Bialetti Moka Induction 6 Cup vs Bialetti Venus Moka Pot
AheadBialetti Venus Moka Pot is the better buy on our scoring, 8.1 to Bialetti Moka Induction 6 Cup's 7.3. It leads on brew quality and build quality & materials.
Who each one suits
An induction kitchen that wants the actual Bialetti rather than a copy
Scores higher on ease of use & cleaning.
The Bialetti for somebody who would rather not brew in aluminium
Scores higher on brew quality, build quality & materials, 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 | Bialetti Moka Induction 6 Cup | Bialetti Venus Moka Pot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Quality | 26% | 8.6 | 10.0 |
| Build Quality & Materials | 20% | 5.8 | 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.
| Bialetti Moka Induction 6 Cup | Bialetti Venus Moka Pot | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $43.99 |
| Best for | An induction kitchen that wants the actual Bialetti rather than a copy | The Bialetti for somebody who would rather not brew in aluminium |
| What sets it apart | A stainless boiler under the classic aluminium top, which is what lets a Bialetti work on induction | 18/8 stainless steel instead of aluminium, still made in Italy and still carrying the two-year Bialetti warranty |
| Body Material | Aluminium upper chamber, on a stainless steel boiler | 18/8 Stainless Steel |
| Capacity Cups | 6 espresso cups | 10, 2, 4, 6 |
| Capacity | 280 ml | 104, 192, 266, 562 ml |
| Colour Options | Black | Aluminum Silver |
| Made in | Made in Europe by Bialetti | Italy |
| Dimensions | 127 x 127 x 254 mm | — |
| Dishwasher Safe | — | ✕ |
| Handle Material | — | Thermoplastic |
| Induction Compatible | ✓ | ✓ |
| Safety Valve | ✓ | — |
| Warranty | — | 2 years |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
- +A stainless steel boiler under the aluminium upper chamber, which is what makes it the first Bialetti Moka built for induction
- +Rated for induction, gas and electric
- +A safety valve, and Bialetti's instruction is to fill the boiler up to it
- +280ml across six espresso cups
- −The upper chamber is still aluminium
- −No price is published for it here
- −No warranty term or dishwasher rating 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
| Bialetti Moka Induction 6 Cup | Bialetti Venus Moka Pot | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | — | $43.99 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | An induction kitchen that wants the actual Bialetti rather than a copy | The Bialetti for somebody who would rather not brew in aluminium |
| What sets it apart | A stainless boiler under the classic aluminium top, which is what lets a Bialetti work on induction | 18/8 stainless steel instead of aluminium, still made in Italy and still carrying the two-year Bialetti warranty |
| Specifications | ||
| Body Material | Aluminium upper chamber, on a stainless steel boiler | 18/8 Stainless Steel |
| Capacity Cups | 6 espresso cups | 10, 2, 4, 6 |
| Capacity | 280 ml | 104, 192, 266, 562 ml |
| Colour Options | Black | Aluminum Silver |
| Made in | Made in Europe by Bialetti | Italy |
| Dimensions | 127 x 127 x 254 mm | — |
| Dishwasher Safe | — | ✕ |
| Electric Compatible | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gas Compatible | ✓ | ✓ |
| Handle Material | — | Thermoplastic |
| Induction Compatible | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Source | Stovetop | Stovetop |
| Safety Valve | ✓ | — |
| 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 |
Bialetti Moka Induction 6 Cup vs Bialetti Venus Moka Pot: common questions
Which is better, Bialetti Moka Induction 6 Cup or Bialetti Venus Moka Pot?
Bialetti Venus Moka Pot scores 8.1 against 7.3, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Bialetti Moka Induction 6 Cup is still ahead on ease of use & cleaning.
Is Bialetti Moka Induction 6 Cup or Bialetti Venus Moka Pot cheaper?
Bialetti Moka Induction 6 Cup starts at Not publicly stated, and Bialetti Venus Moka Pot at $43.99.
Who is Bialetti Moka Induction 6 Cup for?
An induction kitchen that wants the actual Bialetti rather than a copy
Who is Bialetti Venus Moka Pot for?
The Bialetti for somebody who would rather not brew in aluminium
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