Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup vs LuxHaus Moka Pot

The verdict

LuxHaus Moka Pot is the better buy on our scoring, 9.0 to Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup's 8.1. It leads on ease of use & cleaning and value for money.

Who each one suits

Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup

The moka pot that is in design museums, and still makes coffee every morning

LuxHaus Moka Pot

All-steel construction without paying for a name

Scores higher on 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

CriterionWeightAlessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 CupLuxHaus Moka Pot
Brew Quality26%10.010.0
Build Quality & Materials20%8.38.3
Ease of Use & Cleaning16%6.58.5
Value for Money12%5.07.8
Heat Source Compatibility12%10.010.0

What each one costs

PriceNot publicly stated$45.99

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 CupLuxHaus Moka Pot
Price—$45.99
Best forThe moka pot that is in design museums, and still makes coffee every morningAll-steel construction without paying for a name
What sets it apartRichard Sapper's 1979 design, with a magnetic base so it works on inductionSteel body and steel handle throughout, induction rated and dishwasher safe
Body Material18/10 stainless steel, mirror polished100% Stainless Steel
Capacity Cups6, and the design is also sold in 1, 3 and 10 cup3, 6, 9
Capacity300, published as 10.1 fl oz148, 266, 444 ml
Colour Options—Stainless steel
Made inItalyChina
DesignerRichard Sapper, who said he wanted to give it the features that others do not have—
Dimensions125 x 125 x 205 mm—
Dishwasher Safe—✓
Induction Compatible✓✓

Pros and cons

From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.

Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup
  • +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
Full Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup review →
LuxHaus Moka Pot
  • +100% stainless steel with a stainless steel handle, in three sizes to 444ml
  • +Rated for induction, gas and electric, dishwasher safe
  • −$45.99 against a $38.99 median, and LuxHaus publishes no warranty term where the $39.99 Easyworkz Diego publishes two years
  • −A steel handle conducts heat
  • −Made in China
Full LuxHaus Moka Pot review →

Every specification, side by side

Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 CupLuxHaus Moka Pot
Price
Price—$45.99
Who it suits
Best forThe moka pot that is in design museums, and still makes coffee every morningAll-steel construction without paying for a name
What sets it apartRichard Sapper's 1979 design, with a magnetic base so it works on inductionSteel body and steel handle throughout, induction rated and dishwasher safe
Specifications
Body Material18/10 stainless steel, mirror polished100% Stainless Steel
Capacity Cups6, and the design is also sold in 1, 3 and 10 cup3, 6, 9
Capacity300, published as 10.1 fl oz148, 266, 444 ml
Colour Options—Stainless steel
Made inItalyChina
DesignerRichard Sapper, who said he wanted to give it the features that others do not have—
Dimensions125 x 125 x 205 mm—
Dishwasher Safe—✓
Electric Compatible✓✓
Gas Compatible✓✓
Handle MaterialStainless steelStainless steel
Induction Compatible✓✓
Power SourceStovetopStovetop
Ships toUSUS
Ships to NoteConfirmed 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.

Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup vs LuxHaus Moka Pot: common questions

Which is better, Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup or LuxHaus Moka Pot?

LuxHaus Moka Pot scores 9.0 against 8.1, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion.

Is Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup or LuxHaus Moka Pot cheaper?

Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup starts at Not publicly stated, and LuxHaus Moka Pot at $45.99.

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 LuxHaus Moka Pot for?

All-steel construction without paying for a name

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