AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press vs AeroPress Original
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The verdict
AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press is the better buy on our scoring, 8.7 to AeroPress Original's 8.1. It leads on portability.
AeroPress Original costs $10 less.
Who each one suits
AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press
The AeroPress for somebody who packs it, not just the one who owns it
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 brew quality & filtration, 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 Travel Coffee Press | AeroPress Original |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Quality & Filtration | 26% | 9.0 | 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% | 8.3 | 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 Go Travel Coffee Press | AeroPress Original | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49.95 | $39.95 |
| Best for | The AeroPress for somebody who packs it, not just the one who owns it | somebody who wants one very good cup in two minutes and does not want to look after glass |
| What sets it apart | Ships with a travel case no other AeroPress here has, at 323g, and takes standard-size filters | The design the whole category copies, at 296ml, and the only AeroPress sold without a variant story |
| Bpa Free | — | ✓ |
| Brew Time | — | 120 s |
| Capacity Cups | 1 | 1-2 |
| Capacity | 237 ml | 296 ml |
| Made in | USA | USA (the maker notes some products are made overseas) |
| Dimensions | 91 x 91 x 114 mm (W x D x H) | 133 x 107 mm (5.25 x 4.2 in, H x W) |
| Filter Type | Paper micro-filter, standard AeroPress size | Paper micro-filter |
| In Box Accessories | — | Paper micro-filters, stirrer, scoop |
| Includes Travel Case | ✓ | ✕ |
| Material | Polypropylene, Silicone | Polypropylene |
| Parts | — | 4 |
| Replacement Parts Available | — | ✓ |
| Warranty Years Note | Stated by the maker: aeropress.com/pages/warranty, one year from purchase | — |
| Weight | 323 g | — |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press
- +A travel case included, which no other AeroPress here has
- +323g in polypropylene and silicone, the packable version of the design
- +One-year warranty stated by AeroPress, and standard-size filters so nothing is proprietary to it
- −237ml, the smallest AeroPress and a single cup
- −$49.95 against a $46.99 median, and $10 more than the Original which brews more
- −Top rack of the dishwasher only
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 Go Travel Coffee Press | AeroPress Original | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $49.95 | $39.95 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | The AeroPress for somebody who packs it, not just the one who owns it | somebody who wants one very good cup in two minutes and does not want to look after glass |
| What sets it apart | Ships with a travel case no other AeroPress here has, at 323g, and takes standard-size filters | 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 | 1-2 |
| Capacity | 237 ml | 296 ml |
| Made in | USA | USA (the maker notes some products are made overseas) |
| Dimensions | 91 x 91 x 114 mm (W x D x H) | 133 x 107 mm (5.25 x 4.2 in, H x W) |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Filter Type | Paper micro-filter, standard AeroPress size | Paper micro-filter |
| In Box Accessories | — | Paper micro-filters, stirrer, scoop |
| Includes Travel Case | ✓ | ✕ |
| Material | Polypropylene, Silicone | Polypropylene |
| Parts | — | 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 |
| Warranty Years Note | Stated by the maker: aeropress.com/pages/warranty, one year from purchase | — |
| Weight | 323 g | — |
AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press vs AeroPress Original: common questions
Which is better, AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press or AeroPress Original?
AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press scores 8.7 against 8.1, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. AeroPress Original is still ahead on brew quality & filtration.
Is AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press or AeroPress Original cheaper?
AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press starts at $49.95, and AeroPress Original at $39.95.
Who is AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press for?
The AeroPress for somebody who packs it, not just the one who owns it
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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