AeroPress Original vs asobu Cold Brew Coffee Maker 40oz
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asobu Cold Brew Coffee Maker 40oz
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Visit asobu Cold Brew Coffee Maker 40oz →The verdict
AeroPress Original is the better buy on our scoring, 8.1 to asobu Cold Brew Coffee Maker 40oz's 7.1. It leads on brew quality & filtration and ease of use & cleaning.
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 brew quality & filtration, ease of use & cleaning, value for money.
asobu Cold Brew Coffee Maker 40oz
Cold brew that brews and then travels in the same insulated carafe
Scores higher on build quality & seal, 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 | asobu Cold Brew Coffee Maker 40oz |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Quality & Filtration | 26% | 9.5 | 9.0 |
| Build Quality & Seal | 22% | 7.1 | 7.9 |
| Ease of Use & Cleaning | 20% | 10.0 | 5.0 |
| Portability | 18% | 3.3 | 5.8 |
| 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 | asobu Cold Brew Coffee Maker 40oz | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39.95 | — |
| Best for | somebody who wants one very good cup in two minutes and does not want to look after glass | Cold brew that brews and then travels in the same insulated carafe |
| What sets it apart | The design the whole category copies, at 296ml, and the only AeroPress sold without a variant story | A copper-insulated stainless carafe the maker rates at 24 hours cold |
| Awards | — | The maker cites a Europe Coffee Fest top honour |
| Body Material | — | Stainless steel |
| Brew Time | 120 s | — |
| Brewer Type | Immersion press with manual air pressure | — |
| Capacity Cups | 1-2 | — |
| Capacity | 296 ml | 1180 carafe, published as 40oz, with a 32oz brewing chamber |
| Cold Retention | — | 24, published by the maker |
| 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) | 137 x 137 x 356 mm |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✓ | — |
| Filter Type | Paper micro-filter | Mesh |
| In Box Accessories | Paper micro-filters, stirrer, scoop | — |
| Includes Travel Case | ✕ | — |
| Leakproof | — | ✓ |
| Material | Polypropylene | Stainless steel carafe with copper insulation |
| Output | — | A concentrate the maker says can be drunk hot or iced |
| Parts | 4 | — |
| Replacement Parts Available | ✓ | — |
| Reusable Filter Available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Warranty | 1 year | — |
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
asobu Cold Brew Coffee Maker 40oz
- +24 hours of cold retention published, in a stainless steel carafe with copper insulation
- +A 1180ml carafe over a 32oz brewing chamber, leakproof and BPA free
- +A reusable mesh filter, so there is nothing to reorder
- +The maker cites a Europe Coffee Fest top honour
- −No price is published for it here
- −A mesh filter passes more fines than paper, which shows in a cold brew concentrate
- −No warranty term is published
Every specification, side by side
| AeroPress Original | asobu Cold Brew Coffee Maker 40oz | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Cold brew that brews and then travels in the same insulated carafe |
| What sets it apart | The design the whole category copies, at 296ml, and the only AeroPress sold without a variant story | A copper-insulated stainless carafe the maker rates at 24 hours cold |
| Specifications | ||
| Awards | — | The maker cites a Europe Coffee Fest top honour |
| Body Material | — | Stainless steel |
| Bpa Free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Brew Time | 120 s | — |
| Brewer Type | Immersion press with manual air pressure | — |
| Capacity Cups | 1-2 | — |
| Capacity | 296 ml | 1180 carafe, published as 40oz, with a 32oz brewing chamber |
| Cold Retention | — | 24, published by the maker |
| 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) | 137 x 137 x 356 mm |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✓ | — |
| Filter Type | Paper micro-filter | Mesh |
| In Box Accessories | Paper micro-filters, stirrer, scoop | — |
| Includes Travel Case | ✕ | — |
| Leakproof | — | ✓ |
| Material | Polypropylene | Stainless steel carafe with copper insulation |
| Output | — | A concentrate the maker says can be drunk hot or iced |
| 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 | — |
AeroPress Original vs asobu Cold Brew Coffee Maker 40oz: common questions
Which is better, AeroPress Original or asobu Cold Brew Coffee Maker 40oz?
AeroPress Original scores 8.1 against 7.1, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. asobu Cold Brew Coffee Maker 40oz is still ahead on build quality & seal.
Is AeroPress Original or asobu Cold Brew Coffee Maker 40oz cheaper?
AeroPress Original starts at $39.95, and asobu Cold Brew Coffee Maker 40oz 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 asobu Cold Brew Coffee Maker 40oz for?
Cold brew that brews and then travels in the same insulated carafe
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