Side by Side Comparison of: LevelOne vs Gouda Select

Great product works perfectly for my purpose, I Do Not Know how it would work for a liquid as it is a flimsy material as far as when you grab it, not in regards to standing or keeping it's form that it does fine. Also you would want to checl to see if it is microwave safe because there os something in the rim holding it's form

I use this to make ice for the 30 oz stainless steel tumblers. I freeze water in the cup then run water to loosen a little, then I peel it down by collapsible layer, using more water as necessary. Be sure to put your straw in the cup before adding the ice. Then I add water by streaming it next to the straw, or the straw might not stand straight enough to put on the lid.

I got this cup to travel and move around with. It is a great idea. And works great. Just a note of caution, the same way you would press the cover into place is the same motion required to collapse the cup. So use one hand to support the rim and the other to press the cover into place. After that no issues. Also remember it is silicone so does not insulate your hands from a hot beverage. Really decent product. I'd likely get more for family and friends.

Great for taking with, in a purse or other bag. Good size; not tiny.

I love this cup! I use it all the time when traveling to Africa or other parts of the world. I put super hot coffee in it and I can still hold it. It is easy to clean, and collapses really nicely for travel! WINNER!

So happy with my purchase. Ordered to use in my office to pour water into my electric tea kettle. Pouring from water bottle made it difficult to guage the amount of water, and I don't have a lot of storage space for extra cups. This is perfect! Never mind it's an actual drinking cup!

I bought these thinking they were smaller than I have expected. However they are good cups. I plan to put one in my purse and church bag so if I need to take my medicine or some Tylenol I can take it with ease instead of using a drinking fountain. I also intend to use them for our camping trailer for the bathroom. Just pay attention to the ounces.

These cups are awesome! BUT, check the size before you buy! I thought these would be much bigger, but they are closer to toddler size glasses. Which was fine, we were still able to use them, and it was my own stupid fault for not checking the size. Again, GREAT cups!

Bought for my sister's car and the kids got a big kick out of the collapsing factor. Not sure if they will remain in the car for emergencies as intended but the product is good. Didn't collapse when full of liquid unless helped along by an over-eager 10 year old.

When I was a child(20 years ago) we had plastic ones of these. I got these for the kids for Easter, and I love them. Sadly they do not come in 5 colors like I'd like(I have 5 children) so I had to order two different sets, which is sad cause now I have three extra cups and someone has to share a color :( but all in all they really like the cups and they have a lot of fun!

These cups are great! They have a larger capacity than many folding cups, so they are actually worth taking with you. Even with that capacity they still easily fit into your pocket. Because they are one piece silicone, they are ready to clean. We took them to Disney and they saved time and money... Two things you really want to save at Disney!

My mom has been talking about wanting some of these collapsible cups for our cars. The first reason why is so she can put it in the cup holder and set her can of coke in there or the tall Starbucks drinks and be able to grab them easier.The second reason being for the dogs when they ride with us.These are actually really good quality. They do collapse if you grab them from the side. I learned if you try to use it, grab them from the top rim of the cup and it's fine.

cool little cup. Sort of luxury on camping tripRecommend highly

I coach middle school drama after school, and I don't have my own desk or space of my own, so I got this to fold up into my work bag. It's great for that, but it feels so floppy I get nervous about spilling hot coffee on my kids.

Its a good collapsible coffee cup. I do wish it was more squat so tipping over was not so easy in the great outdoors.

This is a very versatile and portable cup and has a lot of usefulness. It cleans up well, even on the road in a sink. I like having "my" cup with me and I've used it for coffee, ice water and even an occasional alcoholic beverage.One star deducted simply for the fact that you have to hold it very carefully when it contains a liquid or it will collapse (or at least flex inward enough to create a spill). To date this has only happened to me when it's been filled with ice water, so I haven't been terribly upset by it.

My son loves this, it is perfect to keep in his bag as it doesn't take up much room. The only problem he's found with it is that it leaks a little when he drinks from it, and he thinks it's because there isn't a tiny hole on the opposite side of the lid like you see on other travel mug lids. I'd like to pierce it and see if that fixes the problem, but he won't let me haha.

Wonderful cup....drinks stayed warm but...hot chocolate stained the lime green cup at the ridges.Coffee and other beverages did not leave a trace. I bought a blue one for my husband and there were no stain marks.

These are a little heavier than I had anticipated. But I like that they have a cover (what is shown at the bottom of the cup in the photo) as I feel it keeps the cup cleaner. I haven't used the cup yet, but am putting them in my car so I have it available when I need it. I hate drinking out of water fountains and I think this cup is the solution.

These were perfect for our trip to Disney. No one wants to carry drinks around the park all day. We were able to buy a bottle of water and split it between the 4 of us without sharing germs.

its good u get four....hopefully u have four preschool kids ,.cause thats who can use them.

I thought they were going to be plastic but they are rubber. Ok to open but somewhat of a challenge to close. Nice to have anyway.

Easy to clean, and nice size. They are a bit different from the plastic one I had for band camp, long ago, as they are silicone, and do not collapse quite so easily.

Love them they are so cute, I kept one for my self to carry on my purse and gave one to my mom and sisters. They also loved them specially my mom who used to have one when I was small. The only down side is that are very small, just wish they were a little bit bigger and is also a little hard to fold. But to carry in your purse they are just perfect. I am even thinking on getting the larger set to give out to my other family members on Christmas. I do recommend it and will probably buy again.

OK for cold drinks but too hot to hold with hot liquids. Cup looks a bit unfinished at the top with the metal wire sticking out in 4 places. Cup with lid folds down to 1.5 inches not 1 inch. I only fit 12.5 fl oz into the cup not 16 oz as per listing.

Neat concept, but the silicon leeches an aftertaste into all the liquids I've used it for.

I bought several of these mugs for camping thinking they are light and would save space while backpacking. The mug is okay. It is not super light, but does save space.My problems is that it is too hot to hold when filled with coffee or tea. The cup is pretty small in size. Also you have to hold the cup gently to avoid inadvertently squeezing contents through the sip hole. Probably not the best for kids.It is a good budget option. I haven't experienced any chemical taste leaching into hot contents, which is a plus. Overall, I would save my money and invest in a double wall insulated titanium mug that has a rigid handle.

Feels very flimsy, but it's a fun concept and I've not ever actually spilled with it yet but I have to be very careful when putting the lid on.

Little baby cups. These are good as tea cups or measuring cups. I love the lids and that they collapse easily for storage but they are super small. I originally got them for drinking adult beverages while camping but they are too small. Now I use them for measuring cups (each is about 1 cup). You can but they are so small that they aren't practicable for beer or wine - maybe a hard cocktail would work if you didn't need a lot of ice.

Ok but not as easy to extend or collapse like the old plastic kind. These are all one piece of latex that collapse together like accordion. You have to play with it to close.

flimsy and way overpriced. cup is small but lid is big.

I knew in advance- but a bit too small capacity wise. Also it can be a pain folding it back into position and I wonder if it will get worse. Not nuts about the girly colorson the positive side they are super compact when lid is on and I sensed no odor at all when drinking from them

Alright, why the three stars? They are cute. Perfect size for my little guys in camp. But two issues made me drop the ratings. For one, the smell was so strong even after washing, that I saw my son drinking while holding his nose. It's a few days and it's fading. I hope it's not that I'm just getting used to it. Next issue is they are difficult to fold up. I'm not so sure these will hold up very long because the silicone is so thin where the folding lines are. I guess we shall see. I miss the plastic ones I had as a kid. Probably BPA full.

The silicon seems nice but the kids can't get the cups to fold up properly. The plastic ones just slide back into themselves but the silicon ones your have to finesse flat.

I can't use it because it WEIGHS TOO MUCH! I read .3 oz in one report but this thing weighs in at 4.3 oz. For a cup in a backpack that is totally ridiculous and I am no "gram weeny" either.There are lighter weight alternatives so if weight is an issue,don't buy it.It's flimsy and you better be careful with hot drinks in it,but it is collapsible so at least it has that much going for it.

These are most definately NOT good for hot liquids. These get very hot. Morning coffee? Yeah, dont do it in these. The outside gets very hot and stays hot and since thats what I bought them for....

The product is very flimsy!

It is handy but expensive

Just have to say that I was disappointed that this item is not "red." I was expecting a red color is and is more orange than anything. I had to recheck the printed plastic package that it came in and it is described as red. It is not. This was purchased for a trip and don't have time to return it because it is needed.The only positive is that the cup works great and would suggest getting one, but be forewarned that this is not red!Frustrated.

I was very disappointed with these silicone collapsible cups. They do not collapse well...unlike the plastic versions. I do not recommend them.

Too soft and small

These are very difficult to collapse. The silicone is not thick or rigid enough so it bends and puckers. I've used other collapsible cups and items and never had this issue. Would not recommend.

They attract too much lint and crumbs

They were a little flimsy and a couple of them tore. They are small but not for kids.

These are too hard to collapse. But the materials is sturdy. If young kids squeeze the cup, you will have quite a mess.

If you think this is a "safe" way to drink a hot liquid, think again. Don't waste your money. Sorry folks, it just doesn't deliver as promised.

I used it for coffee but couldn't hold it as the cup was too hot to handle, also don't like how rubbery it is.

I'm very dissatisfied with this collapsible mug. First and foremost, it stains really bad. The first time I put coffee on it, it absorbed the color of coffee. Also, it's really hot to hold. I have to wrap it with a bunch of paper towel to be able to hold it. It collapses even when it's full and it's really annoying. But the worst part is, no matter how well I close the lid, it drips... Big time on the lid. It's bulky even when it's collapsed.

Leaks!

It's too heavy & bulky to carry just in case, but it's too squishy & heat-conductive to invite regular use. The wire seems necessary to add structure. But a wire also might rust--and it certainly means I wouldn't dare microwave it. This cup just doesn't perform well on any level. I'll look for another collapsible cup.It really bothers me that reviews written in exchange for compensation are allowed to remain on the site *despite clear rules to the contrary. Reviews are the reason I grew to love Amazon. But lately, it's gotten very hard to tell if the reviews are as critical as they'd be if the reviewers had paid full price. (Paying full price is a good indication that the person really needed the item, so they likely had specific requirements in mind. Plus, as they have invested more in the product, such buyers feel entitled to demand more in return.) I don't doubt that most reviewers try to be honest & critical regardless, but I think comped items inevitably inflate reviews and are completely destroying the entire review system. If Amazon doesn't get this problem under control soon, I'm afraid they'll lose my loyalty.*As I wrote this review, I was referring to the guidelines below the review window, which read: "Don't include promotional content of any kind or reviews written in exchange for compensation." Before actually submitting my review, I remembered Vine. So I double-checked by clicking the link that says, "To see the full guidelines for writing reviews on Amazon, go here." Apparently, Amazon does allow the practice of bribing people to write reviews on the specific item provided free or at a reduced rate. It may be allowed, but it shouldn't be. Every criticism I wrote above stands. Up till a few years ago, I felt I could accurately compare most reviews by stars alone--and fully address any doubts by perusing the text customers had written. Nowadays, thanks to Vine & especially the other comped reviewers, I have to read each and every review for each and every product word-for-word. Even then it's hard to get a real feel for a product before buying it.

It's too heavy & bulky to carry just in case, but it's too squishy & heat-conductive to invite regular use. The wire seems necessary to add structure. But a wire also might rust--and it certainly means I wouldn't dare microwave it. This cup just doesn't perform well on any level. I'll look for another collapsible cup.It really bothers me that reviews written in exchange for compensation are allowed to remain on the site *despite clear rules to the contrary. Reviews are the reason I grew to love Amazon. But lately, it's gotten very hard to tell if the reviews are as critical as they'd be if the reviewers had paid full price. (Paying full price is a good indication that the person really needed the item, so they likely had specific requirements in mind. Plus, as they have invested more in the product, such buyers feel entitled to demand more in return.) I don't doubt that most reviewers try to be honest & critical regardless, but I think comped items inevitably inflate reviews and are completely destroying the entire review system. If Amazon doesn't get this problem under control soon, I'm afraid they'll lose my loyalty.*As I wrote this review, I was referring to the guidelines below the review window, which read: "Don't include promotional content of any kind or reviews written in exchange for compensation." Before actually submitting my review, I remembered Vine. So I double-checked by clicking the link that says, "To see the full guidelines for writing reviews on Amazon, go here." Apparently, Amazon does allow the practice of bribing people to write reviews on the specific item provided free or at a reduced rate. It may be allowed, but it shouldn't be. Every criticism I wrote above stands. Up till a few years ago, I felt I could accurately compare most reviews by stars alone--and fully address any doubts by perusing the text customers had written. Nowadays, thanks to Vine & especially the other comped reviewers, I have to read each and every review for each and every product word-for-word. Even then it's hard to get a real feel for a product before buying it.

I used these on a recent trip and though they were light weight and cute colors I found that they did not fold up again very easily. They wanted to wiggle and crumple instead.