XDA reviews include processors, graphics cards, motherboards, entire systems, NAS, SBCs, software, and everything else considered "tech". You won't typically see us cover specific smart products such as home appliances, and televisions, among other categories. Water bottles are one such product stack, at least until WaterH reached out about the company's insulated Boost stainless steel liquid storage device. If there's one thing we're all guilty of, it's not drinking enough water throughout the day. That's where the WaterH Boost comes into play.

What makes the WaterH Boost worth considering is the premium feature set and companion app. Available for Android and iOS, this app connects to the water bottle and synchronizes consumption data, which can then be shared with other health apps. As for the bottle itself, your water stays cool for seemingly forever and the Boost (and app) will bug you regularly if you don't intake much fluid. Drinking the recommended amount of water daily is vital to avoid potential health issues. For those who gaze at a screen for hours at end, the WaterH Boost can be useful in staying relatively healthy.

About this review: WaterH supplied XDA with a sample but had no input on this review before publication.

Price, specs, and availability

The WaterH Boost launched for $70 but can be found at a more reasonable $50. That's still a considerable sum of money for a water bottle, but this is a premium device with insulation and other features that can be found on other expensive bottles. To keep liquid cool, WaterH uses a double vacuum wall and a stainless steel construct for durability. A capacity of approximately 900ml is excellent for keeping topped up throughout the day and the app will automatically determine how much you should consume based on a few parameters.

What I like

I was honestly initially as skeptical of the WaterH Boost as you are of this review. Do I need something else to keep topped up with charge? Thankfully, the Boost from WaterH has a fairly beefy 450mAh battery pack and low power draw, allowing the bottle to last longer than a week. To help keep your favorite beverage cold or hot, the double wall vacuum can maintain temperatures for up to 24 hours. The full stainless steel design is durable and feels great in the hand. The finish isn't smooth either, making it easier to grasp while out and about. Available in black, blue, white, pink, and purple, you can choose a WaterH Boost that best matches your personality.

To help keep your favorite beverage cold or hot, the double wall vacuum can maintain temperatures for up to 24 hours.

The main steel section of the bottle is as you'd expect from an insulated closed-top liquid container. The lid is where all the magic happens, rocking a small LED touch display and integrated RGB strip around the bottom. When calibrated and synchronized with the companion app, the WaterH Boost will start flashing lights at you every 30 minutes to take some water. Notifications will be sent through the app and wearables with the necessary permissions set. It's a friendly nudge that you still need to drink water, which can often be pushed back when you're busy smashing skulls in Mount & Blade or typing up documents.

Setting everything up was painless. Simply wash the bottle, charge it up, fill it with water, connect it to the app, configure a few settings, and you're ready. The app is pretty feature-rich too. As well as handling the synchronizing of data from the bottle, the app can show all the collected data by filtering through days, months, and years. All WaterH products can be updated from here too (and yes, even the WaterH Boost can receive firmware updates!) and you'll earn Water Points, which can be redeemed for WaterH products or support charitable causes.

What I don't like

A major concern of mine is the app cannot automatically synchronize with the WaterH Boost. To send all the tracking data to the app, you'll need to manually open the app for it to search and connect to the bottle. This doesn't take long as the app opens quickly and the connection is made instantly, but it would be good for the app to search for the bottle either weekly or daily to extract saved data. This is because the bottle will only store enough data for seven days. If you forget to synchronize the two together, you'll lose data, which defeats the purpose of this bottle.

To send all the tracking data to the app, you'll need to manually open the app for it to search and connect to the bottle.

Due to the materials used, the WaterH Boost is also on the heavier side, especially when full of liquid. It's not unbearably heavy, but if you're used to lightweight plastic bottles and need to take this with you on hikes, the 500g (empty) is worth bearing in mind.

Should you buy the WaterH Boost?

You should buy the WaterH Boost if:

• You struggle to drink enough water using standard bottles and open-top containers.
• You want to monitor and track how much you drink daily.
• You prefer to drink water cold.

You shouldn't buy the WaterH Boost if:

• You don't care about tracking how much water you drink.
• You don't want to spend more than $10 on a bottle.

Whether you should purchase the WaterH Boost depends on one thing; do you feel comfortable spending $50 on a water bottle? If the answer is yes, I'd recommend checking out WaterH's products if you want to take your water intake seriously. The Boost is an excellent container for storing liquid, both hot and cold. It has helped me immensely to ensure I'm eating healthy and drinking enough water. Spending countless hours in front of the screen, I know too well how challenging it can be to stretch one's legs, take a break, and grab something to eat and drink.

If you don't care about tracking how much you drink and would prefer to do it manually, the WaterH Boost is not for you. While you could make the most of this device without a smart wearable or fitness tracker, I recommend combining the Boost with regular workouts and a balanced lifestyle. The smartphone app can connect to and share data with other health-related apps, enabling available information. It's pricey but well worth it. Earning points while you drink is a nice touch and there are plenty of options available for colors, types, and filtration.