Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup vs Bialetti Venus Moka Pot
Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup and Bialetti Venus Moka Pot score the same, 8.1 out of 10, so the choice is what each is better at rather than which is better.
Who each one suits
The moka pot that is in design museums, and still makes coffee every morning
Scores higher on build quality & materials, ease of use & cleaning.
The Bialetti for somebody who would rather not brew in aluminium
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 | Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup | Bialetti Venus Moka Pot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Quality | 26% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Build Quality & Materials | 20% | 8.3 | 8.0 |
| Ease of Use & Cleaning | 16% | 6.5 | 5.0 |
| Value for Money | 12% | 5.0 | 7.3 |
| Heat Source Compatibility | 12% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | Not publicly stated | $43.99 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup | Bialetti Venus Moka Pot | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $43.99 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | — | ✕ |
| Handle Material | Stainless steel | Thermoplastic |
| Induction Compatible | ✓ | ✓ |
| Warranty | — | 2 years |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
- +18/10 mirror-polished stainless steel, made in Italy, and the only pot here with a stainless steel handle as well as body
- +A magnetic bottom rated for induction, gas and electric, so it works on any hob
- +Designed by Richard Sapper and sold in 1, 3, 6 and 10 cup sizes
- +300ml across six cups
- −A steel handle conducts heat, where a thermoplastic or wooden one does not
- −No price is published for it here
- −No warranty term is published
- +18/8 stainless steel rather than aluminium, in four sizes to 562ml
- +Rated for induction, gas and electric, made in Italy
- +A two-year Bialetti warranty
- −$43.99 against a $38.99 median, and the Easyworkz Diego is also steel with a steel handle at $39.99
- −Bialetti specifies no dishwasher
- −A thermoplastic handle
Every specification, side by side
| 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 |
Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup vs Bialetti Venus Moka Pot: common questions
Which is better, Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup or Bialetti Venus Moka Pot?
Both score 8.1 out of 10 on the specifications their makers publish, so neither is ahead overall. Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup leads on build quality & materials, and Bialetti Venus Moka Pot on value for money.
Is Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup or Bialetti Venus Moka Pot cheaper?
Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup starts at Not publicly stated, and Bialetti Venus Moka Pot at $43.99.
Who is Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup for?
The moka pot that is in design museums, and still makes coffee every morning
Who is Bialetti Venus Moka Pot for?
The Bialetti for somebody who would rather not brew in aluminium
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