coffee cup each day. Some other popular mug warmers require their own brand of cups to be used, so we find it refreshing that the Ikago doesn’t.
Thanks to sensors, the warmer automatically turns on when it detects a mug on its plate. It goes into standby mode when the mug is removed and automatically shuts off after two hours of inactivity. It’s available in three colors, including graphite, beige, and pink.
“Ikago’s Heat Coaster Mug Warmer Pro set features a unique heated mug that offers precise temperature control down to the degree. A standout feature is that this heating coaster will work with nearly any ceramic mug, not just the 15-ounce mug that comes with this set,”–Lizzy Briskin, Product Reviews tester and writer
Our Favorite Budget-Friendly Mug Warmer
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