AEROGRIP ZD-16

The premise is simple: keep a drink at the temperature you want, whether you are in a car, at a desk or in a hotel room. AEROGRIP describes the ZD-16 as a plug-and-play device. Connect it to power and it is ready, with temperature set via a touchscreen.

Temperature control

The maker gives a control range of 42°F (6°C) to 176°F (80°C), which it says covers everything from chilled wine to hot coffee. It credits its thermoelectric design with quick response and efficient power use, though the source gives no figures for heating or cooling times or power draw. Pressing the + and − buttons together switches the display between Fahrenheit and Celsius.

Fan and airflow

A built-in 6500 RPM fan circulates air to improve cooling and heating efficiency. According to the maker, this keeps the temperature even throughout the drink, and the fan runs at a noise level of 42 dB, quiet enough for libraries, meetings or a hotel room at night.

Other features the maker lists

• A hydration reminder that prompts you to drink at intervals through the day
• Compatibility with drinks including coffee, tea, milk, wine, soda, iced tea and beer, plus keeping baby bottle milk at a suitable temperature
• A sealed lid designed to reduce leaks during sudden braking or if the cup tips over in a bag
• Construction the maker describes as durable and resistant to drops and impacts
• Drink-contact materials that the maker says meet safety standards

The source names the car, the office and travel as the main use cases, presenting the ZD-16 as a single cup that handles both hot and cold drinks wherever it can be plugged in.