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Don’t underestimate thermal health. If you’re tired, stressed, or distracted, temperature could be a major factor for your discomfort. For me, it definitely was.
I’ve always been mindful of my health. I take supplements to keep my nutrition in check. I eat healthy and work out daily. It wasn’t until recently that I learned about thermal health. I can thank TikTok for always keeping me up-to-date on the latest trends. Basically, temperature can have a major effect on your mood and general performance, and this can lead to behavioral changes.
I was always getting overheated. This would manifest in night sweats or sweating at the worst times. Let’s just say, I was not a joy to be around when this happened. I missed my sleep and general confidence that comes with knowing you’re going to have a comfortable day. I started my thermal health journey to help manage my overall temperature and help with comfort. Embr Wave and Torras offer products to help with this, but which one could make me feel like myself again?
What does a thermal health device even mean?
Let me tell you. I was new to the idea myself, so I did a deep dive into the products to understand what it means to aid one’s thermal health.
The Embr Wave is a wearable cooling or warming device. It is worn on your inner wrist. The Embr Wave uses clinical research to help produce temperature sensations on the inner wrist that affect how the whole body feels. At the touch of a button, the Embr Wave sends cooling or warming sensations to your inner wrist, which can change how hot or cold you feel overall. With the companion mobile app (free!), you can target different thermal health needs to provide lasting comfort and help your well-being. These include sessions for Sleep, Stress, Comfort, and Hot Flashes.
The TORRAS Coolify 3 is also a wearable cooling/warming device. It utilizes color-changing plates to provide cooling or warming sensations. Orange provides temperatures above 87.8 degrees Fahrenheit, and blue provides temperatures of 78.8 degrees Fahrenheit and below. The Coolify 3 is an elevated neck fan that has a KU chip for instant, widespread coolness. The device is worn around your neck for holistic thermal wellness. The app gives you control over which areas the neck device targets.
Price
Listen, I don’t want to break the bank for my thermal health journey, but I’m willing to splurge a little if that means a full night’s sleep.
TORRAS Coolify is at a whopping $369. Whereas, the Embr Wave is $299. These are both high-end prices, but the Embr Wave offers more consumer-friendly choices to make their product worth it. The Embr Wave has a 60-day money-back guarantee with a 1-year warranty. For me, I was scared to commit right away, so I was pleased to find out that Embr offers an Embrship Subscription which is just $20 a month. You can cancel anytime. The subscription comes with a free Comfort Case and 30% off all accessories. As someone who practically spends $20 a month on music and streaming service subscriptions, this option was a no-brainer. Plus, you don’t have to get the subscription to own the Wave. If you’re ready to commit, you can always buy the device outright.
Discreet
Let’s not beat around the bush. Sweating is embarrassing. Yes, it’s normal, but it can dictate your mood or even what outfit you wear.
To save myself from further embarrassment, I wanted a discreet device that could provide me with subtle cooling. Upon opening the Embr Wave, I was impressed by the sleek design. You couldn’t tell it was a thermal health device. When I needed to cool down previously, I would aggressively fan my face — I wasn’t subtle at all. But with the Embr Wave, I could click the tiny button on the side and cool down in secret and in peace.
TORRAS Coolify 3 was a bulky device. Since it is worn around your neck, it’s more out in the open. To use the device, you would have to pull it out and put it on, whereas the Embr Wave could be worn at all times. The TORRAS Coolify 3 isn’t discreet, but I wouldn’t mind wearing it in fitness spaces where cooling down is common, such as on a run or in the gym. It’s just not good for regular on-the-go use.
Ease of use/Convenience
I’m not a tech-savvy person. I wanted a device that didn’t require much input for me. I wanted to avoid user error at all costs.
The Embr Wave is truly effective at just a touch of a button. When I felt myself getting overheated, I just touched the dotted “cooling” button on the side of the Wave and the cooling sensations began. This was incredibly useful when I needed it at night and didn’t have to get out of bed to get relief.
To enhance the convenience of the device, the Embr Wave features a smart app. On the app, you can decide how long the sessions last as well as the intensity. Sessions can last anywhere from 5 minutes to 9 hours (great for sleep!). I loved how you could save your favorites and assign them to the two buttons on the side of the Wave for fast access to personalized relief. The app also helps you track and learn when you need relief the most.
The TORRAS Coolify 3 was relatively easy to use too. All you have to do is press the power button on the device to turn it on. It also comes with an app that allows you to decide which effect you want. The app offers cooling, wind, or heat. Each of them has three different intensity levels: Gentle, normal, and hyper. With the simplistic design of the app, it was easy to control how much cooling or air I wanted. Contrary to the Embr Wave, I can’t wear it while sleeping. It’s not as convenient in that regard. However, I was worried about it falling off while doing activities, but the ergonomic design, which features a memory silicone surface, makes it hard to fall off. But, of course, I wouldn’t do crazy movements as it’s not completely secure. The TORRAS Coolify 3 does allow you to use it while charging, which is an added plus if you need to regulate your temperature unexpectedly.
Ultimately, the Embr Wave is all around easier to use and more convenient. It can be used on the go and whenever. The TORRAS Coolify 3 can be used on the go, but isn’t as convenient.
Results
If I was going to invest in my thermal health, I wanted to make sure it paid off. I wanted a device that acted quickly, with long-lasting results. To be honest, when you’re dealing with heat sensitivity or intense chills there’s no time to waste.
The Embr Wave was instant relief, no exaggeration. I would press the dotted button and feel the cooling sensations instantly. It took around 3 minutes for my body to fully cool down. And the sensation wouldn’t go away compared to other cooling devices. I actually stayed cool. When I needed warmth because of the weather, the Embr Wave provided lasting comfort.
One of my biggest struggles was getting good sleep. Before going to bed, I chose the 9-hour All Night Sleep session on the app. When I tell you I didn’t wake up once throughout the night, I mean it. The Embr Wave provided just the right amount of cooling throughout the night that kept me asleep. No more having to get up to change into something cooler or upping the speed on my fan.
As for the TORRAS Coolify 3, the best way I can describe it is a wearable air conditioner. It gives the same effect as standing in front of a fan on a hot summer day. Which is effective in the short run, but not long-lasting. The TORRAS Coolify 3 uses semiconductor cooling plates and 7-directional air outlets, as well as a KU chip for instant, 360-degree cooling. However, this sensation subsided after a few minutes. It works best when you constantly have it on while partaking in activities that get you overheated, such as running or doing yard work.
It felt as if the Embr Wave was running cooling sensations throughout my whole body, whereas the TORRAS Coolify 3 was just blasting cool air that gave an overall effect. Both are effective, but the Embr Wave is more sustainable for everyday and everywhere use.
Bottom Line
I’m officially a thermal health freak. After seeing the benefits the Embr Wave provides for my sleep, focus, and overall well-being, I’m converted. The Embr Wave checked all the boxes when it came to helping with my overall temperature and comfort.
I will say the TORRAS Coolify 3 was effective in cooling me down, but ultimately didn’t fit into my lifestyle because I needed a device that could cool me down anywhere, especially sleep. The easy-to-use, discreet aspects of the Embr Wave allowed me to experience instant cooling whenever I needed it. The Embrship Subscription didn’t break the bank. It’s a cost-effective solution to achieve better thermal health that will reinvent your everyday life.
