Salton Mug Warmer
- Beverage Warmer
- 1.12 pounds
- 22 watts
- Corded electric
A modest, single-purpose warmer that reliably keeps a drink hot, with the main drawback being where Salton put the switch and light.
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Overview
Salton's SMW12BK mug warmer sits on a desk or table and holds a filled mug, cup, or bowl of soup at drinking temperature via a heated plate, and it doubles as a flameless candle warmer. It suits anyone who keeps forgetting a hot drink until it's gone cold.
This is a heating plate, not a boiler, so it keeps an already-hot drink from cooling rather than reheating a cold one. Long-time Salton owners compare it favorably to earlier generations and note the plate surface seems larger than before, though the current design moved the power switch onto the cord instead of the unit itself, which some find awkward to reach.
- Heated plate warms mugs, cups, gravies and sauces
- Also warms scent candles without an open flame
- In-line power switch built into the cord
- Compact footprint for desks and countertops
Who it's for
Good for anyone at a desk or reading nook who lets coffee or tea go cold, and for candle owners who want scent without an open flame. Not ideal for someone who wants a visible, easy-to-reach power switch and indicator light right on the unit.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Owners who've replaced older Salton warmers say this one keeps coffee and tea hot as well as or better than past versions, and several use it to warm candles once the wick burns out. The most common complaint is the switch and indicator light: both sit away from the user, making it hard to tell at a glance if the warmer is on, and one reviewer specifically wanted a longer cord.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Keeps a hot drink hot for hours at a desk
- Doubles as a flameless candle warmer
- Larger plate surface than earlier Salton models per longtime owners
- Power switch sits on the cord, not the unit
- Power indicator light is hidden behind the mug
- Cord length reported as short by one longtime user
Performance notes
The warmer uses a heated plate under the mug to hold beverage temperature rather than raise it, so a drink placed on cold won't be brought back to hot. Owners who have used multiple generations of Salton warmers describe consistent performance keeping coffee and tea hot to the last sip, on a plate that now covers more surface area than older models.
Specifications
| Brand | Salton |
|---|---|
| Model | SMW12BK |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 6.4 ounces |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 10.5 × 6.2 × 1.3 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 1.12 pounds |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 22 watts |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Coffee Warmer |
| Other details | |
| Number of Trays | 1 |
| Item Type Name | Coffee Warmer |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in beverage warmers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salton Mug WarmerThis product | 4.3 / 5 | 1,700 | - |
| Paris Hilton Electric Mug Warmer SetParis Hilton | 4.4 / 5 | 401 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Evelots Electric Desk Cup WarmerEvelots | 4.4 / 5 | 1,600 | 4.1 / 5 |
| COSORI Coffee Mug Warmer for DeskCosori | 4.2 / 5 | 4,600 | 3.9 / 5 |
| LAOION Mug Warmer - 40W Coffee Cup Warmer for Desk with Auto Shut Off, Smart Electric…Laoion | 4.2 / 5 | 213 | 3.8 / 5 |
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Questions about the Salton SMW12BK
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Will the Salton SMW12BK reheat a cold cup of coffee?
No, it holds an already-hot drink at temperature rather than raising a cold one back to hot.
Can the Salton mug warmer be used for anything besides coffee?
Yes, owners also use it to warm tea, soup, gravies and sauces, and to release scent from candles without a flame.
Where is the power switch on the SMW12BK?
It's built into the power cord rather than on the warmer itself, which several reviewers found less convenient than older Salton models with an on-unit switch.