S'well Original Green Sapphire 500ml Insulated Stainless Steel Bottle

Choosing a bottle for simple water refills is different from wanting drinks to stay hot or cold throughout the day. The S'well Original in Green Sapphire is a reusable, vacuum-insulated stainless steel bottle with a 500ml capacity. Its stated insulation times are 18 hours for hot drinks and 36 hours for cold ones. The finish also has a glitter effect, so appearance is part of the choice.

The essentials

The main reason to choose this bottle is the combination of portable capacity and insulation. At 500ml, it is suited to carrying a drink for a commute, a day out or a desk, without opting for a larger-capacity bottle. The stainless steel body is BPA- and BPS-free, and the exterior is designed not to collect condensation. That can be useful when carrying it in a bag or holding it alongside other items.

S'well states that drinks stay hot for up to 18 hours and cold for up to 36 hours. Those figures make it more than a basic refill bottle: it is intended for people who want to bring coffee or a cold drink with them and keep it at temperature for longer. The wide mouth fits most ice cubes, and the bottle fits most cup holders, though neither claim means it will fit every cube or holder.

The Green Sapphire colour and glitter finish give it a more decorative look than a plain steel bottle. You’ll like it if you want that distinctive finish alongside reusable, insulated construction. If choosing a bottle mainly for maximum capacity matters more, compare the 500ml size with the amount you normally carry before deciding.

Care tips

This bottle is hand-wash only, which is worth factoring into everyday use. It is reusable and made from durable stainless steel, but the care instructions do not support putting it in a dishwasher. For anyone who prefers to clean bottles in a dishwasher, that is a practical drawback rather than a minor detail.

Practical tips

For a morning coffee or a chilled drink to take out, the stated hot and cold retention times give a clear reason to choose this over a bottle with no insulation details. The condensation-free exterior is also relevant if it will travel in a work bag or sit beside papers. The capacity is 500ml, while the listed dimensions are 7W x 26H centimetres and the weight is 0.33 kilograms, these details help when judging whether it suits your usual bag or cup holder.

The mouth is described as wide enough for most ice cubes, so adding ice should be straightforward with many standard cubes. If you rely on a particular cup holder or unusually large ice, the wording “most” leaves room for exceptions. It’s not for you if dishwasher cleaning is essential, as the bottle is specified for hand-washing only.

Practical questions

How long can it keep drinks hot or cold? S'well states that the 500ml bottle keeps drinks hot for 18 hours and cold for 36 hours.

Can it go in the dishwasher? No dishwasher use is specified, the bottle is hand-wash only.

Will it fit in a cup holder? It is described as fitting most cup holders, rather than every size. Its mouth also fits most ice cubes.

Is it worth it?

This S'well is worth considering if insulation, a condensation-free exterior and a distinctive Green Sapphire finish matter more to you than dishwasher convenience. The 500ml capacity gives you a defined amount to carry, and the stated temperature-retention times make it suited to taking hot or cold drinks on the go. Choose it over a simpler, uninsulated bottle when keeping a drink hot or cold is a priority, look elsewhere if hand-washing is a deal-breaker or you need a different capacity.