AeroPress Original XL vs AeroPress Steel Coffee Press
Ahead
AeroPress Original XL is the better buy on our scoring, 7.5 to AeroPress Steel Coffee Press's 6.8. It leads on brew quality & filtration and portability.
AeroPress Original XL costs $90 less.
Who each one suits
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, portability, value for money.
Somebody who wants the AeroPress without plastic or glass, for home and for the bag
Scores higher on build quality & seal.
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 Steel Coffee Press |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Quality & Filtration | 26% | 10.0 | 9.5 |
| Build Quality & Seal | 22% | 7.1 | 7.9 |
| Ease of Use & Cleaning | 20% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Portability | 18% | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Value for Money | 14% | 5.0 | 2.3 |
What each one costs
| Price | $79.95 | $169.95 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| AeroPress Original XL | AeroPress Steel Coffee Press | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79.95 | $169.95 |
| Best for | two people who both want a cup, or one person who wants a large one, from the same two-minute brew | Somebody who wants the AeroPress without plastic or glass, for home and for the bag |
| What sets it apart | 591ml, double the Original, and it ships with its own 20oz Tritan carafe | — |
| Body Material | — | 304 stainless steel |
| Capacity Cups | 2-4 | 1-2 |
| Capacity | 591 ml | 360, published as 12oz |
| Colour Options | — | Silver, Black |
| Made in | USA (the maker notes some products are made overseas) | — |
| Dimensions | 193 x 152 mm (7.6 x 6 in, H x W) | 171 x 111 mm, published as 6 3/4 x 4 3/8 in |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| In Box Accessories | 20 oz Tritan carafe, XL paper micro-filters, XL stirrer, scoop | Paper micro-filters, stainless steel scoop and stirrer |
| Material | Polypropylene, with a Tritan carafe | 304 stainless steel, double-wall vacuum-insulated chamber; LFGB silicone seal |
| Parts | 4 | — |
| Price Note | — | $169.95 on aeropress.com in Silver or Black; Black Stainless Limited Edition $199.95, 2026-09-29 |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
- +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, well above the $49.95 median; only the AeroPress Premium costs more here
- −No travel case
- −Polypropylene body
- +No plastic in contact with the coffee apart from the silicone seal.
- +Vacuum-insulated chamber for heat retention.
- +12 oz, 20% more than the standard AeroPress.
- +Unbreakable in the bag, unlike the glass Premium, and dishwasher safe.
- −$169.95, over four times the Original's $39.95.
- −Opaque, so no numbered markings, only a laser-etched fill mark.
- −A one-year warranty, the same as the $39.95 Original.
Every specification, side by side
| AeroPress Original XL | AeroPress Steel Coffee Press | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $79.95 | $169.95 |
| 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 | Somebody who wants the AeroPress without plastic or glass, for home and for the bag |
| What sets it apart | 591ml, double the Original, and it ships with its own 20oz Tritan carafe | — |
| Specifications | ||
| Body Material | — | 304 stainless steel |
| Bpa Free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Brew Time | 120 s | 120 s |
| Brewer Type | Immersion press with manual air pressure | Immersion press with manual air pressure |
| Capacity Cups | 2-4 | 1-2 |
| Capacity | 591 ml | 360, published as 12oz |
| Colour Options | — | Silver, Black |
| Made in | USA (the maker notes some products are made overseas) | — |
| Dimensions | 193 x 152 mm (7.6 x 6 in, H x W) | 171 x 111 mm, published as 6 3/4 x 4 3/8 in |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Filter Type | Paper micro-filter | Paper micro-filter |
| In Box Accessories | 20 oz Tritan carafe, XL paper micro-filters, XL stirrer, scoop | Paper micro-filters, stainless steel scoop and stirrer |
| Includes Travel Case | ✕ | ✕ |
| Material | Polypropylene, with a Tritan carafe | 304 stainless steel, double-wall vacuum-insulated chamber; LFGB silicone seal |
| Parts | 4 | — |
| Price Note | — | $169.95 on aeropress.com in Silver or Black; Black Stainless Limited Edition $199.95, 2026-09-29 |
| 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 |
AeroPress Original XL vs AeroPress Steel Coffee Press: common questions
Which is better, AeroPress Original XL or AeroPress Steel Coffee Press?
AeroPress Original XL scores 7.5 against 6.8, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. AeroPress Steel Coffee Press is still ahead on build quality & seal.
Is AeroPress Original XL or AeroPress Steel Coffee Press cheaper?
AeroPress Original XL starts at $79.95, and AeroPress Steel Coffee Press at $169.95.
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 Steel Coffee Press for?
Somebody who wants the AeroPress without plastic or glass, for home and for the bag
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