AeroPress Original vs OXO Brew Compact Cold Brew Coffee Maker 24oz
Ahead
AeroPress Original is the better buy on our scoring, 8.1 to OXO Brew Compact Cold Brew Coffee Maker 24oz's 7.2. It leads on brew quality & filtration and ease of use & cleaning.
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 brew quality & filtration, ease of use & cleaning, value for money.
A small fridge or a single drinker who wants cold brew without a jug taking up a shelf
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 | OXO Brew Compact Cold Brew Coffee Maker 24oz |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Quality & Filtration | 26% | 9.5 | 9.0 |
| Build Quality & Seal | 22% | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Ease of Use & Cleaning | 20% | 10.0 | 5.0 |
| Portability | 18% | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Value for Money | 14% | 9.2 | 8.2 |
What each one costs
| Price | $39.95 | $39.95 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| AeroPress Original | OXO Brew Compact Cold Brew Coffee Maker 24oz | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | somebody who wants one very good cup in two minutes and does not want to look after glass | A small fridge or a single drinker who wants cold brew without a jug taking up a shelf |
| What sets it apart | The design the whole category copies, at 296ml, and the only AeroPress sold without a variant story | Draining starts on its own when the brewer is set on the carafe, so there is no switch to forget |
| Bpa Free | ✓ | — |
| Brew Time | 120 s | — |
| Brewer Type | Immersion press with manual air pressure | Compact cold brew immersion maker that drains when placed on the carafe |
| Capacity Cups | 1-2 | — |
| Capacity | 296 ml | 710 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 | Stainless steel |
| In Box Accessories | Paper micro-filters, stirrer, scoop | — |
| Material | Polypropylene | Polypropylene brewing container with a glass carafe |
| 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.
- +$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
- +It drains when you set it on the carafe, so there is no valve to remember and nothing to hold
- +$39.95, under the $46.99 median
- +A stainless steel filter rather than paper, so nothing to reorder
- +710ml
- −A polypropylene brewing container over the glass carafe
- −710ml is the smallest OXO cold brew here
- −No warranty term is published
Every specification, side by side
| AeroPress Original | OXO Brew Compact Cold Brew Coffee Maker 24oz | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $39.95 | $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 | A small fridge or a single drinker who wants cold brew without a jug taking up a shelf |
| What sets it apart | The design the whole category copies, at 296ml, and the only AeroPress sold without a variant story | Draining starts on its own when the brewer is set on the carafe, so there is no switch to forget |
| Specifications | ||
| Bpa Free | ✓ | — |
| Brew Time | 120 s | — |
| Brewer Type | Immersion press with manual air pressure | Compact cold brew immersion maker that drains when placed on the carafe |
| Capacity Cups | 1-2 | — |
| Capacity | 296 ml | 710 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 | Stainless steel |
| In Box Accessories | Paper micro-filters, stirrer, scoop | — |
| Includes Travel Case | ✕ | ✕ |
| Material | Polypropylene | Polypropylene brewing container with a glass carafe |
| 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 OXO Brew Compact Cold Brew Coffee Maker 24oz: common questions
Which is better, AeroPress Original or OXO Brew Compact Cold Brew Coffee Maker 24oz?
AeroPress Original scores 8.1 against 7.2, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion.
Is AeroPress Original or OXO Brew Compact Cold Brew Coffee Maker 24oz cheaper?
AeroPress Original starts at $39.95, and OXO Brew Compact Cold Brew Coffee Maker 24oz at $39.95.
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 OXO Brew Compact Cold Brew Coffee Maker 24oz for?
A small fridge or a single drinker who wants cold brew without a jug taking up a shelf
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