AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press vs AeroPress Steel Coffee Press
Ahead
AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press is the better buy on our scoring, 8.8 to AeroPress Steel Coffee Press's 6.8. It leads on portability and value for money.
AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press costs $120 less.
Who each one suits
The AeroPress for somebody who packs it, not just the one who owns it
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 brew quality & filtration, 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 Go Travel Coffee Press | AeroPress Steel Coffee Press |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Quality & Filtration | 26% | 9.0 | 9.5 |
| Build Quality & Seal | 22% | 7.1 | 7.9 |
| Ease of Use & Cleaning | 20% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Portability | 18% | 10.0 | 2.5 |
| Value for Money | 14% | 8.8 | 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 Go Travel Coffee Press | AeroPress Steel Coffee Press | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49.95 | $169.95 |
| Best for | The AeroPress for somebody who packs it, not just the one who owns it | Somebody who wants the AeroPress without plastic or glass, for home and for the bag |
| What sets it apart | Ships with a travel case no other AeroPress here has, at 323g, and takes standard-size filters | — |
| Body Material | — | 304 stainless steel |
| Bpa Free | — | ✓ |
| Brew Time | — | 120 s |
| Capacity Cups | 1 | 1-2 |
| Capacity | 237 ml | 360, published as 12oz |
| Colour Options | — | Silver, Black |
| Made in | USA | — |
| Dimensions | 91 x 91 x 114 mm (W x D x H) | 171 x 111 mm, published as 6 3/4 x 4 3/8 in |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Filter Type | Paper micro-filter, standard AeroPress size | Paper micro-filter |
| In Box Accessories | — | Paper micro-filters, stainless steel scoop and stirrer |
| Includes Travel Case | ✓ | ✕ |
| Material | Polypropylene, Silicone | 304 stainless steel, double-wall vacuum-insulated chamber; LFGB silicone seal |
| Price Note | — | $169.95 on aeropress.com in Silver or Black; Black Stainless Limited Edition $199.95, 2026-09-29 |
| 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.
- +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, exactly the category median, and $10 more than the Original which brews more
- −Top rack of the dishwasher only
- +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 Go Travel Coffee Press | AeroPress Steel Coffee Press | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $49.95 | $169.95 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | The AeroPress for somebody who packs it, not just the one who owns it | Somebody who wants the AeroPress without plastic or glass, for home and for the bag |
| What sets it apart | Ships with a travel case no other AeroPress here has, at 323g, and takes standard-size filters | — |
| Specifications | ||
| Body Material | — | 304 stainless steel |
| 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 | 360, published as 12oz |
| Colour Options | — | Silver, Black |
| Made in | USA | — |
| Dimensions | 91 x 91 x 114 mm (W x D x H) | 171 x 111 mm, published as 6 3/4 x 4 3/8 in |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Filter Type | Paper micro-filter, standard AeroPress size | Paper micro-filter |
| In Box Accessories | — | Paper micro-filters, stainless steel scoop and stirrer |
| Includes Travel Case | ✓ | ✕ |
| Material | Polypropylene, Silicone | 304 stainless steel, double-wall vacuum-insulated chamber; LFGB silicone seal |
| 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 |
| 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 Steel Coffee Press: common questions
Which is better, AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press or AeroPress Steel Coffee Press?
AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press scores 8.8 against 6.8, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. AeroPress Steel Coffee Press is still ahead on brew quality & filtration.
Is AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press or AeroPress Steel Coffee Press cheaper?
AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press starts at $49.95, and AeroPress Steel Coffee Press at $169.95.
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 Steel Coffee Press for?
Somebody who wants the AeroPress without plastic or glass, for home and for the bag
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