Bialetti Moka Induction 6 Cup vs Elabo Moka Pot
AheadElabo Moka Pot is the better buy on our scoring, 8.5 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 heat source compatibility.
Stainless steel for half what stainless steel usually costs here
Scores higher on brew quality, build quality & materials, ease of use & cleaning.
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 | Elabo Moka Pot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Quality | 26% | 8.6 | 10.0 |
| Build Quality & Materials | 20% | 5.8 | 7.5 |
| Ease of Use & Cleaning | 16% | 6.5 | 9.0 |
| Heat Source Compatibility | 12% | 10.0 | 5.0 |
| Value for Money | 12% | 5.0 | 10.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | Not publicly stated | $19.99 |
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 | Elabo Moka Pot | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $19.99 |
| Best for | An induction kitchen that wants the actual Bialetti rather than a copy | Stainless steel for half what stainless steel usually costs here |
| What sets it apart | A stainless boiler under the classic aluminium top, which is what lets a Bialetti work on induction | 304 steel at half the category median, though it is the one steel pot here not rated for induction |
| Body Material | Aluminium upper chamber, on a stainless steel boiler | 304 stainless steel |
| Capacity Cups | 6 espresso cups | 6, 9 |
| Capacity | 280 ml | 266, 444 ml |
| Colour Options | Black | Silver |
| Made in | Made in Europe by Bialetti | Not Specified |
| Dimensions | 127 x 127 x 254 mm | — |
| Dishwasher Safe | — | ✓ |
| Handle Material | — | Heat-resistant plastic |
| Induction Compatible | ✓ | ✕ |
| Safety Valve | ✓ | — |
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
- +304 stainless steel at $19.99, half the $38.99 median
- +Dishwasher safe with a heat-resistant plastic handle
- +Two sizes, 266ml and 444ml
- −Not induction compatible, which rules out a large share of newer kitchens
- −No country of manufacture is stated
- −No warranty term is published
Every specification, side by side
| Bialetti Moka Induction 6 Cup | Elabo Moka Pot | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | — | $19.99 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | An induction kitchen that wants the actual Bialetti rather than a copy | Stainless steel for half what stainless steel usually costs here |
| What sets it apart | A stainless boiler under the classic aluminium top, which is what lets a Bialetti work on induction | 304 steel at half the category median, though it is the one steel pot here not rated for induction |
| Specifications | ||
| Body Material | Aluminium upper chamber, on a stainless steel boiler | 304 stainless steel |
| Capacity Cups | 6 espresso cups | 6, 9 |
| Capacity | 280 ml | 266, 444 ml |
| Colour Options | Black | Silver |
| Made in | Made in Europe by Bialetti | Not Specified |
| Dimensions | 127 x 127 x 254 mm | — |
| Dishwasher Safe | — | ✓ |
| Electric Compatible | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gas Compatible | ✓ | ✓ |
| Handle Material | — | Heat-resistant plastic |
| 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. |
Bialetti Moka Induction 6 Cup vs Elabo Moka Pot: common questions
Which is better, Bialetti Moka Induction 6 Cup or Elabo Moka Pot?
Elabo Moka Pot scores 8.5 against 7.3, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Bialetti Moka Induction 6 Cup is still ahead on heat source compatibility.
Is Bialetti Moka Induction 6 Cup or Elabo Moka Pot cheaper?
Bialetti Moka Induction 6 Cup starts at Not publicly stated, and Elabo Moka Pot at $19.99.
Who is Bialetti Moka Induction 6 Cup for?
An induction kitchen that wants the actual Bialetti rather than a copy
Who is Elabo Moka Pot for?
Stainless steel for half what stainless steel usually costs here
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