Side by Side Comparison of: CoasterStone vs Thirstystone

I really like these coasters. They look great and are well-made.

Love these

A perfect gift

Very nice and absorb condensation well!

Really like the look and function of these coasters. The design is perfect and looks sharp and recognizable. No matter what you put on these things they soak up any condensation that is produced. Only wish they would have fit the coaster holder we already had, they are just a bit bigger. Very happy with these coasters and would highly recommend them.

These are a good size, love the colors, work perfectly for any size drink & they look very "worldly" :)

These really work well and have a nice modern look and feel.

They are nonslip on both sides. Theyre modern and looks great.

I used these for a toaster oven sitting on a wire baker's type rack since the toaster feet didn't match to the wire grid. Looks great and did the job. Considering I used dessert plates prior...nice improvement and my family accepts me now (a bit).

These are timeless, useful and affordable! What more could you ask for?

I love these modern coasters! Not only do they coordinate well with various decor, they are easy to clean and they are padded underneath so they don't scratch my furniture. There are 6 in total, whch works well for my family. I am going to order another set or two to have on hand for when ee have company.

These are great!I havn't experienced them sticking to my cans or glasses at all... I am assuming those other reviewers are just spilling more water on the coaster than what is normal for that to happen... In normal use they don't stick to the bottom when you lift it up.

Pretty neat.

Nice.

No pools of liquid from glass sweat. 4 of 5 because sometimes a glass grips on then the coaster falls. Doesn't happen a lot but one cracked. Note: Still works and barely notice the crack after superglue.

Great color!

Much better choice than the mosaic thirsty stone coasters. these are actually absorbent. Unlike the Mosaic type which have too much paint on the top to be useful.

Very nice design!! I'm very happy that they're absorbent with cork on the back. Wish they would've shipped to Canada though. I had to send them to an address in the states :(

These look great and are quite contemporary, but if it's warm and your drink is in a flat bottom glass, the condensation will stick the coaster to your glass.

Love these coasters. Exact color. Easy to wipe off when dirty. Will probably buy 1-2 more sets for the living room. Con. The bottom edges at a little sharpe.

I like these. Condensation does roll off if you're drink has been sitting a while so make sure you pay attention! We also get coffee rings which we have to frequently wash off. They do look nice and I like how they stack, I just wish they kept the condensation off my table! Isn't that the point of a coaster? Lol

Just what I need

Understated, and functional.As others have noted, an excessive amount of drip may overwhelm the coaster. Personally, I've not had that issue, but I can see how your mileage may vary depending on your home's ambient temperature and humidity.The look is great for those of us who like a modern, but simple flare. The materials grip nicely on tables, and clean relatively easily with a damp cloth.These would be perfect if they had a small raised lip around the outside to ensure 100% that moisture is trapped on the coaster.

If you're looking for a classy coaster, you've got it. I was a little hesitant about this purchase, but it turned out fine. Not perfect, but fine. The water does stay on the coaster for a long period of time. However, I have not experienced drips or overflows onto my desk. I think it depends on the amount of ice you like to put in your drinks. I prefer my ice crushed so it doesn't take much to cool the drink, therefore, not a lot of drips to begin with.I give it 4 stars because although the design looks legit, it feels rough on the top. It's not entirely smoothed out and it makes a pretty bad sound if you like to scrape your glass cup instead of placing it nicely on the coaster. Otherwise, it works. Not perfectly, but it's good. Matches my desk so I'm happy. Beats using a tissue or a cd as my coaster.

These are sturdy coasters that work well enough. I wish the design was a little less cheap-looking, but otherwise these work just fine.

Each coaster is a slightly different color. I didn't really like that. And they dobt fit in any holders.

The coasters are made of what feels like fairly heavy ceramic, they look great, and have a cork bottom so they won't damage glass tables or wooden desks. The issue I have is that only 1 of the 4 actually absorbs water, the other 3 repel water like they were soaked in oil. Leave a cup of ice water on them overnight & you'll have a pool of water in the morning.

Pretty, but not as absorbent as they should be. Moisture still drips from glass.

They're very pretty, but "absorbent" not so much. They're made, supposedly, by the same folks that make those natural-wave-patterned sandstone coasters, which really are absorbent and, being into geology, I find dead cool. Think "the Wave" in Utah (google if it's unfamiliar). Anyway, the surface on these map coasters is smooth. For me, the condensation collects at the bottom and gets between the glass and the coaster. This forms a suction between them which, remarkably, is just strong enough that you can get the coaster a couple feet off the table before it lets go, the coaster then continuing on its now-independent arc until it impacts the floor, the table top, your date's forehead, whatever. So far, no serious damage but I'm thinking I've got to fix this somehow.

The coasters are nice, but they don't actually fit in the coaster stand. They are too big for it. Strange.

I'm writing this review a good year or so after purchasing. It's currently June of 2017, and my coasters all have spots of rust on them. While I admit to some lack of care on my end most likely contributing, even while I did tend to them, I still saw a build up of rust issues.Still like them, though. Pretty straightforward and simple coasters. The steel compliments my color scheme.

look good, good quality

Thin but they seem ok. I don't use them as coasters though, and I can see how they'd lack the necessary absorbancy factor for a coaster. But I keep them on the stove and use them as spoon holders while I cook, which works just fine.

These are stylish and really fit my modern design, but they do not really soak up water. I like the grip on the bottom but when there is condensation, there is no where for it to go besides on the furniture. I really really wanted to like these, but it doesn't help keep the furniture protected when you have really cold drinks. The holder is really nice as well.

These look really nice out of the box. I liked the look, matched my home office. They are thick and have a nice foam base that prevents it from moving. But, as soon as you use them, you'll know why I gave them three stars.After one use, it left a really bad-looking ring on the coaster from the condensation. The only way to get rid of it is to wipe it off with a cleaner, which can get annoying (they always looks dirty).Another major problem is when there is a decent amount of condensation on the coaster, then I go to pick up the glass, it picked up the coaster with it! This is annoying too, and definitely why these aren't the best coasters to use.If I bought these simply for looks, they would be 5 stars. If I bought these simply for functionality, they would be a 1 star.

These were fairly priced and shipped fast but.....once you get some condensation on them they stick to your glass REALLY fast. Worst part is them being stainless, if they stick and then decide to fall off sideways onto your woood table they leave dents. :-( The foam bottom was nice though and they do look nice, I have since relagated them to my family room and bought other ones at BB&B for $2 for 6 of them.

as cool as these are they are not absorbent. condensation builds up on the printed coating, your glass sticks to it and the coaster stays with the glass(or cup/bottle) and drops off ultimately breaking. buy something actually absorbent or know you will be breaking these frequently.

I bought the Pedestal Coaster Holder,Dark Walnut together with these coasters as it was featured as a set on Amazon. The coasters are too big for the holder and do not fit. These coasters should be sold together with a holder as a set.

Just received my order yesterday. One of the coasters was completely cracked. Not too thrilled.

Surprised at how thin these coasters were. They look good but not worth the price. I'm afraid that if they fall they would break. Not what I am looking for in a coaster.

After awhile the coasters stick to the glass, chopped a few of them because of it.

Very disappointed in these coasters. The picture makes them look gorgeous! I'd have loved them had they looked remotely like the pic. The picture shows vibrant colors and readable lettering on them. This is not the case. They are very bland colors all blending together. As far as the stone they're made from, that's fine. But any stone coaster is about the same really. The only difference is the design or picture on them. I purchased these because my sister loves old maps. I'm not saying they won't get used, but I sure wasn't expecting something so bland and plain to arrive!

Ah, man, this was a shame. I liked the look, I liked the price, but the designers clearly didn't think everything through. This is a flat metal surface, which means it is very, very good at creating suction against another flat item when liquid is present. See where I'm going with this? They get stuck to your glass and fall off a moment after you pick it up. Since they are metal and the liquid can't go anywhere, that means you're constantly dropping this on the ground and spilling water on the floor/yourself/your couch. I have had countless guests accidentally drop this and yell "ahhh, get new coasters, seriously!!"

Somehow the stainless steel rusts very easily.

Easily marked. Arrived covered with scratches. Looked used. However, I couldn't find anything else that mer my needs for style and function.

These get style points, but that's about it. They're not stainless. I've had them for a few months and already a few of them are developing small rust spots. Beyond that, they also aren't that effective. They need a lip around the edge or something since steel obviously isn't absorbent at all. Ends up making a big puddle on the coaster or bleeding over the edge, and I have to wipe it up with my shirt.

I thought these would be more solid, when I use them they always stick to the bottom of my cups causing them to just fall on the floor. wish I had gotten the wooden coasters.

While these coasters seem to be of decent quality and value, It was a bit aggravating to find that this "set of 6" is actually a set of 5, and a "holder." It's crappy enough that you really are only getting five, but the fact that the description implies that you receive six AND a holder is misleading, so unless you want to use the "holder" as a coaster, be aware you are really only receiving five coasters.

They don't look great in person.

It's just okay. Not as crisp of an image or as pretty as I expected.

Stones are pretty, and arrived fast, but we're piddling water I first day.

They rusted immediately!

They fit so tight that I can't even take them out I'm so disappointed

They began rusting after a few weeks and and when you pick up a cup, the coaster sticks to the cup 80% of the time and then falls to the floor. Pretty much the most ineffective coasters ever.

These fit my decor, but sadly once the condensation from the glass rolls down on the coaster the glass STICKS to it and comes up with it when you take a sip.

As others mentioned, after time the moisture will cause the glass to stick to the coaster and the coaster will lift right off the table with your drink. I've caused more messes with these coasters than I would have without them. Additionally, the small grooves are difficult to clean.

These are not a quality item. They look like they were punched out of a machine and had an unhappy person stick the cheap foam on the bottom. It is the kind of foam that can't get wet or it becomes ruined, also the metal almost immediately get discolored stains just from water.