Bialetti Venus Moka Pot vs GROSCHE Milano Steel

The verdict

GROSCHE Milano Steel is the better buy on our scoring, 9.0 to Bialetti Venus Moka Pot's 8.1. It leads on build quality & materials and ease of use & cleaning.

Bialetti Venus Moka Pot costs $1 less.

Who each one suits

Bialetti Venus Moka Pot

The Bialetti for somebody who would rather not brew in aluminium

GROSCHE Milano Steel

An Italian-made steel pot with no plastic anywhere on it

Scores higher on build quality & materials, 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

CriterionWeightBialetti Venus Moka PotGROSCHE Milano Steel
Brew Quality26%10.010.0
Build Quality & Materials20%8.08.3
Ease of Use & Cleaning16%5.08.5
Value for Money12%7.38.0
Heat Source Compatibility12%10.010.0

What each one costs

Price$43.99$44.99

Where they differ

Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.

Bialetti Venus Moka PotGROSCHE Milano Steel
Price$43.99$44.99
Best forThe Bialetti for somebody who would rather not brew in aluminiumAn Italian-made steel pot with no plastic anywhere on it
What sets it apart18/8 stainless steel instead of aluminium, still made in Italy and still carrying the two-year Bialetti warranty18/8 steel with a steel handle, made in Italy, dishwasher safe and induction rated
Capacity Cups10, 2, 4, 610, 6
Capacity104, 192, 266, 562 ml266, 562 ml
Colour OptionsAluminum SilverBlack Steel, Brushed Steel
Dishwasher Safe✕✓
Handle MaterialThermoplasticStainless steel
Warranty2 years1 year

Pros and cons

From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.

Bialetti Venus Moka Pot
  • +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
Full Bialetti Venus Moka Pot review →
GROSCHE Milano Steel
  • +18/8 stainless steel with a stainless steel handle, made in Italy
  • +Rated for induction, gas and electric, dishwasher safe
  • +Two sizes, 266ml and 562ml
  • −$44.99 against a $38.99 median
  • −A one-year warranty, where Bialetti and Easyworkz publish two
  • −A steel handle conducts heat
Full GROSCHE Milano Steel review →

Every specification, side by side

Bialetti Venus Moka PotGROSCHE Milano Steel
Price
Price$43.99$44.99
Who it suits
Best forThe Bialetti for somebody who would rather not brew in aluminiumAn Italian-made steel pot with no plastic anywhere on it
What sets it apart18/8 stainless steel instead of aluminium, still made in Italy and still carrying the two-year Bialetti warranty18/8 steel with a steel handle, made in Italy, dishwasher safe and induction rated
Specifications
Body Material18/8 Stainless Steel18/8 Stainless Steel
Capacity Cups10, 2, 4, 610, 6
Capacity104, 192, 266, 562 ml266, 562 ml
Colour OptionsAluminum SilverBlack Steel, Brushed Steel
Made inItalyItaly
Dishwasher Safe✕✓
Electric Compatible✓✓
Gas Compatible✓✓
Handle MaterialThermoplasticStainless steel
Induction Compatible✓✓
Power SourceStovetopStovetop
Ships toUSUS
Ships to NoteConfirmed 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.
Warranty2 years1 year

Bialetti Venus Moka Pot vs GROSCHE Milano Steel: common questions

Which is better, Bialetti Venus Moka Pot or GROSCHE Milano Steel?

GROSCHE Milano Steel scores 9.0 against 8.1, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion.

Is Bialetti Venus Moka Pot or GROSCHE Milano Steel cheaper?

Bialetti Venus Moka Pot starts at $43.99, and GROSCHE Milano Steel at $44.99.

Who is Bialetti Venus Moka Pot for?

The Bialetti for somebody who would rather not brew in aluminium

Who is GROSCHE Milano Steel for?

An Italian-made steel pot with no plastic anywhere on it

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