AeroPress Go Plus vs AeroPress Original
Ahead
The verdict
AeroPress Go Plus is narrowly ahead, 8.3 to AeroPress Original's 8.2. It leads on portability.
AeroPress Original costs $50 less.
Who each one suits
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.
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 Go Plus | 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% | 10.0 | 3.3 |
| Value for Money | 14% | 5.0 | 9.8 |
What each one costs
| Price | $89.95 | $39.95 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| AeroPress Go Plus | AeroPress Original | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89.95 | $39.95 |
| Best for | Travel: a clear Tritan AeroPress that packs into its own insulated steel tumbler, with filters stored in the lid | somebody who wants one very good cup in two minutes and does not want to look after glass |
| What sets it apart | — | The design the whole category copies, at 296ml, and the only AeroPress sold without a variant story |
| Brew Time | — | 120 s |
| Capacity Cups | 1 to 2 | 1-2 |
| Capacity | 296, published as 10 oz (1 to 2 cups) | 296 ml |
| Colour Options | Black, Cream, Pink | — |
| Made in | Assembled in the USA from USA and China components; the tumbler is made in China | USA (the maker notes some products are made overseas) |
| Dimensions | 185 x 107, published as 7.3 x 4.2 in | 133 x 107 mm (5.25 x 4.2 in, H x W) |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Filter Storage | The tumbler's built-in holder takes up to 25 paper micro-filters | — |
| Filter Type | Paper micro-filter, standard AeroPress size | Paper micro-filter |
| In Box Accessories | Chamber, plunger and filter cap, tumbler with built-in filter holder, lid, stirrer, scoop, paper micro-filters | Paper micro-filters, stirrer, scoop |
| Includes Travel Case | ✓ | ✕ |
| Material | Tritan chamber, plunger and filter cap; LFGB silicone seal; 18/8 stainless steel tumbler | Polypropylene |
| 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 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.
AeroPress Original
- +$39.95, under the $49.95 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 Go Plus | AeroPress Original | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $89.95 | $39.95 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Travel: a clear Tritan AeroPress that packs into its own insulated steel tumbler, with filters stored in the lid | somebody who wants one very good cup in two minutes and does not want to look after glass |
| What sets it apart | — | The design the whole category copies, at 296ml, and the only AeroPress sold without a variant story |
| Specifications | ||
| Bpa Free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Brew Time | — | 120 s |
| Brewer Type | Immersion press with manual air pressure | Immersion press with manual air pressure |
| Capacity Cups | 1 to 2 | 1-2 |
| Capacity | 296, published as 10 oz (1 to 2 cups) | 296 ml |
| Colour Options | Black, Cream, Pink | — |
| Made in | Assembled in the USA from USA and China components; the tumbler is made in China | USA (the maker notes some products are made overseas) |
| Dimensions | 185 x 107, published as 7.3 x 4.2 in | 133 x 107 mm (5.25 x 4.2 in, H x W) |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Filter Storage | The tumbler's built-in holder takes up to 25 paper micro-filters | — |
| Filter Type | Paper micro-filter, standard AeroPress size | Paper micro-filter |
| In Box Accessories | Chamber, plunger and filter cap, tumbler with built-in filter holder, lid, stirrer, scoop, paper micro-filters | Paper micro-filters, stirrer, scoop |
| Includes Travel Case | ✓ | ✕ |
| Material | Tritan chamber, plunger and filter cap; LFGB silicone seal; 18/8 stainless steel tumbler | Polypropylene |
| 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 Go Plus vs AeroPress Original: common questions
Which is better, AeroPress Go Plus or AeroPress Original?
AeroPress Go Plus scores 8.3 against 8.2, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. AeroPress Original is still ahead on value for money.
Is AeroPress Go Plus or AeroPress Original cheaper?
AeroPress Go Plus starts at $89.95, and AeroPress Original at $39.95.
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
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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