Quick answer

Pick the Copper Lid only if you own a Stainless Steel memobottle, because it is compatible only with that range. Pick the Wild Plum Lid if you own an Original memobottle and want a low-cost colour change. The two are not interchangeable, so the bottle you already own decides the answer before price or finish does.

What actually differs between the two lids

The Copper Lid is built for the Stainless Steel memobottle range and pairs stainless steel construction with a silicone seal for a leak-proof fit. The Wild Plum Lid is made for the Original memobottle and uses the same style of silicone seal, but it is not dishwasher-friendly. That single care rule is the most practical difference between them: one lid tolerates a dishwasher cycle, the other needs hand washing to stay in good condition.

Finish is the second difference. The Copper Lid's stainless steel look is designed to match the Stainless Steel bottle body, while the Wild Plum Lid is a colour choice for the Original collection. Neither lid changes how much the bottle holds or how it fits in a bag, so treat this as a fit-and-finish decision rather than a capacity upgrade.

Check your bottle range before you order

Compatibility is the one thing you cannot work around. The Copper Lid is compatible only with the Stainless Steel memobottle range, and the Wild Plum Lid is listed for the Original memobottle. If you are unsure which range you own, check the bottle body or the lid you are replacing rather than guessing from a photo, because an incorrect lid will not seal properly.

If your current lid still seals and only looks worn, replacing it is cheaper than replacing the bottle. If the seal has started to fail, a new lid is the fix, and it is worth checking the bottle threads at the same time for damage or debris that could cause a leak regardless of which lid you fit.

  • Own a Stainless Steel memobottle: choose the Copper Lid.
  • Own an Original memobottle: choose the Wild Plum Lid.
  • Unsure of your range: confirm the bottle model before ordering.
  • Lid still sealing but worn: a replacement lid is the cheaper fix.

Price, spares, and what to keep on hand

Both lids sit in the same low-price accessory bracket, so the decision rarely comes down to cost alone. The more useful question is whether you want a spare. A second lid means you can keep one on the bottle and one clean and ready, which matters most if you hand wash the Wild Plum Lid and do not want to wait for it to dry before refilling.

If you are already buying a lid, it is worth looking at how you store the bottle at home. A desk stand keeps a memobottle upright and visible between refills, which reduces the chance of it being knocked over or left rolling around. That is a separate purchase from the lid, but it solves a different everyday problem.

Trade-offs at a glance

  • Fit range: The Copper Lid is compatible only with the Stainless Steel memobottle range, while the Wild Plum Lid is listed for the Original memobottle. Your existing bottle range decides which lid you can buy.
  • Dishwasher care: The Wild Plum Lid is not dishwasher-friendly, so it needs hand washing; the Copper Lid's stainless steel construction suits the Stainless Steel bottle body. If you rely on a dishwasher, factor in hand washing for the Original lid.
  • Cost and spares: Both are low-cost accessories, so the real choice is whether to buy one lid or keep a spare on hand. A spare lid avoids waiting on a hand-washed lid to dry.

Product facts

  • Copper Lid (Stainless Steel memobottle): Crafted from premium materials with a durable silicone seal for a leak-proof fit and stainless steel construction; compatible only with the Stainless Steel memobottle range. If your bottle is not a Stainless Steel memobottle, this lid will not fit, so confirm your range first.
  • Wild Plum Lid (Original memobottle): A Wild Plum Lid for the Original memobottle with a silicone seal; not dishwasher-friendly and sold as one lid. Plan to hand wash it, and buy more than one only if you want a spare rather than a set.
  • Mandarin Desk Stand (Original memobottle): A powder-coated steel desk stand compatible with the Original memobottle collection and Silicone Sleeve range. Useful if you want the bottle to stay upright on a desk between refills, but it does not fit every memobottle range.

Which lid should you buy?

Best for

  • Owners of a Stainless Steel memobottle who want a matching stainless steel lid
  • Anyone replacing a worn or failing lid on a Stainless Steel bottle
  • Buyers who want a spare lid for a Stainless Steel memobottle

Not for

  • Owners of an Original memobottle, who need the Wild Plum Lid instead
  • Buyers who want a lid they can put in the dishwasher
  • Anyone hoping a lid change will alter bottle capacity or size