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It can be, as long as you know where the savings actually live. Ember almost never cuts the price of a new, current mug, so a big Labor Day discount on fresh stock is rare. The real deals sit in refurbished and open-box channels, and in the occasional holiday event. Know the trade-offs and you can still do well this weekend.
Ember controls its pricing tightly, and new units rarely dip below about $160. That means the genuine savings show up as factory-refurbished or open-box stock, which is where you'll find a Travel Mug or Tumbler for well under list. The catch worth stating plainly: refurbished Ember typically carries only a 30-day warranty instead of the full year on new. This page leads with the retailers and the honest trade-offs, then the live listings below.
Ember Picks Trending Right Now
The Ember mugs moving fastest right now, ranked by price. Live listings, updated automatically.
The Ember Lineup, Compared
The differences come down to capacity, battery life and whether the mug can heat itself on the go. One surprise: the smaller mug lasts longer off its coaster.
| Model | What sets it apart |
|---|---|
| Mug 2, 10 oz | About 90 minutes of battery off the coaster, which is actually longer than the 14 oz. Best for a smaller, desk-side coffee. |
| Mug 2, 14 oz | The popular size at roughly 80 minutes off the coaster. Holds temperature all day only while it sits on its charging coaster. |
| Mug 2+ with Find My | The 14 oz mug plus Apple Find My tracking, worth a small premium if you tend to lose things. |
| Travel Mug 2, 12 oz | Up to about 3 hours of battery and a spill-proof 360 lid. This one heats itself on the go, unlike the desk mugs. |
| Ember Tumbler, 16 oz | A larger self-heating cup with dual lids and around 3 hours of battery, built for a bigger drink away from a coaster. |
What Actually Counts as a Good Ember Deal
Because Ember rarely discounts new stock, a good deal is about knowing which savings are real and what they cost you. Here is what to weigh.
- Refurbished versus new warranty. Factory-refurbished Ember is the real discount, but it usually carries a 30-day warranty against the full year on new. A deep price often means short coverage.
- Make sure the coaster is included. A desk Mug 2 only holds temperature all day on its charging coaster. A bare mug sold without one is a worse deal than it looks.
- Battery scales with the job, not the size. The Travel Mug and Tumbler get around 3 hours for life on the go. Oddly, the 10 oz mug beats the 14 oz off the coaster.
- Decide if you need Find My. Only the 2+ tier adds Apple Find My tracking. It's a small premium that's only worth it if you actually misplace your mug.
- Know when Ember discounts. Real markdowns cluster around Prime Day, Black Friday and Ember's own season sale. Holiday weekends like this one are your other window.
Ember Smart Mugs for Home and Desk
The classic Mug 2 comes in 10 and 14 oz, plus a 2+ tier that adds Apple Find My tracking. All of them hold temperature all day while they sit on the charging coaster, which makes them the right pick for a desk or a kitchen counter rather than a commute. The 10 oz is the quiet surprise, lasting a little longer off the coaster than the 14 oz. You will find the current lineup and any live markdowns in the deals grid above.
Ember Travel Mugs and Tumbler
The Travel Mug 2 and the Tumbler are the self-heating models built to leave the house. They run up to about three hours on a charge, keep your drink at a set temperature on the move, and seal with a spill-proof lid. If you sip slowly on a commute, these beat a bigger desk mug that fades in around 80 minutes.
Where the Real Ember Savings Live
New Ember prices barely move, so the genuine discounts are factory-refurbished and open-box units. Expect to save real money in exchange for a shorter warranty, usually 30 days instead of the full year on new. When the price gap is large and you're comfortable with that trade-off, refurbished is the smartest way to buy the brand. The retailers below are where that stock tends to surface.
Ember Bundles, Coasters and Gifts
Ember makes a clean gift, and a spare charging coaster is the accessory that actually matters, since the desk mugs need one to hold temperature all day. Gift-ready sets and replacement coasters show up at the retailers below, especially around the holidays. If you're buying for someone else, the department stores in the shop list handle the packaging.
Where to Shop Ember
Live listings above pull in real time. Because Ember controls its pricing, the field of retailers is small, so these are the ones worth comparing.
How to Pick the Right Ember
Match the model to where you drink. A desk or kitchen calls for a Mug 2 on its coaster. A commute or a wandering morning calls for a self-heating Travel Mug or Tumbler.
Size for battery, not just volume. If you sip slowly away from a coaster, the longer-lasting Travel Mug beats a bigger desk mug that fades in about 80 minutes.
Confirm the coaster is in the box. A desk mug without its charging coaster can't hold temperature all day, so a coaster-less deal is a false economy.
Weigh Find My honestly. If you lose mugs, the 2+ tier is worth the small premium. If you don't, save the money and buy the standard model.
Accept the refurb trade-off, or don't. Refurbished Ember is the real discount, but only if you're comfortable with a 30-day warranty instead of a full year.
Ember Sale FAQ
The Bottom Line
Ember won't hand you a deep discount on a new mug, so the smart Labor Day move is a refurbished or open-box unit with eyes open about the shorter warranty. Match the model to where you actually drink, make sure the coaster is in the box, and you'll get real value out of a brand that rarely goes on sale.
