AeroPress Original XL vs AeroPress Premium Coffee Press
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The verdict
AeroPress Original XL is the better buy on our scoring, 7.4 to AeroPress Premium Coffee Press's 6.9. It leads on brew quality & filtration and ease of use & cleaning.
Who each one suits
AeroPress Original XL
two people who both want a cup, or one person who wants a large one, from the same two-minute brew
Scores higher on brew quality & filtration, ease of use & cleaning.
AeroPress Premium Coffee Press
The AeroPress for somebody who wants it in glass and steel rather than plastic
Scores higher on portability, 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 XL | AeroPress Premium Coffee Press |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Quality & Filtration | 26% | 10.0 | 9.5 |
| Build Quality & Seal | 22% | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Ease of Use & Cleaning | 20% | 10.0 | 5.0 |
| Portability | 18% | 3.3 | 4.2 |
| Value for Money | 14% | 4.7 | 5.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $79.95 | 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 XL | AeroPress Premium Coffee Press | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79.95 | — |
| Best for | two people who both want a cup, or one person who wants a large one, from the same two-minute brew | The AeroPress for somebody who wants it in glass and steel rather than plastic |
| What sets it apart | 591ml, double the Original, and it ships with its own 20oz Tritan carafe | A double-wall borosilicate chamber, so it holds heat and you can watch the brew |
| Body Material | — | Double-wall borosilicate glass |
| Bpa Free | ✓ | — |
| Brew Methods | — | The maker describes it as 3-in-1: French press, pour over and espresso style |
| Brew Time | 120 s | — |
| Brewer Type | Immersion press with manual air pressure | — |
| Capacity Cups | 2-4 | — |
| Capacity | 591 ml | 300, published as 10oz |
| Made in | USA (the maker notes some products are made overseas) | — |
| Dimensions | 193 x 152 mm (7.6 x 6 in, H x W) | 274 x 292 x 460 mm |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✓ | — |
| Filter Type | Paper micro-filter | Paper, the standard AeroPress filter |
| Heat Retention | — | The double wall is credited by the maker with enhancing heat retention |
| In Box Accessories | 20 oz Tritan carafe, XL paper micro-filters, XL stirrer, scoop | — |
| Includes Travel Case | ✕ | — |
| Material | Polypropylene, with a Tritan carafe | Double-wall borosilicate glass chamber with stainless steel, aluminium components |
| Parts | 4 | — |
| Replacement Parts Available | ✓ | — |
| Reusable Filter Available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Warranty Years Note | — | Stated by the maker: aeropress.com/pages/warranty, one year from purchase |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
AeroPress Original XL
- +591ml across two to four cups, the largest AeroPress by some way
- +Ships with a 20oz Tritan carafe, XL filters, stirrer and scoop
- +Four parts, all replaceable, with a one-year warranty
- +A two-minute brew, the same as the smaller models
- −$79.95, the most expensive brewer in this category and well above the $46.99 median
- −No travel case
- −Polypropylene body
AeroPress Premium Coffee Press
- +A double-wall borosilicate glass chamber with steel and aluminium fittings, which AeroPress credits with holding heat
- +Described by the maker as three brewers in one: French press, pour over and espresso style
- +AeroPress sells a 316 stainless reusable filter for it
- +One-year warranty stated by AeroPress
- −Glass is the one AeroPress body that breaks if dropped, and this is the design people take camping
- −300ml
- −No price is published for it here
Every specification, side by side
| AeroPress Original XL | AeroPress Premium Coffee Press | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $79.95 | — |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | two people who both want a cup, or one person who wants a large one, from the same two-minute brew | The AeroPress for somebody who wants it in glass and steel rather than plastic |
| What sets it apart | 591ml, double the Original, and it ships with its own 20oz Tritan carafe | A double-wall borosilicate chamber, so it holds heat and you can watch the brew |
| Specifications | ||
| Body Material | — | Double-wall borosilicate glass |
| Bpa Free | ✓ | — |
| Brew Methods | — | The maker describes it as 3-in-1: French press, pour over and espresso style |
| Brew Time | 120 s | — |
| Brewer Type | Immersion press with manual air pressure | — |
| Capacity Cups | 2-4 | — |
| Capacity | 591 ml | 300, published as 10oz |
| Made in | USA (the maker notes some products are made overseas) | — |
| Dimensions | 193 x 152 mm (7.6 x 6 in, H x W) | 274 x 292 x 460 mm |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✓ | — |
| Filter Type | Paper micro-filter | Paper, the standard AeroPress filter |
| Heat Retention | — | The double wall is credited by the maker with enhancing heat retention |
| In Box Accessories | 20 oz Tritan carafe, XL paper micro-filters, XL stirrer, scoop | — |
| Includes Travel Case | ✕ | — |
| Material | Polypropylene, with a Tritan carafe | Double-wall borosilicate glass chamber with stainless steel, aluminium components |
| 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 | 1 year |
| Warranty Years Note | — | Stated by the maker: aeropress.com/pages/warranty, one year from purchase |
AeroPress Original XL vs AeroPress Premium Coffee Press: common questions
Which is better, AeroPress Original XL or AeroPress Premium Coffee Press?
AeroPress Original XL scores 7.4 against 6.9, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. AeroPress Premium Coffee Press is still ahead on portability.
Is AeroPress Original XL or AeroPress Premium Coffee Press cheaper?
AeroPress Original XL starts at $79.95, and AeroPress Premium Coffee Press at Not publicly stated.
Who is AeroPress Original XL for?
two people who both want a cup, or one person who wants a large one, from the same two-minute brew
Who is AeroPress Premium Coffee Press for?
The AeroPress for somebody who wants it in glass and steel rather than plastic
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