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

  • now this has cool design and function. Will buy again.

  • Used to be my favorite & I have about 8 of them, but after a while they just get crusty and cruddy in the inside & lose the efficacy.

  • i have their ice cream pint cooler. Its great, but the lid is weirdly not as insulated as the sides. it works great though.

  • I ordered a s’well water bottle back when they when viral. At the time I loved it but I don’t use it anymore I prefer hydroflash or Stanley!

  • I love these water bottles in love that it’s a woman owned company

  • Own multiple water bottles and I prefer these to Hydroflask. I like the smaller neck and the ability to fit these into purses/cupholders easily.

  • I've had my S'well bottle for 5+ years now. Great quality, design has chipped slightly on the exterior but that's probably after years of washing it. Overall really great quality and definitely delivers on keeping drinks cold/hot for a long period of time!

  • Skeptical as to why I should pay so much for a container - well worth it. For hot or cold, it made a huge difference in keeping my beverages the temperature I wanted for a very long time. The styles/forms are particularly attractive - very nice to carry around or have on your desk.

  • I have several bottles from over the years because for a long time, they were the only brand with such variety in their bottles that could keep your cold drinks cold. However, I stopped using them as frequently because most of the ones I have are narrow mouth so it's hard to clean. I did buy the water bottle brush they sell but it was annoying to have it out on my counter taking up space and having to buy new brushes. I would recommend getting a widemouth waterbottle because they are easier to clean, but they take up more space in bags because they have wider bottoms.

  • Received a basic S'well water bottle in a Christmas stocking. Nice color. Clearly well made and durable.

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    I don't like the lack of handle and the wide mouth.

  • I have loved my Swell bottle, especially adding the cap with the handle for easier carrying. They come in such fun colors, my favorite ones are the shimmer/sparkly colors. They keep my water cold and are great for taking to class.

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    Create a bottle boot if possible to prevent denting when dropped

  • I have 2 swell bottles, both of which were given to me as gifts. I can't speak highly enough on how well these bottles keep my drinks the perfect temperature throughout an entire day. The bottles have lasted me years and the mouth feel (lol) of drinking water from my Swell is unlike anything else. Also love bringing an empty one with me to the airport and filling my bottle up at refillable water bottle stations - saves me a good 7 bucks on airport water bottles.

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    Over time, my elastic/screw on tops for my water bottles lose their power and don't stay on tight. I can adjust it so that it stays on, but I don't throw it in a bag with important belongings/tech in it. Also the price point is a bit steep for my liking, which is why I am glad I have received these as gifts.

  • Swell water bottles keep liquids cold so well! I've had my Swell bottle for about 8 years, and it still does its job perfectly. The ease of drinking out of their bottles is a little bit more difficult than their competitors, and I prefer not to be drinking straight from metal. Besides my preferences, they are a great brand!

  • Used to be my water bottle of choice but they'e expensive and so many similar water bottles are out there. My main issue is they didn't have straw caps

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    Lower prices, more diverse products within the bottles

  • Incredibly over-hyped, I really don’t understand what all the appeal is. They’re literally just water bottles.

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  • really interesting and innovative product using reusable materials. i was recently gifted one from work as part of a white elephant/ christmas party and use it almost every day for my coffee. definitely reccomend

  • Does a great brand for drinks, coffee, lover, and water, addicts stores and cools your drinks all day long really sleep, love and matches and it’s aesthetically, pleasing and neutral art to sustainable as well.

  • The swell bottle I have is very compact and can fit in my backpack or car cup holder. It comes in a multitude of colors and keeps my drinks either hot or cold for hours. I like that the mouth is just the right size to drink out of.

  • These used to be great but now with all the great stuff in the water bottle industry, these fall short They do the job but they don't look or do anything special, and some of them tend to leak. I think I can do better