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Stanley IceFlow 2.0 vs Owala FreeSip
Carry the Stanley IceFlow if the bottle lives in a car console. Carry the Owala FreeSip if it lives in a bag.
See Stanley IceFlow 2.0 Flip Straw 30 oz on AmazonAmazon page See Owala FreeSip 24 oz on AmazonAmazon page
Side by side
| Stanley IceFlow 2.0 Flip Straw 30 oz | Owala FreeSip 24 oz | |
|---|---|---|
| Best as | Best flip-straw bottle for the car | Best overall: straw and chug in one lid |
| Evidence | Specs from the listing | Editor tested by CleverHiker (32 oz) |
| Lid | Flip Straw 2.0 twist-on lid with side clips | FreeSip spout: built-in straw plus open chug side, push-button lid with lock |
| Size | 20, 30 or 40 oz | 24, 32 or 40 oz |
| Height | 9.76 in | 10.68 in |
| Base width | 3.76 in | 3.24 in |
| Empty weight | 24.6 oz | 14.1 oz |
| Cold, maker claim | 20 hours | 24 hours |
| Dishwasher | Yes (listing) | Listings differ |
| Bag safety wording | Leak resistant (listing) | Lid locks (listing) |
| Material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Warranty | Lifetime Warranty | Manufacturer’s limited lifetime warranty |
The numbers that matter
Empty, the Stanley IceFlow 2.0 reads 24.6 oz and the Owala FreeSip 14.1 oz. That 10.5 oz gap rides along every time the bottle leaves the house.
At the base it is 3.76 in against 3.24 in, a difference of 0.52 in that decides the car cup holder question.
Neither is a screw cap. The Stanley listing says leak resistant, and the Owala adds a lock that you flip down over the button. The Stanley holds 6 oz more and has a side handle; the Owala is narrower and lighter.
Both makers put a cup holder line on their listings, and both deserve a second look: Stanley's base is 3.76 in, and Owala's own listing warns its 3.24 in base is wider than standard. For a bag, the Owala is the one, because its lid locks. Many people own both. The Stanley stays in the car with its handle hooked over the console, and the Owala goes into the work bag in the morning, which costs about $65 for the pair and ends the argument.
Both, in short
Stanley IceFlow 2.0 Flip Straw 30 oz
Specs from the listing
Car first: handle, flip straw, 30 oz, leak resistant.
Today's Amazon priceAmazon page
Best flip-straw bottle for the car. Full review
Owala FreeSip 24 oz
Editor tested by CleverHiker (32 oz)
Bag first: locking lid, 24 oz, 10.5 oz lighter empty.
Today's Amazon priceAmazon page
Best overall: straw and chug in one lid. Full review
The usual worries, side by side
| Question | Stanley IceFlow 2.0 | Owala FreeSip |
|---|---|---|
| Will it leak in my bag? | Leak resistant (listing) | Lid locks (listing) |
| How long will ice actually last? | 20 h cold (maker) | 24 h cold (maker) |
| Will it fit my car cup holder? | 3.76 in base | 3.24 in base |
| Is it dishwasher safe? | Yes (listing) | Listings differ |
| How heavy is it when it is full? | 24.6 oz empty | 14.1 oz empty |
FAQ
Which is better, the Stanley IceFlow 2.0 or the Owala FreeSip?
Car commuters, the Stanley. Everyone who carries a bag, the Owala.
Can the Owala FreeSip replace the Stanley IceFlow 2.0?
Only if it stays upright. Stanley's flip straw is leak resistant, while the Owala's loop locks the lid.