I get very annoyed with companies that try to sell their products with misleading information. The bottle (500ml PureVis) holds 500ml, but if you fill it with exactly that volume, you won't be able to put the cap on. And if you read the manual you will see the text "Fill with clear water up to the indicator line". And that line is about 10mm above the Larq logo on the bottle. Yes, the line that lies far below the bottleneck. So the volume you can fill the bottle and get it working is around 370ml (which is 26% less than the stated 500ml). They never tell any buyer that, so most users are probably using this bottle incorrectly...
yes sadly they should make it clearer with the actual usable volume since the design directly affects overall capacity. Sadly its probably to make it easier to market with rounded numbers and a technicality but would garner more respect with being transparent in what people actually get. Great bottles and effective tech, just better commication needed.
Thank you for this video! Just got my hands on my first Larq Bottle in Obsidian Black and am charging it as I write. It does seem like a really thought trough piece of gadget and I am all in for it. I will start using it today and report back. Hope it doesn't dissapoint me. 🤞 Best wishes from Bulgaria! 😊
Let me know how it goes when you receive it! Did you get the 0urevis, filtered or non cleaning one? Design wise they're great looking and if you got the cleaning one, worth it for everyday or travelling. Enjoy it and best return wishes from Vietnam! 😊 Keep being awesome ⭐
@@OneTechTraveller Thanks! I got the cleaning one (PureVis) and can't wait to use it, I am charging the cap now and in a bit I will try it out for the first time. 😀 I will report back soon! 🫠
Just know that no matter how great it works it doesn't matter because they oversold themselves on Shark Tank and supply chain problems don't begin to describe their problem. You will also wait weeks for a customer service response. I purchased mine in May and didn't receive for 6 months. My first filter needed replacement, I've now been waiting on a replacement filter for 1.5 months. I strongly advise you to look anywhere else for a product you can actually use.
Hey Shorta, sorry to hear you've had an underwhelming experience with LARQ. Feels like a few experience that amidst the global challenges. Did you buy it online or through outlets / retailers? Be good for others to understand where the delay came from. It's also available on Amazon which I feel may be faster. Was it the LARQ filtered that's recently launched as the PureVis do not need replacing unless you had a cap issue?
I have these for 2 years already, never washed my bottle until yesterday. bottle never smell and water never go stale. this is great product. I hope it will still be around for years, because every battery will die eventually, and i'm gonna need a replacement cap
You can pick up a replacement cap anytime on their site to be sure but thankfully their caps are mostly compatible between models so you should be good. Glad to hear it's been going great for you! Unless you experience it yourself, you can taste the difference, the freshness and longevity. Hope it continues to serve you well 🍻
I still found the larq bottle smelled damp after 3 days of use! I contacted the company and got the top replaced, but it still happened. I’ve now given up on this bottle sadly!
Hey Andii that's definitely not happened to me before. Have you checked the cleaning is activating every couple of hours? I always adventure mode as soon as when I put water inside and never had the problem of it smelling on standby (unless I forget to charge the UV C to work. Did you try giving it a good clean inside and dry and then seeing if the result still happens? Did you put other liquid besides water?
@@OneTechTraveller yes at first the bottle was fine, for a couple of days, but I found I was still needing to wash the bottle , the rim and around the inside of the lid grooves almost everyday to get rid of that horrid damp water smell which you get with cheaper bottles, which defeats the point of having this expensive bottle! I followed all the instructions and watched every video on this bottle! I only ever put plain , clean water inside the bottle and made sure it was fully charged up ready to go. I did press adventure mode when fresh water was put inside : (
@@Aisstylish ah thats a shame, definitely dont need to clean everyday and yes defeats the purpose of these expensive bottles! Did it smell normal when u received it? Sounds like the bottle needs to be replaced but best to return if its easier. A shame it hasnt workedwell for you, my larq bottles have been a champ all this time 🥺 hope it's got a positive resolution at the end of it all, KBA!
I don't have the technical equipment to do that but the fact it's noticeable to the normal person compared to tap, bottled and the symptoms of bacterial growth (smell and taste) it works in IMO. how much better maybe others can tell you that
Why do the instructions shake to give the the bottle a “whirl” if the stainless steel reflects the UV light? Do you shake a little, shake a lot? 5 secs, 30 secs, the full 60 sec clean cycle?
For me, it's not so much a shake but more like a tilt and angle. Just ensures it hits all areas easier than it simply standing. You can choose not too and I'm lazy to do it, so I never bothered but never had a problem with the taste or cleanliness. So it's up to you 👍
Sounds like you got the non cleaning larq bottles they released for people who like the design without the filtering that's also much more affordable. Maybe double check what you ordered if that's the case?
@@cathleenpeel6263 What's the exact name of the model you got? If it was cheaper then it's ok but if it was similar to the more expensive price I would contact them about it and see what they do. The bottles are nice though!
No. It just shines a UV light that kills common bacteria and fungal spores but not viruses. It can even grow algae. Why fear the fluoride? It helps the teeth to prevent tooth decay. You're not consuming toothpaste amount of concentration in water.
it'll clean bacteria to prevent a build-up of it which can lead to e.coli and other bacterial infections. Keeps water fresher for longer but won't filtrate contaminnants like metals, viruses etc.
That is correct. I mention it's still worth to clean the mouth opening but if you wipe after each session or day, it removes the build up or the need to do a deeper clean or full bottle rinse as you would need for normal bottles.
My question is how do we know it works? Have u tested the water without the bottle and with the bottle to see actual results,? I can come up with pink light and say it cleans as well.
I've had it for a year and used a variety of normal stainless steel bottles or plastic bottles, the difference is in leaving water for a period of time. You'll notice the difference. The bottle itself will have a weird smell because of bacteria build up. You'd have to clean the bottle frequently and change the water if left. Water from my larq bottle developed no smell and the water tasted the same from when i first filled it up. That means the uvc light is preventing bacteria build up in that time. You can research about UVC light online if you're sceptical this is my experience. Depends on whether it suits your lifestyle usage
@@OneTechTraveller yep! I agree! UV lights are also used in Aquarium Hobby to kill Algae and bacteria resulting to crystal clear water for the aquarium.
Hey Lynu, I think it's more about keeping liquids hot for up to 12 hours, while suggesting not to put hot water as the LED cleaning tech cannot work at those extremely hot temps.
How do you know if the LARQ bottle is in travel mode? I just got my LARQ bottle today and all the instruction said was to hold the button for 5 seconds but there are no symbols/indicator to show the travel lock is on
Hey Mimi, you're right there's no indicator or confirmation once travel lock is on (after holding for 5 seconds), they should do that. What you CAN do is press the button on the cap for normal cleaning mode. If the blue light doesn't turn on, it means travel lock is active (disables self-cleaning for storage, saves battery or cleaning when not in use etc). I haven't tried it since I don't turn travel lock, but it should help to know when lock is on or off. Hope that helps! KBA
Is this bottle made to filter tap water? I'm leaving off to Bali in 2 weeks and thinking about buying a LARQ bottle. If i poor tap water in it (which can not be drank in Bali), will it be drink-able after filtering it?
Hey 👋 so in my opinion it will definitely improve the quality of the water to make it more drinkable than a typical bottle (since they don't have any tech and can breed bacteria and viral growth if not cleaned adequately). The LARQ filtered bottle will remove physical contaminants before drinking including contaminants metals pesticides to really filter out the bad stuff from water sources. PureVis (this one) sterilises to kill bacteria and viruses, like when you boil water but more effective and efficient. In the case of tap water where there are no physical contaminants, the PureVis one will be the way to go. The filtered would suit better if the source may have physical bits (like outdoor water). For best performance, you can get the LARQ filtered bottle and add on the PureVis Cap for the best coverage and sanitation. Hope that helps
Thanks for your insight! I recently purchased the 25 oz Larq Bottle PureVis Original as I wanted the insulation. However, I am very nervous about the bottle getting dinged up. Have you tried putting the silicone sleeve from the 24 oz Movement on the 25 oz Original to see if it will fit? That would greatly help me as I really don't want to buy the neoprene travel sleeve
Happy to help Aaron! The silicone as part of the kovement design definitely doesn't fit. The neoprene sleeve is quite a stretch to put on the movement too but it holds like glue 😅 you do need to wash it as it will get dirty but no biggie with your laundry. You'll want something like that if you plan to take it to the extreme and want to keep the exterior looking pristine!
@@OneTechTraveller Thank you for your response! I greatly appreciate it. Guess I’ll have to look into the neoprene sleeve for it. Keep up the great work!
I think it doesn’t filter hard metals like a Britain’s filter for example. So would you say that you still taste a different when purifying tap water with the Larq?
That is correct these are portable bottles I can best describe as refining source water of contaminants and making water healthily drinkable for longer, preventing bacteria and ecoli build up. Water needs to be at least drinkable and it'll clean it up further. If youre out travelling it'll do a better job cleaning contaminants in natural sources than your basic bottles that don't. The LARQ pitcher has more advanced purifying filters that are 'said' to filter at a higher efficiacy and wider contaminants if you're looking for that kind of purity. Check it out on their website but I have no hands on experience with them.
A proper steel bottle where you pour out the liquid will be just as good if not better for 99% of users in the urban jungle. And if you traverse to remote areas (with contaminated water), you will be better of with a real filter contraption - you're not going to want to drink sterilised solids anyhow. Having sifted through customer feedback on LARQ, it seems to have too many points of failure. Never experienced any smell from SIGG or Hydroflask. IMO another half baked product made famous thru overhyped marketing.
My pleasure. I haven't had experience with sources containing noticeable chlorine levels so I can't really comment on that. You'll most likely need something stronger and it *may* help but I cannot vouch for it. Definitely ask LARQ support but my inclination is a stronger purification system like the LARQ pitcher to be on the safe side.
Highly doubtful as UV will only affect the microorganisms. It cant remove or mask the chlorine ions in the water - they will always be present unless is it nano-filtered or the water is distilled.
Hey Donna, this model the PureVis uses UVC-LED so there's no filter that needs replacing in this. Just fill it up and then bottle will sterilise every couple of hours. The Bottle Filtered that you talk about only needs to be touched when you set it up and replace the filter. See my reiv ewon that here: ua-cam.com/video/3CPKLrV7Ydc/v-deo.html
it removes bacteria which can affect the taste, will keep the quality of your water the same for longer. It's safer to drink but if you need to purfy the water than the larq pitcher, filters and such will help in those situations.
how do you know when to stop filling up the water in larq? Like you said don’t fill it up to the UV light? how do you know where the light is/when to not overfill as to not touch the light ?
Hey Sophia, it's a good question something I'd had to figure out as I go as it isn't mentioned. I normal stop just before the bottle curves towards the neck. That gives enough space when pressed in without overflowing.
Hey Carmen, the battery lasts for roughly 1 month or slightly lower if you manually activate the light / more intense adventure mode but it's rarely on a day to day. The light turns red when it's low battery and takes roughly 3 hours to fully charge. Hope that helps! Keep Being Awesome, 1TT
@@OneTechTraveller thanks for your reply but what I meant is how long will the whole battery pack last before you need to replace your whole bottle - like many batteries even with our cellphones the charge starts to go and doesn't hold as long as before. Is there a battery pack that will be replaced on the cap to keep the UV going or does the whole bottle need to be replaced. Do you understand what I'm trying to ask? I tried to go on their website to find answers to that but apparently no one's ever asked that question
@@carmenmah1318 gotcha. Hard to say but 1 year later its still functioning. I believe you can buy replacement caps if they ever go faulty (or replaced for free if it gets faulty within warranty. Don't know how much it'll cost but if you email them I'm sure they can give you an idea.
Last for many years as long as you take care of them like any other bottle. The question mark is the UV C LED te h but so far 2 years still going strong
@@OneTechTraveller thank you for responding. I've emailed Larq and will wait to see what they say. I've seen online that a battery does need to be replaced so there are part to the bottle that would need replacing?
The battery for the UV C Is in the bottle cap so if for any reason you need you, it can easily be replaced since its the cap (in theory). It works with the Filtered cap and a normal cap so there are options but for all my LARQ bottles, they themselves and the tech are going strong 💪
Great review! My question is, does it have an app? Does it link to devices like Apple Water or the Health app on the iPhone? It would be nice to get data from it.
Great question! There's no app connection it operates on its own through the hardware controls. But who knows maybe they're working on something. Would be great to leverage the health app or add additional controls with activating mode, timer or some analytical data on the water perhaps.
@@OneTechTraveller Thanks for the reply. Indeed, I saw a few smart bottles with that type of technology. It be be would great to see in Larq bottles linked to the health app. You have some great ideas for add-ons!
Yeap! Maybe they will in the future since the pitcher already does. Hopefully only a matter of time and are more value with a shared ecosystem across their range n
USB-C version 100% needs to happen. Since this does something to improve the quality of water, it's fair for the higher price. The non-cleaning bottle version is still more, but similar price to branded water bottles.
It's one of those brands that charge more people are willing to pay a premium beyond the feature. Its good there are alternatives out there and if theres one suited to your taste in design, features and price then thats a good thing to make tech accessible.
@@MegaMijit some filters last longer and do better at filtering. Plus, that is a different method thats more comparative to the LARQ filtered to the UVC in this one as it sterilises bacteria where filters do not.
hey I reached out to LARQ who took some time to reply but I got their reply: "The LARQ Filters are designed to keep the beneficial minerals in your water and remove contaminants that have a negative health impact. TDS meters only measure the total amount of dissolved solids in parts per million or ppm. Some harmful contaminants can be dangerous in just parts per billion (ppb) or even parts per trillion (ppt). For example, lead, chromium-6, and arsenic are toxic at parts per billion concentration which the TDS meter cannot pick up. TDS meters are also a nonselective measurement and cannot differentiate among different ions. For example, you could have a high TDS meter reading but no harmful contaminants in your water. Some healthy minerals like potassium, magnesium, and calcium can actually cause your TDS meter to spike. For those reasons and more, we do not follow the TDS method. Our goal is to design filters that can be effective with the added benefit of having longer filter life (better for the environment), better flow rates, less prone to clogging, and overall better user experience compared to filters that target an arbitrary "zero" dissolved solid reading."
Does it deal with viruseseses? I travel to other countries where the tap water is "suspect" so I need a filter/light/system that kills Everything. (I already filter for lumps while camping etc)
Hey Moon, not viruses just bacteria building up like E.Coli. LARQ have a stronger filtering system in their pitcher which filtrates greater metals and contaminants however but I wouldn't rely on this to clean water to that degree, just keep water fresher for longer and clean up bacteria from natural sources. Hope that helps, Keep being awesome, 1TT
@@OneTechTraveller it does kill viruses actually, the owner said so on his shark tank appearance, and it can be found on their website as well. "The UV-C LED technology is effective in eradicating up to 99.9999% of harmful bacteria, mold and viruses in Adventure Mode-preventing the growth of odor-causing bacteria and eliminating water-born illnesses."
@@victor6489 great thanks for the clarification i remember seeing that video and yes does kill majority of viruses. The growth of bacteria in the petri dish shows how much it prevents that growth using the larq bottle ✌
ideally yes but not often. You could go weekly or further if you like, or just the cap and mouth. I do it weekly with a short rinse inside so you don't need to deep clean bt every couple of weeks is fine, depends on your usage or if you're storing other liquids besides water.
It’s interesting to me reading these reviews of everyone talking about weird smells and having to clean this high tech bottle regularly… I’ve been using a regular hydro flask daily for over a year and I’m hesitant to say I have only briefly rinsed mine a handful of times, never deep cleaned the thing lol. It has never developed an odd smell or any build up inside or around the rim. What’s the deal with this fancy bottle smelling weird?
@@amys1063 people must be backwashing into their bottles little by little...🤢. Because same, I have a normal metal bottle right now and I don't clean it often and it never smells. I'd venture to say it really is user to user. I never put anything but water in my bottle as well.
Tap water is treated with chlorine and flouride to treat and kill bacteria etc. That being said water filters are designed to filter out heavy metals and this already filtration tech will also kill bacteria aswell. So what is the parts per million filtration rating on this bottle? Brita is 6PPM and Zero water filter is 0 PPm why doesnt anyone talk about metal ppm ratings with this bottle after filtration? Seems like a bit of a scam tbh
Very disappointed with this bottle. In the first month of use the paint started to flake away from the lip of the bottle and where the lid screws onto it. For the price I would think that would not happen.
Ah damn that's a shame. I've heard that from a few others so it looks like QC needs to be better. I've tended to make sure it isn't mixed in with stuff that could scratch to prolong the aesthetics. Was it through that or just how easily it faded?
@@OneTechTraveller It wasn't mixed in with anything. It sat on my desk. Taking the lid on and off to refill it is what wore the paint away around the edge of the lid and where the lid meets the bottle when you screw it back on.
This is most likely a marked up crappy Chinese manufactured product that isn't durable, nothing's built to last these days it's all about cutting costs and using the cheapest materials. That being said I'm not the least surprised you encountered this problem with the lid/paint.
I’ve had this bottle and inside the bottle cap looked disgusting with the paint fading and also that part doesn’t self clean and there are no instructions to clean that part. Got a replacement and now this rubbish has started again even after carefully cleaning it regularly with a tiny brush. Total waste of money and on top of that, the bloody cap costs about £60 just to replace. RIP OFF!!!
A shame to hear you had a bad experience! Did they not cover your cap replacement?? I've honestly not had any problems cleaning the inside or the cap itself, just a sponge and cloth to get deep around it. Bear in mind I'm only drinking water out of it. The powder paint has not worn out on mine. Do you put it in with stuff that is rubbing or scratching it?
I have tried insulated one. Insulation is only for keeping the liquid hot or cold but doesn't clean the liquid itself. If you leave the liquid or water inside there too long it will develop a bad smell and grow bacteria. This is where the larq cleaning bottle helps keep it clean for longer, even if you dont drink it for a while will still taste great.
Definitely not good for the gym. If you are actively working out, chances are you'll be in need of water or your pre-workout drink frequently and having to unscrew the top in order to take a drink and then screw it back on so that you don't spill your drink all over the gym floor isn't ideal in the gym. But for camping or hiking where you might find water fountains along the way...this is obviously a good solution drinking clean water.
Good points Drew. I've found it suitable for my kind of gym workouts. Saves having to go to the fountain, keeps cold especially in hot weather and the screw top means it'll stay secure without any chance of it leaking or toppling over. Of course, there are other bottles out there that can do it better just for gym, but the versatile use and cleaning features make it useful if you have a general lifestyle on the move (Y). Keep being awesome, 1TT
@Drew Mason: Dude it’s a bottle cap 🤦🏽♂️. Screwing and unscrewing a bottle cap is not that futile of a task to do, even when you’re working out. Come on now
@@whatwhat9004 see I would've agreed with you until I started doing alot of treadmill because when you're jogging/running unscrewing a cap begins to become a real issue unless you lower the speed every time you need a sip vs a bottle with an easy open top or pop top.
The cap is a press able button to activate cleaning mode manually and there's a USB port on the cap. Mine came with a micro USB cable but any will do it's generic and readily available
@@OneTechTraveller Nah it's not that, it's more that your video hardly references any actual concrete experience using the water bottle. Like from watching your video there's little that actually demonstrates that you've used it for a year and you talk more about features anybody could have learned abt by reading their site's website
It's more against bacteria growth that leads to E.coli to make it cleaner water. The filtered Pitcher and bottle remove metals and microplastics but none of LARQ are rated to remove fluoride but they're working on it.
I am 99.99999% positive those two bottles on the table are brand new and never used before. Why? I own two myself, so I can say. I guess you are a paid fraud on false advertising. This product just sucks and its a hype scam. Dont buy, people. Throw your money out of the window instead. Same thing.
@@namabaentaras3911 dude i agree it's a crap bottle but you gotta give some proof for your claims, why do you think they're new and not used? He could be taking better care of them than the avg person.
I get very annoyed with companies that try to sell their products with misleading information.
The bottle (500ml PureVis) holds 500ml, but if you fill it with exactly that volume, you won't be able to put the cap on. And if you read the manual you will see the text "Fill with clear water up to the indicator line". And that line is about 10mm above the Larq logo on the bottle. Yes, the line that lies far below the bottleneck. So the volume you can fill the bottle and get it working is around 370ml (which is 26% less than the stated 500ml). They never tell any buyer that, so most users are probably using this bottle incorrectly...
yes sadly they should make it clearer with the actual usable volume since the design directly affects overall capacity. Sadly its probably to make it easier to market with rounded numbers and a technicality but would garner more respect with being transparent in what people actually get. Great bottles and effective tech, just better commication needed.
Mfs who bought this be like: i forgot to charge my water bottle 😭💀💀
Bro, I literally spit my water when I read this 😂😂
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Thank you for this video! Just got my hands on my first Larq Bottle in Obsidian Black and am charging it as I write. It does seem like a really thought trough piece of gadget and I am all in for it. I will start using it today and report back. Hope it doesn't dissapoint me. 🤞 Best wishes from Bulgaria! 😊
Let me know how it goes when you receive it! Did you get the 0urevis, filtered or non cleaning one? Design wise they're great looking and if you got the cleaning one, worth it for everyday or travelling. Enjoy it and best return wishes from Vietnam! 😊
Keep being awesome ⭐
@@OneTechTraveller Thanks! I got the cleaning one (PureVis) and can't wait to use it, I am charging the cap now and in a bit I will try it out for the first time. 😀 I will report back soon! 🫠
How’d you go with your bottle?
Just know that no matter how great it works it doesn't matter because they oversold themselves on Shark Tank and supply chain problems don't begin to describe their problem. You will also wait weeks for a customer service response. I purchased mine in May and didn't receive for 6 months. My first filter needed replacement, I've now been waiting on a replacement filter for 1.5 months. I strongly advise you to look anywhere else for a product you can actually use.
Thank you for this comment, kept me from buying one!
Your first filter? I thought it doesn’t use filters, it uses UV light? Are you saying you need a new cap?
Hey Shorta, sorry to hear you've had an underwhelming experience with LARQ. Feels like a few experience that amidst the global challenges. Did you buy it online or through outlets / retailers? Be good for others to understand where the delay came from. It's also available on Amazon which I feel may be faster. Was it the LARQ filtered that's recently launched as the PureVis do not need replacing unless you had a cap issue?
@@TheTylerHenderson they do use Uv lights, but they have a 9000 hour usage.
Let me know how you get on. Both my PureVis and the Filtered are soldiering on. Working on the Larq PureVis pitcher video to share soon
Where’s the 1 year later review? This sounds like a standard review or comparison of the 2 bottles
I have these for 2 years already, never washed my bottle until yesterday. bottle never smell and water never go stale.
this is great product. I hope it will still be around for years, because every battery will die eventually, and i'm gonna need a replacement cap
You can pick up a replacement cap anytime on their site to be sure but thankfully their caps are mostly compatible between models so you should be good.
Glad to hear it's been going great for you! Unless you experience it yourself, you can taste the difference, the freshness and longevity.
Hope it continues to serve you well 🍻
I still found the larq bottle smelled damp after 3 days of use! I contacted the company and got the top replaced, but it still happened. I’ve now given up on this bottle sadly!
Hey Andii that's definitely not happened to me before. Have you checked the cleaning is activating every couple of hours? I always adventure mode as soon as when I put water inside and never had the problem of it smelling on standby (unless I forget to charge the UV C to work. Did you try giving it a good clean inside and dry and then seeing if the result still happens? Did you put other liquid besides water?
@@OneTechTraveller yes at first the bottle was fine, for a couple of days, but I found I was still needing to wash the bottle , the rim and around the inside of the lid grooves almost everyday to get rid of that horrid damp water smell which you get with cheaper bottles, which defeats the point of having this expensive bottle! I followed all the instructions and watched every video on this bottle! I only ever put plain , clean water inside the bottle and made sure it was fully charged up ready to go. I did press adventure mode when fresh water was put inside : (
@@Aisstylish ah thats a shame, definitely dont need to clean everyday and yes defeats the purpose of these expensive bottles! Did it smell normal when u received it? Sounds like the bottle needs to be replaced but best to return if its easier. A shame it hasnt workedwell for you, my larq bottles have been a champ all this time 🥺 hope it's got a positive resolution at the end of it all, KBA!
smelled damp? What do u mean?
@@theNimboo yeah wtf does damp smell like? It smelled like water? Wtf
Missing the before and after water analysis. Is the bacteria really dead?
I don't have the technical equipment to do that but the fact it's noticeable to the normal person compared to tap, bottled and the symptoms of bacterial growth (smell and taste) it works in IMO. how much better maybe others can tell you that
Why do the instructions shake to give the the bottle a “whirl” if the stainless steel reflects the UV light? Do you shake a little, shake a lot? 5 secs, 30 secs, the full 60 sec clean cycle?
For me, it's not so much a shake but more like a tilt and angle. Just ensures it hits all areas easier than it simply standing. You can choose not too and I'm lazy to do it, so I never bothered but never had a problem with the taste or cleanliness. So it's up to you 👍
Mine did not come with a USB. All it was is a bottle with a carbiner. No filter or anything. Is this right?
Sounds like you got the non cleaning larq bottles they released for people who like the design without the filtering that's also much more affordable.
Maybe double check what you ordered if that's the case?
@@OneTechTraveller They were all the same price. Oh well. It wasn't THAT much.
@@cathleenpeel6263 What's the exact name of the model you got? If it was cheaper then it's ok but if it was similar to the more expensive price I would contact them about it and see what they do. The bottles are nice though!
This isn't a review it's just listing what the bottle is
I'm more interested in what it actually does with the water does it clean it like take out all the Fluoride, Pesticides,metals, in the water??
No. It just shines a UV light that kills common bacteria and fungal spores but not viruses. It can even grow algae.
Why fear the fluoride? It helps the teeth to prevent tooth decay. You're not consuming toothpaste amount of concentration in water.
it'll clean bacteria to prevent a build-up of it which can lead to e.coli and other bacterial infections. Keeps water fresher for longer but won't filtrate contaminnants like metals, viruses etc.
hey bro nice video & website!
how much do you make from it all? enough to live off it? very inspiring!
You had that fora year? It looks new.
Yup! I generally take care and try to keep them looking as fresh as when I get them 🤙
But it doesn't sterilize the rim so if there was ecoli or protos they're still on the lip where you put your mouth right?
That is correct. I mention it's still worth to clean the mouth opening but if you wipe after each session or day, it removes the build up or the need to do a deeper clean or full bottle rinse as you would need for normal bottles.
My question is how do we know it works? Have u tested the water without the bottle and with the bottle to see actual results,? I can come up with pink light and say it cleans as well.
I've had it for a year and used a variety of normal stainless steel bottles or plastic bottles, the difference is in leaving water for a period of time. You'll notice the difference. The bottle itself will have a weird smell because of bacteria build up. You'd have to clean the bottle frequently and change the water if left. Water from my larq bottle developed no smell and the water tasted the same from when i first filled it up. That means the uvc light is preventing bacteria build up in that time.
You can research about UVC light online if you're sceptical this is my experience. Depends on whether it suits your lifestyle usage
@@OneTechTraveller I understand.
@@OneTechTraveller yep! I agree! UV lights are also used in Aquarium Hobby to kill Algae and bacteria resulting to crystal clear water for the aquarium.
For the FAQ, why does it say it can keep the bottle hot for 12 hours then says to NOT put hot water?
Hey Lynu, I think it's more about keeping liquids hot for up to 12 hours, while suggesting not to put hot water as the LED cleaning tech cannot work at those extremely hot temps.
You said its good to clean it from time to time, so how often do you clean the bottle and also the lid?
few times a month or whenever I feel like it. Less of a chore and more about maintenance of the condition
Having mercury filled bottle cap. What could possibly go wrong
How do you know if the LARQ bottle is in travel mode? I just got my LARQ bottle today and all the instruction said was to hold the button for 5 seconds but there are no symbols/indicator to show the travel lock is on
Hey Mimi, you're right there's no indicator or confirmation once travel lock is on (after holding for 5 seconds), they should do that. What you CAN do is press the button on the cap for normal cleaning mode. If the blue light doesn't turn on, it means travel lock is active (disables self-cleaning for storage, saves battery or cleaning when not in use etc).
I haven't tried it since I don't turn travel lock, but it should help to know when lock is on or off.
Hope that helps! KBA
Is this bottle made to filter tap water? I'm leaving off to Bali in 2 weeks and thinking about buying a LARQ bottle. If i poor tap water in it (which can not be drank in Bali), will it be drink-able after filtering it?
Hey 👋 so in my opinion it will definitely improve the quality of the water to make it more drinkable than a typical bottle (since they don't have any tech and can breed bacteria and viral growth if not cleaned adequately).
The LARQ filtered bottle will remove physical contaminants before drinking including contaminants metals pesticides to really filter out the bad stuff from water sources. PureVis (this one) sterilises to kill bacteria and viruses, like when you boil water but more effective and efficient.
In the case of tap water where there are no physical contaminants, the PureVis one will be the way to go. The filtered would suit better if the source may have physical bits (like outdoor water). For best performance, you can get the LARQ filtered bottle and add on the PureVis Cap for the best coverage and sanitation. Hope that helps
Thanks for your insight! I recently purchased the 25 oz Larq Bottle PureVis Original as I wanted the insulation. However, I am very nervous about the bottle getting dinged up. Have you tried putting the silicone sleeve from the 24 oz Movement on the 25 oz Original to see if it will fit? That would greatly help me as I really don't want to buy the neoprene travel sleeve
Happy to help Aaron! The silicone as part of the kovement design definitely doesn't fit. The neoprene sleeve is quite a stretch to put on the movement too but it holds like glue 😅 you do need to wash it as it will get dirty but no biggie with your laundry.
You'll want something like that if you plan to take it to the extreme and want to keep the exterior looking pristine!
@@OneTechTraveller Thank you for your response! I greatly appreciate it. Guess I’ll have to look into the neoprene sleeve for it. Keep up the great work!
You should be nervous.What could possibly go wrong with a mercury filled bottle cap
I think it doesn’t filter hard metals like a Britain’s filter for example. So would you say that you still taste a different when purifying tap water with the Larq?
That is correct these are portable bottles I can best describe as refining source water of contaminants and making water healthily drinkable for longer, preventing bacteria and ecoli build up. Water needs to be at least drinkable and it'll clean it up further. If youre out travelling it'll do a better job cleaning contaminants in natural sources than your basic bottles that don't.
The LARQ pitcher has more advanced purifying filters that are 'said' to filter at a higher efficiacy and wider contaminants if you're looking for that kind of purity. Check it out on their website but I have no hands on experience with them.
Hiya! I believe they have a filter bottle and you can also purchase the UV lid
Yup! I did a review of the LARQ pitcher you can see here: ua-cam.com/video/V1isXaacR4Q/v-deo.html
A proper steel bottle where you pour out the liquid will be just as good if not better for 99% of users in the urban jungle. And if you traverse to remote areas (with contaminated water), you will be better of with a real filter contraption - you're not going to want to drink sterilised solids anyhow. Having sifted through customer feedback on LARQ, it seems to have too many points of failure. Never experienced any smell from SIGG or Hydroflask. IMO another half baked product made famous thru overhyped marketing.
Just an opintion, but the name "Larq" sounds more consise than "PureVis"
Agreed. They had to change the name when they released the Filtered. Was easier back then
Thank you for the review. Does this get rid of the chlorine taste that's sometimes found in water from he tap?
My pleasure. I haven't had experience with sources containing noticeable chlorine levels so I can't really comment on that. You'll most likely need something stronger and it *may* help but I cannot vouch for it. Definitely ask LARQ support but my inclination is a stronger purification system like the LARQ pitcher to be on the safe side.
Highly doubtful as UV will only affect the microorganisms. It cant remove or mask the chlorine ions in the water - they will always be present unless is it nano-filtered or the water is distilled.
@@Eesakeee they have a model that filters. This isn't it. This just sanitizes
@@OneTechTraveller agree
@@dsj19 which one u mean the insuated?
Do you need to unlock the filter to use or only when replacing the filter?
Hey Donna, this model the PureVis uses UVC-LED so there's no filter that needs replacing in this. Just fill it up and then bottle will sterilise every couple of hours. The Bottle Filtered that you talk about only needs to be touched when you set it up and replace the filter. See my reiv ewon that here: ua-cam.com/video/3CPKLrV7Ydc/v-deo.html
Does it it taste better than your usual tap water
it removes bacteria which can affect the taste, will keep the quality of your water the same for longer. It's safer to drink but if you need to purfy the water than the larq pitcher, filters and such will help in those situations.
how do you know when to stop filling up the water in larq? Like you said don’t fill it up to the UV light? how do you know where the light is/when to not overfill as to not touch the light ?
Hey Sophia, it's a good question something I'd had to figure out as I go as it isn't mentioned. I normal stop just before the bottle curves towards the neck. That gives enough space when pressed in without overflowing.
How long does the battery last? Meaning do we need to replace the battery for the UV light?
Hey Carmen, the battery lasts for roughly 1 month or slightly lower if you manually activate the light / more intense adventure mode but it's rarely on a day to day. The light turns red when it's low battery and takes roughly 3 hours to fully charge.
Hope that helps!
Keep Being Awesome, 1TT
@@OneTechTraveller thanks for your reply but what I meant is how long will the whole battery pack last before you need to replace your whole bottle - like many batteries even with our cellphones the charge starts to go and doesn't hold as long as before. Is there a battery pack that will be replaced on the cap to keep the UV going or does the whole bottle need to be replaced. Do you understand what I'm trying to ask? I tried to go on their website to find answers to that but apparently no one's ever asked that question
@@carmenmah1318 gotcha. Hard to say but 1 year later its still functioning. I believe you can buy replacement caps if they ever go faulty (or replaced for free if it gets faulty within warranty. Don't know how much it'll cost but if you email them I'm sure they can give you an idea.
How long do these bottles last for i.e what is their shelf life?
Last for many years as long as you take care of them like any other bottle. The question mark is the UV C LED te h but so far 2 years still going strong
@@OneTechTraveller thank you for responding. I've emailed Larq and will wait to see what they say. I've seen online that a battery does need to be replaced so there are part to the bottle that would need replacing?
The battery for the UV C Is in the bottle cap so if for any reason you need you, it can easily be replaced since its the cap (in theory). It works with the Filtered cap and a normal cap so there are options but for all my LARQ bottles, they themselves and the tech are going strong 💪
Great review! My question is, does it have an app? Does it link to devices like Apple Water or the Health app on the iPhone? It would be nice to get data from it.
Great question! There's no app connection it operates on its own through the hardware controls. But who knows maybe they're working on something. Would be great to leverage the health app or add additional controls with activating mode, timer or some analytical data on the water perhaps.
@@OneTechTraveller Thanks for the reply. Indeed, I saw a few smart bottles with that type of technology. It be be would great to see in Larq bottles linked to the health app. You have some great ideas for add-ons!
Only the Larq PureVis pitcher comes with an app
Yeap! Maybe they will in the future since the pitcher already does. Hopefully only a matter of time and are more value with a shared ecosystem across their range n
not buying until there's a USB-c version and price drop. $100 is insane for a water bottle
USB-C version 100% needs to happen. Since this does something to improve the quality of water, it's fair for the higher price. The non-cleaning bottle version is still more, but similar price to branded water bottles.
@@OneTechTraveller its fair to charge more, but there's other UV light bottles now that are significantly cheaper.
@@OneTechTraveller plus, a brita bottle is like $30 and filters out more since its a filter and not just a light
It's one of those brands that charge more people are willing to pay a premium beyond the feature. Its good there are alternatives out there and if theres one suited to your taste in design, features and price then thats a good thing to make tech accessible.
@@MegaMijit some filters last longer and do better at filtering. Plus, that is a different method thats more comparative to the LARQ filtered to the UVC in this one as it sterilises bacteria where filters do not.
I just found a brand new bottle all black for 50 bucks on offer up 65 with taxes and shipping. I think that’s fair, I need it for work
Nice deal, enjoy!
What's the PPM reading on a TDS meter with these?
hey I reached out to LARQ who took some time to reply but I got their reply:
"The LARQ Filters are designed to keep the beneficial minerals in your water and remove contaminants that have a negative health impact. TDS meters only measure the total amount of dissolved solids in parts per million or ppm. Some harmful contaminants can be dangerous in just parts per billion (ppb) or even parts per trillion (ppt). For example, lead, chromium-6, and arsenic are toxic at parts per billion concentration which the TDS meter cannot pick up. TDS meters are also a nonselective measurement and cannot differentiate among different ions. For example, you could have a high TDS meter reading but no harmful contaminants in your water. Some healthy minerals like potassium, magnesium, and calcium can actually cause your TDS meter to spike. For those reasons and more, we do not follow the TDS method. Our goal is to design filters that can be effective with the added benefit of having longer filter life (better for the environment), better flow rates, less prone to clogging, and overall better user experience compared to filters that target an arbitrary "zero" dissolved solid reading."
@@OneTechTraveller I need nothing in the water for my carnivorous plants. So a PPM reading of ZERO is ideal.
Does it deal with viruseseses? I travel to other countries where the tap water is "suspect" so I need a filter/light/system that kills Everything. (I already filter for lumps while camping etc)
Hey Moon, not viruses just bacteria building up like E.Coli. LARQ have a stronger filtering system in their pitcher which filtrates greater metals and contaminants however but I wouldn't rely on this to clean water to that degree, just keep water fresher for longer and clean up bacteria from natural sources.
Hope that helps,
Keep being awesome, 1TT
@@OneTechTraveller it does kill viruses actually, the owner said so on his shark tank appearance, and it can be found on their website as well. "The UV-C LED technology is effective in eradicating up to 99.9999% of harmful bacteria, mold and viruses in Adventure Mode-preventing the growth of odor-causing bacteria and eliminating water-born illnesses."
@@victor6489 great thanks for the clarification i remember seeing that video and yes does kill majority of viruses. The growth of bacteria in the petri dish shows how much it prevents that growth using the larq bottle ✌
Do you have to wash it every now and then? Can’t you just let it clean itself?
ideally yes but not often. You could go weekly or further if you like, or just the cap and mouth. I do it weekly with a short rinse inside so you don't need to deep clean bt every couple of weeks is fine, depends on your usage or if you're storing other liquids besides water.
It’s interesting to me reading these reviews of everyone talking about weird smells and having to clean this high tech bottle regularly… I’ve been using a regular hydro flask daily for over a year and I’m hesitant to say I have only briefly rinsed mine a handful of times, never deep cleaned the thing lol. It has never developed an odd smell or any build up inside or around the rim. What’s the deal with this fancy bottle smelling weird?
@@amys1063 clean that bottle amy ...
@@amys1063 people must be backwashing into their bottles little by little...🤢. Because same, I have a normal metal bottle right now and I don't clean it often and it never smells. I'd venture to say it really is user to user. I never put anything but water in my bottle as well.
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Great video
I have just bought one of the bottle
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Thanks Michelle, glad to help. Hope you enjoy it!
Keep being awesome
Tap water is treated with chlorine and flouride to treat and kill bacteria etc. That being said water filters are designed to filter out heavy metals and this already filtration tech will also kill bacteria aswell.
So what is the parts per million filtration rating on this bottle? Brita is 6PPM and Zero water filter is 0 PPm why doesnt anyone talk about metal ppm ratings with this bottle after filtration? Seems like a bit of a scam tbh
The cap design is very bad. Lots of water gets trapped on the outer groove which causes water to drip.
Interesting! I've not had that issue at all. I'd that while sipping or when tilted upside down?
Very disappointed with this bottle. In the first month of use the paint started to flake away from the lip of the bottle and where the lid screws onto it. For the price I would think that would not happen.
Ah damn that's a shame. I've heard that from a few others so it looks like QC needs to be better. I've tended to make sure it isn't mixed in with stuff that could scratch to prolong the aesthetics. Was it through that or just how easily it faded?
@@OneTechTraveller It wasn't mixed in with anything. It sat on my desk. Taking the lid on and off to refill it is what wore the paint away around the edge of the lid and where the lid meets the bottle when you screw it back on.
This is most likely a marked up crappy Chinese manufactured product that isn't durable, nothing's built to last these days it's all about cutting costs and using the cheapest materials. That being said I'm not the least surprised you encountered this problem with the lid/paint.
I’ve had this bottle and inside the bottle cap looked disgusting with the paint fading and also that part doesn’t self clean and there are no instructions to clean that part. Got a replacement and now this rubbish has started again even after carefully cleaning it regularly with a tiny brush. Total waste of money and on top of that, the bloody cap costs about £60 just to replace. RIP OFF!!!
A shame to hear you had a bad experience! Did they not cover your cap replacement?? I've honestly not had any problems cleaning the inside or the cap itself, just a sponge and cloth to get deep around it. Bear in mind I'm only drinking water out of it. The powder paint has not worn out on mine. Do you put it in with stuff that is rubbing or scratching it?
It Has mold or fur in it?
Not at all for me.
@@OneTechTraveller Have you tried insulated bottles without self cleaning that won't grow fur or mold?
I have tried insulated one. Insulation is only for keeping the liquid hot or cold but doesn't clean the liquid itself. If you leave the liquid or water inside there too long it will develop a bad smell and grow bacteria. This is where the larq cleaning bottle helps keep it clean for longer, even if you dont drink it for a while will still taste great.
I put my Aquafina water in this. Gotta be extra clean 😜
Ultra clean water at its finest 😂
So you put tap water in it lol nice
can we get a review for 2022!? 😅😅
Haha maybe 2023! 😎
@@OneTechTraveller ill keep an eye out 😂
This was not a review, it was a discussion about color, size, and ergonomics. SMH
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Lucky living in Norway where we have crystal clear fresh water and not needing those 100$ bottles lol
The best way! I was in the piglet Islands in Norway, beautiful nature 😍
Every developed nation has perfectly save drinking water, sorry you are not special.
@@david.ricardo get edjucated cause you're wrong, in Germany for exemple the tap is bad to drink..
@@rygaros6669 source?
@@david.ricardo you jelly cause water here is better than at you? lol
Very helpful thank you
You're welcome Sophie!
Thank you ! Awesome update
Thanks glad it helped!
Definitely not good for the gym. If you are actively working out, chances are you'll be in need of water or your pre-workout drink frequently and having to unscrew the top in order to take a drink and then screw it back on so that you don't spill your drink all over the gym floor isn't ideal in the gym.
But for camping or hiking where you might find water fountains along the way...this is obviously a good solution drinking clean water.
Good points Drew. I've found it suitable for my kind of gym workouts. Saves having to go to the fountain, keeps cold especially in hot weather and the screw top means it'll stay secure without any chance of it leaking or toppling over. Of course, there are other bottles out there that can do it better just for gym, but the versatile use and cleaning features make it useful if you have a general lifestyle on the move (Y).
Keep being awesome, 1TT
I would probably just have a dedicated time to drink water then if the lid is that much of a hassle
@Drew Mason: Dude it’s a bottle cap 🤦🏽♂️. Screwing and unscrewing a bottle cap is not that futile of a task to do, even when you’re working out. Come on now
@@whatwhat9004 see I would've agreed with you until I started doing alot of treadmill because when you're jogging/running unscrewing a cap begins to become a real issue unless you lower the speed every time you need a sip vs a bottle with an easy open top or pop top.
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I have a larq bottle but it has no buttons or usb anywher
The cap is a press able button to activate cleaning mode manually and there's a USB port on the cap. Mine came with a micro USB cable but any will do it's generic and readily available
80 euro's for a water bottle is just stupid
This guy's a sellout paid reviewer
Lol. I still use mine daily. Do you have one or have you had a bad experience?
@@OneTechTraveller Nah it's not that, it's more that your video hardly references any actual concrete experience using the water bottle. Like from watching your video there's little that actually demonstrates that you've used it for a year and you talk more about features anybody could have learned abt by reading their site's website
That said, I probably was too quick to judge the video on the whole. I can tell you're pretty engaged with your viewers altogether. My bad.
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Glad you enjoyed thanks for watching 🙌
This company and bottle suck. Stay away.
Did you have a bad experience?
What a bullshit product
All depends on the context Dmitry although I'm curious to hear your thoughts on why it is
Does it get rid of flouride from the water aswell ? And if it does where does it go when it rids the water of it?
It's more against bacteria growth that leads to E.coli to make it cleaner water. The filtered Pitcher and bottle remove metals and microplastics but none of LARQ are rated to remove fluoride but they're working on it.
@@OneTechTraveller OMG!!! Ineed information on when that bottle would be available, do you know a possible date?
speak faster djude!
Increase the video speed 👍
I am 99.99999% positive those two bottles on the table are brand new and never used before. Why? I own two myself, so I can say. I guess you are a paid fraud on false advertising. This product just sucks and its a hype scam. Dont buy, people. Throw your money out of the window instead. Same thing.
Good for you 👍
@@OneTechTraveller yep! not too good for your followers though.. they might have put some trust in your reviews.
You have your opinion, I have mine. I stand by it.
Have a nice day 😊
@@OneTechTraveller spend it well, my
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@@namabaentaras3911 dude i agree it's a crap bottle but you gotta give some proof for your claims, why do you think they're new and not used? He could be taking better care of them than the avg person.