AeroPress Clear vs AeroPress Go Plus
AheadThe verdict
AeroPress Go Plus is the better buy on our scoring, 8.3 to AeroPress Clear's 7.8. It leads on portability.
AeroPress Clear costs $40 less.
Who each one suits
AeroPress Clear
somebody who wants the Original in a body they can see through, or in a colour
Scores higher on value for money.
AeroPress Go Plus
Travel: a clear Tritan AeroPress that packs into its own insulated steel tumbler, with filters stored in the lid
Scores higher on portability.
How they score, criterion by criterion
Both are scored the same way against the rest of their category, from what their makers publish. The weight is how much each criterion moves the total. How the score works
| Criterion | Weight in category | AeroPress Clear | AeroPress Go Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Quality & Filtration | 26% | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Build Quality & Seal | 22% | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Ease of Use & Cleaning | 20% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Portability | 18% | 3.3 | 10.0 |
| Value for Money | 14% | 7.8 | 5.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $49.95 | $89.95 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| AeroPress Clear | AeroPress Go Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49.95 | $89.95 |
| Best for | somebody who wants the Original in a body they can see through, or in a colour | Travel: a clear Tritan AeroPress that packs into its own insulated steel tumbler, with filters stored in the lid |
| What sets it apart | A transparent Tritan body in seven colours, so the brew is visible through the chamber | — |
| Brew Time | 120 s | — |
| Capacity Cups | 1-2 | 1 to 2 |
| Capacity | 296 ml | 296, published as 10 oz (1 to 2 cups) |
| Colour Options | Clear, Black, Blue, Green, Pink, Purple, Red | Black, Cream, Pink |
| Made in | USA (the maker notes some products are made overseas) | Assembled in the USA from USA and China components; the tumbler is made in China |
| Dimensions | 133 x 107 mm (5.25 x 4.2 in, H x W) | 185 x 107, published as 7.3 x 4.2 in |
| Filter Storage | — | The tumbler's built-in holder takes up to 25 paper micro-filters |
| Filter Type | Paper micro-filter | Paper micro-filter, standard AeroPress size |
| In Box Accessories | Paper micro-filters, stirrer, scoop | Chamber, plunger and filter cap, tumbler with built-in filter holder, lid, stirrer, scoop, paper micro-filters |
| Includes Travel Case | ✕ | ✓ |
| Material | Tritan | Tritan chamber, plunger and filter cap; LFGB silicone seal; 18/8 stainless steel tumbler |
| Parts | 4 | — |
| Price Note | — | $89.95 on aeropress.com, all three colours in stock, 2026-10-11 |
| Replacement Parts Available | ✓ | — |
| Ships to | US | — |
| Ships to Note | Confirmed on Amazon US, which is where this link points. Availability in other Amazon stores has not been checked, and a regional store may substitute a different product. | — |
| Tumbler | — | Double-wall, vacuum-insulated 18/8 stainless steel with a built-in filter holder and a magnetic splash-resistant lid that fits car cup holders |
| Tumbler Capacity | — | 473, published as 16 oz |
| Weight | — | 560 fully packed, published as 1 lb 4 oz (0.56 kg) |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
AeroPress Clear
- +Tritan rather than opaque plastic, so the brew is visible through the chamber
- +Four parts, all replaceable, and AeroPress publishes availability for them
- +A one-year warranty stated by AeroPress, and a two-minute published brew
- +A stainless reusable filter is sold separately if you want to stop buying paper
- −$49.95, exactly the category median, $10 more than the Original for the same 296ml
- −No travel case, where the Go includes one at the same price
- −296ml, one to two cups
AeroPress Go Plus
- +The press, scoop, stirrer and filters all pack into the tumbler you drink from.
- +The tumbler is double-wall, vacuum-insulated stainless steel, so coffee stays hot on the move.
- +Stores up to 25 paper filters in the tumbler's built-in holder.
- +Shatterproof Tritan, dishwasher safe and BPA free.
- −$89.95, against $49.95 for the AeroPress Go.
- −Heavier to carry: 0.56 kg fully packed.
- −Paper filters to buy; the steel filter is sold separately.
Every specification, side by side
| AeroPress Clear | AeroPress Go Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $49.95 | $89.95 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | somebody who wants the Original in a body they can see through, or in a colour | Travel: a clear Tritan AeroPress that packs into its own insulated steel tumbler, with filters stored in the lid |
| What sets it apart | A transparent Tritan body in seven colours, so the brew is visible through the chamber | — |
| Specifications | ||
| Bpa Free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Brew Time | 120 s | — |
| Brewer Type | Immersion press with manual air pressure | Immersion press with manual air pressure |
| Capacity Cups | 1-2 | 1 to 2 |
| Capacity | 296 ml | 296, published as 10 oz (1 to 2 cups) |
| Colour Options | Clear, Black, Blue, Green, Pink, Purple, Red | Black, Cream, Pink |
| Made in | USA (the maker notes some products are made overseas) | Assembled in the USA from USA and China components; the tumbler is made in China |
| Dimensions | 133 x 107 mm (5.25 x 4.2 in, H x W) | 185 x 107, published as 7.3 x 4.2 in |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Filter Storage | — | The tumbler's built-in holder takes up to 25 paper micro-filters |
| Filter Type | Paper micro-filter | Paper micro-filter, standard AeroPress size |
| In Box Accessories | Paper micro-filters, stirrer, scoop | Chamber, plunger and filter cap, tumbler with built-in filter holder, lid, stirrer, scoop, paper micro-filters |
| Includes Travel Case | ✕ | ✓ |
| Material | Tritan | Tritan chamber, plunger and filter cap; LFGB silicone seal; 18/8 stainless steel tumbler |
| Parts | 4 | — |
| Price Note | — | $89.95 on aeropress.com, all three colours in stock, 2026-10-11 |
| Replacement Parts Available | ✓ | — |
| Reusable Filter Available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ships to | US | — |
| Ships to Note | Confirmed on Amazon US, which is where this link points. Availability in other Amazon stores has not been checked, and a regional store may substitute a different product. | — |
| Tumbler | — | Double-wall, vacuum-insulated 18/8 stainless steel with a built-in filter holder and a magnetic splash-resistant lid that fits car cup holders |
| Tumbler Capacity | — | 473, published as 16 oz |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Weight | — | 560 fully packed, published as 1 lb 4 oz (0.56 kg) |
AeroPress Clear vs AeroPress Go Plus: common questions
Which is better, AeroPress Clear or AeroPress Go Plus?
AeroPress Go Plus scores 8.3 against 7.8, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. AeroPress Clear is still ahead on value for money.
Is AeroPress Clear or AeroPress Go Plus cheaper?
AeroPress Clear starts at $49.95, and AeroPress Go Plus at $89.95.
Who is AeroPress Clear for?
somebody who wants the Original in a body they can see through, or in a colour
Who is AeroPress Go Plus for?
Travel: a clear Tritan AeroPress that packs into its own insulated steel tumbler, with filters stored in the lid
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