Matchups worth making
Every matchup has its own page: both products scored the same way against the rest of their category, what each costs to buy and to run, every specification where the two makers disagree, and the pros and cons from both reviews. These 101 are the closest calls in each category, where the two are genuinely a choice.
Bean-to-Cup Machines
All bean-to-cup machines →- Gaggia Cadorna Prestige8.4Philips 4300 LatteGo8.5
Philips 4300 LatteGo leads on cleaning & upkeep and build quality & warranty. On brand founded: 1948 against 1891.
- Philips 4300 LatteGo8.5Philips Series 5500 LatteGo EP5544/908.4
Philips 4300 LatteGo leads on drinks & milk system and cleaning & upkeep. On pre-ground bypass: Yes against Yes, a coffee powder option.
- Gaggia Cadorna Prestige8.4Philips Series 5500 LatteGo EP5544/908.4
Level on our scoring. On bean hopper: 300 against 275.
- De'Longhi Dinamica LatteCrema Espresso Machine ECAM35075SI7.7Philips 4300 LatteGo8.5
Philips 4300 LatteGo leads on grinder & grind control and value for money. On dimensions: 236 x 429 x 348 mm against 246 x 372 x 433 mm.
- Jura E8 (NAC)7.7Philips 4300 LatteGo8.5
Philips 4300 LatteGo leads on cleaning & upkeep and value for money. On bean hopper: 280, published as 9.9 oz against 275.
Coffee Bags
All coffee bags →- Mondo Single-Serve Coffee Bags8.6Mozza Aurora Blend Coffee Bags7.5
Mondo Single-Serve Coffee Bags leads on freshness & the bag and value per cup. On coffee grams per bag: 12 against 14.2.
- Kahawa 1893 Single-Serve Coffee Packs7.4Mondo Single-Serve Coffee Bags8.6
Mondo Single-Serve Coffee Bags leads on brew quality & dose and freshness & the bag. On coffee grams per bag: 14.2 against 12.
- Kahawa 1893 Single-Serve Coffee Packs7.4Mozza Aurora Blend Coffee Bags7.5
Mozza Aurora Blend Coffee Bags leads on brew quality & dose. On compostable: Yes - the maker states 100% compostable against Yes.
- Mondo Single-Serve Coffee Bags8.6Taylors of Harrogate Rich Italian Coffee Bags 30ct5.6
Mondo Single-Serve Coffee Bags leads on brew quality & dose and freshness & the bag. On certifications: Organic against Rainforest Alliance.
- Mondo Single-Serve Coffee Bags8.6Stella Blue Big Cat Blend Cold Brew Coffee Bags5.5
Mondo Single-Serve Coffee Bags leads on brew quality & dose and freshness & the bag. On bean type: 100% Arabica against Arabica, ground.
Coffee Beans
All coffee beans →- Intelligentsia El Gallo Blend8.2Intelligentsia Organic Black Cat Espresso8.2
Level on our scoring. On brew methods: V60 against Espresso.
- Intelligentsia El Gallo Blend8.2Intelligentsia Organic French Roast Blend8.2
Level on our scoring. On brew methods: V60 against Automatic Drip.
- Intelligentsia Organic Black Cat Espresso8.2Intelligentsia Organic French Roast Blend8.2
Level on our scoring. On brew methods: Espresso against Automatic Drip.
- Intelligentsia El Gallo Blend8.2Intelligentsia Organic Decaf House Blend8.1
Intelligentsia El Gallo Blend leads on value per kilo. On brew methods: V60 against Automatic Drip.
- Intelligentsia Organic Black Cat Espresso8.2Intelligentsia Organic Decaf House Blend8.1
Intelligentsia Organic Black Cat Espresso leads on value per kilo. On brew methods: Espresso against Automatic Drip.
Coffee Pods
All coffee pods →- Lavazza Tablì Decaf Tabs7.4Lavazza Tablì Espresso Tabs7.4
Level on our scoring. On decaf in the range: Yes, this is the Tablì Decaf against Yes, Tablì Decaf.
- Lavazza Tablì Decaf Tabs7.4Lavazza Tablì Super Crema Tabs7.4
Level on our scoring. On decaf in the range: Yes, this is the Tablì Decaf against Yes, Tablì Decaf.
- Lavazza Tablì Decaf Tabs7.4Lavazza Tablì Tabs Variety Collection7.4
Level on our scoring. On box price: 48.00 USD against 60.00 USD.
- Lavazza Tablì Espresso Tabs7.4Lavazza Tablì Super Crema Tabs7.4
Level on our scoring. On intensity: 8/13 on Lavazza's own 13-point scale against 10/13 on Lavazza's own 13-point scale.
- Lavazza Tablì Espresso Tabs7.4Lavazza Tablì Tabs Variety Collection7.4
Level on our scoring. On box price: 48.00 USD against 60.00 USD.
Coffee Roasters
All coffee roasters →- Intelligentsia Coffee7.2Stumptown Coffee Roasters7.0
Level on our scoring. On based in: Chicago, Illinois, United States against Portland, Oregon, United States.
- Death Wish Coffee6.5Intelligentsia Coffee7.2
Level on our scoring. On based in: Round Lake, New York, United States against Chicago, Illinois, United States.
- Death Wish Coffee6.5Stumptown Coffee Roasters7.0
Level on our scoring. On based in: Round Lake, New York, United States against Portland, Oregon, United States.
- Intelligentsia Coffee7.2Origin Coffee6.3
Level on our scoring. On based in: Chicago, Illinois, United States against Porthleven, Cornwall, England.
- Origin Coffee6.3Stumptown Coffee Roasters7.0
Level on our scoring. On based in: Porthleven, Cornwall, England against Portland, Oregon, United States.
Coffee Subscriptions
All coffee subscriptions →- Misto8.8Origin Coffee Subscription8.4
Misto leads on choice & personalisation. On frequency options: Yes, adjustable in the dashboard settings against Every 1, 2, 3 or 4 weeks.
- Misto8.8Stumptown Coffee Club8.3
Misto leads on freshness & roast dates and choice & personalisation. On frequency options: Yes, adjustable in the dashboard settings against Every 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 8 weeks.
- Misto8.8Volcanica Coffee Club8.3
Misto leads on cancelling, skipping & getting out and choice & personalisation. On cost per bag: 20.00 USD against 12.67 USD.
- Atlas Coffee Club8.2Misto8.8
Misto leads on freshness & roast dates and choice & personalisation. On frequency options: Every 2 weeks or every 4 weeks against Yes, adjustable in the dashboard settings.
- Intelligentsia Coffee Subscription8.1Misto8.8
Misto leads on choice & personalisation and delivery & straight answers. On cost per bag: 18.00 USD against 20.00 USD.
Drip Coffee Makers
All drip coffee makers →- Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System8.2Zojirushi EC-YTC100XB 10-Cup Coffee Maker7.0
Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System leads on brew quality and brewing control & programmability. On capacity cups: 10 cups (50 oz thermal carafe) against 10.
- Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System8.2Wolf Gourmet 10-Cup Coffee Maker6.9
Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System leads on brew quality and brewing control & programmability. On capacity cups: 10 cups (50 oz thermal carafe) against 10-cup thermal carafe.
- Fellow Aiden Precision Coffee Maker6.8Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System8.2
Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System leads on brewing control & programmability and build quality & durability. On capacity cups: 10, published as 1 to 10 cups or 1.5 l against 10 cups (50 oz thermal carafe).
- Bonavita 8-Cup Coffee Maker6.6Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System8.2
Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System leads on brewing control & programmability and ease of use & cleaning. On based in: Orange County, US against Needham, USA.
- Cuisinart 14-Cup Programmable6.5Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System8.2
Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System leads on brew quality and brewing control & programmability. On auto shut-off: 240 min against 60 min.
Espresso Machines
All espresso machines →- Breville Barista Express Impress BES8767.7Breville Barista Pro7.6
Breville Barista Express Impress BES876 leads on workflow & ergonomics and ease of use & learning curve. On body material: Stainless steel against Brushed stainless steel.
- Breville Barista Express Impress BES8767.7Breville Barista Touch BES880BSS7.6
Breville Barista Express Impress BES876 leads on shot quality & extraction and workflow & ergonomics. On bean hopper: 250, published as 8.8 oz against 227, published as 1/2 lb.
- Breville Barista Express Impress BES8767.7Breville Oracle Jet BES9857.6
Breville Barista Express Impress BES876 leads on workflow & ergonomics and value for money. On bean hopper: 250, published as 8.8 oz against 340, published as 12 oz.
- Breville Barista Pro7.6Breville Barista Touch BES880BSS7.6
Level on our scoring. On body material: Brushed stainless steel against Stainless steel.
- Breville Barista Pro7.6Breville Oracle Jet BES9857.6
Level on our scoring. On boiler type: ThermoJet heating system against ThermoJet heated group head.
French Press
All French press →- Frieling Double-Walled Stainless Steel French Press 36oz8.3Secura Stainless Steel8.7
Secura Stainless Steel leads on brew quality & filtration and value for money. On capacity: 1000, published as 36oz against 355, 503, 1005, 1479 ml.
- Mueller French Press8.1Secura Stainless Steel8.7
Secura Stainless Steel leads on build quality & durability and value for money. On body material: Stainless steel, double-walled against 18/8 Stainless Steel.
- Bodum Travel Press 15oz7.9Secura Stainless Steel8.7
Secura Stainless Steel leads on brew quality & filtration and value for money. On body material: Vacuum-sealed double-wall stainless steel against 18/8 Stainless Steel.
- Secura Stainless Steel8.7STANLEY Classic Stay-Hot French Press 48oz7.9
Secura Stainless Steel leads on brew quality & filtration and value for money. On capacity: 355, 503, 1005, 1479 ml against 1400, published as 48oz.
- Secura Stainless Steel8.7YETI Rambler 34oz French Press7.9
Secura Stainless Steel leads on brew quality & filtration and value for money. On capacity: 355, 503, 1005, 1479 ml against 1000, published as 34oz.
Gift Sets
All gift sets →- Cooper's Cask Barrel Aged Box Set 48oz7.3Cooper's Cask Single Origin Box Set 48oz7.2
Cooper's Cask Barrel Aged Box Set 48oz leads on variety & how well it introduces the range. On price per kg: 73.45 USD against 62.43 USD.
- Cooper's Cask Barrel Aged Box Set6.7Cooper's Cask Barrel Aged Box Set 48oz7.3
Cooper's Cask Barrel Aged Box Set 48oz leads on value against buying the bags separately. On net weight: 454 g against 1361 g.
- Cooper's Cask Barrel Aged Box Set6.7Cooper's Cask Single Origin Box Set 48oz7.2
Cooper's Cask Single Origin Box Set 48oz leads on value against buying the bags separately. On net weight: 454 g against 1361 g.
- Cooper's Cask Barrel Aged Box Set 48oz7.3Cooper's Cask Single Origin Box Set6.5
Cooper's Cask Barrel Aged Box Set 48oz leads on variety & how well it introduces the range and value against buying the bags separately. On net weight: 1361 g against 454 g.
- Cooper's Cask Single Origin Box Set6.5Cooper's Cask Single Origin Box Set 48oz7.2
Cooper's Cask Single Origin Box Set 48oz leads on value against buying the bags separately. On net weight: 454 g against 1361 g.
Grinders
All grinders →- Kingrinder K67.4MOKKOM 64mm Flat Burr Coffee Grinder7.7
MOKKOM 64mm Flat Burr Coffee Grinder leads on grind consistency and grind range & adjustment. On body material: Aluminum against all-metal.
- DF64 Gen 2 Single Dose Coffee Grinder7.3MOKKOM 64mm Flat Burr Coffee Grinder7.7
MOKKOM 64mm Flat Burr Coffee Grinder leads on grind consistency and build quality & durability.
- Homtone Conical Burr Coffee Grinder7.3MOKKOM 64mm Flat Burr Coffee Grinder7.7
MOKKOM 64mm Flat Burr Coffee Grinder leads on grind consistency and grind range & adjustment. On body material: stainless-steel housing against all-metal.
- MOKKOM 64mm Flat Burr Coffee Grinder7.7Niche Zero7.2
MOKKOM 64mm Flat Burr Coffee Grinder leads on grind consistency and value for money. On body material: all-metal against Aluminium with real oak trim.
- DF64 Gen 2 Single Dose Coffee Grinder7.3Kingrinder K67.4
Kingrinder K6 leads on build quality & durability and cleaning, retention & mess. On burr size: 64 mm against 48 mm.
Immersion Brewers
All immersion brewers →- AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press8.8AeroPress Original8.2
AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press leads on portability. On capacity cups: 1 against 1-2.
- AeroPress Clear7.8AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press8.8
AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press leads on portability and value for money. On capacity cups: 1-2 against 1.
- AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press8.8Hario Mizudashi Cold Brew Coffee Pot 600ml7.7
AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press leads on portability. On capacity: 237 ml against 600 ml.
- AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press8.8AeroPress Original XL7.5
AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press leads on portability and value for money. On capacity cups: 1 against 2-4.
- AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press8.8OXO Good Grips Cold Brew Coffee Maker 32oz7.4
AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press leads on portability and value for money. On capacity: 237 ml against 946 ml.
Instant Coffee
All instant coffee →- Mount Hagen Organic Instant Coffee Sticks 25ct9.6Waka Colombian Medium Roast Instant Coffee Singles9.5
Mount Hagen Organic Instant Coffee Sticks 25ct leads on convenience & format and sourcing transparency. On bean type: Arabica against 100% Arabica.
- Cartograph Organic Instant Coffee Packets 50ct8.9Mount Hagen Organic Instant Coffee Sticks 25ct9.6
Mount Hagen Organic Instant Coffee Sticks 25ct leads on convenience & format and sourcing transparency. On certifications: Organic against Fairtrade, Organic.
- Cartograph Organic Instant Coffee Packets 50ct8.9Waka Colombian Medium Roast Instant Coffee Singles9.5
Waka Colombian Medium Roast Instant Coffee Singles leads on convenience & format and sourcing transparency. On coffee grams per bag: 3.5 against 2.8.
- Mount Hagen Organic Freeze Dried Instant Coffee8.7Mount Hagen Organic Instant Coffee Sticks 25ct9.6
Mount Hagen Organic Instant Coffee Sticks 25ct leads on convenience & format and packaging & shelf life. On packaging type: Jar against Stick.
- Mount Hagen Organic Freeze Dried Instant Coffee8.7Waka Colombian Medium Roast Instant Coffee Singles9.5
Waka Colombian Medium Roast Instant Coffee Singles leads on process & cup quality and convenience & format. On bean type: Arabica against 100% Arabica.
Kettles
All kettles →- Greater Goods Gooseneck Electric Kettle GK04489.0KOIOS Gooseneck Electric Kettle 0.8L8.8
Greater Goods Gooseneck Electric Kettle GK0448 leads on build quality & durability and ease of use & controls. On body material: Stainless steel against 304 food-grade stainless steel.
- Greater Goods Gooseneck Electric Kettle GK04489.0Viante Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle with Thermometer 1.2L8.8
Greater Goods Gooseneck Electric Kettle GK0448 leads on temperature accuracy & stability and pour control. On built in timer: Yes, a brew timer on the digital display against No.
- KOIOS Gooseneck Electric Kettle 0.8L8.8Viante Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle with Thermometer 1.2L8.8
Level on our scoring. On capacity: 0.8 L against 1.2, published as 40 fl oz.
- Greater Goods Gooseneck Electric Kettle GK04489.0INTASTING Gooseneck Electric Kettle 0.9L8.4
Greater Goods Gooseneck Electric Kettle GK0448 leads on build quality & durability and ease of use & controls. On built in timer: Yes, a brew timer on the digital display against No.
- Bean Envy Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle 1.2L8.3Greater Goods Gooseneck Electric Kettle GK04489.0
Greater Goods Gooseneck Electric Kettle GK0448 leads on temperature accuracy & stability and pour control. On built in timer: No against Yes, a brew timer on the digital display.
Moka & Stovetop
All moka & stovetop →- Easyworkz Diego Moka Pot9.3Easyworkz Pedro Moka Pot9.3
Level on our scoring. On capacity cups: 12, 4, 6 against 4, 6.
- Easyworkz Diego Moka Pot9.3Mixpresso Moka Pot9.3
Level on our scoring. On body material: 18/8 Stainless Steel against Stainless steel.
- Easyworkz Pedro Moka Pot9.3Mixpresso Moka Pot9.3
Level on our scoring. On body material: 18/8 Stainless Steel against Stainless steel.
- Easyworkz Diego Moka Pot9.3GROSCHE Milano Steel9.0
Easyworkz Diego Moka Pot leads on build quality & materials and value for money. On capacity cups: 12, 4, 6 against 10, 6.
- Easyworkz Diego Moka Pot9.3LuxHaus Moka Pot9.0
Easyworkz Diego Moka Pot leads on build quality & materials and value for money. On body material: 18/8 Stainless Steel against 100% Stainless Steel.
Pod & Capsule Machines
All pod & capsule machines →- Nespresso Gran Lattissima7.1Nespresso Lattissima One7.7
Nespresso Lattissima One leads on machine value for money. On auto shutoff: Yes (9 Minutes) against Yes (2 Minutes).
- Nespresso Creatista Plus6.9Nespresso Lattissima One7.7
Nespresso Lattissima One leads on drink quality and ease of use & speed. On auto shutoff: Yes (9 Minutes) against Yes (2 Minutes).
- Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System6.3Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System8.2
Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System leads on ease of use & speed. On power: 1550 W against 1500 W.
- Nespresso Creatista Plus6.9Nespresso Gran Lattissima7.1
Nespresso Gran Lattissima leads on drink quality and ease of use & speed. On milk frother type: Automatic steam wand against Automatic integrated milk jug.
- Nespresso Citiz6.3Nespresso Lattissima One7.7
Nespresso Lattissima One leads on drink quality and capsule system & choice. On milk frother type: None against Automatic integrated milk jug.
Pour Over
All pour over →- Bodum Pour Over9.2Lalord Stainless Steel9.2
Level on our scoring. On capacity: 503, 1005, 1508 ml against 399, 591, 798 ml.
- Bodum Pour Over9.2Mixpresso Pour Over9.2
Level on our scoring. On capacity: 503, 1005, 1508 ml against 414 ml.
- Lalord Stainless Steel9.2Mixpresso Pour Over9.2
Level on our scoring. On capacity: 399, 591, 798 ml against 414 ml.
- AGOGO Pour Over9.1Bodum Pour Over9.2
Bodum Pour Over leads on value for money. On capacity: 591, 828, 1005 ml against 503, 1005, 1508 ml.
- AGOGO Pour Over9.1Lalord Stainless Steel9.2
Lalord Stainless Steel leads on value for money. On capacity: 591, 828, 1005 ml against 399, 591, 798 ml.
Scales
All scales →- ERAVSOW Espresso Coffee Scale with Timer9.1Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale8.6
ERAVSOW Espresso Coffee Scale with Timer leads on build quality & water resistance and timer & brewing features. On auto timer start: Yes, an automatic timer mode against Yes, in both auto modes.
- ERAVSOW Espresso Coffee Scale with Timer9.1Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer8.4
ERAVSOW Espresso Coffee Scale with Timer leads on timer & brewing features and ease of use & display. On auto shutoff: Yes, after 5 minutes of standby against Yes, to preserve battery.
- BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer8.3ERAVSOW Espresso Coffee Scale with Timer9.1
ERAVSOW Espresso Coffee Scale with Timer leads on build quality & water resistance and timer & brewing features. On auto shutoff: Yes against Yes, after 5 minutes of standby.
- ERAVSOW Espresso Coffee Scale with Timer9.1Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale8.3
ERAVSOW Espresso Coffee Scale with Timer leads on build quality & water resistance and timer & brewing features. On built in timer: Yes, dual automatic and manual against Yes, with dual timekeeping modes.
- ERAVSOW Espresso Coffee Scale with Timer9.1TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3.0 Coffee Scale8.2
ERAVSOW Espresso Coffee Scale with Timer leads on build quality & water resistance and timer & brewing features. On auto tare: Yes against Yes, automatic in espresso mode.
Turkish Coffee Machines
All Turkish coffee machines →- Arzum Okka Minio Automatic Turkish Coffee Machine7.0ETHNIQ Turkish Coffee Maker Cook Sense7.9
ETHNIQ Turkish Coffee Maker Cook Sense leads on brewing & foam control and value for money. On dimensions: 152 x 152 x 254 mm against 159 x 165 x 248 mm.
- ETHNIQ Turkish Coffee Maker Cook Sense7.9KARACA Hatir Turkish Coffee Maker 5 Cups6.7
ETHNIQ Turkish Coffee Maker Cook Sense leads on brewing & foam control and materials & warranty. On capacity cups: 4, from one to four in a brew against 5 at once.
- ETHNIQ Turkish Coffee Maker Cook Sense7.9MARADO Electric Turkish Coffee Maker MA-16886.5
ETHNIQ Turkish Coffee Maker Cook Sense leads on brewing & foam control and materials & warranty. On dimensions: 159 x 165 x 248 mm against 152 x 152 x 229 mm.
- Arzum Okka Rich Spin Pro Turkish Coffee Maker6.2ETHNIQ Turkish Coffee Maker Cook Sense7.9
ETHNIQ Turkish Coffee Maker Cook Sense leads on brewing & foam control and overflow & safety. On capacity cups: 5, from one to five in a brew against 4, from one to four in a brew.
- Arzum Okka Minio Automatic Turkish Coffee Machine7.0KARACA Hatir Turkish Coffee Maker 5 Cups6.7
Arzum Okka Minio Automatic Turkish Coffee Machine leads on materials & warranty and value for money. On capacity cups: 4, from one to four in a brew against 5 at once.
Turkish Coffee Pots
All Turkish coffee pots →- DEMMEX Copper Cezve Ibrik8.5HandCraftoria Armenian Copper Jazva 800ml8.5
Level on our scoring. On body material: Copper against Handmade copper.
- DEMMEX Copper Cezve Ibrik8.5Matiks Stainless Induction Cezve8.2
DEMMEX Copper Cezve Ibrik leads on heat control & brew quality and build quality & materials. On body material: Copper against Stainless steel.
- HandCraftoria Armenian Copper Jazva 800ml8.5Matiks Stainless Induction Cezve8.2
HandCraftoria Armenian Copper Jazva 800ml leads on heat control & brew quality and build quality & materials. On body material: Handmade copper against Stainless steel.
- BCS Hand-Engraved Copper Cezve7.9DEMMEX Copper Cezve Ibrik8.5
DEMMEX Copper Cezve Ibrik leads on heat source & control and value for money. On capacity cups: Up to 4 demitasse servings against 3.
- BCS Hand-Engraved Copper Cezve7.9HandCraftoria Armenian Copper Jazva 800ml8.5
HandCraftoria Armenian Copper Jazva 800ml leads on heat source & control. On body material: Copper against Handmade copper.
