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Stanley Quencher 40 oz vs Simple Modern Trek 40 oz

Both are 40 oz steel tumblers with a handle, a straw lid and a tapered base for car cupholders, and neither lid is leakproof. The Stanley Quencher H2.0 40 oz ($45) has a 3-position rotating lid and a lifetime warranty on the steel body, while the Simple Modern Trek 40 oz Tumbler ($30) costs $15 less, claims 24 hours cold and its warranty covers broken lids.

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Simple Modern Trek 40 oz Tumbler

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Specs side by side

SpecStanley CupSimple Modern Trek 40 oz
Typical price$45$30
Capacity40 oz40 oz
Cold claim9 to 11 hours (varies by Stanley listing)24 hours
Iced claim40 hours to 2 days (varies by listing)Not listed
Hot claimNot listed12 hours
Empty weight1.18 lb20.25 oz (about 1.27 lb)
Size3.54 x 5.43 x 11.02 in12.6 in tall x 3.83 in wide x 5.63 in deep
LidFlowState 3-position: straw, drink opening, full coverQuarter-turn straw lid, 2 straws included
LeaksNot fully leakproof (Stanley)Leak-resistant, not leakproof (Simple Modern)
WarrantyLifetime on the steel body; lids, seals and straws excludedLimited lifetime; covers broken lids and lost insulation

Where each one wins

Stanley Cup is better for

  • The FlowState lid rotates between a straw opening, a drink opening and a full cover, per Stanley.
  • Won the hot-water round of WBOY's side-by-side test after 6 hours, though only on a tie-break taste vote.
  • Shorter and lighter empty: Stanley lists 11.02 in and 1.18 lb vs the Trek's 12.6 in and 20.25 oz.

Simple Modern Trek 40 oz is better for

  • Spilled less when flipped upside down in WBOY's test; the Stanley leaked through the lid lines and straw hole.
  • Had more ice left after 24 hours on a desk in WBOY's test, and Simple Modern claims 24 hours cold.
  • Simple Modern's warranty covers broken lids, and the tumbler, lid and straw are all top-rack dishwasher safe; Stanley's lifetime coverage excludes lids, seals and straws.

What you give up with the cheaper one

Fewer limited-edition colors.

Which should you buy?

Stanley Cup: Buy the Stanley Quencher H2.0 40 oz if you want its 3-position lid with a full cover and Stanley's lifetime warranty on the steel body.

Simple Modern Trek 40 oz: Buy the Simple Modern Trek 40 oz Tumbler if you mostly drink ice water and want a lid warranty and two straws for $15 less.

Quick answers

Does the Simple Modern Trek keep drinks cold longer than a Stanley?

On paper, yes: Simple Modern claims 24 hours cold, while Stanley's listings give 9 to 11 hours cold. In WBOY's side-by-side test, the Trek also had more ice left after 24 hours on a desk.

Do the Stanley Quencher and Simple Modern Trek leak?

Both can. Stanley says the Quencher is not fully leakproof, and Simple Modern calls the Trek's lid leak-resistant, not leakproof. When WBOY flipped both upside down, the Stanley leaked considerably while the Trek let out a tiny stream.

Which has the better warranty?

It depends on the part. Stanley's lifetime warranty covers the steel body, including lost insulation, but excludes lids, seals and straws. Simple Modern's limited lifetime warranty covers broken lids and loss of insulation, but not dents or scratches.

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