Owala reviews and discussion

4.6

94% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Ingenious dual-sip spout design
  • Hygienic covered mouthpiece cap
  • Reliable cold-retaining insulation
  • Secure locking lid mechanism
  • Moisture-trapping lid components
  • Bulky, heavy large formats
  • Occasional straw detachment issue
  • Finish and coating durability concerns

Owala earns strong reviews as a highly functional, well‑insulated bottle that stays cold, doesn’t leak when locked, and features the signature FreeSip dual straw-and-chug spout with a hygienic covered mouthpiece. Reviews also flag drawbacks: some lids or stoppers trap moisture and mold, larger sizes feel heavy and don’t fit cup holders, occasional leaking or straw detachment occurs, and certain finishes or rubberized coatings wear or feel sticky over time.

AI summary based on Thingtesting reviews

158 reviews and posts

  • I absolutely love my water bottle. It keeps my water ice cold for hours, which is one of my favorite things about it. The designs are so cute, and it’s the perfect bottle to take with me when I’m traveling or on the go. It’s both practical and stylish, and I use it every single day.

  • Super cute tumbler that keeps my water cold for hours! Better for at-home use than taking out and about because it doesn’t have a handle and I don’t fully trust the top to not leak. But cute for use around the house & I love the color combination I got!

  • I love my Owala water bottle. I like that it has a top handle and the straw but also I can close the top so it’s not exposed. My last water bottle got moldy from the straw closure mechanism so i like that it is easy to clean this bottle.

  • I love this water bottle for so many reasons. It’s colorful, and you can mix and match the tops and bottoms. I also like that there’s a straw or you can sip it. It keeps my drinks cold all day long and it’s perfect.

  • I absolutely love this product. I use it every single day for my coffee and it is perfect. It keeps my drink warm and is super easy to use. It makes my coffee experience more enjoyable and fun. Fits in my cupholder in the car, so it’s perfect for on the go.

  • Owala water bottles are elite. I absolutely love that I can drink it like a straw, but that it has a closed lid so I don’t feel gross taking it to work and leave it on my desk. It’s also the best for throwing in the backpack, I’ve never had a leak. I wish they sold stainless steel straws.

  • I love this thing! So easy to open with one hand, stays nice and secure, and it looks cute too. I haven’t had any issues with leaks, and I love being able to sip or chug from the spout. 24oz is the perfect size to carry around, too. Just enough water, but not too heavy.

  • Obsessed with my Owala FreeSip — the color options alone had me buying two. It’s so easy to use, the dual-sip lid is genius for switching between sipping and chugging depending on your vibe. My drinks stay ice cold all day long, which is honestly impressive. The one thing I wish was different? It’s not dishwasher safe, so hand washing is a must — slightly annoying but totally worth it for how well it performs. Once you go Owala you really don’t go back.

  • Easy and very practical to carry around. I love that Owala has a range of different fun colours to choose from. Cleaning is fairly easy too; it comes with a straw brush. I clean mine once a week since I use different hydration mixes. Overall, I've had it for 6 months now and only drink out of it.

  • (I have the 24 oz all black water bottle, purchased from Target.) My loves: Overall, I love the bottle and size. It has become my daily water bottle. Easy to drink out of, reliable day-to-day water bottle. My gripes: - The rubber portion under the top: Within about a month, it started to develop mold despite weekly washing. I noticed the bottle collects a lot of moisture with use, and leaving it open occasionally helps keep the top area dry. This is my biggest gripe and would love to see a design improvement here. - The straw: I wish there was a way to lock it in place. It occasionally slips out during use, and I have to open the bottle to reposition it. Other than those two things, the bottle has been a great addition to my routine

  • Love this waterbottle! I don't normally like straws but it doesn't feel like you're sipping on a straw. You can also easily pour water into the chug opening. I resisted buying this product for multiple years and then found it on sale and bit the bullet.

  • I think Owala has developed the peak engineering of a water bottle. We've come so far from the nalgene. I like the FreeSip a lot, it is well designed and I love that it has a gasket so it doesn't spill if you knock it over. Minus one star because I find them hard to clean.

  • I purchased their Freesip Sway Bottle in black cherry. I washed it before use in lukewarm water. 3 hours later I noticed several white spots on the bottle. Pinhole size. I looked closer to find that it was holes from where the exterior coating had come off. I then noticed all of the crack lines running throughout the exterior coating. This was my first time using a Owala and it’s also my last. Cheap garbage that didn’t last past 1 wash or 3 hours of use.

  • I like the overall aesthetic, the volume, and the built in straw (no awkward tilting head movements required 😂). It fits well in my car’s cup holder as well as my work bag. Easy enough to carry by the handle or clip to a cross body.

  • I would give these five stars, but the occasionally leaking makes it a four for me. Overall, I love the colors and I like the stare and ship options. We’ve taken them everywhere from school to travel to sports. Great customer service as well.

  • My son loves these water bottles and the variety of colors. He uses one of them every day in his lunch. We did have a problem once where it leaked all over his backpack, but that was possibly just because it wasn’t sealed tight enough.

  • We clearly love these water bottles and all the fun colors. My son really enjoys them for school lunch and sports. The only thing this we don’t love is sometimes when it lays flat it leaks quite a bit. It doesn’t happen all the time but has happened enough times to be annoying but we still love these overall

  • So late to the game on owala, but pleasantly surprised! I needed a water bottle to travel with and this is perfect. The 28oz size is perfect for travel or for sports events or just on the go. I totally get it now!

  • Absolutely love my Owala FreeSip! Super easy to carry and bring with me on the go. Love the option to use the straw or the wider spout. I love the range of colors and I want to buy one for everyone on my list!

  • I never thought I would love a water bottle this much! The option between the straw or free sip is amazing. Comes apart easily for cleaning and straws are wide so they are also easy to clean! Super sturdy (mine has been knocked around) and obviously amazing color combos!