AeroPress Original vs Takeya Deluxe Cold Brew Coffee Maker 1qt

The verdict

AeroPress Original is the better buy on our scoring, 8.1 to Takeya Deluxe Cold Brew Coffee Maker 1qt's 7.1. It leads on brew quality & filtration and value for money.

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, value for money.

Takeya Deluxe Cold Brew Coffee Maker 1qt

The fridge-door cold brew pitcher for a household that drinks it daily

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 OriginalTakeya Deluxe Cold Brew Coffee Maker 1qt
Brew Quality & Filtration26%9.59.0
Build Quality & Seal22%7.17.1
Ease of Use & Cleaning20%10.010.0
Portability18%3.33.3
Value for Money14%9.25.0

What each one costs

Price$39.95Not publicly stated

Where they differ

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

AeroPress OriginalTakeya Deluxe Cold Brew Coffee Maker 1qt
Price$39.95—
Best forsomebody who wants one very good cup in two minutes and does not want to look after glassThe fridge-door cold brew pitcher for a household that drinks it daily
What sets it apartThe design the whole category copies, at 296ml, and the only AeroPress sold without a variant storyShatterproof Tritan rather than glass, with an airtight lid, and made in the USA
Bpa Free✓—
Brew Time120 s—
Brewer TypeImmersion press with manual air pressureCold brew immersion pitcher with a permanent filter
Capacity Cups1-2—
Capacity296 ml946 ml
Made inUSA (the maker notes some products are made overseas)United States
Dimensions133 x 107 mm (5.25 x 4.2 in, H x W)127 x 190 x 241 mm
Dishwasher Safe✓✓
Filter TypePaper micro-filterFine mesh, permanent
Handle—Silicone grip
In Box AccessoriesPaper micro-filters, stirrer, scoop—
Lid—Patented airtight and leakproof, so it can be laid on its side
MaterialPolypropyleneShatterproof Tritan, published as stain, odour resistant
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 →
Takeya Deluxe Cold Brew Coffee Maker 1qt
  • +Shatterproof Tritan, published as stain and odour resistant, which is the one cold brew here you can drop
  • +A patented airtight leakproof lid, so it can lie on its side in a full fridge
  • +A permanent mesh filter and a silicone grip, dishwasher safe
  • +Made in the United States
  • −A mesh filter passes more fines than paper
  • −946ml, half the QHH
  • −No price and no warranty term published
Full Takeya Deluxe Cold Brew Coffee Maker 1qt review →

Every specification, side by side

AeroPress OriginalTakeya Deluxe Cold Brew Coffee Maker 1qt
Price
Price$39.95—
Who it suits
Best forsomebody who wants one very good cup in two minutes and does not want to look after glassThe fridge-door cold brew pitcher for a household that drinks it daily
What sets it apartThe design the whole category copies, at 296ml, and the only AeroPress sold without a variant storyShatterproof Tritan rather than glass, with an airtight lid, and made in the USA
Specifications
Bpa Free✓—
Brew Time120 s—
Brewer TypeImmersion press with manual air pressureCold brew immersion pitcher with a permanent filter
Capacity Cups1-2—
Capacity296 ml946 ml
Made inUSA (the maker notes some products are made overseas)United States
Dimensions133 x 107 mm (5.25 x 4.2 in, H x W)127 x 190 x 241 mm
Dishwasher Safe✓✓
Filter TypePaper micro-filterFine mesh, permanent
Handle—Silicone grip
In Box AccessoriesPaper micro-filters, stirrer, scoop—
Includes Travel Case✕✕
Lid—Patented airtight and leakproof, so it can be laid on its side
MaterialPolypropyleneShatterproof Tritan, published as stain, odour resistant
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 Takeya Deluxe Cold Brew Coffee Maker 1qt: common questions

Which is better, AeroPress Original or Takeya Deluxe Cold Brew Coffee Maker 1qt?

AeroPress Original scores 8.1 against 7.1, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion.

Is AeroPress Original or Takeya Deluxe Cold Brew Coffee Maker 1qt cheaper?

AeroPress Original starts at $39.95, and Takeya Deluxe Cold Brew Coffee Maker 1qt 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 Takeya Deluxe Cold Brew Coffee Maker 1qt for?

The fridge-door cold brew pitcher for a household that drinks it daily

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