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 Prestige8.6Philips 4300 LatteGo8.7
Philips 4300 LatteGo leads on cleaning & upkeep and build quality & warranty. On brand founded: 1948 against 1891.
- Philips 4300 LatteGo8.7Philips Series 5500 LatteGo EP5544/908.6
Philips 4300 LatteGo leads on drinks & milk system and cleaning & upkeep. On pre-ground bypass: Yes against Yes, a coffee powder option.
- Gaggia Cadorna Prestige8.6Philips Series 5500 LatteGo EP5544/908.6
Level on our scoring. On bean hopper: 300 against 275.
- Jura E8 (NAC)8.0Philips 4300 LatteGo8.7
Philips 4300 LatteGo leads on cleaning & upkeep and value for money. On bean hopper: 280, published as 9.9 oz against 275.
- Gaggia Cadorna Prestige8.6Jura E8 (NAC)8.0
Gaggia Cadorna Prestige leads on cleaning & upkeep and value for money. On bean hopper: 300 against 280, published as 9.9 oz.
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 →- Equator Jaguar Espresso8.7Equator Peru Chirinos8.7
Level on our scoring. On altitude: 1219-1798 m against 1311-1981 m.
- Fresh Roasted Coffee Costa Rican Tarrazu8.7Fresh Roasted Coffee Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Kochere8.7
Level on our scoring. On growing region: Tarrazu against Kochere, Yirgacheffe.
- Fresh Roasted Coffee Costa Rican Tarrazu8.7Fresh Roasted Coffee Kenya AA8.7
Level on our scoring. On body: Mild bodied against Bold bodied.
- Fresh Roasted Coffee Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Kochere8.7Fresh Roasted Coffee Kenya AA8.7
Level on our scoring. On body: Mild bodied against Bold bodied.
- Intelligentsia El Gallo Blend8.6Intelligentsia Organic Black Cat Espresso8.6
Level on our scoring. On brew methods: V60 against Espresso.
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 →- Equator Coffees8.4Fresh Roasted Coffee8.8
Level on our scoring. On based in: San Rafael, California, United States against Central Pennsylvania, United States.
- Fresh Roasted Coffee8.8Intelligentsia Coffee7.9
Level on our scoring. On based in: Central Pennsylvania, United States against Chicago, Illinois, United States.
- Fresh Roasted Coffee8.8Origin Coffee7.6
Level on our scoring. On based in: Central Pennsylvania, United States against Porthleven, Cornwall, England.
- Equator Coffees8.4Intelligentsia Coffee7.9
Level on our scoring. On based in: San Rafael, California, United States against Chicago, Illinois, United States.
- Equator Coffees8.4Origin Coffee7.6
Level on our scoring. On based in: San Rafael, California, United States against Porthleven, Cornwall, England.
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 System8.1Wolf 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.
- Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System8.1Zojirushi EC-YTC100XB 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.
- Fellow Aiden Precision Coffee Maker6.7Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System8.1
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 Maker6.5Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System8.1
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 System8.1
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 Touch BES880BSS7.7
Level on our scoring. On bean hopper: 250, published as 8.8 oz against 227, published as 1/2 lb.
- 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 Pro7.6Breville Barista Touch BES880BSS7.7
Breville Barista Touch BES880BSS leads on steam power & milk texturing and ease of use & learning curve. On body material: Brushed stainless steel against Stainless steel.
- Breville Bambino BES4507.4Breville Barista Express Impress BES8767.7
Breville Barista Express Impress BES876 leads on build quality & durability and ease of use & learning curve. On model: BES450, US SKU BES450BSS1BUS1 against BES876.
- Breville Bambino BES4507.4Breville Barista Touch BES880BSS7.7
Breville Barista Touch BES880BSS leads on build quality & durability and steam power & milk texturing. On power: 1560 W against 1680 W.
French Press
All French press →- ESPRO P78.0YETI Rambler 34oz French Press8.2
YETI Rambler 34oz French Press leads on build quality & durability and ease of cleaning. On capacity: 532, 946 ml against 1000, published as 34oz.
- ESPRO P67.9YETI Rambler 34oz French Press8.2
YETI Rambler 34oz French Press leads on build quality & durability and ease of cleaning. On capacity: 946 ml against 1000, published as 34oz.
- Frieling Double-Walled Stainless Steel French Press 36oz7.9YETI Rambler 34oz French Press8.2
YETI Rambler 34oz French Press leads on brew quality & filtration and ease of cleaning. On capacity: 1000, published as 36oz against 1000, published as 34oz.
- Secura Stainless Steel7.8YETI Rambler 34oz French Press8.2
YETI Rambler 34oz French Press leads on brew quality & filtration and build quality & durability. On capacity: 355, 503, 1005, 1479 ml against 1000, published as 34oz.
- ESPRO P67.9ESPRO P78.0
ESPRO P7 leads on build quality & durability and value for money. On capacity cups: 7 against 5, 7.
Gift Sets
All gift sets →- Cooper's Cask Barrel Aged Box Set 48oz7.1Cooper's Cask Single Origin Box Set 48oz7.2
Cooper's Cask Single Origin Box Set 48oz leads on variety & how well it introduces the range. On origin: Sumatra, Colombia against Ethiopia, Rwanda, Sumatra, Kenya.
- Cooper's Cask Barrel Aged 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.
- 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.
- Cooper's Cask Single Origin Box Set 48oz7.2DEMMEX Turkish Coffee Serving Set 12-Piece6.4
Cooper's Cask Single Origin Box Set 48oz leads on variety & how well it introduces the range and value against buying the bags separately. On gift packaging: Yes against Sold as a complete gift set.
- Cooper's Cask Barrel Aged Box Set6.5Cooper's Cask Barrel Aged Box Set 48oz7.1
Cooper's Cask Barrel Aged Box Set 48oz leads on value against buying the bags separately. On net weight: 454 g against 1361 g.
Grinders
All grinders →- MOKKOM 64mm Flat Burr Coffee Grinder7.6Niche Zero7.5
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 Grinder7.2MOKKOM 64mm Flat Burr Coffee Grinder7.6
MOKKOM 64mm Flat Burr Coffee Grinder leads on grind consistency and build quality & durability.
- Homtone Conical Burr Coffee Grinder7.2MOKKOM 64mm Flat Burr Coffee Grinder7.6
MOKKOM 64mm Flat Burr Coffee Grinder leads on grind consistency and grind range & adjustment. On body material: stainless-steel housing against all-metal.
- DF64 Gen 2 Single Dose Coffee Grinder7.2Niche Zero7.5
Niche Zero leads on grind range & adjustment and build quality & durability. On burr size: 64 mm against 63 mm.
- Homtone Conical Burr Coffee Grinder7.2Niche Zero7.5
Niche Zero leads on grind consistency and grind range & adjustment. On body material: stainless-steel housing against Aluminium with real oak trim.
Immersion Brewers
All immersion brewers →- AeroPress Go Plus8.3AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press8.8
AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press leads on value for money. On capacity cups: 1 to 2 against 1.
- 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 Plus8.3AeroPress Original8.2
AeroPress Go Plus leads on portability. On capacity cups: 1 to 2 against 1-2.
- 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.
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 System6.2Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System8.1
Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System leads on ease of use & speed and machine value for money. 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 Ibrik8.3HandCraftoria Armenian Copper Jazva 800ml8.5
HandCraftoria Armenian Copper Jazva 800ml leads on heat source & control. On body material: Copper against Handmade copper.
- 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.
- DEMMEX Copper Cezve Ibrik8.3Matiks 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.
- 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.
- BCS Hand-Engraved Copper Cezve7.9DEMMEX Copper Cezve Ibrik8.3
DEMMEX Copper Cezve Ibrik leads on heat source & control and value for money. On capacity cups: Up to 4 demitasse servings against 3.
