AeroPress Original vs Hario Mizudashi Cold Brew Coffee Pot 600ml
Ahead
The verdict
AeroPress Original is narrowly ahead, 8.1 to Hario Mizudashi Cold Brew Coffee Pot 600ml's 7.7. It leads on brew quality & filtration and portability.
Hario Mizudashi Cold Brew Coffee Pot 600ml costs $17.45 less.
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, portability.
Hario Mizudashi Cold Brew Coffee Pot 600ml
One or two people who want cold brew in the fridge door without buying a system
Scores higher on value for money.
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 | Hario Mizudashi Cold Brew Coffee Pot 600ml |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Quality & Filtration | 26% | 9.5 | 9.0 |
| Build Quality & Seal | 22% | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Ease of Use & Cleaning | 20% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Portability | 18% | 3.3 | 0.8 |
| Value for Money | 14% | 9.2 | 10.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $39.95 | $22.50 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| AeroPress Original | Hario Mizudashi Cold Brew Coffee Pot 600ml | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39.95 | $22.50 |
| Best for | somebody who wants one very good cup in two minutes and does not want to look after glass | One or two people who want cold brew in the fridge door without buying a system |
| What sets it apart | The design the whole category copies, at 296ml, and the only AeroPress sold without a variant story | The simplest shape here: a fridge-door pot with a mesh basket and nothing to assemble |
| Bpa Free | ✓ | — |
| Brew Time | 120 s | — |
| Brewer Type | Immersion press with manual air pressure | Cold brew immersion pot sized for a refrigerator door |
| Capacity Cups | 1-2 | — |
| Capacity | 296 ml | 600 ml |
| 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) | — |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Filter Type | Paper micro-filter | Reusable mesh strainer basket |
| In Box Accessories | Paper micro-filters, stirrer, scoop | — |
| Material | Polypropylene | Glass body with polypropylene, polyester resin fittings |
| Parts | 4 | — |
| Replacement Parts Available | ✓ | — |
| Reusable Filter Available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Warranty | 1 year | 0.25 years |
| Warranty Years Note | — | Hario USA: 90 days on non-electric items |
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
Hario Mizudashi Cold Brew Coffee Pot 600ml
- +$22.50, the least expensive brewer in this category by half
- +Sized for a refrigerator door, which is the constraint cold brew actually runs into
- +A permanent mesh basket rather than paper, dishwasher safe
- −Hario covers non-electric items for 90 days
- −600ml, the smallest cold brew here
- −A glass body with polypropylene and polyester fittings
Every specification, side by side
| AeroPress Original | Hario Mizudashi Cold Brew Coffee Pot 600ml | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $39.95 | $22.50 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | somebody who wants one very good cup in two minutes and does not want to look after glass | One or two people who want cold brew in the fridge door without buying a system |
| What sets it apart | The design the whole category copies, at 296ml, and the only AeroPress sold without a variant story | The simplest shape here: a fridge-door pot with a mesh basket and nothing to assemble |
| Specifications | ||
| Bpa Free | ✓ | — |
| Brew Time | 120 s | — |
| Brewer Type | Immersion press with manual air pressure | Cold brew immersion pot sized for a refrigerator door |
| Capacity Cups | 1-2 | — |
| Capacity | 296 ml | 600 ml |
| 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) | — |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Filter Type | Paper micro-filter | Reusable mesh strainer basket |
| In Box Accessories | Paper micro-filters, stirrer, scoop | — |
| Includes Travel Case | ✕ | ✕ |
| Material | Polypropylene | Glass body with polypropylene, polyester resin fittings |
| 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 | 0.25 years |
| Warranty Years Note | — | Hario USA: 90 days on non-electric items |
AeroPress Original vs Hario Mizudashi Cold Brew Coffee Pot 600ml: common questions
Which is better, AeroPress Original or Hario Mizudashi Cold Brew Coffee Pot 600ml?
AeroPress Original scores 8.1 against 7.7, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Hario Mizudashi Cold Brew Coffee Pot 600ml is still ahead on value for money.
Is AeroPress Original or Hario Mizudashi Cold Brew Coffee Pot 600ml cheaper?
AeroPress Original starts at $39.95, and Hario Mizudashi Cold Brew Coffee Pot 600ml at $22.50.
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 Hario Mizudashi Cold Brew Coffee Pot 600ml for?
One or two people who want cold brew in the fridge door without buying a system
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