AeroPress Clear vs AeroPress Original
AheadThe verdict
AeroPress Original is narrowly ahead, 8.1 to AeroPress Clear's 7.8. It leads on value for money.
AeroPress Original costs $10 less.
Who each one suits
AeroPress Clear
somebody who wants the Original in a body they can see through, or in a colour
AeroPress Original
somebody who wants one very good cup in two minutes and does not want to look after glass
Scores higher on 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 Original |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3.3 |
| Value for Money | 14% | 7.4 | 9.2 |
What each one costs
| Price | $49.95 | $39.95 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| AeroPress Clear | AeroPress Original | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49.95 | $39.95 |
| Best for | somebody who wants the Original in a body they can see through, or in a colour | somebody who wants one very good cup in two minutes and does not want to look after glass |
| What sets it apart | A transparent Tritan body in seven colours, so the brew is visible through the chamber | The design the whole category copies, at 296ml, and the only AeroPress sold without a variant story |
| Colour Options | Clear, Black, Blue, Green, Pink, Purple, Red | — |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Material | Tritan | Polypropylene |
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 Original
- +$39.95, under the $46.99 median and the least expensive AeroPress here
- +The design the others are variations on: four parts, all replaceable, two-minute brew
- +A one-year warranty stated by AeroPress
- +A stainless reusable filter is sold separately
- −296ml, one to two cups
- −No travel case
- −Polypropylene, where the Clear is Tritan and the Premium is glass at the same or higher price
Every specification, side by side
| AeroPress Clear | AeroPress Original | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $49.95 | $39.95 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | somebody who wants the Original in a body they can see through, or in a colour | somebody who wants one very good cup in two minutes and does not want to look after glass |
| What sets it apart | A transparent Tritan body in seven colours, so the brew is visible through the chamber | The design the whole category copies, at 296ml, and the only AeroPress sold without a variant story |
| Specifications | ||
| Bpa Free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Brew Time | 120 s | 120 s |
| Brewer Type | Immersion press with manual air pressure | Immersion press with manual air pressure |
| Capacity Cups | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Capacity | 296 ml | 296 ml |
| Colour Options | Clear, Black, Blue, Green, Pink, Purple, Red | — |
| Made in | USA (the maker notes some products are made overseas) | USA (the maker notes some products are made overseas) |
| Dimensions | 133 x 107 mm (5.25 x 4.2 in, H x W) | 133 x 107 mm (5.25 x 4.2 in, H x W) |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Filter Type | Paper micro-filter | Paper micro-filter |
| In Box Accessories | Paper micro-filters, stirrer, scoop | Paper micro-filters, stirrer, scoop |
| Includes Travel Case | ✕ | ✕ |
| Material | Tritan | Polypropylene |
| Parts | 4 | 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 |
AeroPress Clear vs AeroPress Original: common questions
Which is better, AeroPress Clear or AeroPress Original?
AeroPress Original scores 8.1 against 7.8, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion.
Is AeroPress Clear or AeroPress Original cheaper?
AeroPress Clear starts at $49.95, and AeroPress Original at $39.95.
Who is AeroPress Clear for?
somebody who wants the Original in a body they can see through, or in a colour
Who is AeroPress Original for?
somebody who wants one very good cup in two minutes and does not want to look after glass
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