Ello Cole Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle with Slider Lid, 16 oz, Grey

This cup is my all-time favorite; it fits well in my hand, cleans well in the dishwasher, and never leaks. I can close the lid and turn it completely upside down and shake it and it does not leak at all. Some say the lid is hard to clean, but I don't leave the lid long enough to get fuzzy mold growing in the lid. This is only for liquids, not for chicken noodle soup or anything with chunks in it (except ice.) If you ware worried about the lid, put the lid in a bowl with a little bit of bleach and let it set for 10 minutes. I put the whole thing in the dishwasher every day and the vacuum seal hasn't broken yet. I bought my first one (like this exact one) at a store and after 6 months it's still not leaking and keeps my coffee really hot for hours. There is an area where the slider mechanism resides, inside the mug that could get nasty if you don't wash your mugs and let stuff grow in the lid part. Hasn't happened to me but if it can tell by looking at it that I would just need to a toothbrush to clean it and then bleach it. It does not fit perfectly in my car's cup holder, but and even though the bottom is too fat to nestle down in the cup holder, it stays in the top inch of the cup holder because the coaster bottom is grippy. I can flip the slider closed easily and not worry even if it totally falls over. I can set it it on the passenger seat and even if it falls on it's side it does not leak a drop because of the design. It just does not collect dribbles in the drinking part like other travel mugs. Hard to explain until you use it. Sometimes I just use it at home without the lid and it's good at keeping coffee hot for much longer. I like the feel of it in my hand; it's not heavy or clunky. Nice design.

I’ve been using Contigo insulated coffee mugs for a the past 5 years or so. Two main reasons, the spill-proof feature and the insulated factor to keep coffee piping hot. Lost my other Contigo while moving this last weekend, so ordered this Ello. Having tried it now, I can say this would have to beat out Contigo in both of these requirements. Spill-Proof: it is indeed spill proof. It has a mechanism under the cap that seals the opening when in the locked position, similar to how Contigo does, so it’s not just simply covering the opening. This is true spill proof. However, the Ello has the advantage of the high wall mouth area, so you can open it and tilt it to see the coffee a bit before you drink it, thus preventing the surprise temperature hitting (and burning) your tongue like with the Contigo. Insulated: same type of insulation as Contigo, no real difference there. But, the game changer for Ello, is the rubbery cork-texture bottom. With my Contigo, the cup would feel cold just sitting on my desk at work, from contact with the desk (work around computers, so ambient temp is usually 68° to 70°). While this may not affect the inside holding the coffee (since it’s insulated), I’d still feel like my coffee was affected by it. With the Ello’s bottom, it acts as additional insulation to prevent the temp of the desk’s surface from affecting the temp of the mug, even if only the outside shell. Overall, I’d have to say the Ello does beat out the Contigo in function and reassurance. Additionally, I feel the Ello is superior in its design, and is far more eye-catching than the Contigo, not that I really care what others think, just that it’s appealing to me personally, especially the cork-texture rubbery bottom (full disclosure, I love cork, so I may be a bit over zealous about that part).

I got my first Ello bottle in 2017. I’ve use it daily since then and it has held up really well. Since I do use it every day I had wash it mostly, but It does go in the dishwasher wherever I do a normal load and has not had any problem. I just took the attached photos Dec 4, 2022. As you can see it is still in good condition. After 5 years there are some stains on the plastic part that seals the lid and the gasket has a small tear. I use a straw cleaner to get underneath if cleaning after drinking anything other than water. So over the years that gasket has gotten a little rough treatment. The interior is not stained at all. If you clean this bottle daily you will not have any problems. Just understand that the surface is painted and paint can scratch. (My Contego bottle was a complete mess after a only a few months!) This bottle does a pretty good job of keeping beverages hot and does a very good job of keeping them cold, especially if you use ice. It has a excellent seal when closed, even after 5 years. I like the cork-like bottom (it is fake cork) as it is easy on whatever surface you place it on and does not slide. The weight and width of the bottom also make it less easy to tip over that the typically shaped bottle. For use in my car the cup holder insert has to be removed. This might be an issue for some cars. This bottle is so attractive and a pleasure to use, that I’m here for another one! The black looks cool and elegant, so I’m choosing it this time. While I’m here I’m just writing this review to let others know my experience with the bottle long term.

Fantastic. Just need to get used to my drink still being very hot after several hours!

I like it because it is Beautiful and very good quality.

I purchased this pale blue Ello Cole 16oz Vacuum Insulated Travel Coffee Mug for my clumsy spouse who often spills her coffee. Upon receiving it, we were immediately impressed by the product's quality, and the color looks stunning. It has become a workplace conversation starter, with everyone complimenting her stylish coffee mug. In terms of leak-proof functionality, it works exceptionally well when the slider is closed. Since using it, there haven't been any coffee spills, although the mug itself has taken a couple of tumbles! The interior is metal, and the exterior features a paint layer that doesn't feel metallic and holds up well. It doesn't get too hot to the touch. Overall, we wholeheartedly recommend the Ello Cole Travel Coffee Mug for its design, leak-proof performance, and durability. It has added a touch of style to her coffee routine, and we are thoroughly pleased with the purchase. 100% Recommended!

Tiene un diseño bien planeado, los materiales son de calidad, la temperatura de los líquidos se mantienen conforme a las especificaciones, de fácil manipulación y no se derrama su contenido… Es una muy buena opción para regalo

Love this. Only downside is it doesn't fit in car cup holder very well due to large diameter of cup base