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.

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158 reviews and posts

  • I only wish I found Owala bottles sooner. They are by far the best water bottle I've ever used; I'll never go back to other brands. The design of the mouthpiece allows you to either sip like a straw or tip and chug, you don't need to touch the mouthpiece to open the lid, and the handle acts as an additional lid lock. Really easy to clean. Water stays cold for ages. And there's so many cool colours.

  • I absolutely love Owala water bottles! My favorite has to be the free sip water bottle, it keeps my water cold, fits perfectly in my backpack, and it has a secure locking mechanism which is great for when I drop my bottle or turn it upside down as it does not leak!

  • i LOVE my owala water bottle! i have two others and like those too so when i was gifted it, i wasn't as enthused. but after using it for a few months, i love it. it keeps my water cold for much longer than the other two and is a more carrying-friendly size. this actually fits in my car's cup holder. i have also dropped this down canyons, into rivers, on rocks ... a few dents and it's still looking so good!

  • Obsessed with my owala water bottle. After struggling with many bottles leaking in my bags, I landed on owala and haven’t looked back. The optionality of the lid with a straw or sip feature leaves nothing to match this quality.

  • Absolutely in love with this brand! I’ve tried Hyrdoflask, Hydrojug, etc and always come back to my Owala. I have the free sip water bottle in white and a tumbler in this gorgeous blue color. The free sip doesn’t leak and the tumbler keeps liquid cold for a long time.

  • I love love LOVE my Owala SO SO MUCH! It truly makes me drink so much water. And it’s truly perfect with how you can both sip and pour- it really makes life more easy and more fun. Also they look so cute!!!

  • Love my owala water bottle. It’s the perfect size for my at bottle holder. I like the push button too to wig or so through a straw. I have about 4 and one of them the meal hinges try to keep messing up or cling loose but others work well.

  • I love the colors of the bottles! I have both the 24 oz and 32 oz FreeSip. I use the 24 oz more frequently as my day to day and the 32 oz for long day trips. The tops are interchangeable so you can mix things up. The 24 oz is slightly indented along the sides which makes it easier to grip. I love that it’s leakproof but it will sometimes show condensation on the outside. It also doesn’t fit in my car cup holder but I find the 24 oz easy enough to maneuver open single-handed. The straw is a unique feature that allows you to sip instead of swig and the mouthpiece is completely enclosed by the cap.

  • I use my water bottle as my everyday water bottle and it is good. The colors are fun, but nothing really sets it above any other company I love.

    Feedback

    The push open and shut features can be difficult for those with fine motor skill problems. I also find that cleaning the top is not always the easiest.

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  • Recently got one of these after my previous water bottle grew feet and walked away at work. A big fan of the handle and how it also ensures that the lid locks. And the fact that there is a built in straw?! Game changer, since I am a straw person over open mouth, but Owala lets you drink it your way. I was won over and bought one for my husband as well.

  • I love my Owala water bottle. I love that it has a straw with a protected cover over it. It keeps my water cold for a while. I clean it with their cleaning tablets. I also have the kids tumbler, which is super cute and hard to spill.

  • Yes okay I have a problem. I love water bottles. I saw these and held off for the longest time but I really love them and the limited drops sometimes get me. These are pretty easy to clean but you have to make sure you know how to clean the little thingy that gets moldy. Also you need a straw cleaner. My kids love 'em too. My husband, of course, does not care.

  • Osaka is a perfect water bottle minus one thing. I love the straw or sip function and the leak proof top with the button and lock mechanism. The one thing I don’t like is the little silicon piece in the top of the lid in the second photo. It collects mold and once the mold is on there you cannot get it off. They sell a replacement part online for it but it’s still annoying. Other than that this is my perfect, go to water bottle especially for travel.

  • LOVE my Owala! The fact that it has a straw AND a chug spout... Amazing. I also find myself gravitating towards this bottle when I'm leaving the house since the straw is covered and it feels a bit more sanitary. They have really cute colorways, but they can sell out quick. Pro tip- there's a pull tab on the inside of the lid. Make sure you pull that out and wash under it to avoid any grime!

  • I loveeee Owala, I literally cannot leave the house without my free sip sway and it fits in a car cup holder. I have the classic free sip, the sway, tumbler, and smooth sip slider coffee cup and to say the least I love the product. My water is always cold with long lasting ice and my drinks stay hot. A really good insulated bottle that is easily accessible and reasonably priced.

  • I finally gave this brand a try after losing one of my other regularly used water bottles (Blender brand). The color options for Owala are so cute and the function of the sip or tilt is so unique! It is a higher price point, but comparable to other products of this material and seems that it will last. Also super easy to clean which is +

  • Love this water bottle! I try and discourage myself from buying new water bottles (because we all tend to have so many) but this one is truly great + I got it as a gift. It's become my go to for everyday use.

  • I was gifted the larger bottle in dark grey color-way with teal highlights. Super sleek design and great insulation, can keep water cold even with the top open. The flip top is starting to wear down a bit so it jams slightly but i love the free-sip design and keep it on my work desk all day.

  • I this water bottle. It hold up even in a car accident with tiny little dints on it from being flung around. I would definitely recommend this water to anyone who does sport activities or is working somewhere that may have had other brand water bottles break. I like that this water bottle has a built in straw and comes in a variety of colors.

  • I have been song this bottle ALL OVER MY TIKTOK FYP! I decided it was finally time to go buy one. I went to to Target and got one and it lives up to its fame. I LOVE that it has the sip/straw option and the normal drink option. I also love that the color of the body of the bottle is different then all the parts on the lid. It keeps my water cold just as well as my old hydro flask! Overall 10/10 worth the hype.