Bialetti Venus Moka Pot vs The London Sip
AheadThe London Sip is narrowly ahead, 8.5 to Bialetti Venus Moka Pot's 8.1. It leads on value for money.
The London Sip costs $20 less.
Who each one suits
The Bialetti for somebody who would rather not brew in aluminium
A moka pot chosen partly on how it looks on the hob
Scores higher on 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 | The London Sip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Quality | 26% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Build Quality & Materials | 20% | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Ease of Use & Cleaning | 16% | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Value for Money | 12% | 7.3 | 10.0 |
| Heat Source Compatibility | 12% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $43.99 | $23.99 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Bialetti Venus Moka Pot | The London Sip | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $43.99 | $23.99 |
| Best for | The Bialetti for somebody who would rather not brew in aluminium | A moka pot chosen partly on how it looks on the hob |
| What sets it apart | 18/8 stainless steel instead of aluminium, still made in Italy and still carrying the two-year Bialetti warranty | Steel in copper, black or silver across three sizes, with a two-year warranty under the median |
| Body Material | 18/8 Stainless Steel | Stainless steel |
| Capacity Cups | 10, 2, 4, 6 | 10, 3, 6 |
| Capacity | 104, 192, 266, 562 ml | 148, 266, 562 ml |
| Colour Options | Aluminum Silver | Black, Copper, Silver |
| Made in | Italy | Not Specified |
| Handle Material | Thermoplastic | Heat-resistant plastic |
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
- +Stainless steel in three sizes to 562ml, rated for induction, gas and electric
- +A heat-resistant plastic handle that stays cool
- +A two-year warranty at $23.99, under the $38.99 median
- −Not dishwasher safe
- −No country of manufacture is stated
- −No grade of steel is published
Every specification, side by side
| Bialetti Venus Moka Pot | The London Sip | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $43.99 | $23.99 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | The Bialetti for somebody who would rather not brew in aluminium | A moka pot chosen partly on how it looks on the hob |
| What sets it apart | 18/8 stainless steel instead of aluminium, still made in Italy and still carrying the two-year Bialetti warranty | Steel in copper, black or silver across three sizes, with a two-year warranty under the median |
| Specifications | ||
| Body Material | 18/8 Stainless Steel | Stainless steel |
| Capacity Cups | 10, 2, 4, 6 | 10, 3, 6 |
| Capacity | 104, 192, 266, 562 ml | 148, 266, 562 ml |
| Colour Options | Aluminum Silver | Black, Copper, 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 | 2 years |
Bialetti Venus Moka Pot vs The London Sip: common questions
Which is better, Bialetti Venus Moka Pot or The London Sip?
The London Sip scores 8.5 against 8.1, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion.
Is Bialetti Venus Moka Pot or The London Sip cheaper?
Bialetti Venus Moka Pot starts at $43.99, and The London Sip at $23.99.
Who is Bialetti Venus Moka Pot for?
The Bialetti for somebody who would rather not brew in aluminium
Who is The London Sip for?
A moka pot chosen partly on how it looks on the hob
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