AeroPress Clear vs AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press
AheadThe verdict
AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press is the better buy on our scoring, 8.7 to AeroPress Clear's 7.8. It leads on portability and value for money.
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 brew quality & filtration.
AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press
The AeroPress for somebody who packs it, not just the one who owns it
Scores higher on portability, value for money.
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 Travel Coffee Press |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Quality & Filtration | 26% | 9.5 | 9.0 |
| 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% | 7.4 | 8.3 |
What each one costs
| Price | $49.95 | $49.95 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| AeroPress Clear | AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | somebody who wants the Original in a body they can see through, or in a colour | The AeroPress for somebody who packs it, not just the one who owns it |
| What sets it apart | A transparent Tritan body in seven colours, so the brew is visible through the chamber | Ships with a travel case no other AeroPress here has, at 323g, and takes standard-size filters |
| Bpa Free | ✓ | — |
| Brew Time | 120 s | — |
| Capacity Cups | 1-2 | 1 |
| Capacity | 296 ml | 237 ml |
| Colour Options | Clear, Black, Blue, Green, Pink, Purple, Red | — |
| Made in | USA (the maker notes some products are made overseas) | USA |
| Dimensions | 133 x 107 mm (5.25 x 4.2 in, H x W) | 91 x 91 x 114 mm (W x D x H) |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Filter Type | Paper micro-filter | Paper micro-filter, standard AeroPress size |
| In Box Accessories | Paper micro-filters, stirrer, scoop | — |
| Includes Travel Case | ✕ | ✓ |
| Material | Tritan | Polypropylene, Silicone |
| Parts | 4 | — |
| Replacement Parts Available | ✓ | — |
| Warranty Years Note | — | Stated by the maker: aeropress.com/pages/warranty, one year from purchase |
| Weight | — | 323 g |
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 against a $46.99 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 Travel Coffee Press
- +A travel case included, which no other AeroPress here has
- +323g in polypropylene and silicone, the packable version of the design
- +One-year warranty stated by AeroPress, and standard-size filters so nothing is proprietary to it
- −237ml, the smallest AeroPress and a single cup
- −$49.95 against a $46.99 median, and $10 more than the Original which brews more
- −Top rack of the dishwasher only
Every specification, side by side
| AeroPress Clear | AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $49.95 | $49.95 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | somebody who wants the Original in a body they can see through, or in a colour | The AeroPress for somebody who packs it, not just the one who owns it |
| What sets it apart | A transparent Tritan body in seven colours, so the brew is visible through the chamber | Ships with a travel case no other AeroPress here has, at 323g, and takes standard-size filters |
| 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 |
| Capacity | 296 ml | 237 ml |
| Colour Options | Clear, Black, Blue, Green, Pink, Purple, Red | — |
| Made in | USA (the maker notes some products are made overseas) | USA |
| Dimensions | 133 x 107 mm (5.25 x 4.2 in, H x W) | 91 x 91 x 114 mm (W x D x H) |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Filter Type | Paper micro-filter | Paper micro-filter, standard AeroPress size |
| In Box Accessories | Paper micro-filters, stirrer, scoop | — |
| Includes Travel Case | ✕ | ✓ |
| Material | Tritan | Polypropylene, Silicone |
| Parts | 4 | — |
| Replacement Parts Available | ✓ | — |
| Reusable Filter Available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ships to | US | 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. | 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. |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Warranty Years Note | — | Stated by the maker: aeropress.com/pages/warranty, one year from purchase |
| Weight | — | 323 g |
AeroPress Clear vs AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press: common questions
Which is better, AeroPress Clear or AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press?
AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press scores 8.7 against 7.8, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. AeroPress Clear is still ahead on brew quality & filtration.
Is AeroPress Clear or AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press cheaper?
AeroPress Clear starts at $49.95, and AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press at $49.95.
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 Travel Coffee Press for?
The AeroPress for somebody who packs it, not just the one who owns it
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