AeroPress Original XL vs Hario Mizudashi Cold Brew Coffee Pot 600ml
The verdict
Hario Mizudashi Cold Brew Coffee Pot 600ml is narrowly ahead, 7.7 to AeroPress Original XL's 7.4. It leads on value for money.
Hario Mizudashi Cold Brew Coffee Pot 600ml costs $57.45 less.
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, portability.
Hario Mizudashi Cold Brew Coffee Pot 600ml
One or two people who want cold brew in the fridge door without buying a system
Scores higher on 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 | Hario Mizudashi Cold Brew Coffee Pot 600ml |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Quality & Filtration | 26% | 10.0 | 9.0 |
| Build Quality & Seal | 22% | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Ease of Use & Cleaning | 20% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Portability | 18% | 3.3 | 0.8 |
| Value for Money | 14% | 4.7 | 10.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $79.95 | $22.50 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| AeroPress Original XL | Hario Mizudashi Cold Brew Coffee Pot 600ml | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79.95 | $22.50 |
| Best for | two people who both want a cup, or one person who wants a large one, from the same two-minute brew | One or two people who want cold brew in the fridge door without buying a system |
| What sets it apart | 591ml, double the Original, and it ships with its own 20oz Tritan carafe | The simplest shape here: a fridge-door pot with a mesh basket and nothing to assemble |
| Bpa Free | ✓ | — |
| Brew Time | 120 s | — |
| Brewer Type | Immersion press with manual air pressure | Cold brew immersion pot sized for a refrigerator door |
| Capacity Cups | 2-4 | — |
| Capacity | 591 ml | 600 ml |
| Made in | USA (the maker notes some products are made overseas) | — |
| Dimensions | 193 x 152 mm (7.6 x 6 in, H x W) | — |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Filter Type | Paper micro-filter | Reusable mesh strainer basket |
| In Box Accessories | 20 oz Tritan carafe, XL paper micro-filters, XL stirrer, scoop | — |
| Material | Polypropylene, with a Tritan carafe | Glass body with polypropylene, polyester resin fittings |
| Parts | 4 | — |
| Replacement Parts Available | ✓ | — |
| Reusable Filter Available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Warranty | 1 year | 0.25 years |
| Warranty Years Note | — | Hario USA: 90 days on non-electric items |
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
Hario Mizudashi Cold Brew Coffee Pot 600ml
- +$22.50, the least expensive brewer in this category by half
- +Sized for a refrigerator door, which is the constraint cold brew actually runs into
- +A permanent mesh basket rather than paper, dishwasher safe
- −Hario covers non-electric items for 90 days
- −600ml, the smallest cold brew here
- −A glass body with polypropylene and polyester fittings
Every specification, side by side
| AeroPress Original XL | Hario Mizudashi Cold Brew Coffee Pot 600ml | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $79.95 | $22.50 |
| 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 | One or two people who want cold brew in the fridge door without buying a system |
| What sets it apart | 591ml, double the Original, and it ships with its own 20oz Tritan carafe | The simplest shape here: a fridge-door pot with a mesh basket and nothing to assemble |
| Specifications | ||
| Bpa Free | ✓ | — |
| Brew Time | 120 s | — |
| Brewer Type | Immersion press with manual air pressure | Cold brew immersion pot sized for a refrigerator door |
| Capacity Cups | 2-4 | — |
| Capacity | 591 ml | 600 ml |
| Made in | USA (the maker notes some products are made overseas) | — |
| Dimensions | 193 x 152 mm (7.6 x 6 in, H x W) | — |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Filter Type | Paper micro-filter | Reusable mesh strainer basket |
| In Box Accessories | 20 oz Tritan carafe, XL paper micro-filters, XL stirrer, scoop | — |
| Includes Travel Case | ✕ | ✕ |
| Material | Polypropylene, with a Tritan carafe | Glass body with polypropylene, polyester resin fittings |
| 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 | 0.25 years |
| Warranty Years Note | — | Hario USA: 90 days on non-electric items |
AeroPress Original XL vs Hario Mizudashi Cold Brew Coffee Pot 600ml: common questions
Which is better, AeroPress Original XL or Hario Mizudashi Cold Brew Coffee Pot 600ml?
Hario Mizudashi Cold Brew Coffee Pot 600ml scores 7.7 against 7.4, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. AeroPress Original XL is still ahead on brew quality & filtration.
Is AeroPress Original XL or Hario Mizudashi Cold Brew Coffee Pot 600ml cheaper?
AeroPress Original XL starts at $79.95, and Hario Mizudashi Cold Brew Coffee Pot 600ml at $22.50.
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 Hario Mizudashi Cold Brew Coffee Pot 600ml for?
One or two people who want cold brew in the fridge door without buying a system
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