Stanley reviews and discussion

4.4

84% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Excellent insulation performance
  • Sturdy handle ergonomics
  • Cup‑holder friendly base
  • Durable stainless construction
  • Leaky lid when tipped
  • Bulky, heavy 40‑ounce size
  • Chipping exterior finish
  • Not fully spill proof

Stanley earns largely positive reviews for keeping drinks cold for hours, boosting daily water intake, and offering practical touches like a sturdy handle, straw, and cup‑holder‑friendly base—but reviews also flag frequent leaks when tipped, heavy bulk at 40 oz, occasional chipping/finish wear, and mixed performance versus competitors. Overall, Stanley is good for desk, car, and everyday hydration, but not ideal for travel or toss‑in‑bag use.

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103 reviews and posts

  • Great. I use it for water. No strange aftertaste, water stays the same temperature for hours. If I carry it in my backpack, I don’t have leaks. Everything you want in a water bottle. I use it every day.

  • My friend gifted me this tumbler in a baby blue color, which I absolutely love. It holds 40 oz of water, which is perfect for helping me stay hydrated throughout the day. I also like that the shape fits well in my car’s cup holder. The only downside is that the original lid tended to leak, so I ended up buying a compatible leak-proof lid, which works much better. It’s also a bit heavy and bulky to carry around, but overall, it’s still a great everyday tumbler.

  • I have a few Stanley tumblers. I would not recommend taking them on errands with you if you're like me and are always carrying too much stuff. The shiny finish seems to chip more easily – I am clumsy and have dropped them. I also put them in the dishwasher to clean them. The 40 oz is too big for me – I don't enjoy carrying it around because it gets too heavy. I like the variety of different colorways, and that they keep my drinks ice cold.

  • I absolutely love this Tumbler, it keeps my drinks cold and fits in my car perfectly. This is so nice year round and the handles are so convenient. I take this everywhere and it's extremely easy to clean as well. The 40 oz is my favorite so I can sip on it for hours. I cannot say enough good things about this brand!

  • I absolutely love this Tumbler, it keeps my drinks cold and fits in my car perfectly. This is so nice year round but especially in the summer, as my drinks would be so hot. I cannot say enough good things about this brand!

  • My Stanley is amazing. I use it every single day and honestly can’t imagine going without it now. It keeps my water ice cold for hours, even when I leave it in the car or bring it everywhere with me. The designs are super cute, the quality feels so high-end, and it’s just one of those products that actually lives up to the hype. I love how easy it is to carry around and it makes staying hydrated so much easier. Definitely one of my favorite everyday essentials.

  • I resisted the Stanley trend for so long, then I caved last year and honestly it's been game changing for my water intake and hydration! I know it sound silly but I love sipping water out of my Stanley, I've been drinking much more water and I love that I don't have to keep refilling it at the 40oz size. I even find myself carrying it to the gym. The straw is really sturdy too and I haven't seen any wear over the 8-9 months of daily use. I love how cold the water stays and they're also really easy to clean. The one downside is that it's easy to tip over and because it's open at the top, water will come out when tipped over but that's only happened a couple of times. I've also gifted a friend the 30oz size. They also love it!!

  • Aside from being huge, this cup is quite nice. It keeps ice frozen for a couple days! It's super easy to clean and holds plenty of your favorite drink so there's no constant trips to the kitchen. It fits in normal cup holders too, so taking it with you is convenient. It's got some weight to it so not quite as light as I'd prefer. But I like that you can drink through the straw or sip from the lid's open and close spout. I was surprised to learn that this cup is made with sustainable materials, which makes it even better. And it can take being tossed around. Although I only have good things to say about this cup, the price feels a little high. But that's just me.

  • I picked up this bright green Stanley cup at Marshalls for $24.99 and I’m obsessed with it. The color is so fun, and the insulation is amazing — I can leave it in a hot car and my water still stays cold. Such a great find.

  • I was sceptical about buying a Stanly cup but when I saw it selling here in Portugal I had to buy it and test it myself. But let me tell you, I am so impressed! The water stays cold for hours which I needed at the time because I was pregnant and craving cold water. It is the best bottle I have, I use it every day. As I got the 40 oz, it helps me keep track of how much water I drink in a day which I also love!

  • I got a hello kitty Stanley cup for a gift and I LOVE it! It reminds me to drink water so I carry it everywhere I go. I love the sustainability of it so I don't use plastic water bottles anymore. I love how much water it carries so I don't refill too often.

  • Its a great tumbler.... Is it worth upwards of $60? no... Do you need 5 of them? No. But it does keep cold drinks cold and hot drinks hot, and is great to bring on vacation.

  • Who doesn’t love a Stanley, right? Mine is off-white and I do like it a lot! My drinks stay cold and it holds a lot of liquid! However, it leaks…..unlike my Yeti that never leaks, my Stanley spills if it tips over and does not always fit in my car cup-holder! But you have to own a Stanley!

  • I love my Stanley! It keeps my water cold all day long and I like how sturdy and durable it is. The handle makes it super easy to carry everywhere and it fits perfectly in my car cup holder. I use it daily and honestly don’t go anywhere without it

  • Love this color - I have several Stanley’s now and it really makes / forces you to drink more water with the straw. It’s great to keep by my computer but I wouldn’t bring it to travel bc it would probably leak.

  • I'm usually a Hydroflask person, but I was gifted this Stanley quencher as so I've temporarily made the switch. It's pretty good. I think I still prefer thet Hydroflask sleek design, however I will say that a Hydroflask dents much easier than this does.

  • I don’t know how I lived before my Stanley mug. It goes everywhere with me, is so durable, and helps me drink enough water every day. The lid can leak, so it’s not great for plane travel, but it’s perfect for the car.

  • I think I drink a lot more water with this bottle…no idea why. But I love this color and I’ve had it many years now… no dents so far even though I’ve dropped it plenty of times now! Also the lid is not prone to getting moldy like some other bottles I’ve had in the past.

  • I love my stanley! I fill mine up at night and keep it by my bed, that way I get ahead of my hydration first thing in the morning. My tumbler makes drinking water fun, theres something about the light weight and size of the straw thats just perfect.

  • Honestly I think Stanley makes good quality products, however I question if the quality of the cups are worth the extra money. I think when it comes to the brand you are paying more for the logo and the "look" than anything. Like many other water bottle and drink cup trends, I think the Stanley one will die out and something new will take its place. For that reason if you are just looking for a quality water bottle or cup to drink out of I would suggest you save your money and purchase a cheeper brand that is just as good of quality. Or do some digging and find one on sale or clearance.