S’well reviews and discussion

4.2

82% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Exceptional insulation performance
  • Leakproof, reliable sealing
  • Sleek, cup‑holder‑friendly silhouettes
  • Distinctive, fashion‑forward designs
  • Narrow mouth complicates cleaning
  • Exterior coating chips or scratches
  • Prone to dents when dropped
  • Occasional metallic taste or odor

S’well earns strong reviews for performance and style: bottles and drinkware reliably keep beverages icy-cold or piping hot for hours, don’t leak, fit cup holders and backpacks, and come in distinctive colors, marbles, and collaborations. Reviews also flag drawbacks—narrow mouths and caps that are difficult to clean, easy denting and exterior chipping/scratching, occasional metallic taste or odor, and dated designs versus newer competitors—making it excellent for temperature retention but less compelling for durability and ergonomics.

AI summary based on Thingtesting reviews

495 reviews and posts

  • Swell is my go-to water bottle. The variety of styles makes it hard to choose, so I have several! I recently purchased the small size and use it by the pool for wine.

  • I used my swell water bottle for 4 years and only retired it because I was gifted a new water bottle. I was so had on this in college, and it held up through everything. I saved it for the memories.

  • They work, but think other brands have become the cooler choice

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    Handles!

  • I found it hard to drink out of the water bottles. I was drinking it in a car, and when the car moved, I jerked the metal part of the water bottle on my teeth and it chipped my front tooth.... so stopped using it after that.

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    Different lids to make it easier to drink out of

  • My Swell water bottle has lasted me years with regular use. Love that it’s large and still fits in my car up holders.

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    A handle for carrying!

  • I have a variety of swell products , a water bottle and a thermos. Swell keeps things hot and cold for soooo long. My coffee stayed fresh and steamy all day! And the ice in my water bottle stayed icy too! Very impressed . They also have such a wide variety of cute designs

  • I really enjoy all my swell products! My only issue would be, I’d it falls and dents…it no longer can stand up straight.

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    Offer a dent buffer. Make larger sizes.

  • Still mind-boggling that my water actually stays freezing cold, even when the bottle is in direct hot Florida sun for 24 hours! Love the timeless selection of bottle designs and the range of sizes.

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    Difficult to clean the twist-on lids that are on the standard tall bottles. The design is also quite easy to scratch, but it doesn't bother me all too much.

  • I first got introduced to this brand back in 2015 and I loved my water bottle. I took it everywhere and I loved all the colors it came in.

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    There are many competitors with similar and cheaper options now.

  • I have three S'well 17oz water bottles. I love water bottles and I am a big fan of cold water. S'well has done nothing but delight my little tastebuds(?) by keeping my water absolutely cold. I've had Hydroflasks, I've had Thermoflasks, Takeya, Lululemon, and on. NOTHING!! Has retained the cold the way S'well has. I have left my waterbottle overnight filled with ice, and there are still bits of ice that remain when I wake up in the morning. NO OTHER WATER BOTTLE I OWN DOES THAT. I love this water bottle brand. Very very much.

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    A handle would be nice. Especially with how slippery the non-matte finish bottles can be.

  • I love my S'well. It is chic and keeps drinks very hot or very cold. So many sizes, colors, and prints to choose from.

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    I wish they were dishwasher safe!

  • I have a few of the water bottles. Very nice elegant design. Sleeker than the "tumbler" craze.

  • I love swell products. They have a great sleek look and feel to them. They're easy to take around anywhere. They do dent easily when dropped because of the material and some of the patterns can come off in high heat.

  • Does its job... Keeps drinks cold for a while and the colors and patterns are super cute. Love the beer/seltzer sleeve to keep cans cold!

  • Good quality water bottle that keeps water cold for long periods. It is quite heavy for the size

  • Loved my swell bottle so much (great colour & easy to clean!) however the colour started to chip away relatively soon and it made for an unpleasant looking bottle...

  • Works soooo well and is so beautiful! Would last for long road trips, almost on par with Hydro Flask. The design/paint chips easily after some use, but no biggie, that’s expected after using the product for quite some time.

  • Love their water bottles but they are a little hard to clean. Still my go-tos though - worth the extra dish time.

  • I just use their insulated water bottle, and it's great for keeping drinks hot and cold. Also a bonus that it fits in a cup holder, where my yeti and other bottles do not.