Bialetti Venus Moka Pot vs Mixpresso Moka Pot
AheadMixpresso Moka Pot is the better buy on our scoring, 9.3 to Bialetti Venus Moka Pot's 8.1. It leads on ease of use & cleaning and value for money.
Mixpresso Moka Pot costs $26 less.
Who each one suits
The Bialetti for somebody who would rather not brew in aluminium
Scores higher on build quality & materials.
A large steel pot for well under what the category charges
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 | Mixpresso 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 |
| Value for Money | 12% | 7.3 | 10.0 |
| Heat Source Compatibility | 12% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $43.99 | $17.99 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Bialetti Venus Moka Pot | Mixpresso Moka Pot | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $43.99 | $17.99 |
| Best for | The Bialetti for somebody who would rather not brew in aluminium | A large steel pot for well under what the category charges |
| What sets it apart | 18/8 stainless steel instead of aluminium, still made in Italy and still carrying the two-year Bialetti warranty | Up to 651ml in steel, induction rated and dishwasher safe, at well under half the category median |
| Body Material | 18/8 Stainless Steel | Stainless steel |
| Capacity Cups | 10, 2, 4, 6 | 12, 6, 9 |
| Capacity | 104, 192, 266, 562 ml | 266, 444, 651 ml |
| Colour Options | Aluminum Silver | Black, Red, Stainless steel |
| Made in | Italy | Not Specified |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✕ | ✓ |
| Handle Material | Thermoplastic | Heat-resistant plastic |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
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
- +$17.99, well under the $38.99 median, in three sizes to 651ml
- +Stainless steel, rated for induction, gas and electric
- +Dishwasher safe with a heat-resistant plastic handle and a one-year warranty
- −A one-year warranty, where several cheaper pots here publish two
- −No country of manufacture is stated
- −No grade of steel is published
Every specification, side by side
| Bialetti Venus Moka Pot | Mixpresso Moka Pot | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $43.99 | $17.99 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | The Bialetti for somebody who would rather not brew in aluminium | A large steel pot for well under what the category charges |
| What sets it apart | 18/8 stainless steel instead of aluminium, still made in Italy and still carrying the two-year Bialetti warranty | Up to 651ml in steel, induction rated and dishwasher safe, at well under half the category median |
| Specifications | ||
| Body Material | 18/8 Stainless Steel | Stainless steel |
| Capacity Cups | 10, 2, 4, 6 | 12, 6, 9 |
| Capacity | 104, 192, 266, 562 ml | 266, 444, 651 ml |
| Colour Options | Aluminum Silver | Black, Red, Stainless steel |
| 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 | 1 year |
Bialetti Venus Moka Pot vs Mixpresso Moka Pot: common questions
Which is better, Bialetti Venus Moka Pot or Mixpresso Moka Pot?
Mixpresso Moka Pot scores 9.3 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 Mixpresso Moka Pot cheaper?
Bialetti Venus Moka Pot starts at $43.99, and Mixpresso Moka Pot at $17.99.
Who is Bialetti Venus Moka Pot for?
The Bialetti for somebody who would rather not brew in aluminium
Who is Mixpresso Moka Pot for?
A large steel pot for well under what the category charges
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