Side by Side Comparison of: Noritake vs OXO

I ordered 2 sets of these because I wanted something decent looking and low priced. I absolutely LOVE them. They fit almost everything (not coffee mugs) but they look nice and are solid. There was no damage to them and they are holding up well.

I use these as candle holders for a set of LED candles and they look really nice.

These are coasters. They work as coasters are supposed to. They also have the added benefit of looking decent if you have walnut colored wood furniture. I would buy them again.

They keep the condensation off my table full of papers so my papers don't get wet. And they stack without having to put them in a holder.

They are very pretty, a really dark brown color. Heavy enough that my cat doesn't try to knock them off but light enough that they are easy to move. Padding on the bottom keeps them from sliding and they fit most glasses and cups.

I use these every day. My smaller glasses do not fit in the middle, but I flip them over. Any excess water does not get on the table, it goes around the lip when they're flipped so to be fair, works as expected!

These coasters appealed to me, since they were OXO brand. Most OXO products seem to have superior design and function compared to many of their competitors. Am using these at work (three altogether, all different colors). When I put my metal water bottle on the coaster, it cushions the sound very well. I like the variety of colors (saw some that were all grey or all black, which is fine, but I thought a splash of color was better). One nice feature is that you can use BOTH sides (with other similar coasters that I own, you can only use one). The little indentation in the middle, and the asymmetrical raised surface are great at keeping moisture in check. Would recommend, and would buy again. Bravo, OXO!

Replaced stoneware coasters that cannot be properly washed. These are the OXO black silicone that you may be used to on many of their kitchen utensils, they are scored to take drips, can be washed easily and we like them. Only downside is that, being black, they are not always easily seen on your tables, etc. I got 2 packs of them because we liked them so much.

These are really good coasters. I have a stand up desk at work. Sometimes it is up at standing position sometimes it is down at sitting position. I like having coasters all around me instead of one which I would just keep moving around to accommodate which position I am in. Reasonably priced and a quality product. Truly it is non-slip and I like how the middle is concave a little bit. I definitely recommend.

Good coasters and baby teething toys, A+.

Granted these aren't stylish as some stone or wood coasters you could purchase but these are functionally superior. We tired of having our stone coasters stick to the bottom of cups and glasses from the accumulated condensation only to plummet to the floor or table and leave a scratch or ding. We use these on top of the other coasters and they do not adhere to the bottom instead collecting the condensation in their recesses. You can toss them in the dishwasher if they get dirty (without the high heat drying cycle). They don't necessarily look bad but I would say they are certainly geared more to function than form which is more important to me when it comes to protecting my furniture and floors.

These arrived today and I am so happy with them. With the warmer weather I was finding that even insulated mugs had condensation that dripped on the surface. I have to disagree with another reviewer who said they did not hold "sweat" from a drink but for me they sure have. I have had a large drink bottle of iced tea on the same coaster on my nightstand for the last 7 hours and and haven't had to empty the coaster or clean up under it yet. I'd say that's pretty good. I also like the fact that although the container is "sweating" a lot today because it is very humid here, the coaster doesn't stick to the bottom of the container. I usually have a drink on my night table at night and I don't anticipate a problem but if there is, I will amend this review. I have been very satisfied with Oxo Good products in general which was why I ordered this brand. Besides, you get a set of 8 coasters which is a very reasonable price if you are looking for something for everyday practical use as compared to fancy coasters you might want to provide to guests.

There are quite a few reviews from people who did not receive the coasters with the two-tone stain. I really liked the contrast between the black and natural wood, so I took the risk and also received the natural colored coasters without the black. Fortunately, I do still like them and plan to keep the coasters I received, but I'm removing 1 star for the incorrect item description.

The staining and wood graining on the actual coasters is a little bit different as to what's shown in the pictures, but overall I like these. My kid thought it was funny to give the foam and paper coasters I was using to the dog to chew apart, so I got these to outlast them both.

These coasters are great!Pros:- Really beautiful woodgrain; properly treated and stained.- Lightweight, they're not going to ding or chip if dropped.- Stackable designCons:- Doesn't soak up water that well, if your glass is especially sweaty you could get a drip when you pick your glass up.- Mine didn't have the darker banding around the outside that's shown in the photo.All in all, these are really a great deal for their quality. They go great on my new mahogany coffee table!

They match my natural handmade coffee table and end tables well. I'm pleased with them. They absorb well though they don't look like they will. Good product for the price. I'd give 5 stars if it had felt on the bottom.

I love these. Beautiful. Only reason they didn't receive a 5 star; they are very light weight, so if your cup has condensation (cold drink), it will stick to the cup when you lift. I was breastfeeding and didn't realize it stuck. It almost landed on my newborn. Still nice coasters just too light. Add some weight and it'll be 5stars easy.

They're okay. I know someone that has ones that look almost exactly like the pictures, and these don't actually look like their picture.They are indeed made of wood, but the bottom only touches the table for about 3/4 of the width and slopes up from there. I was expecting the bottom to be completely flat. There is also no darker/black color to the bottom. They have the same color all over.The reason I got these was because of the lip to hold any condensation, and that IS there and does its job! Overall, they aren't quite what I was looking for, but they do the job as well as any, so it was fine.

cute colors, serve their purpose, however water just collects on top and is not absorbed, so if you move the coaster, you'll end up making a mess despite trying to avoid it.

I use these coasters in my work cubicle to protect my desk surface. They are fine for regular size vessels, but oversize mugs and cups will not fit these. They are *flexible". Like others in the Midwest, I notice some significant liquid during the warm month(s). They do not come with a holder, but they stack very well. And they are LIGHT. Would be a great gift, especially if you'd like to keep them compact and light (because your backpack/suitcase deserves to spend that space and weight...

Finally there are coasters which do not stick to the bottom of the glass! I wouldlike to have had them in brown, but only found them in black. They are the most functional coasters we have ever had and I will purchase them again in another color when made available.

I am really happy with these coasters, but the depth of the recesses just isn’t deep enough. If they would have only put those on one side of the coaster, these would go from good to great. Basically I wanted something to help prevent my glasses from getting suctioned to the coaster. These do the trick, but either side just don’t hold as much run-off as I wish they would. Not un-happy, but not ecstatic either.

I like features of coasters such as non slip and grooves. Grooves soak up sweating from glass and I find glasses do not stick to coaster when you pick them up. My only reason for deducting 1 star is size, I wish they were just a little larger. They are same size as bottom of glass (particularly stemware) so you have to be very careful to put glass on center of coaster so it doesn't tip.

These are great general purpose coasters. This was my 3rd set after the green and brown ones. They're kind iof funky in that industrial chic sort of way. They're flexible, so they adjust to uneven surfaces and keep glasses/cups very stable. They're textured in such a way that the water that rolls off 'sweating' glasses pools up and stays in the coaster, rather than running all over the table. I wouldn't use them for fancy entertaining, but, short of that, they're constantly in use in my house.

I wish these were a bit bigger, does not fit all my mugs. Unfortunately, if you have a cold drink- water does build up on the surface of these like mentioned in other reviews.

I like the look and feel of these coasters. The wood is handsome and classy.Unfortunately, the concave is so small and narrow that many cups/mugs do not properly fit...especially coffee mugs (unless it's an abnormally narrow mug) - they are too wide for the coaster and sit lopsided. Such a shame, as they are great looking little pieces.

Came quickly and look great. I use them all the time......but! One caveat is that if you place a cold drink atop them, they will stick to the glass (which you may not even notice) then all of a sudden they'll drop and go bouncing off of tables and stuff. It's kinda funny when you and the guys are sitting around drinking, I guess, but it's also kind of annoying.

The coasters are ok, just not what I was expecting from the photo. I thought they would be black or very dark on the outside, as they appear in the images. However, they are (very nice) unfinished, uniformly colored wood inside and out.

they're quite attractive but small. the average size coffee mug isn't going to fit. also, condensation often causes the wood to stick, causing a startling clamour once the coaster frees itself .so, if you're into high-maintenance coasters coupled with the nagging thought that, perhaps, you should have opted for a different solution to your coaster needs- these are the coasters for you.

These look nice however they do not absorb water. The water sits in a puddle on top of the wood. They hold the water ok however I was expecting them to absorb it not just let it sit on the surface. So far I have only used it with a plastic cup but I imagine because the glass is sitting in the water you have a good chance of drips when you pick up the glass. I had the stone ones and they absorbed the water much better. The other issue is these will fit the standard dinner glass however I tend to use a wider beer mug type glass (with a handle) and the glass will not fit on these because of the lip. Also, these do not have a soft bottom (felt/cork) like others I had. It is all wood so I am concerned they may scratch my tables. I decided to keep them anyway since when company is over I give them the normal drinking glasses. I still have one stone coaster I keep for my oversized glass.

Pack of 8, silicone coasters by OXO. The coasters are approximately 3.5" in diameter and available in an assortment of colors. The coasters are also reversible, dishwasher-safe, and feature a concave, grooved pattern on both sides to hold condensation.These coasters are soft, flexible, light-weight, and portable. They aren't particularly attractive (they look very industrial to me), but do an OK job of protecting surfaces and capturing condensation. However, note that these coasters aren't very deep so they do not capture a ton of liquid. In addition, one of our rescue cats is fascinated with them and loves eating (?!) them. After successfully chewing up a few, we decided to store these away.

They look nice and simple but don't function very well. When I put a coffee cup the steam goes through to the coffee table. No much different as if I didn't have a coaster. With cold beverages it works as excpected.

I own a similar set of silicone coasters and was hoping these would be a solid choice to replace my old coasters. Got these and noticed they were not as solid as my old coasters, these are flimsy and feel like they weigh about an ounce or two. The flap around like a plastic bag in the wind when you pick them up, they are as limp as overcooked pasta. These coasters are also a bit smallr in diameter and have an awful concave design that can tip over your glass if you're not careful. Basically the edge of the coaster is thinker than the middle with the design and when you place a cup on the coaster in the center it sinks a bit. If you have one edge of your cup on the coasters edge and the other side in the middle the glass can tip over slightly if it's full. This design totally stinks, and I do not recommend you get these unless you have very petite glasses and cups.

The rubber is strong, very grippy, the grid pattern collects moisture from the glass very well. The size is just right for everything but oversized mugs or bowls. But I didn't expect these to be so floppy! From the pictures and descriptions I thought these would be a rubber-like coating over cardboard or plastic or something along those lines. But you can fold these in half, twice! You can roll them up like crepes! From the standpoint of pure function, no coaster set will be better until they design some that can defy gravity. But they give off a feeling of being disposable products, and I'd feel awkward asking guests to put their wine glasses on them. That may sound like I'm putting on airs, and I won't deny it at all. I feel like asking anyone to use coasters instead of napkins in the first place is a bit snooty, so it would be weird to then hand them these sad, saggy car tire things.Pros:Great at staying putCollects moisture, keeps it off the table surfaceVery easy to cleanBuilt to lastPrice is niceCons:Looks and feels cheapNot classy

While the design for these has some good ideas, there are also a couple significant drawbacks.Positives: the concave tread design does hold some of the "sweat" from glasses of cold drinks and keeps it from getting on your surface. It also prevents the coaster from sticking to your drink (hot or cold).Negatives: They are much flimsier than I had pictured. Very thin/floppy. Also, while the design does hold some of the "sweat" from cold drinks, it doesn't hold much of it. When I use one for a large glass of ice water, the condensation pools in the coaster and drips off the glass when I pick it up to drink. The floppiness makes it a bit tricky to pick them up to empty them in the sink without spilling the condensation on whatever surface you're trying to protect.Overall, these are decent coasters with some good ideas in regards to tread design. However, they would be much better if they were a bit thicker and less floppy. This would also give them a greater capacity to hold condensation.

Summary: These coasters work; they protect the table. They don't work well; the glass sits in a puddle and drips when lifted.I drink a lot of ice water. I use a classic shape beer pint glass made out of plastic. I like a lot of ice; I nearly fill the glass with ice and then add water. I have been using slate coasters for years. Sometime ago I got tired of having condensation drip off the coaster onto the table. I started putting a terry washcloth on the coaster. That solved the water problems. However, it was not attractive so I started to look for a better solution. The OXO Good Grip coasters are not the perfect solution.The OXO Good Grips coasters are made out of a hydrophobic material; they do not wet easily. The coasters' hydrophobicity and the water's surface tension inhibit the liquid from draining into the coasters' grooves; most of the water sits on top of the grooves. Therefore, the coasters do not hold nearly as much water as they might. Furthermore, the glass sits in a puddle of water and when I lift and tip it to drink, the water drips off onto my chest.I will continue to use them; they protect my tables better than slate coasters. I will continue to look for a better solution; I don't like water dripping onto my chest.I've only had the coasters a couple of days. I will report back if their performance improves after more use and washing.

1. The sides are not actually black.2. The pictures make it look like cedar wood but they're a much cheaper wood3. They're too small for a lot of my cups, like a standard coffee cup and rocks glass

The edges were not painted black like the photo, do not buy, also the wood is lighter.

Much lighter wood than pictured. I thought these were dark wood with a black trim around the edge... they do not look like this in person. However, they do the job and I'll keep them until I find something I like better.. .

The condensation from cold beverages causes the coaster to sort of attach to the bottom of the cup and then in mid drink it falls off the cup, if you're not paying attention and don't realize it's attached.

**The wood is much much lighter than advertised and does not match the table I purchased these for.**- Otherwise quality is decent, and what you would expect for the price.- The coasters are light in weight and sometimes stick to the bottom of cups with condensation.- Although it says shipping is 3-5 weeks, I received the the package within 6 business days.- Would not recommend if you are concern about the color, but can't really complain for the price.

I bought these coasters because they looked simple and I liked the aesthetic. However, I am left with some buyer's remorse:1) There is a "Kona" watermark on the bottom of all the coasters that is not visible in the Amazon picture. Personally I do not like watermarks on my products. It makes me want to grab a brown sharpie. :P2) The coaster is smaller than I was hoping. It fits a normal glass just fine, but it does not fit a mug.3) There was some kind of problem with sourcing this product. It took almost a month for my order to ship, and it held up other important items in my order.I hope the manufacturer makes some improvements to the product.

Unattractive tire rubber doscls

alright, but a bit to flexible, I purchased two different sets and found this set to flexible.

Initially we thought these coasters were good. The design is nice, however as soon as you put a cold drink on a coaster you've got a small swimming pool sitting on the coaster. Then you pick your drink up and the glass drips everywhere.We ended up returning these for some absorbent coasters.

The good is that they don't slip or slide around the table because they are rubber. The bad is that they don't absorb any of the "sweat" from the glass... because they are rubber. Yes they catch some of it and prevent your glass from leaving a ring on your table, but you have to shake the coaster out each time you use it to get the water off of it. Not my favorite design.

These were a real disappointment for me. The diameter is a little small for most cups and mugs. You have to really watch when you put the cup on them to get them centered or you risk a spill. And they are very floppy. It wasn't worth the trouble to return them but I feel Good Grips missed the mark on this item.

I'm a big fan of OXO products so I bought this without reading the fine print, drawing out on a sheet of paper how wide 3.5" really is, etc. So I'm certainly not saying OXO mis-represented the product.That being said, the coasters are not wide enough for wider mugs and cups. It's frustraing because most other coasters are wider. The material to make the coaster has very low variable cost - just make it wider!

I just received this item and I'm upset with the fact that it was advertised as having a black border yet it is all the same color. I call false advertisement!

One is not leveled and does not flat on any surface. They are not black on the exterior as pictured.

Item came in an all wood designed style. We specifically bought this because it's solid black on the outside (to match our living room furniture) and then that wood design you see in the photo on the inside of the coaster, giving it a nice elegant look and a smoother transition between the colors and surfaces. Now it just looks like we bought the wrong coasters and doesn't match at all in our living room. Talk about false advertising.

I hate it when I see a picture and I base my purchase of that picture and receive something different. Was this an expensive buy no. Will the ones I got still work, yes. But when you get your item and you open it up and are like this is not what I ordered and look at what you ordered and look at your item and they are different. It's like what the f.......

Not as advertised. The coasters do not have black rims. The entire thing looks like wood and it is almost like the coasters are incomplete, even the bottom has the wood look to it without any grip. And they're extremely light, they literally just push around the table.

Very disappointing coasters. Two big failures:1) these are too small for standard size coffee mugs and wine glasses. Why didn't they make them just a touch bigger?!2) any drink that creates condensation- in other words any drink that is cold- ends up sticking to the coaster when you pick it up... the coaster then falls off mid way to your mouth and dumps the condensation into your lap. Why didn't they bottom weight these things?!In hindsight I wish I had not ordered these.

Too small to hold anything larger than a can or small cup, and look cheap. Will not be keeping these out for guests.

Disappointing, as I consider Oxo a premier brand. As these are made of silicone, the water builds up until it runs over the side of the coaster, so there's no true benefit to using these.

Would give NO stars if I could! They are very thin and flimsy and about 1/2 inch smaller than the average coaster size, and condensation builds underneath them. Do not waste your money!

Condensation collects on the raised surface. This leaves the bottom of the glass wet. I'll keep a folded paper towel over them during our humid season. They are good looking so I'll continue to use.

While I love OXO, these just don't work well at all. All condensation pools in a puddle on these, then it sticks to your glass and the water goes everywhere anyway. We'll be looking for something else. All rubber mats look great but aren't very good coasters.

It fails as a coaster because it is the texture of these coasters are terrible, and that together with small size make it difficult to place your drinks on it. Had this product been made of wood it would be an OK product.