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 →- Equator Jaguar Espresso9.4Equator Peru Chirinos9.4
Level on our scoring. On altitude: 1219-1798 m against 1311-1981 m.
- Intelligentsia El Gallo Blend9.1Intelligentsia Organic Black Cat Espresso9.1
Level on our scoring. On brew methods: V60 against Espresso.
- Intelligentsia El Gallo Blend9.1Intelligentsia Organic Decaf House Blend9.1
Level on our scoring. On brew methods: V60 against Automatic Drip.
- Intelligentsia El Gallo Blend9.1Intelligentsia Organic French Roast Blend9.1
Level on our scoring. On brew methods: V60 against Automatic Drip.
- Intelligentsia Organic Black Cat Espresso9.1Intelligentsia Organic Decaf House Blend9.1
Level on our scoring. On brew methods: Espresso against Automatic Drip.
Coffee Pods
All coffee pods →- Lavazza Tablì Decaf Tabs7.6Lavazza Tablì Espresso Tabs7.6
Level on our scoring. On decaf in the range: Yes, this is the Tablì Decaf against Yes, Tablì Decaf.
- Lavazza Tablì Decaf Tabs7.6Lavazza Tablì Super Crema Tabs7.6
Level on our scoring. On decaf in the range: Yes, this is the Tablì Decaf against Yes, Tablì Decaf.
- Lavazza Tablì Decaf Tabs7.6Lavazza Tablì Tabs Variety Collection7.6
Level on our scoring. On box price: 48.00 USD against 60.00 USD.
- Lavazza Tablì Espresso Tabs7.6Lavazza Tablì Super Crema Tabs7.6
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 Tabs7.6Lavazza Tablì Tabs Variety Collection7.6
Level on our scoring. On box price: 48.00 USD against 60.00 USD.
Coffee Roasters
All coffee roasters →- Equator Coffees9.3Origin Coffee8.8
Level on our scoring. On based in: San Rafael, California, United States against Porthleven, Cornwall, England.
- Equator Coffees9.3Intelligentsia Coffee8.7
Level on our scoring. On based in: San Rafael, California, United States against Chicago, Illinois, United States.
- Equator Coffees9.3Fresh Roasted Coffee8.5
Level on our scoring. On based in: San Rafael, California, United States against Central Pennsylvania, United States.
- Intelligentsia Coffee8.7Origin Coffee8.8
Level on our scoring. On based in: Chicago, Illinois, United States against Porthleven, Cornwall, England.
- Fresh Roasted Coffee8.5Origin Coffee8.8
Level on our scoring. On based in: Central Pennsylvania, United States against Porthleven, Cornwall, England.
Coffee Subscriptions
All coffee subscriptions →- Misto8.8Origin Coffee Subscription8.5
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 →- Bonavita 8-Cup Coffee Maker7.0Fellow Aiden Precision Coffee Maker7.4
Fellow Aiden Precision Coffee Maker leads on brew quality and capacity & flexibility. On capacity cups: 4 to 8 cups against 10, published as 1 to 10 cups or 1.5 l.
- Fellow Aiden Precision Coffee Maker7.4Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System7.0
Fellow Aiden Precision Coffee Maker leads on brew quality and capacity & flexibility. 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 Maker7.0Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System7.0
Level on our scoring. On based in: Orange County, US against Needham, USA.
- Fellow Aiden Precision Coffee Maker7.4Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System6.4
Fellow Aiden Precision Coffee Maker is ahead. On dimensions: 227 x 227 x 305 mm against 309.9D x 249.9W x 380W mm.
- Fellow Aiden Precision Coffee Maker7.4Zojirushi EC-YTC100XB 10-Cup Coffee Maker6.4
Fellow Aiden Precision Coffee Maker leads on brew quality and brewing control & programmability. On capacity cups: 10, published as 1 to 10 cups or 1.5 l against 10.
Espresso Machines
All espresso machines →- Breville Barista Express Impress BES8767.7Breville Barista Touch BES880BSS7.8
Breville Barista Touch BES880BSS leads on steam power & milk texturing and build quality & durability. On bean hopper: 250, published as 8.8 oz against 227, published as 1/2 lb.
- Breville Barista Pro7.7Breville Barista Touch BES880BSS7.8
Breville Barista Touch BES880BSS leads on steam power & milk texturing and maintenance & cleaning. On body material: Brushed stainless steel against Stainless steel.
- Breville Barista Express Impress BES8767.7Breville Barista Pro7.7
Level on our scoring. On body material: Stainless steel against Brushed stainless steel.
- Breville Bambino BES4507.5Breville Barista Touch BES880BSS7.8
Breville Barista Touch BES880BSS leads on build quality & durability and steam power & milk texturing. On power: 1560 W against 1680 W.
- Breville Barista Touch BES880BSS7.8Breville Oracle Jet BES9857.5
Breville Barista Touch BES880BSS leads on steam power & milk texturing and workflow & ergonomics. On bean hopper: 227, published as 1/2 lb against 340, published as 12 oz.
French Press
All French press →- ESPRO P78.1YETI Rambler 34oz French Press8.3
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 P68.0YETI Rambler 34oz French Press8.3
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 Press8.3
YETI Rambler 34oz French Press leads on brew quality & filtration and build quality & durability. On capacity: 1000, published as 36oz against 1000, published as 34oz.
- Secura Stainless Steel7.9YETI Rambler 34oz French Press8.3
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 P68.0ESPRO P78.1
ESPRO P7 leads on build quality & durability. On capacity cups: 7 against 5, 7.
Gift Sets
All gift sets →- Cooper's Cask Barrel Aged Box Set 48oz6.8Cooper's Cask Single Origin Box Set 48oz6.9
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 Set6.4Cooper's Cask Single Origin Box Set 48oz6.9
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 Set6.4Cooper's Cask Single Origin Box Set 48oz6.9
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 48oz6.9DEMMEX 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 Set6.4Cooper's Cask Barrel Aged Box Set 48oz6.8
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 →- DF64 Gen 2 Single Dose Coffee Grinder7.4MOKKOM 64mm Flat Burr Coffee Grinder7.6
MOKKOM 64mm Flat Burr Coffee Grinder leads on grind consistency and build quality & durability.
- Kingrinder K67.3MOKKOM 64mm Flat Burr Coffee Grinder7.6
MOKKOM 64mm Flat Burr Coffee Grinder leads on grind consistency and grind range & adjustment. On body material: Aluminum against all-metal.
- MOKKOM 64mm Flat Burr Coffee Grinder7.6Niche Zero7.3
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.
- 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 Grinder7.4Kingrinder K67.3
DF64 Gen 2 Single Dose Coffee Grinder leads on grind range & adjustment and dosing & workflow. On burr size: 64 mm against 48 mm.
Immersion Brewers
All immersion brewers →- AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press9.0AeroPress Original8.4
AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press leads on ease of use & cleaning and portability. On capacity cups: 1 against 1-2.
- AeroPress Go Plus8.2AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press9.0
AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press leads on portability and value for money. On capacity cups: 1 to 2 against 1.
- AeroPress Clear8.1AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press9.0
AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press leads on ease of use & cleaning and portability. On capacity cups: 1-2 against 1.
- AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press9.0AeroPress Original XL7.8
AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press leads on ease of use & cleaning and portability. On capacity cups: 1 against 2-4.
- AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press9.0Hario 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 Singles9.2
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 50ct9.1Mount 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.
- Mount Hagen Organic Freeze Dried Instant Coffee8.9Mount 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.
- Cartograph Organic Instant Coffee Packets 50ct9.1Waka Colombian Medium Roast Instant Coffee Singles9.2
Waka Colombian Medium Roast Instant Coffee Singles leads on convenience & format and sourcing transparency. On coffee grams per bag: 3.5 against 2.8.
- Highground Organic Instant Coffee8.6Mount Hagen Organic Instant Coffee Sticks 25ct9.6
Mount Hagen Organic Instant Coffee Sticks 25ct leads on convenience & format and sourcing transparency. On bean type: 100% Arabica, medium roast against Arabica.
Kettles
All kettles →- Greater Goods Gooseneck Electric Kettle GK04489.0Viante Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle with Thermometer 1.2L9.2
Viante Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle with Thermometer 1.2L leads on ease of use & controls and value for money. 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 1.2L9.2
Viante Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle with Thermometer 1.2L leads on build quality & durability and ease of use & controls. On capacity: 0.8 L against 1.2, published as 40 fl oz.
- 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.
- Bean Envy Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle 1.2L8.5Viante Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle with Thermometer 1.2L9.2
Viante Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle with Thermometer 1.2L leads on build quality & durability and ease of use & controls. On capacity: 1.2 L against 1.2, published as 40 fl oz.
- Bean Envy Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle 1.2L8.5Greater 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).
- Nespresso Citiz6.5Nespresso Lattissima One7.7
Nespresso Lattissima One leads on drink quality and capsule system & choice. On milk frother type: None against Automatic integrated milk jug.
- Nespresso Lattissima One7.7Nespresso Pixie6.5
Nespresso Lattissima One leads on drink quality and capsule system & choice. On colour options: Shadow Black, Silky White against Aluminium.
- Nespresso Lattissima One7.7Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System6.4
Nespresso Lattissima One leads on drink quality and capsule system & choice. On capsule system: Nespresso Original line capsules against Original-style espresso capsules.
Pour Over
All pour over →- Bodum Pour Over8.6Mixpresso Pour Over8.7
Mixpresso Pour Over leads on brew quality & consistency. On capacity: 503, 1005, 1508 ml against 414 ml.
- Lalord Stainless Steel8.6Mixpresso Pour Over8.7
Mixpresso Pour Over leads on brew quality & consistency. On capacity: 399, 591, 798 ml against 414 ml.
- Bodum Pour Over8.6Lalord Stainless Steel8.6
Level on our scoring. On capacity: 503, 1005, 1508 ml against 399, 591, 798 ml.
- Hario V608.5Mixpresso Pour Over8.7
Mixpresso Pour Over leads on value for money. On made in: Manufactured by HARIO, Japan against China.
- Bodum Pour Over8.6Hario V608.5
Bodum Pour Over leads on value for money. On made in: Europe against Manufactured by HARIO, Japan.
Scales
All scales →- ERAVSOW Espresso Coffee Scale with Timer9.0Maestri 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 Timer9.0Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer8.5
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.
- ERAVSOW Espresso Coffee Scale with Timer9.0Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale8.4
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.
- BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer8.3ERAVSOW Espresso Coffee Scale with Timer9.0
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 Timer9.0KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK60028.2
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.
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 Ibrik8.6HandCraftoria Armenian Copper Jazva 800ml8.6
Level on our scoring. On body material: Copper against Handmade copper.
- DEMMEX Copper Cezve Ibrik8.6Matiks Stainless Induction Cezve8.4
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 800ml8.6Matiks Stainless Induction Cezve8.4
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 Cezve8.0DEMMEX Copper Cezve Ibrik8.6
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 Cezve8.0HandCraftoria Armenian Copper Jazva 800ml8.6
HandCraftoria Armenian Copper Jazva 800ml leads on heat source & control. On body material: Copper against Handmade copper.
