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Best French Presses Under $50

The best French presses under $50, ranked by our review scores. Entry money, and the point of this list is which ones are honest at the price rather than which ones are cheapest.

How this list is ordered

Ranked by arithmetic, not opinion. Every score is worked out from the specifications each maker publishes, so you can open the working on any product page. Anything commercial is labelled and sits outside that order, and how we score explains what each criterion measures.

French Presses Under $50, ranked by score

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  1. 1SecuraSecura Stainless SteelFrom $27.998.7

    How it scored

    Brew Quality & Filtration10.0
    mesh fineness not published
    Build Quality & Durabilityweakest link6.9
    carries 20 of the 82.1 points scored
    Heat Retention10.0
    Ease of Cleaning7.0
    Pour & Handling8.3
    weight not published
    Value for Money10.0
    Price from$27.99
    Score8.7
    Capacity1479ml
    Brew Size3-4 to 12+ cups
    Body Material18/8 Stainless Steel
    Filter TypeReusable metal mesh
    Read the Secura Stainless Steel review →
  2. 2Utopia KitchenUtopia Kitchen Stainless SteelFrom $24.997.6

    How it scored

    Brew Quality & Filtration8.5
    mesh fineness not published
    Build Quality & Durability6.9
    Heat Retention10.0
    Ease of Cleaningweakest link2.0
    carries 14 of the 82.1 points scored
    Pour & Handling8.3
    weight not published
    Value for Money10.0
    Price from$24.99
    Score7.6
    Capacity1479ml
    Brew Size3-4 to 12+ cups
    Body Material304 stainless steel
    Filter TypeReusable metal mesh
    Read the Utopia Kitchen Stainless Steel review →
  3. 3Coffee GatorCoffee Gator French PressFrom $37.996.8

    How it scored

    Brew Quality & Filtration6.9
    mesh fineness not published
    Build Quality & Durability6.9
    Heat Retention10.0
    Ease of Cleaningweakest link3.0
    carries 14 of the 82.1 points scored
    Pour & Handling6.7
    weight not published
    Value for Money6.8
    Price from$37.99
    Score6.8
    Capacity1005ml
    Brew Size12+ cups
    Body MaterialStainless steel
    Filter TypeReusable metal mesh
    Read the Coffee Gator French Press review →
  4. 4Home HeroHome Hero French PressFrom $17.996.5

    How it scored

    Brew Quality & Filtration8.5
    mesh fineness not published
    Build Quality & Durability6.2
    Heat Retentionweakest link1.0
    carries 16 of the 82.1 points scored
    Ease of Cleaning7.0
    Pour & Handling8.3
    weight not published
    Value for Money10.0
    Price from$17.99
    Score6.5
    Capacity1005ml
    Brew Size7-10 cups
    Body MaterialBamboo, Borosilicate glass, Stainless steel
    Filter TypeReusable metal mesh
    Read the Home Hero French Press review →
  5. 5QUQIYSOQUQIYSO French PressFrom $33.246.0

    How it scored

    Brew Quality & Filtration8.5
    mesh fineness not published
    Build Quality & Durability6.2
    Heat Retentionweakest link1.0
    carries 16 of the 82.1 points scored
    Ease of Cleaning7.0
    Pour & Handling7.5
    weight not published
    Value for Money6.7
    Price from$33.24
    Score6.0
    Capacity1508ml
    Brew Size5-6 to 12+ cups
    Body MaterialBorosilicate glass, Polypropylene, Stainless steel
    Filter TypeReusable metal mesh
    Read the QUQIYSO French Press review →
  6. 6Utopia KitchenUtopia Kitchen French PressFrom $14.246.0

    How it scored

    Brew Quality & Filtration8.5
    mesh fineness not published
    Build Quality & Durability6.2
    Heat Retentionweakest link1.0
    carries 16 of the 82.1 points scored
    Ease of Cleaning4.5
    Pour & Handling7.5
    weight not published
    Value for Money10.0
    Price from$14.24
    Score6.0
    Capacity1479ml
    Brew Size3-4 to 12+ cups
    Body MaterialBorosilicate glass, BPA-Free Plastic, Stainless steel
    Filter TypeReusable metal mesh
    Read the Utopia Kitchen French Press review →
  7. 7Café Du ChateauCafé Du Chateau Stainless SteelFrom $37.965.9

    How it scored

    Brew Quality & Filtration8.5
    mesh fineness not published
    Build Quality & Durability6.9
    Heat Retentionweakest link1.0
    carries 16 of the 82.1 points scored
    Ease of Cleaning7.0
    Pour & Handling6.7
    weight not published
    Value for Money5.9
    Price from$37.96
    Score5.9
    Capacity1005ml
    Brew Size7-10 cups
    Body Material304 stainless steel, Borosilicate glass
    Filter TypeReusable metal mesh
    Read the Café Du Chateau Stainless Steel review →
  8. 8ESPROP3From $34.995.8

    How it scored

    Brew Quality & Filtration6.9
    mesh fineness not published
    Build Quality & Durability6.2
    Heat Retentionweakest link1.0
    carries 16 of the 82.1 points scored
    Ease of Cleaning8.0
    Pour & Handling7.5
    weight not published
    Value for Money6.2
    Price from$34.99
    Score5.8
    Capacity946ml
    Brew Size5-6 cups, 7-10 cups
    Body MaterialBorosilicate glass, Polypropylene
    Filter TypeReusable metal mesh
    Read the ESPRO P3 review →
  9. 9ESPROP5From $49.994.6

    How it scored

    Brew Quality & Filtration6.9
    mesh fineness not published
    Build Quality & Durability6.2
    Heat Retentionweakest link1.0
    carries 16 of the 82.1 points scored
    Ease of Cleaning3.0
    Pour & Handling8.3
    weight not published
    Value for Money3.6
    Price from$49.99
    Score4.6
    Capacity946ml
    Brew Size5-6 cups, 7-10 cups
    Body MaterialBorosilicate glass, Polypropylene, Stainless steel
    Filter TypeReusable metal mesh
    Read the ESPRO P5 review →
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