# Tumblers that keep drinks cold

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Category: Home > Tumbler and travel mug. Updated 2026-10-08. Based on 241 counted first-hand reports from Target shopper reviews, Aug 2021 to Sep 2026.

**Question:** Which tumbler keeps drinks cold?

**Short answer:** Simple Modern Classic Tumbler has the best record for cold drinks: 31 of 36 shoppers said ice lasted for hours. Stanley Quencher H2.0 FlowState Tumbler is right behind at 31 of 38, with Stanley IceFlow Flip Straw Tumbler at 18 of 22. Ello Ava Straw Tumbler has the weakest record here at 2 of 8, though few shoppers weighed in on it.

**What stands out:** Sweating sets the Ello Ava apart: 44% of its reviews say it sweats, a complaint that barely comes up for the other tumblers here.

## Ranking (shoppers who said whether it worked)

| Rank | Product | Stays cold | Share | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simple Modern Classic Tumbler | 31 of 36 | 86% | yes |
| 2 | Stanley Quencher H2.0 FlowState Tumbler | 31 of 38 | 82% | yes |
| 3 | Stanley IceFlow Flip Straw Tumbler | 18 of 22 | 82% | yes |
| 4 | Contigo Byron 2.0 Travel Mug | 11 of 13 | 85% | yes |
| 5 | Owala Stainless Steel Tumbler | 21 of 33 | 64% | yes |
| 6 | Ello Ava Straw Tumbler | 2 of 8 | 25% | no |

Ranked by the lower bound of a 90% Wilson confidence interval, so a product needs a high share and enough reports to rank high. An Amazon link is shown only when at least 60% say it works.

## Product notes

### 1. Simple Modern Classic Tumbler

Ice that holds up is the running theme, with 31 of 36 saying drinks stayed cold for hours. 15% say it's easy to clean and 18% add that it doesn't leak.

- Praised for: Doesn't leak (18%), Easy to clean (15%), Fits cup holders (15%)
- Complaints: Leaks (5%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 2. Stanley Quencher H2.0 FlowState Tumbler

The biggest group on this page weighed in on it, and 31 of 38 said their ice held up. Stanley's own site shows 7 of 8, which we show but don't count, and 15% call it durable.

- Praised for: Durable (15%), Good value (8%), Easy to clean (8%)
- Complaints: Too expensive (8%), Leaks (8%)
- Reports counted: 39

### 3. Stanley IceFlow Flip Straw Tumbler

About the same share as the Quencher from a smaller group: 18 of 22 said drinks were still cold hours later. 15% add that it doesn't leak, and 8% think it costs too much.

- Praised for: Doesn't leak (15%), Durable (8%), Good value (8%)
- Complaints: Too expensive (8%)
- Reports counted: 26

### 4. Contigo Byron 2.0 Travel Mug

Reviews lean toward hot coffee, with 55% mentioning heat, so fewer shoppers weighed in on cold. Those who did were happy, at 11 of 13.

- Praised for: Keeps drinks hot (55%), Doesn't leak (25%), Easy to clean (15%)
- Complaints: Doesn't stay hot (20%), Leaks (5%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 5. Owala Stainless Steel Tumbler

A real split: 21 of 33 said drinks stayed cold, but 12 said the ice melted fast. 8% also mention leaks.

- Praised for: Fits cup holders (13%), Doesn't leak (10%), Keeps drinks hot (5%)
- Complaints: Too expensive (8%), Leaks (8%), Dents or paint chips (5%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 6. Ello Ava Straw Tumbler

From a small group, 6 of 8 said drinks warmed up fast. On the plus side, 19% call it easy to clean.

- Praised for: Easy to clean (19%), Good value (13%)
- Complaints: Sweats (44%)
- Reports counted: 16

## Questions

**Which tumbler keeps ice for hours?**

Simple Modern Classic Tumbler has the best record (31 of 36), followed by Stanley Quencher H2.0 FlowState Tumbler (31 of 38) and Stanley IceFlow Flip Straw Tumbler (18 of 22).

**Does the Stanley Quencher keep drinks cold?**

Yes for 31 of 38 shoppers, close to the Simple Modern. If it will ride in a bag, check how it did on our page about tumblers that don't leak first.

**Is the Owala tumbler good for cold drinks?**

It's mixed. 64% of shoppers who weighed in said drinks stayed cold, behind the Stanley and Simple Modern picks.

**How can I make ice last longer in a tumbler?**

Fill it to the brim with ice and keep the lid on between sips. A cup left in a hot car loses its ice much faster.

## Method

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