AeroPress Clear vs AeroPress Original XL
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The verdict
AeroPress Clear is narrowly ahead, 7.8 to AeroPress Original XL's 7.4. It leads on value for money.
AeroPress Clear costs $30 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 Original XL
two people who both want a cup, or one person who wants a large one, from the same two-minute brew
Scores higher on brew quality & filtration.
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 XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Quality & Filtration | 26% | 9.5 | 10.0 |
| 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 | 4.7 |
What each one costs
| Price | $49.95 | $79.95 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| AeroPress Clear | AeroPress Original XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49.95 | $79.95 |
| Best for | somebody who wants the Original in a body they can see through, or in a colour | two people who both want a cup, or one person who wants a large one, from the same two-minute brew |
| What sets it apart | A transparent Tritan body in seven colours, so the brew is visible through the chamber | 591ml, double the Original, and it ships with its own 20oz Tritan carafe |
| Capacity Cups | 1-2 | 2-4 |
| Capacity | 296 ml | 591 ml |
| Colour Options | Clear, Black, Blue, Green, Pink, Purple, Red | — |
| Dimensions | 133 x 107 mm (5.25 x 4.2 in, H x W) | 193 x 152 mm (7.6 x 6 in, H x W) |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| In Box Accessories | Paper micro-filters, stirrer, scoop | 20 oz Tritan carafe, XL paper micro-filters, XL stirrer, scoop |
| Material | Tritan | Polypropylene, with a Tritan carafe |
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 XL
- +591ml across two to four cups, the largest AeroPress by some way
- +Ships with a 20oz Tritan carafe, XL filters, stirrer and scoop
- +Four parts, all replaceable, with a one-year warranty
- +A two-minute brew, the same as the smaller models
- −$79.95, the most expensive brewer in this category and well above the $46.99 median
- −No travel case
- −Polypropylene body
Every specification, side by side
| AeroPress Clear | AeroPress Original XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $49.95 | $79.95 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | somebody who wants the Original in a body they can see through, or in a colour | two people who both want a cup, or one person who wants a large one, from the same two-minute brew |
| What sets it apart | A transparent Tritan body in seven colours, so the brew is visible through the chamber | 591ml, double the Original, and it ships with its own 20oz Tritan carafe |
| 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 | 2-4 |
| Capacity | 296 ml | 591 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) | 193 x 152 mm (7.6 x 6 in, H x W) |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Filter Type | Paper micro-filter | Paper micro-filter |
| In Box Accessories | Paper micro-filters, stirrer, scoop | 20 oz Tritan carafe, XL paper micro-filters, XL stirrer, scoop |
| Includes Travel Case | ✕ | ✕ |
| Material | Tritan | Polypropylene, with a Tritan carafe |
| 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 XL: common questions
Which is better, AeroPress Clear or AeroPress Original XL?
AeroPress Clear scores 7.8 against 7.4, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. AeroPress Original XL is still ahead on brew quality & filtration.
Is AeroPress Clear or AeroPress Original XL cheaper?
AeroPress Clear starts at $49.95, and AeroPress Original XL at $79.95.
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 XL for?
two people who both want a cup, or one person who wants a large one, from the same two-minute brew
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