Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup vs Mixpresso Moka Pot
AheadMixpresso 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 ease of use & cleaning and value for money.
Who each one suits
The moka pot that is in design museums, and still makes coffee every morning
Scores higher on build quality & materials.
A large steel pot for well under what the category charges
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
| Criterion | Weight in category | Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup | Mixpresso Moka Pot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Quality | 26% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Build Quality & Materials | 20% | 8.3 | 7.5 |
| Ease of Use & Cleaning | 16% | 6.5 | 9.0 |
| Value for Money | 12% | 5.0 | 10.0 |
| Heat Source Compatibility | 12% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | Not publicly stated | $17.99 |
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 | Mixpresso Moka Pot | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $17.99 |
| Best for | The moka pot that is in design museums, and still makes coffee every morning | A large steel pot for well under what the category charges |
| What sets it apart | Richard Sapper's 1979 design, with a magnetic base so it works on induction | Up to 651ml in steel, induction rated and dishwasher safe, at well under half the category median |
| Body Material | 18/10 stainless steel, mirror polished | Stainless steel |
| Capacity Cups | 6, and the design is also sold in 1, 3 and 10 cup | 12, 6, 9 |
| Capacity | 300, published as 10.1 fl oz | 266, 444, 651 ml |
| Colour Options | — | Black, Red, Stainless steel |
| Made in | Italy | Not Specified |
| 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 plastic |
| Induction Compatible | ✓ | ✓ |
| Warranty | — | 1 year |
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
- +$17.99, well under the $38.99 median, in three sizes to 651ml
- +Stainless steel, rated for induction, gas and electric
- +Dishwasher safe with a heat-resistant plastic handle and a one-year warranty
- −A one-year warranty, where several cheaper pots here publish two
- −No country of manufacture is stated
- −No grade of steel is published
Every specification, side by side
| Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup | Mixpresso Moka Pot | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | — | $17.99 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | The moka pot that is in design museums, and still makes coffee every morning | A large steel pot for well under what the category charges |
| What sets it apart | Richard Sapper's 1979 design, with a magnetic base so it works on induction | Up to 651ml in steel, induction rated and dishwasher safe, at well under half the category median |
| Specifications | ||
| Body Material | 18/10 stainless steel, mirror polished | Stainless steel |
| Capacity Cups | 6, and the design is also sold in 1, 3 and 10 cup | 12, 6, 9 |
| Capacity | 300, published as 10.1 fl oz | 266, 444, 651 ml |
| Colour Options | — | Black, Red, Stainless steel |
| Made in | Italy | Not Specified |
| 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 plastic |
| 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 | — | 1 year |
Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup vs Mixpresso Moka Pot: common questions
Which is better, Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup or Mixpresso Moka Pot?
Mixpresso Moka Pot scores 9.3 against 8.1, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup is still ahead on build quality & materials.
Is Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup or Mixpresso Moka Pot cheaper?
Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup starts at Not publicly stated, and Mixpresso Moka Pot at $17.99.
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 Mixpresso Moka Pot for?
A large steel pot for well under what the category charges
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