AeroPress Original XL vs Takeya Deluxe Cold Brew Coffee Maker 1qt
Ahead
AeroPress Original XL is narrowly ahead, 7.4 to Takeya Deluxe Cold Brew Coffee Maker 1qt's 7.1. It leads on brew quality & filtration.
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.
The fridge-door cold brew pitcher for a household that drinks it daily
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 | Takeya Deluxe Cold Brew Coffee Maker 1qt |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3.3 |
| 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 | Takeya Deluxe Cold Brew Coffee Maker 1qt | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 fridge-door cold brew pitcher for a household that drinks it daily |
| What sets it apart | 591ml, double the Original, and it ships with its own 20oz Tritan carafe | Shatterproof Tritan rather than glass, with an airtight lid, and made in the USA |
| Bpa Free | ✓ | — |
| Brew Time | 120 s | — |
| Brewer Type | Immersion press with manual air pressure | Cold brew immersion pitcher with a permanent filter |
| Capacity Cups | 2-4 | — |
| Capacity | 591 ml | 946 ml |
| Made in | USA (the maker notes some products are made overseas) | United States |
| Dimensions | 193 x 152 mm (7.6 x 6 in, H x W) | 127 x 190 x 241 mm |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Filter Type | Paper micro-filter | Fine mesh, permanent |
| Handle | — | Silicone grip |
| In Box Accessories | 20 oz Tritan carafe, XL paper micro-filters, XL stirrer, scoop | — |
| Lid | — | Patented airtight and leakproof, so it can be laid on its side |
| Material | Polypropylene, with a Tritan carafe | Shatterproof Tritan, published as stain, odour resistant |
| 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.
- +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
- +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
Every specification, side by side
| AeroPress Original XL | Takeya Deluxe Cold Brew Coffee Maker 1qt | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 fridge-door cold brew pitcher for a household that drinks it daily |
| What sets it apart | 591ml, double the Original, and it ships with its own 20oz Tritan carafe | Shatterproof Tritan rather than glass, with an airtight lid, and made in the USA |
| Specifications | ||
| Bpa Free | ✓ | — |
| Brew Time | 120 s | — |
| Brewer Type | Immersion press with manual air pressure | Cold brew immersion pitcher with a permanent filter |
| Capacity Cups | 2-4 | — |
| Capacity | 591 ml | 946 ml |
| Made in | USA (the maker notes some products are made overseas) | United States |
| Dimensions | 193 x 152 mm (7.6 x 6 in, H x W) | 127 x 190 x 241 mm |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Filter Type | Paper micro-filter | Fine mesh, permanent |
| Handle | — | Silicone grip |
| In Box Accessories | 20 oz Tritan carafe, XL paper micro-filters, XL stirrer, scoop | — |
| Includes Travel Case | ✕ | ✕ |
| Lid | — | Patented airtight and leakproof, so it can be laid on its side |
| Material | Polypropylene, with a Tritan carafe | Shatterproof Tritan, published as stain, odour resistant |
| 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 Takeya Deluxe Cold Brew Coffee Maker 1qt: common questions
Which is better, AeroPress Original XL or Takeya Deluxe Cold Brew Coffee Maker 1qt?
AeroPress Original XL scores 7.4 against 7.1, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Takeya Deluxe Cold Brew Coffee Maker 1qt is still ahead on value for money.
Is AeroPress Original XL or Takeya Deluxe Cold Brew Coffee Maker 1qt cheaper?
AeroPress Original XL starts at $79.95, and Takeya Deluxe Cold Brew Coffee Maker 1qt 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 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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