Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup vs Easyworkz Diego Moka Pot

AheadEasyworkz Diego Moka Pot is the better buy on our scoring, 9.3 to Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup's 8.1. It leads on build quality & materials and ease of use & cleaning.
Who each one suits
The moka pot that is in design museums, and still makes coffee every morning
A steel pot that goes in the dishwasher, which the Bialettis do not
Scores higher on build quality & materials, ease of use & cleaning, 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 | Easyworkz Diego Moka Pot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Quality | 26% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Build Quality & Materials | 20% | 8.3 | 8.8 |
| Ease of Use & Cleaning | 16% | 6.5 | 8.5 |
| Value for Money | 12% | 5.0 | 9.1 |
| Heat Source Compatibility | 12% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | Not publicly stated | $39.99 |
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 | Easyworkz Diego Moka Pot | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $39.99 |
| Best for | The moka pot that is in design museums, and still makes coffee every morning | A steel pot that goes in the dishwasher, which the Bialettis do not |
| What sets it apart | Richard Sapper's 1979 design, with a magnetic base so it works on induction | 18/8 steel with a heat-resistant steel handle, dishwasher safe, in three sizes to 651ml |
| 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 | 12, 4, 6 |
| Capacity | 300, published as 10.1 fl oz | 192, 266, 651 ml |
| Colour Options | — | Black, Silver |
| Made in | Italy | China |
| 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 | Heat-Resistant Stainless Steel |
| 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 with a heat-resistant stainless steel handle
- +Three sizes to 651ml, rated for induction, gas and electric
- +Dishwasher safe, which Bialetti's pots are not, with a two-year warranty
- −$39.99 sits just above the $38.99 median
- −A steel handle conducts heat more than plastic or wood
- −Made in China, where the Italian pots here say so
Every specification, side by side
| Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup | Easyworkz Diego Moka Pot | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | — | $39.99 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | The moka pot that is in design museums, and still makes coffee every morning | A steel pot that goes in the dishwasher, which the Bialettis do not |
| What sets it apart | Richard Sapper's 1979 design, with a magnetic base so it works on induction | 18/8 steel with a heat-resistant steel handle, dishwasher safe, in three sizes to 651ml |
| 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 | 12, 4, 6 |
| Capacity | 300, published as 10.1 fl oz | 192, 266, 651 ml |
| Colour Options | — | Black, Silver |
| Made in | Italy | China |
| 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 | Heat-Resistant Stainless Steel |
| 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 Easyworkz Diego Moka Pot: common questions
Which is better, Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup or Easyworkz Diego Moka Pot?
Easyworkz Diego Moka Pot scores 9.3 against 8.1, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion.
Is Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup or Easyworkz Diego Moka Pot cheaper?
Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup starts at Not publicly stated, and Easyworkz Diego Moka Pot at $39.99.
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 Easyworkz Diego Moka Pot for?
A steel pot that goes in the dishwasher, which the Bialettis do not
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