Over the past few months, Stanley and Owala water bottles have been seen on social media more frequently, as many have begun using them as their everyday water bottle. A debate has begun about which water bottle is better— although the Stanley water bottle seems to be the most popular at the moment, many believe that the Owala water bottle could become the new Stanley. The water bottles have very different appearances and do not look even remotely similar, and they both share a variety of positives and negatives.
Firstly, both water bottles are similar in their wide variety of color choices that cater towards anyone. The water bottles also both have a straw, with the Owala additionally having a place to chug the water. The chugging feature makes it easier to drink a lot of water at a time. Water can additionally stay cold in both for a large amount of time, with an estimate of up to a day for the Owala and up to two days for the Stanley.
One of the major differences between these products is that most sized Stanleys can fit in any cup holder while the Owala can not fit in a cup holder beyond the 24 ounce size. The Owala, however, tops the Stanley because it has a latch on the cap of it which acts as a lock. This latch prevents the Owala from spilling and can also be used as a handle. In addition, there is a button which is used to open up the cover of the bottle and drink out of it.
A few people have mentioned the handle of the Stanley is prone to break after a few uses. Furthermore, it can not be put in a bag because it would spill otherwise, and it can also spill when it is tipped over due to the straw. Negatives of the Owala are that the cap of the water bottle is made out of a material that can get dirty easily, and the cap and straw section of the water bottle tends to get moldy faster than most water bottles.
Overall, both water bottles have gained popularity due to their appearance and ability to keep drinks cold for long periods of time. The Owala water bottle also has unique features on its cap, which is why many believe it could begin to become more popular than the Stanley. Both water bottles are additionally at reasonable prices, allowing them to be bought for everyday use.
