AeroPress Original vs AeroPress Original XL
Ahead
AeroPress Original is the better buy on our scoring, 8.1 to AeroPress Original XL's 7.4. It leads on value for money.
AeroPress Original costs $40 less.
Who each one suits
somebody who wants one very good cup in two minutes and does not want to look after glass
Scores higher on value for money.
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 Original | 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% | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Value for Money | 14% | 9.2 | 4.7 |
What each one costs
| Price | $39.95 | $79.95 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| AeroPress Original | AeroPress Original XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39.95 | $79.95 |
| Best for | somebody who wants one very good cup in two minutes and does not want to look after glass | 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 | The design the whole category copies, at 296ml, and the only AeroPress sold without a variant story | 591ml, double the Original, and it ships with its own 20oz Tritan carafe |
| Capacity Cups | 1-2 | 2-4 |
| Capacity | 296 ml | 591 ml |
| Dimensions | 133 x 107 mm (5.25 x 4.2 in, H x W) | 193 x 152 mm (7.6 x 6 in, H x W) |
| In Box Accessories | Paper micro-filters, stirrer, scoop | 20 oz Tritan carafe, XL paper micro-filters, XL stirrer, scoop |
| Material | Polypropylene | Polypropylene, with a Tritan carafe |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
- +$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
- +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 Original | AeroPress Original XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $39.95 | $79.95 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | somebody who wants one very good cup in two minutes and does not want to look after glass | 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 | The design the whole category copies, at 296ml, and the only AeroPress sold without a variant story | 591ml, double the Original, and it ships with its own 20oz Tritan carafe |
| Specifications | ||
| Bpa Free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Brew Time | 120 s | 120 s |
| Brewer Type | Immersion press with manual air pressure | Immersion press with manual air pressure |
| Capacity Cups | 1-2 | 2-4 |
| Capacity | 296 ml | 591 ml |
| Made in | USA (the maker notes some products are made overseas) | USA (the maker notes some products are made overseas) |
| Dimensions | 133 x 107 mm (5.25 x 4.2 in, H x W) | 193 x 152 mm (7.6 x 6 in, H x W) |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Filter Type | Paper micro-filter | Paper micro-filter |
| In Box Accessories | Paper micro-filters, stirrer, scoop | 20 oz Tritan carafe, XL paper micro-filters, XL stirrer, scoop |
| Includes Travel Case | ✕ | ✕ |
| Material | Polypropylene | Polypropylene, with a Tritan carafe |
| Parts | 4 | 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 |
AeroPress Original vs AeroPress Original XL: common questions
Which is better, AeroPress Original or AeroPress Original XL?
AeroPress Original scores 8.1 against 7.4, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. AeroPress Original XL is still ahead on brew quality & filtration.
Is AeroPress Original or AeroPress Original XL cheaper?
AeroPress Original starts at $39.95, and AeroPress Original XL at $79.95.
Who is AeroPress Original for?
somebody who wants one very good cup in two minutes and does not want to look after glass
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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