AeroPress Original XL vs asobu Cold Brew Coffee Maker 40oz
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asobu Cold Brew Coffee Maker 40oz
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Visit asobu Cold Brew Coffee Maker 40oz →The verdict
AeroPress Original XL is narrowly ahead, 7.4 to asobu Cold Brew Coffee Maker 40oz's 7.1. 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.
asobu Cold Brew Coffee Maker 40oz
Cold brew that brews and then travels in the same insulated carafe
Scores higher on build quality & seal, 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 | asobu Cold Brew Coffee Maker 40oz |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Quality & Filtration | 26% | 10.0 | 9.0 |
| Build Quality & Seal | 22% | 7.1 | 7.9 |
| Ease of Use & Cleaning | 20% | 10.0 | 5.0 |
| Portability | 18% | 3.3 | 5.8 |
| 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 | asobu Cold Brew Coffee Maker 40oz | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Cold brew that brews and then travels in the same insulated carafe |
| What sets it apart | 591ml, double the Original, and it ships with its own 20oz Tritan carafe | A copper-insulated stainless carafe the maker rates at 24 hours cold |
| Awards | — | The maker cites a Europe Coffee Fest top honour |
| Body Material | — | Stainless steel |
| Brew Time | 120 s | — |
| Brewer Type | Immersion press with manual air pressure | — |
| Capacity Cups | 2-4 | — |
| Capacity | 591 ml | 1180 carafe, published as 40oz, with a 32oz brewing chamber |
| Cold Retention | — | 24, published by the maker |
| Made in | USA (the maker notes some products are made overseas) | — |
| Dimensions | 193 x 152 mm (7.6 x 6 in, H x W) | 137 x 137 x 356 mm |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✓ | — |
| Filter Type | Paper micro-filter | Mesh |
| In Box Accessories | 20 oz Tritan carafe, XL paper micro-filters, XL stirrer, scoop | — |
| Includes Travel Case | ✕ | — |
| Leakproof | — | ✓ |
| Material | Polypropylene, with a Tritan carafe | Stainless steel carafe with copper insulation |
| Output | — | A concentrate the maker says can be drunk hot or iced |
| 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.
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
asobu Cold Brew Coffee Maker 40oz
- +24 hours of cold retention published, in a stainless steel carafe with copper insulation
- +A 1180ml carafe over a 32oz brewing chamber, leakproof and BPA free
- +A reusable mesh filter, so there is nothing to reorder
- +The maker cites a Europe Coffee Fest top honour
- −No price is published for it here
- −A mesh filter passes more fines than paper, which shows in a cold brew concentrate
- −No warranty term is published
Every specification, side by side
| AeroPress Original XL | asobu Cold Brew Coffee Maker 40oz | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Cold brew that brews and then travels in the same insulated carafe |
| What sets it apart | 591ml, double the Original, and it ships with its own 20oz Tritan carafe | A copper-insulated stainless carafe the maker rates at 24 hours cold |
| Specifications | ||
| Awards | — | The maker cites a Europe Coffee Fest top honour |
| Body Material | — | Stainless steel |
| Bpa Free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Brew Time | 120 s | — |
| Brewer Type | Immersion press with manual air pressure | — |
| Capacity Cups | 2-4 | — |
| Capacity | 591 ml | 1180 carafe, published as 40oz, with a 32oz brewing chamber |
| Cold Retention | — | 24, published by the maker |
| Made in | USA (the maker notes some products are made overseas) | — |
| Dimensions | 193 x 152 mm (7.6 x 6 in, H x W) | 137 x 137 x 356 mm |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✓ | — |
| Filter Type | Paper micro-filter | Mesh |
| In Box Accessories | 20 oz Tritan carafe, XL paper micro-filters, XL stirrer, scoop | — |
| Includes Travel Case | ✕ | — |
| Leakproof | — | ✓ |
| Material | Polypropylene, with a Tritan carafe | Stainless steel carafe with copper insulation |
| Output | — | A concentrate the maker says can be drunk hot or iced |
| 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 XL vs asobu Cold Brew Coffee Maker 40oz: common questions
Which is better, AeroPress Original XL or asobu Cold Brew Coffee Maker 40oz?
AeroPress Original XL scores 7.4 against 7.1, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. asobu Cold Brew Coffee Maker 40oz is still ahead on build quality & seal.
Is AeroPress Original XL or asobu Cold Brew Coffee Maker 40oz cheaper?
AeroPress Original XL starts at $79.95, and asobu Cold Brew Coffee Maker 40oz 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 asobu Cold Brew Coffee Maker 40oz for?
Cold brew that brews and then travels in the same insulated carafe
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