AeroPress Original vs AeroPress Steel Coffee Press
Ahead
AeroPress Original is the better buy on our scoring, 8.2 to AeroPress Steel Coffee Press's 6.8. It leads on portability and value for money.
AeroPress Original costs $130 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 portability, value for money.
Somebody who wants the AeroPress without plastic or glass, for home and for the bag
Scores higher on 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 Original | AeroPress Steel Coffee Press |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Quality & Filtration | 26% | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Build Quality & Seal | 22% | 7.1 | 7.9 |
| Ease of Use & Cleaning | 20% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Portability | 18% | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Value for Money | 14% | 9.8 | 2.3 |
What each one costs
| Price | $39.95 | $169.95 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| AeroPress Original | AeroPress Steel Coffee Press | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39.95 | $169.95 |
| Best for | somebody who wants one very good cup in two minutes and does not want to look after glass | Somebody who wants the AeroPress without plastic or glass, for home and for the bag |
| What sets it apart | The design the whole category copies, at 296ml, and the only AeroPress sold without a variant story | — |
| Body Material | — | 304 stainless steel |
| Capacity | 296 ml | 360, published as 12oz |
| Colour Options | — | Silver, Black |
| 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) | 171 x 111 mm, published as 6 3/4 x 4 3/8 in |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| In Box Accessories | Paper micro-filters, stirrer, scoop | Paper micro-filters, stainless steel scoop and stirrer |
| Material | Polypropylene | 304 stainless steel, double-wall vacuum-insulated chamber; LFGB silicone seal |
| Parts | 4 | — |
| Price Note | — | $169.95 on aeropress.com in Silver or Black; Black Stainless Limited Edition $199.95, 2026-09-29 |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
- +$39.95, under the $49.95 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
- +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 Original | AeroPress Steel Coffee Press | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $39.95 | $169.95 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | somebody who wants one very good cup in two minutes and does not want to look after glass | Somebody who wants the AeroPress without plastic or glass, for home and for the bag |
| What sets it apart | The design the whole category copies, at 296ml, and the only AeroPress sold without a variant story | — |
| Specifications | ||
| Body Material | — | 304 stainless steel |
| 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 | 1-2 |
| Capacity | 296 ml | 360, published as 12oz |
| Colour Options | — | Silver, Black |
| 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) | 171 x 111 mm, published as 6 3/4 x 4 3/8 in |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Filter Type | Paper micro-filter | Paper micro-filter |
| In Box Accessories | Paper micro-filters, stirrer, scoop | Paper micro-filters, stainless steel scoop and stirrer |
| Includes Travel Case | ✕ | ✕ |
| Material | Polypropylene | 304 stainless steel, double-wall vacuum-insulated chamber; LFGB silicone seal |
| Parts | 4 | — |
| 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 |
AeroPress Original vs AeroPress Steel Coffee Press: common questions
Which is better, AeroPress Original or AeroPress Steel Coffee Press?
AeroPress Original scores 8.2 against 6.8, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. AeroPress Steel Coffee Press is still ahead on build quality & seal.
Is AeroPress Original or AeroPress Steel Coffee Press cheaper?
AeroPress Original starts at $39.95, and AeroPress Steel Coffee Press at $169.95.
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 Steel Coffee Press for?
Somebody who wants the AeroPress without plastic or glass, for home and for the bag
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