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

  • I have tumblers for drinking wine by the pool. They've held up over the years. Similar quality to yeti.

  • S'well has great water bottles with many minimalistic and modern designs! My water bottle fits in my car cup holder and keeps my water cool for hours.

  • Love my Swell water bottle! It has taken the toughest falls and sis still going strong. Also keeps my drinks cold for hours! Perfect for the summer.

  • I have had two Swell water bottles and enjoyed both. I dropped both of them several times and they eventually became dented and scratched up, but held up much longer than a plastic water bottle and still useable. The Swell colors and designs are the most appealing part of the product.

  • This is a review of their water bottles. Pros: unique printed designs. Very easy to clean. Cons: super wobbly! I had a very embarrassing, very loud experience as a yoga class with my S’well bottle falling over mid class. Because it’s so curvy, it didn’t just thud and roll, it kinda warbled after it fell, too lol. Also the print started chipping/peeling off after about 6 months of use.

  • Good corporate branding product. Got mine from school and from work. Like the size and ease. Wish mine had a straw

    Received a free product from S’well
  • I had the Original Bottle in the woodgrain print. It's slim and looks chic, but topples over so easily. It felt like the top was too heavy for the slim frame of bottle making it top-heavy.

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    Not for me. It always toppled over. I believe the Original Bottle is too top-heavy or doesn't have a wide enough base for the height.

  • I have a water bottle and I love it! Very cute designs to choose from and it makes a great gift!

  • Love S'well! I have tried a range of water bottles and I keep going back to this one. Super lightweight, fits in the beverage pocket on backpacks, and in the beverage holder in the car. Its also fairly easy to clean (a bottle brush is helpful though!).

  • I have a thermos and their ice bucket. Both are simple and stellar. The styling is classic and the materials they use FEEL nice. Both products are impressively effective at keeping things hot/cold/frozen.

  • I am obsessed with my swell bottle — have had oldest one for 7 years and have an actual emotional attachment to it

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    So simple yet so stunning and effective *and* resilient — love the variety in sizes too as I love a big water bottle

  • Kinda expensive and not that great?? Good for team/corporate gifts etc but wouldn't buy for myself

  • I tried S'well because I liked their range and the fact that they were light weight and looked REALLY nice and fairly big options for designs and patterns. I really liked it for myself. The smaller bottles are great because they are sturdy and easy to clean. The larger ones, once filled got pretty heavy and if you drop them, they WILL dent. They also get stollen a lot unfortunately. For an expensive product, I would just use it at home or somewhere I could easily keep an eye on it.

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    Is it worth the money? With so many options, its a well-made bottle, but it doesn't really have any special features that make it note worthy for that price tag.

  • Cool cups and bowls we love to use them and like the “wood”look.

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    These are comparable to yeti and attic at an in between price point, but a better look.

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  • I have used S'well for over 6 years and have water bottles, thermoses, and coffee cups and absolutely love them all!

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    They have beautiful designs, a wonderful range of products, and they keep everything hot or cold for hours. They're a bit heavy but no different than any other product like this.