Bialetti Venus Moka Pot vs Elabo Moka Pot
AheadElabo Moka Pot is narrowly ahead, 8.5 to Bialetti Venus Moka Pot's 8.1. It leads on ease of use & cleaning and value for money.
Elabo Moka Pot costs $24 less.
Who each one suits
The Bialetti for somebody who would rather not brew in aluminium
Scores higher on build quality & materials, heat source compatibility.
Stainless steel for half what stainless steel usually costs here
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 | Bialetti Venus Moka Pot | Elabo Moka Pot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Quality | 26% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Build Quality & Materials | 20% | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| Ease of Use & Cleaning | 16% | 5.0 | 9.0 |
| Heat Source Compatibility | 12% | 10.0 | 5.0 |
| Value for Money | 12% | 7.3 | 10.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $43.99 | $19.99 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Bialetti Venus Moka Pot | Elabo Moka Pot | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $43.99 | $19.99 |
| Best for | The Bialetti for somebody who would rather not brew in aluminium | Stainless steel for half what stainless steel usually costs here |
| What sets it apart | 18/8 stainless steel instead of aluminium, still made in Italy and still carrying the two-year Bialetti warranty | 304 steel at half the category median, though it is the one steel pot here not rated for induction |
| Body Material | 18/8 Stainless Steel | 304 stainless steel |
| Capacity Cups | 10, 2, 4, 6 | 6, 9 |
| Capacity | 104, 192, 266, 562 ml | 266, 444 ml |
| Colour Options | Aluminum Silver | Silver |
| Made in | Italy | Not Specified |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✕ | ✓ |
| Handle Material | Thermoplastic | Heat-resistant plastic |
| Induction Compatible | ✓ | ✕ |
| Warranty | 2 years | — |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
- +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
- +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 Venus Moka Pot | Elabo Moka Pot | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $43.99 | $19.99 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | The Bialetti for somebody who would rather not brew in aluminium | Stainless steel for half what stainless steel usually costs here |
| What sets it apart | 18/8 stainless steel instead of aluminium, still made in Italy and still carrying the two-year Bialetti warranty | 304 steel at half the category median, though it is the one steel pot here not rated for induction |
| Specifications | ||
| Body Material | 18/8 Stainless Steel | 304 stainless steel |
| Capacity Cups | 10, 2, 4, 6 | 6, 9 |
| Capacity | 104, 192, 266, 562 ml | 266, 444 ml |
| Colour Options | Aluminum Silver | Silver |
| Made in | Italy | Not Specified |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✕ | ✓ |
| Electric Compatible | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gas Compatible | ✓ | ✓ |
| Handle Material | Thermoplastic | 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 | 2 years | — |
Bialetti Venus Moka Pot vs Elabo Moka Pot: common questions
Which is better, Bialetti Venus Moka Pot or Elabo Moka Pot?
Elabo Moka Pot scores 8.5 against 8.1, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Bialetti Venus Moka Pot is still ahead on build quality & materials.
Is Bialetti Venus Moka Pot or Elabo Moka Pot cheaper?
Bialetti Venus Moka Pot starts at $43.99, and Elabo Moka Pot at $19.99.
Who is Bialetti Venus Moka Pot for?
The Bialetti for somebody who would rather not brew in aluminium
Who is Elabo Moka Pot for?
Stainless steel for half what stainless steel usually costs here
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