AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press vs AeroPress Original XL
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The verdict
AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press is the better buy on our scoring, 8.7 to AeroPress Original XL's 7.4. It leads on portability and value for money.
AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press costs $30 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, 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 Go Travel Coffee Press | AeroPress Original XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Quality & Filtration | 26% | 9.0 | 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% | 8.3 | 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 Go Travel Coffee Press | AeroPress Original XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49.95 | $79.95 |
| Best for | The AeroPress for somebody who packs it, not just the one who owns it | 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 | Ships with a travel case no other AeroPress here has, at 323g, and takes standard-size filters | 591ml, double the Original, and it ships with its own 20oz Tritan carafe |
| Bpa Free | — | ✓ |
| Brew Time | — | 120 s |
| Capacity Cups | 1 | 2-4 |
| Capacity | 237 ml | 591 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) | 193 x 152 mm (7.6 x 6 in, H x W) |
| Filter Type | Paper micro-filter, standard AeroPress size | Paper micro-filter |
| In Box Accessories | — | 20 oz Tritan carafe, XL paper micro-filters, XL stirrer, scoop |
| Includes Travel Case | ✓ | ✕ |
| Material | Polypropylene, Silicone | Polypropylene, with a Tritan carafe |
| 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 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 Go Travel Coffee Press | AeroPress Original XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $49.95 | $79.95 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | The AeroPress for somebody who packs it, not just the one who owns it | 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 | Ships with a travel case no other AeroPress here has, at 323g, and takes standard-size filters | 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 | 2-4 |
| Capacity | 237 ml | 591 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) | 193 x 152 mm (7.6 x 6 in, H x W) |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Filter Type | Paper micro-filter, standard AeroPress size | Paper micro-filter |
| In Box Accessories | — | 20 oz Tritan carafe, XL paper micro-filters, XL stirrer, scoop |
| Includes Travel Case | ✓ | ✕ |
| Material | Polypropylene, Silicone | Polypropylene, with a Tritan carafe |
| 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 XL: common questions
Which is better, AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press or AeroPress Original XL?
AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press scores 8.7 against 7.4, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. AeroPress Original XL is still ahead on brew quality & filtration.
Is AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press or AeroPress Original XL cheaper?
AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press starts at $49.95, and AeroPress Original XL at $79.95.
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 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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