AeroPress Original vs AeroPress Premium Coffee Press
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The verdict
AeroPress Original is the better buy on our scoring, 8.1 to AeroPress Premium Coffee Press's 6.9. It leads on ease of use & cleaning and value for money.
Who each one suits
AeroPress Original
somebody who wants one very good cup in two minutes and does not want to look after glass
Scores higher on ease of use & cleaning, value for money.
AeroPress Premium Coffee Press
The AeroPress for somebody who wants it in glass and steel rather than plastic
Scores higher on portability.
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 Premium Coffee Press |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Quality & Filtration | 26% | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Build Quality & Seal | 22% | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Ease of Use & Cleaning | 20% | 10.0 | 5.0 |
| Portability | 18% | 3.3 | 4.2 |
| Value for Money | 14% | 9.2 | 5.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $39.95 | Not publicly stated |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| AeroPress Original | AeroPress Premium Coffee Press | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39.95 | — |
| Best for | somebody who wants one very good cup in two minutes and does not want to look after glass | The AeroPress for somebody who wants it in glass and steel rather than plastic |
| What sets it apart | The design the whole category copies, at 296ml, and the only AeroPress sold without a variant story | A double-wall borosilicate chamber, so it holds heat and you can watch the brew |
| Body Material | — | Double-wall borosilicate glass |
| Bpa Free | ✓ | — |
| Brew Methods | — | The maker describes it as 3-in-1: French press, pour over and espresso style |
| Brew Time | 120 s | — |
| Brewer Type | Immersion press with manual air pressure | — |
| Capacity Cups | 1-2 | — |
| Capacity | 296 ml | 300, published as 10oz |
| Made in | USA (the maker notes some products are made overseas) | — |
| Dimensions | 133 x 107 mm (5.25 x 4.2 in, H x W) | 274 x 292 x 460 mm |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✓ | — |
| Filter Type | Paper micro-filter | Paper, the standard AeroPress filter |
| Heat Retention | — | The double wall is credited by the maker with enhancing heat retention |
| In Box Accessories | Paper micro-filters, stirrer, scoop | — |
| Includes Travel Case | ✕ | — |
| Material | Polypropylene | Double-wall borosilicate glass chamber with stainless steel, aluminium components |
| Parts | 4 | — |
| Replacement Parts Available | ✓ | — |
| Reusable Filter Available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Warranty Years Note | — | Stated by the maker: aeropress.com/pages/warranty, one year from purchase |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
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
AeroPress Premium Coffee Press
- +A double-wall borosilicate glass chamber with steel and aluminium fittings, which AeroPress credits with holding heat
- +Described by the maker as three brewers in one: French press, pour over and espresso style
- +AeroPress sells a 316 stainless reusable filter for it
- +One-year warranty stated by AeroPress
- −Glass is the one AeroPress body that breaks if dropped, and this is the design people take camping
- −300ml
- −No price is published for it here
Every specification, side by side
| AeroPress Original | AeroPress Premium Coffee Press | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $39.95 | — |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | somebody who wants one very good cup in two minutes and does not want to look after glass | The AeroPress for somebody who wants it in glass and steel rather than plastic |
| What sets it apart | The design the whole category copies, at 296ml, and the only AeroPress sold without a variant story | A double-wall borosilicate chamber, so it holds heat and you can watch the brew |
| Specifications | ||
| Body Material | — | Double-wall borosilicate glass |
| Bpa Free | ✓ | — |
| Brew Methods | — | The maker describes it as 3-in-1: French press, pour over and espresso style |
| Brew Time | 120 s | — |
| Brewer Type | Immersion press with manual air pressure | — |
| Capacity Cups | 1-2 | — |
| Capacity | 296 ml | 300, published as 10oz |
| Made in | USA (the maker notes some products are made overseas) | — |
| Dimensions | 133 x 107 mm (5.25 x 4.2 in, H x W) | 274 x 292 x 460 mm |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✓ | — |
| Filter Type | Paper micro-filter | Paper, the standard AeroPress filter |
| Heat Retention | — | The double wall is credited by the maker with enhancing heat retention |
| In Box Accessories | Paper micro-filters, stirrer, scoop | — |
| Includes Travel Case | ✕ | — |
| Material | Polypropylene | Double-wall borosilicate glass chamber with stainless steel, aluminium components |
| 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 |
AeroPress Original vs AeroPress Premium Coffee Press: common questions
Which is better, AeroPress Original or AeroPress Premium Coffee Press?
AeroPress Original scores 8.1 against 6.9, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. AeroPress Premium Coffee Press is still ahead on portability.
Is AeroPress Original or AeroPress Premium Coffee Press cheaper?
AeroPress Original starts at $39.95, and AeroPress Premium Coffee Press at Not publicly stated.
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 Premium Coffee Press for?
The AeroPress for somebody who wants it in glass and steel rather than plastic
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