Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup vs Bialetti Venus Moka Pot
Each one is specified slightly differently. Scan the table below to compare.
| Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup | Bialetti Venus Moka Pot | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | — | $43.99 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | The moka pot that is in design museums, and still makes coffee every morning | The Bialetti for somebody who would rather not brew in aluminium |
| What sets it apart | Richard Sapper's 1979 design, with a magnetic base so it works on induction | 18/8 stainless steel instead of aluminium, still made in Italy and still carrying the two-year Bialetti warranty |
| Specifications | ||
| Body Material | 18/10 stainless steel, mirror polished | 18/8 Stainless Steel |
| Capacity Cups | 6, and the design is also sold in 1, 3 and 10 cup | 10, 2, 4, 6 |
| Capacity | 300, published as 10.1 fl oz | 104, 192, 266, 562 ml |
| Colour Options | — | Aluminum Silver |
| Made in | Italy | Italy |
| Designer | Richard Sapper, who said he wanted to give it the features that others do not have | — |
| Dimensions | 125 x 125 x 205 mm | — |
| Dishwasher Safe | — | ✕ |
| Electric Compatible | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gas Compatible | ✓ | ✓ |
| Handle Material | Stainless steel | Thermoplastic |
| Induction Compatible | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Source | Stovetop | Stovetop |
| 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 | — | 2 years |