AeroPress Original vs OXO Good Grips Cold Brew Coffee Maker 32oz

The verdict

AeroPress Original is the better buy on our scoring, 8.1 to OXO Good Grips Cold Brew Coffee Maker 32oz's 7.3. It leads on portability and value for money.

AeroPress Original costs $20.02 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 portability, value for money.

OXO Good Grips Cold Brew Coffee Maker 32oz

A household that drinks iced coffee daily and wants a fortnight of concentrate in the fridge

Scores higher on brew quality & filtration.

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

CriterionWeightAeroPress OriginalOXO Good Grips Cold Brew Coffee Maker 32oz
Brew Quality & Filtration26%9.510.0
Build Quality & Seal22%7.17.1
Ease of Use & Cleaning20%10.010.0
Portability18%3.30.8
Value for Money14%9.26.0

What each one costs

Price$39.95$59.97

Where they differ

Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.

AeroPress OriginalOXO Good Grips Cold Brew Coffee Maker 32oz
Price$39.95$59.97
Best forsomebody who wants one very good cup in two minutes and does not want to look after glassA household that drinks iced coffee daily and wants a fortnight of concentrate in the fridge
What sets it apartThe design the whole category copies, at 296ml, and the only AeroPress sold without a variant storyA rainmaker lid that wets the whole bed evenly, and a release switch that stops filtration on demand
Bpa Free✓—
Brew Time120 s—
Brewer TypeImmersion press with manual air pressureCold brew immersion maker with a brew-release switch
Capacity Cups1-2—
Capacity296 ml946 ml
Made inUSA (the maker notes some products are made overseas)—
Dimensions133 x 107 mm (5.25 x 4.2 in, H x W)—
Dishwasher Safe✓✓
Filter TypePaper micro-filterUltra-fine reusable stainless steel mesh, paper filters also supported
In Box AccessoriesPaper micro-filters, stirrer, scoop—
MaterialPolypropyleneBorosilicate glass carafe with a plastic brewing container
Parts4—
Replacement Parts Available✓—
Reusable Filter Available✓✓
Warranty1 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
Full AeroPress Original review →
OXO Good Grips Cold Brew Coffee Maker 32oz
  • +A brew-release switch, so the steep is stopped deliberately rather than by pouring
  • +An ultra-fine reusable stainless mesh that is dishwasher safe, and it takes paper filters too if you want a cleaner cup
  • +946ml in a borosilicate carafe
  • −$59.97 against a $46.99 median, and $20 more than OXO's own Compact
  • −A plastic brewing container
  • −No warranty term is published
Full OXO Good Grips Cold Brew Coffee Maker 32oz review →

Every specification, side by side

AeroPress OriginalOXO Good Grips Cold Brew Coffee Maker 32oz
Price
Price$39.95$59.97
Who it suits
Best forsomebody who wants one very good cup in two minutes and does not want to look after glassA household that drinks iced coffee daily and wants a fortnight of concentrate in the fridge
What sets it apartThe design the whole category copies, at 296ml, and the only AeroPress sold without a variant storyA rainmaker lid that wets the whole bed evenly, and a release switch that stops filtration on demand
Specifications
Bpa Free✓—
Brew Time120 s—
Brewer TypeImmersion press with manual air pressureCold brew immersion maker with a brew-release switch
Capacity Cups1-2—
Capacity296 ml946 ml
Made inUSA (the maker notes some products are made overseas)—
Dimensions133 x 107 mm (5.25 x 4.2 in, H x W)—
Dishwasher Safe✓✓
Filter TypePaper micro-filterUltra-fine reusable stainless steel mesh, paper filters also supported
In Box AccessoriesPaper micro-filters, stirrer, scoop—
Includes Travel Case✕✕
MaterialPolypropyleneBorosilicate glass carafe with a plastic brewing container
Parts4—
Replacement Parts Available✓—
Reusable Filter Available✓✓
Ships toUSUS
Ships to NoteConfirmed 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.
Warranty1 year—

AeroPress Original vs OXO Good Grips Cold Brew Coffee Maker 32oz: common questions

Which is better, AeroPress Original or OXO Good Grips Cold Brew Coffee Maker 32oz?

AeroPress Original scores 8.1 against 7.3, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. OXO Good Grips Cold Brew Coffee Maker 32oz is still ahead on brew quality & filtration.

Is AeroPress Original or OXO Good Grips Cold Brew Coffee Maker 32oz cheaper?

AeroPress Original starts at $39.95, and OXO Good Grips Cold Brew Coffee Maker 32oz at $59.97.

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 Good Grips Cold Brew Coffee Maker 32oz for?

A household that drinks iced coffee daily and wants a fortnight of concentrate in the fridge

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