18 Best Water Bottles [Tested and Reviewed]

FineDine produces a variety of beverage containers and other kitchenware, including this Sports Bottle. It comes with a screw top, flip top, and straw top. Its mouth is over two inches wide, making it easy to fill.

When using the screw top or flip top, the lid closes tightly and prevents spilling. Even with the straw top, as long as you put it all the way down, it won’t spill unless you shake it violently. It opens and closes smoothly regardless of which lid is used, but this is especially true of the flip top, which can be opened with one hand. The screw top was the most comfortable to drink from, thanks to its modest thickness, which fits the drinker's mouth well, similar to drinking from a cup.

This water bottle has superb cold retention, as the water’s temperature hardly changed even after six hours. Only the screw top lid has a rubber seal, but it’s easy to remove thanks to its handle. It’s also easy to put back in by simply pushing it in. All the parts can be put in the dishwasher, so it’s easy to clean. This product excelled in every area. It’s very easy to use and can be adapted to a variety of situations. We hope this will be your first choice when considering a water bottle.

Nalgene is a water bottle maker that started off creating labware. Their bottles are BPA-free. As the name suggests, it has a wide mouth, coming in at two inches across. This makes it easy to fill and comfortable to drink out of, as it feels similar to drinking from a cup. The size of the lid is comparable to a jar of jam, so it’s easy to grasp and facilitates smooth opening and closing. Its simple design includes only the bottle and lid, and while it doesn’t have a rubber seal, the lid fits tightly and prevents spilling.

It can withstand temperatures up to boiling point, so it’s dishwasher safe. In addition, it can handle temperatures as low as negative four degrees Fahrenheit, so it can be frozen and used as an ice pack as well. However, water expands when it freezes, so be sure not to fill it all the way. On the other hand, this bottle is not insulated, so the water was lukewarm after six hours passed. While it lacks cold retention, it’s light and very portable. It would make a great everyday bottle, but is also ideal when you want to travel light, such as when you play sports or go hiking.

This is a vacuum insulated water bottle by Yeti. Different lids can be purchased separately. The lid opens and closes with ease, and drinking from this product feels like drinking from a typical plastic bottle. While the mouth is on the smaller side, it can be removed, revealing a two-and-three-quarter-inch opening that makes filling much easier. We didn’t see any spillage even when we shook the bottle, so it sealed very well.

Additionally, this bottle has excellent cold retention and kept the water at 36 degrees Fahrenheit after six hours. You can enjoy cold water all day with this bottle. It only has three parts: the lid, mouth, and rubber seal, all of which are easy to remove and reattach. While the bottle itself can’t be placed in the dishwasher, the other parts can, so it’s not much of a hassle to wash. Thanks to its large volume and fantastic cold retention, it’s perfect for camping and other activities that keep you outside all day.

This Sports Water Bottle by Iron Flask is made of food-grade stainless steel and BPA-free plastic. It comes with three different lids. It successfully kept water cold at 36 degrees Fahrenheit after six hours. The lid opens and closes with ease, and the two-inch opening makes it painless to fill.

The screw and straw tops were comfortable to drink from, but the flip top took a bit of strength to open. Also, it doesn’t make a noise when closed, so it can be hard to tell whether it’s closed or not. It has to be washed by hand as it isn’t dishwasher safe, but the rubber seal is easy to remove and the lid design is simple, making it easy to wash. Based on these factors, we think this would make a good water bottle for regular use.

Hydroflask is a brand of insulated water bottle from the United States. It has a vacuum insulated bottle and honeycomb insulated cap, and has other cap shapes available separately. The lid opens and closes smoothly, and the round mouth is comfortable to drink from. It kept the water at 35 degrees Fahrenheit after six hours, displaying impressive cold retention.

While the rubber part of the cap is a bit hard, we didn’t have any trouble removing it. However, you can’t use a dishwasher to clean this bottle, so you have to do it by hand. It has a powder coating that makes it resistant to scratching and a strap that attaches to the lid. It’s thin and highly portable, so it can really come in handy when you want a cold drink outside.

This is a BPA-free vacuum insulated water bottle by Hidrate Spark. If you connect it with the app, it will track how much water you drink and use the LED light on the bottom of the bottle to let you know when it’s time to hydrate. The lid can be opened with the touch of a button and seals tightly, so it doesn’t spill.

It has a tapered mouth that stimulates good flow, so you can drink as much as you want. It has a two-and-three-quarter-inch opening, so you can fill it easily without worrying about spilling. After six hours, the water was still at a cool 37 degrees Fahrenheit. It’s not exactly ice-cold, but it gets the job done. However, it can be difficult to line the lid up properly when screwing it on, so it doesn’t close smoothly. The rubber seal is easy to remove and the lid can be placed in the dishwasher, but the bottle has to be washed by hand.

This water bottle by Polar Bottle is made of lightweight materials and is designed to fit in bicycle bottle holders and backpack pockets. It doesn’t spill at all, and the lid opens and closes smoothly. The mouth is two inches wide, which is enough to make it easy to fill. By pulling out the mouth, tilting it diagonally, and squeezing the bottle, you can get plenty of water to drink. This is perfect for sports and other times when you want to take a drink quickly.

It’s simply designed and the lid doesn’t include a rubber seal. It’s dishwasher safe, so it’s easy to clean. On the other hand, the water warmed up to 49 degrees Fahrenheit after six hours. It includes insulation materials between the inner and outer layers, but it doesn’t preserve the temperature as well as vacuum insulated products.

Greens Steel strives to reduce waste by creating products from recycled materials. This water bottle is vacuum insulated and BPA-free. The lid can be opened and closed smoothly, and seals tightly to completely prevent spillage. The mouth is relatively thin and comfortable to drink from. It’s insulated and keeps drinks cold effectively, keeping the water at 35 degrees Fahrenheit even after six hours.

The lid is convex and features a rubber seal that is easy to remove. All the parts are safe to place in the dishwasher. However, the opening is only one and a quarter inch wide, so you have to be careful when filling it. It’s also very hard to wash thoroughly, so it’s probably a good idea to rinse it out before putting it in the dishwasher.

CamelBak is a company based in California that manufactures this bottle made of 50 percent recycled plastic. It has a straw type lid that makes it easy to drink from by popping up the straw. The lid is easy to open and close, and it has a two-inch opening that makes it easy to fill. On the other hand, the water temperature rose to 50 degrees Fahrenheit after six hours, so it’s a little disappointing in this department.

In addition, the rubber cap needs to be bit down on slightly to get the water out, so it takes a little getting used to. Furthermore, the hole isn’t completely covered when it’s tipped over, so it spills a bit when shaken. There’s nothing to worry about as long as it’s standing straight up, but you have to make sure it doesn’t tip over in your bag.

This water bottle by Nalgene is made from BPA-free plastic and is unique for its plastic bottle-inspired mouth. It features measurement markings on the side. It’s easy to open and close, and because it feels like a plastic bottle, it’s comfortable and familiar to drink from. It doesn’t have any separate parts, and it can be washed in the dishwasher because it can handle temperatures up to 212 degrees Fahrenheit.

On the other hand, the mouth is only one inch wide, so you have to be careful when filling it. The dishwasher might not be able to clean the inside completely, so it might be better to rinse it out first. It’s not insulated, so the water temperature rose to 47 degrees Fahrenheit after six hours. It can withstand temperatures as low as minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit, so it can be frozen. However, water expands when it freezes, so make sure not to fill it to the top.

This is a clear plastic water bottle with a push button lid. The lid has a clasp that keeps it from spilling even when shaken. The protruding mouth is just the right size, making it easy to drink as much as you want. It opens and closes smoothly, and its opening is over two inches, making it easy to fill.

Additionally, the lid doesn’t need to be taken apart, and it’s dishwasher safe, making cleaning a breeze. The bottle unlocks and opens with the push of a button, which is very convenient. However, it takes a bit of effort to close it. On top of that, it’s not insulated and allowed water to warm up to 49 degrees Fahrenheit. If you can ignore the fact that it’s hard to close, it’s easy to use.

This glass water bottle can be opened with the push of a button. It comes with a silicone sleeve. It has a smooth, round mouth with just the right thickness to be comfortable to drink from. It can also be locked with a single push. It doesn’t spill at all, and the lid can be removed by simply turning it 180 degrees. The rubber protrusion on the bottom of the lid is all one piece and is dishwasher safe, so it’s easy to maintain.

On the other hand, it’s not insulated and doesn’t keep beverages cold, as the water rose to a temperature of 46 degrees Fahrenheit. The opening is only one and a quarter inches, so you have to use caution when filling it. In addition, it has a silicone cover that gives it more grip, but it feels a bit unstable when placed on a table.

This glass bottle by purifyou features a silicone sleeve and measurements on the side. The lid is similar to a plastic bottle, and it doesn’t spill. It has a simple design without a rubber seal, so you don’t have to worry about dealing with a lot of parts.

On the other hand, it isn’t insulated and allowed water to rise to 45 Fahrenheit degrees after six hours. In addition, the mouth is a little thick and feels a little awkward to drink from. At just under an inch, the opening is very small, so you have to pour very gradually when filling it from a sink or water pitcher. It’s dishwasher safe, but this might not clean the inside thoroughly, so you might want to rinse it out first.

This water bottle by Nomader is made from flexible silicone and can be folded down when empty. It can also be frozen. The cap opens and closes smoothly, and it doesn’t spill. The opening is only one and three quarters of an inch across, which means you have to be careful when filling it. It doesn’t have small parts and is very easy to clean. The bottle and all its parts are also dishwasher safe.

On the other hand, it isn’t insulated and struggles to keep drinks cold, as the beverage warmed up to 46 degrees Fahrenheit. The mouth protrudes from the bottle and fits easily in your mouth, and the silicone is flexible, so you only need to squeeze it a little bit to get a strong flow of water. It takes a little getting used to at first.

This water bottle by Brita includes a special filter installed directly in the bottle that removes the chlorine smell from the water. It’s well insulated and keeps water at a cool 35 degrees Fahrenheit for six hours, displaying excellent cold retention. It doesn’t leak at all, and the lid opens and closes very smoothly.

It opens with the push of a button, and makes a clicking noise when closed, so it’s easy to know that it’s shut tightly. However, it has a flat straw that only puts out a little water at a time, so we found it a little awkward to drink from as we had to suck it out of the bottle. On top of that, you can’t put it in the dishwasher and it has a lot of parts, including the lid, mouth, and straw, so it’s hard to wash.

Takeya Actives is a fitness brand from Huntington Beach, California. This is a BPA-free bottle with a powder coating that prevents scratches. It has sufficient insulation and keeps water at 36 degrees Fahrenheit for six hours. The mouth opening is small, so only a little water flows at a time, but you get enough water in the end, so we didn’t feel like it was hard to drink from. There’s a rubber seal on the bottom of the cap that has a handle, making it easy to pull out. It’s easy to put back in as well, so it’s easy to remove and attach the parts.

On the other hand, it has a lot of parts, including the lid, rubber seal, and straw, and none of them can be washed in the dishwasher. In addition, while it opens and closes easily, it doesn’t seal tightly and leaks a bit when tipped over if it gets hit or shaken, so be careful to avoid this.