What is the difference between IcePlate® Classic and IcePlate® Curve? Medium SAPI vs Medium ESAPI?
UPDATE 14SEP 2023: ICEPLATE® Classic has been permanently discontinued and is no longer available. It has been completely replaced by ICEPLATE® Curve.
Customers ask us all the time: "What is the difference between IcePlate® Classic (Gen 2) and IcePlate® Curve (Gen 3)?" So we built this convenient chart to answer the question and help you make the best decision for your IcePlate® application. If you are interested in learning more about the design evolution of the IcePlate® Family, click here.
BLUF: IcePlate® Classic is ideal for more edge case body types: petite and/or larger frame individuals. IcePlate® Curve is ideal for the large part of the Bell Curve, or individuals with more athletic frames/body types.
| Classic | Curve | |
| Dimensions | 10 x 12 x 1 (WxHxD) | 9.5 x 12.5 x 1 (WxHxD) |
| Shape | Medium SAPI | Medium ESAPI |
| Geometry | Flat | Multi-Curve |
| Capacity | 50oz/1.5L | 50oz/1.5L |
| Cooling Power | 70 watts | 70 watts |
| No. of Fill Ports | 2 | 1 |
| Thread Standard | 20-410 | 28-410 |
| Max Hot Water Temp | 190F | 190F |
| Material | FDA-Certified, BPA-Free HDPE | FDA-Certified, BPA-Free HDPE |
| Modes | Drinkable or Closed | Drinkable and Closed |
| Total Drain Technology | ✓ | ✓ |
| Integrated Strap Loops | ✓ | ✓ |
| Universal QD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stackable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pelican/Yeti optimized | ✓ | x |
| Back Face Deformation Protection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Made in USA | ✓ | ✓ |
| Backpack/EDC optimized | ✓ | x |
| Q-Hex Baffle | x | ✓ |
| IceCap/Dasani compatible | x | ✓ |
| Magnetic Freezer Cap | x | ✓ |
| Fill Line | x | ✓ |
| Overfill-prevention Recess | x | ✓ |
| 90 Degree Hard Elbow | x |
✓ |
Still have questions or aren't sure which solution is best for you? Give us a shout anytime: 703.755.0724 or click here to send us an email. Our email response time is always less than 24 hours, but typically we are much faster than that.
I work in a dental office. I am hot natured to begin with, but when you add all of the PPE and a KN95 mask and a surgical mask, I feel like I am overheating and feel sick. I am not sure if this would work for me. How long does it stay cool. Does it sweat as it warms up?
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