AeroPress Go Plus vs AeroPress Original XL
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The verdict
AeroPress Go Plus is the better buy on our scoring, 8.3 to AeroPress Original XL's 7.5. It leads on portability.
AeroPress Original XL costs $10 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 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 Go Plus | 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% | 10.0 | 3.3 |
| Value for Money | 14% | 5.0 | 5.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $89.95 | $79.95 |
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 XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89.95 | $79.95 |
| Best for | Travel: a clear Tritan AeroPress that packs into its own insulated steel tumbler, with filters stored in the lid | 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 | — | 591ml, double the Original, and it ships with its own 20oz Tritan carafe |
| Brew Time | — | 120 s |
| Capacity Cups | 1 to 2 | 2-4 |
| Capacity | 296, published as 10 oz (1 to 2 cups) | 591 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 | 193 x 152 mm (7.6 x 6 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 | 20 oz Tritan carafe, XL paper micro-filters, XL stirrer, scoop |
| Includes Travel Case | ✓ | ✕ |
| Material | Tritan chamber, plunger and filter cap; LFGB silicone seal; 18/8 stainless steel tumbler | Polypropylene, with a Tritan carafe |
| 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 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, well above the $49.95 median; only the AeroPress Premium costs more here
- −No travel case
- −Polypropylene body
Every specification, side by side
| AeroPress Go Plus | AeroPress Original XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $89.95 | $79.95 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Travel: a clear Tritan AeroPress that packs into its own insulated steel tumbler, with filters stored in the lid | 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 | — | 591ml, double the Original, and it ships with its own 20oz Tritan carafe |
| 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 | 2-4 |
| Capacity | 296, published as 10 oz (1 to 2 cups) | 591 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 | 193 x 152 mm (7.6 x 6 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 | 20 oz Tritan carafe, XL paper micro-filters, XL stirrer, scoop |
| Includes Travel Case | ✓ | ✕ |
| Material | Tritan chamber, plunger and filter cap; LFGB silicone seal; 18/8 stainless steel tumbler | Polypropylene, with a Tritan carafe |
| 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 XL: common questions
Which is better, AeroPress Go Plus or AeroPress Original XL?
AeroPress Go Plus scores 8.3 against 7.5, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. AeroPress Original XL is still ahead on brew quality & filtration.
Is AeroPress Go Plus or AeroPress Original XL cheaper?
AeroPress Go Plus starts at $89.95, and AeroPress Original XL at $79.95.
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 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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