AeroPress Clear vs AeroPress Steel Coffee Press
Ahead
AeroPress Clear is the better buy on our scoring, 7.8 to AeroPress Steel Coffee Press's 6.8. It leads on portability and value for money.
AeroPress Clear costs $120 less.
Who each one suits
somebody who wants the Original in a body they can see through, or in a colour
Scores higher on portability, value for money.
Somebody who wants the AeroPress without plastic or glass, for home and for the bag
Scores higher on build quality & seal.
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 Steel Coffee Press |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Quality & Filtration | 26% | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Build Quality & Seal | 22% | 7.1 | 7.9 |
| Ease of Use & Cleaning | 20% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Portability | 18% | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Value for Money | 14% | 7.8 | 2.3 |
What each one costs
| Price | $49.95 | $169.95 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| AeroPress Clear | AeroPress Steel Coffee Press | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49.95 | $169.95 |
| Best for | somebody who wants the Original in a body they can see through, or in a colour | Somebody who wants the AeroPress without plastic or glass, for home and for the bag |
| What sets it apart | A transparent Tritan body in seven colours, so the brew is visible through the chamber | — |
| Body Material | — | 304 stainless steel |
| Capacity | 296 ml | 360, published as 12oz |
| Colour Options | Clear, Black, Blue, Green, Pink, Purple, Red | Silver, Black |
| Made in | USA (the maker notes some products are made overseas) | — |
| Dimensions | 133 x 107 mm (5.25 x 4.2 in, H x W) | 171 x 111 mm, published as 6 3/4 x 4 3/8 in |
| In Box Accessories | Paper micro-filters, stirrer, scoop | Paper micro-filters, stainless steel scoop and stirrer |
| Material | Tritan | 304 stainless steel, double-wall vacuum-insulated chamber; LFGB silicone seal |
| Parts | 4 | — |
| Price Note | — | $169.95 on aeropress.com in Silver or Black; Black Stainless Limited Edition $199.95, 2026-09-29 |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
- +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
- +No plastic in contact with the coffee apart from the silicone seal.
- +Vacuum-insulated chamber for heat retention.
- +12 oz, 20% more than the standard AeroPress.
- +Unbreakable in the bag, unlike the glass Premium, and dishwasher safe.
- −$169.95, over four times the Original's $39.95.
- −Opaque, so no numbered markings, only a laser-etched fill mark.
- −A one-year warranty, the same as the $39.95 Original.
Every specification, side by side
| AeroPress Clear | AeroPress Steel Coffee Press | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $49.95 | $169.95 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | somebody who wants the Original in a body they can see through, or in a colour | Somebody who wants the AeroPress without plastic or glass, for home and for the bag |
| What sets it apart | A transparent Tritan body in seven colours, so the brew is visible through the chamber | — |
| Specifications | ||
| Body Material | — | 304 stainless steel |
| 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 | 360, published as 12oz |
| Colour Options | Clear, Black, Blue, Green, Pink, Purple, Red | Silver, Black |
| Made in | USA (the maker notes some products are made overseas) | — |
| Dimensions | 133 x 107 mm (5.25 x 4.2 in, H x W) | 171 x 111 mm, published as 6 3/4 x 4 3/8 in |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Filter Type | Paper micro-filter | Paper micro-filter |
| In Box Accessories | Paper micro-filters, stirrer, scoop | Paper micro-filters, stainless steel scoop and stirrer |
| Includes Travel Case | ✕ | ✕ |
| Material | Tritan | 304 stainless steel, double-wall vacuum-insulated chamber; LFGB silicone seal |
| Parts | 4 | — |
| Price Note | — | $169.95 on aeropress.com in Silver or Black; Black Stainless Limited Edition $199.95, 2026-09-29 |
| 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 Steel Coffee Press: common questions
Which is better, AeroPress Clear or AeroPress Steel Coffee Press?
AeroPress Clear scores 7.8 against 6.8, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. AeroPress Steel Coffee Press is still ahead on build quality & seal.
Is AeroPress Clear or AeroPress Steel Coffee Press cheaper?
AeroPress Clear starts at $49.95, and AeroPress Steel Coffee Press at $169.95.
Who is AeroPress Clear for?
somebody who wants the Original in a body they can see through, or in a colour
Who is AeroPress Steel Coffee Press for?
Somebody who wants the AeroPress without plastic or glass, for home and for the bag