We want fellow Frosties to be among the first to hear about the new fall hand warmer models from our partners at Ocoopa, so we’re devoting our Hot Products for Summer 2023 column to announce these toasty warmers. Here’s the new lineup:
HeatCube Rechargeable Hand Warmer – This little cube is one of the smallest Ocoopa warmers we’ve seen to date, but it packs a lot of heat, plus offers some extra new features. It’s truly pocket sized, perfect for a small purse or cargo pants. With the enclosed wrist strap, you can even attach the lightweight warmer to a purse handle for easy access, which can come in handy for using the warm LED flashlight feature. Click the light button 3 times and it triggers a safety alarm. We had trouble getting the light to work, but once we got it to trigger the safety alarm, everything seemed to function as described. Hard to believe something this small can deliver so many benefits!
UT3 Pro and UT3 Lite – The UT3 shape mirrors the curved ergonomic design of Ocoopa’s current product line – a slightly rounded shape that lets the heating surface sit comfortably against the skin, ensuring maximum contact for experiencing the warmth with an easy grip surface. What’s different about these UT3s is that they offer two warmers in one: You can experience double-sided heat using them together, or separate the two to hold one warmer in each hand. The twin warmers snap together easily via a magnetic connection. When they are separated, both sides of the warmer heat up; when together, the inner sides stop heating and become one unit to carry on-the-go. This solves the problem of one hand “envying” the heat of the other hand holding the warmer, an issue we’ve heard from several Frosties who would purchase two separate warmers in order to satisfy both frozen paws. Problem solved!
Each unit has its own temperature controls. The Pro has 4 heating levels reaching up to 136º F – that was too hot for us! The UT3 Lite is a mini version of the Pro and works the same way with a similar design, offering 3 heat levels reaching 131ºF, still incredibly toasty! The Lite is less than 2 inches thick weighing only 2 ounces. The major difference besides size on these two models is their duration: The Lite provides up to 4 hours of heavenly heat, whereas the Pro keeps going up to 15 hours. Like other Ocoopa warmers we’ve tested, the Pro also functions as a mobile charger, another valuable feature.
UT2S Mini – We reviewed the larger version of this model last year (the UT2S, nicknamed “The Mag Twin” model). It was the first magnetic 2-in-one hand warmer we’d ever experienced and has been getting a great reception from the Raynaud’s community. The new Mini is just as it sounds, a smaller version of the original, and more of a compact, rounded shape than its UT3 Lite cousin. Each warmer is about the size of a lipstick, with the same heat capacity and warming duration as the UT3 Lite. We’re told this is a more sleek design than the larger UT2S, although they appear quite similar – it’s just a smaller, lighter weight version. How does it compare to the twin UT3Lite? It’s really a matter of preference on the shape, as their features are comparable and both are incredibly lightweight options. We love them both!
HotPad PD– This model looks quite similar to previous Ocoopa hand warmers, but it offers some less visible improvements: While the HotPad sports a similar ergonomic curved shape, it claims to offer an improved grip. It’s also 1.45mm thinner than earlier models, so it’s a bit lighter. Plus, it charges 55% faster with improved heat performance through more accurate temperature monitoring. Hard to imagine these powerful little warmers could get any better, but Ocoopa keeps working to make improvements with each new product release!
These new warmers are now available during a pre-sell period on the Ocoopa website with Early Bird price deals being offered through September 4th. Even at full price (ranging from $30-$45 for most models), these little but mighty warmers are a great value! Also check out Ocoopa’s Facebook page in the coming weeks for several giveaway promotions!
For more information on Ocoopa’s other toasty warmers, plus our member discount information, please visit their Product Review page in the Product Showcase section of our website.
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