Bialetti Venus Moka Pot vs Gourmia Electric Moka Pot Espresso Maker
Ahead
Bialetti Venus Moka Pot is narrowly ahead, 8.1 to Gourmia Electric Moka Pot Espresso Maker's 7.8. It leads on brew quality and build quality & materials.
Who each one suits
The Bialetti for somebody who would rather not brew in aluminium
Scores higher on brew quality, build quality & materials, value for money.
Moka coffee in a kitchen with no hob, or on a desk
Scores higher on 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 Venus Moka Pot | Gourmia Electric Moka Pot Espresso Maker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Quality | 26% | 10.0 | 8.6 |
| Build Quality & Materials | 20% | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| Ease of Use & Cleaning | 16% | 5.0 | 8.0 |
| Value for Money | 12% | 7.3 | 5.0 |
| Heat Source Compatibility | 12% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $43.99 | Not publicly stated |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Bialetti Venus Moka Pot | Gourmia Electric Moka Pot Espresso Maker | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $43.99 | — |
| Best for | The Bialetti for somebody who would rather not brew in aluminium | Moka coffee in a kitchen with no hob, or on a desk |
| What sets it apart | 18/8 stainless steel instead of aluminium, still made in Italy and still carrying the two-year Bialetti warranty | A 550W powered base the pot lifts off, so it pours like a stovetop moka with no stove |
| Body Material | 18/8 Stainless Steel | Food-grade aluminium |
| Capacity Cups | 10, 2, 4, 6 | 6 espresso shots, or 3 using the included reduction sieve |
| Capacity | 104, 192, 266, 562 ml | 300, published as a 10oz maximum fill |
| Colour Options | Aluminum Silver | — |
| Cordless | — | ✓ |
| Made in | Italy | — |
| Dimensions | — | 152 x 152 x 279 mm |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✕ | — |
| Electric Compatible | ✓ | — |
| Gas Compatible | ✓ | — |
| Handle Material | Thermoplastic | Beechwood, cool to the touch |
| In Box Accessories | — | A reduction sieve for brewing half a pot |
| Induction Compatible | ✓ | — |
| Power Source | Stovetop | Electric, on its own powered base. It needs no hob |
| Power | — | 550 W |
| 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
- +Electric on its own 550W base, so it needs no hob at all
- +The pot lifts off the base through 360 degrees to pour, cordless at the table
- +A beechwood handle, cool to the touch, and a reduction sieve for brewing half a pot
- +300ml across six espresso shots
- −Food-grade aluminium
- −No price is published for it here
- −No warranty term is published
Every specification, side by side
| Bialetti Venus Moka Pot | Gourmia Electric Moka Pot Espresso Maker | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $43.99 | — |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | The Bialetti for somebody who would rather not brew in aluminium | Moka coffee in a kitchen with no hob, or on a desk |
| What sets it apart | 18/8 stainless steel instead of aluminium, still made in Italy and still carrying the two-year Bialetti warranty | A 550W powered base the pot lifts off, so it pours like a stovetop moka with no stove |
| Specifications | ||
| Body Material | 18/8 Stainless Steel | Food-grade aluminium |
| Capacity Cups | 10, 2, 4, 6 | 6 espresso shots, or 3 using the included reduction sieve |
| Capacity | 104, 192, 266, 562 ml | 300, published as a 10oz maximum fill |
| Colour Options | Aluminum Silver | — |
| Cordless | — | ✓ |
| Made in | Italy | — |
| Dimensions | — | 152 x 152 x 279 mm |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✕ | — |
| Electric Compatible | ✓ | — |
| Gas Compatible | ✓ | — |
| Handle Material | Thermoplastic | Beechwood, cool to the touch |
| In Box Accessories | — | A reduction sieve for brewing half a pot |
| Induction Compatible | ✓ | — |
| Power Source | Stovetop | Electric, on its own powered base. It needs no hob |
| Power | — | 550 W |
| 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 Gourmia Electric Moka Pot Espresso Maker: common questions
Which is better, Bialetti Venus Moka Pot or Gourmia Electric Moka Pot Espresso Maker?
Bialetti Venus Moka Pot scores 8.1 against 7.8, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Gourmia Electric Moka Pot Espresso Maker is still ahead on ease of use & cleaning.
Is Bialetti Venus Moka Pot or Gourmia Electric Moka Pot Espresso Maker cheaper?
Bialetti Venus Moka Pot starts at $43.99, and Gourmia Electric Moka Pot Espresso Maker at Not publicly stated.
Who is Bialetti Venus Moka Pot for?
The Bialetti for somebody who would rather not brew in aluminium
Who is Gourmia Electric Moka Pot Espresso Maker for?
Moka coffee in a kitchen with no hob, or on a desk