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Curated pickA compact insulated coffee tumbler with a rounded spout and leakproof press-then-slide closure.
The Owala SmoothSip Slider 12 oz is a compact, closable coffee tumbler. See who will love it, how it differs from SmoothSip and what cleaning requires.
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Not everybody wants a giant tumbler. Twelve ounces suits a normal home coffee, flat white or tea without feeling top-heavy in the hand, and the rounded SmoothSip spout is noticeably more pleasant than drinking through a sharp slot in a flat café lid.
The verdict
The SmoothSip Slider 12 oz is a strong gift for someone who wants a compact, good-looking cup rather than another oversized bottle. The drinking edge is comfortable, the lid closes and the size fits ordinary coffee habits. The catch is cleaning: several small lid parts must be removed, retained, dried and reinstalled properly. It suits a careful owner better than someone who wants to rinse one solid lid and forget about it.
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Owala describes it as leakproof when the slider is fully closed. The lid must also be tightened, with every removable seal and slider part clean, undamaged and correctly installed.
The original SmoothSip has a comfortable but always-open splash-resistant spout. SmoothSip Slider adds a press-and-slide closure. Look for the word Slider and the visible control on top.
The lid is dishwasher safe, but Owala says to hand-wash the stainless cup. Thorough lid cleaning still requires disassembly, so keep the small pieces secure and follow the current care guide.
No. SmoothSip Slider is a compact hot-or-cold tumbler with a rounded sipping spout. FreeSip is a larger cold-water bottle with straw and chug options, and Owala advises against putting hot liquids in FreeSip.
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