Stanley cup travel mugs have taken social media by storm and led to a flurry of dupes hitting the market. I tested several versions from high street retailers to see how they stacked up against the original.
Stanley Flowstate Quencher H2.0 Tumbler £44.99
Before testing out the other dupes I put the original Stanley to the test to see what all the fuss was about. It is made from 90% recycled stainless steel and claims to keep drinks hot for seven hours, cold for eleven and iced for 48 hours. To test one of the bolder claims, I filled mine up with water and ice at 8pm and when I woke up the following day it was still ice cold. The Stanley Quencher is a quality product and it looks and feels like one too.
The Range £7.99
The Nitro 1.2L Tumbler from The Range is an excellent budget option. It kept my drink really cold for more than a few hours and feels sturdy and strong. If you like the look and size of a Stanley and also want something functional you won't go wrong with this one from The Range.
Primark £8
The Primark travel tumbler is much smaller than the others I tested as it holds just 590ml of liquid. It kept my drink cold enough, however, I did find the straw a little bit more tricky to drink out of than the others. This is the ideal option if you want something smaller and lighter to carry around with you.
Sole Cup £30
The Sole Cup is available on Amazon and is the closest to being an actual "dupe" of the original Stanley for £15 less. It has the heavy look and feel of the original and also has the option to either use a straw or drink straight from the cup. Looks-wise this was also my favourite, I had the cream one and it has a lovely matte finish and felt very stylish.
USA Pro £13
The USA Pro travel cup is said to keep hot drinks hot and cold drinks cool for 24 hours and has a 1200ml capacity. I found that this cup did not perform as well as the others when it came to keeping my drink cold over a longer period. It is a good price and holds a lot of liquid, so if you just want the look of the Stanley and to get some hydration on the go it is a reasonable option.
Home Bargains £4.99
The Hydrate 40oz tumbler from Home Bargains is exceptionally good value and I was amazed at how well it kept my drink chilled. If you want to get on board with the Stanley craze but don't want to spend too much money, then this is a great option.
TK Maxx £16.99
The Hydragear tumbler from TK Maxx is a great option for the price. I loved the Hydra tumbler from TK Maxx and for the quality is it an absolute bargain. It has a nice gold shimmery finish and a handle that makes it feel well balanced. This tumbler, while it did not keep my drink as ice cold as the Stanley did overnight, it still kept it very cold compared to some of the others tested.
Overall, there are some great dupes out there that can give you the look and functionality of the original Stanley cup at a fraction of the cost. Whether you want a budget option or something that closely resembles the original, there is a dupe for you. So why not try one out and join the Stanley cup trend?
