Bodum Travel Press 15oz vs Frieling Double-Walled Stainless Steel French Press 36oz

The verdict

Frieling Double-Walled Stainless Steel French Press 36oz is narrowly ahead, 8.3 to Bodum Travel Press 15oz's 7.9. It leads on brew quality & filtration and build quality & durability.

Who each one suits

Bodum Travel Press 15oz

Brewing in the cup you are going to drink from, on a train or at a desk

Scores higher on ease of cleaning, pour & handling.

Frieling Double-Walled Stainless Steel French Press 36oz

A press that keeps the pot hot and will not shatter, for daily use over decades

Scores higher on brew quality & filtration, build quality & durability.

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

CriterionWeightBodum Travel Press 15ozFrieling Double-Walled Stainless Steel French Press 36oz
Brew Quality & Filtration26%6.28.5
Build Quality & Durability20%8.19.0
Heat Retention16%10.010.0
Ease of Cleaning14%9.08.0
Pour & Handling12%10.08.3
Value for Money12%5.05.0

What each one costs

PriceNot publicly statedNot publicly stated

Where they differ

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

Bodum Travel Press 15ozFrieling Double-Walled Stainless Steel French Press 36oz
Best forBrewing in the cup you are going to drink from, on a train or at a deskA press that keeps the pot hot and will not shatter, for daily use over decades
What sets it apartThe press and the travel mug are the same object, so nothing needs decantingA dual screen filter and a double-walled steel body, with no glass anywhere
Body MaterialVacuum-sealed double-wall stainless steelDouble-walled brushed stainless steel throughout
Capacity440, published as 15oz1000, published as 36oz
Dimensions84 x 84 x 224 mm157 x 257 x 114 mm
Filter MaterialStainless steelStainless steel dual screen
Filter Stages12, a dual screen the maker credits for a sediment-free brew
Handle MaterialSilicone non-slip gripStainless steel
In Box AccessoriesNone. The maker notes the extra lid is no longer included.—
Insulated✓✓
Lid Material—Stainless steel
Lid TypeSpill resistant, with the plunger built in—
Plunger MaterialStainless steel, built into the lidStainless steel
Recommended GrindCoarse, per the maker—
Warranty Years NoteBodum states a limited one year warranty on manufacturer defects, and excludes glass from itFrieling states a five-year warranty in its own French press manual

Pros and cons

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

Bodum Travel Press 15oz
  • +Vacuum-sealed double-wall stainless steel with the plunger built into a spill-resistant lid, so it brews and travels in one vessel
  • +A silicone non-slip grip
  • +Dishwasher safe, with a one-year Bodum warranty
  • −440ml, by far the smallest here, which is one cup
  • −A single filter stage
  • −Bodum notes the second lid is no longer included, so there is nothing to seal it with while you drink
Full Bodum Travel Press 15oz review →
Frieling Double-Walled Stainless Steel French Press 36oz
  • +Five-year warranty, stated by Frieling in its own manual and the longest fixed term here
  • +Double-walled brushed stainless steel throughout, including the lid and plunger
  • +A dual screen the maker credits for a sediment-free brew
  • +Dishwasher safe, 1 litre
  • −Two filter stages, where four-stage presses cost a third as much
  • −No price is published for it here
  • −Steel means you cannot see the brew, which some people want to watch
Full Frieling Double-Walled Stainless Steel French Press 36oz review →

Every specification, side by side

Bodum Travel Press 15ozFrieling Double-Walled Stainless Steel French Press 36oz
Who it suits
Best forBrewing in the cup you are going to drink from, on a train or at a deskA press that keeps the pot hot and will not shatter, for daily use over decades
What sets it apartThe press and the travel mug are the same object, so nothing needs decantingA dual screen filter and a double-walled steel body, with no glass anywhere
Specifications
Body MaterialVacuum-sealed double-wall stainless steelDouble-walled brushed stainless steel throughout
Capacity440, published as 15oz1000, published as 36oz
Dimensions84 x 84 x 224 mm157 x 257 x 114 mm
Dishwasher Safe✓✓
Double Wall✓✓
Filter MaterialStainless steelStainless steel dual screen
Filter Stages12, a dual screen the maker credits for a sediment-free brew
Handle MaterialSilicone non-slip gripStainless steel
In Box AccessoriesNone. The maker notes the extra lid is no longer included.—
Insulated✓✓
Lid Material—Stainless steel
Lid TypeSpill resistant, with the plunger built in—
Plunger MaterialStainless steel, built into the lidStainless steel
Recommended GrindCoarse, per the maker—
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.
Warranty1 year1 year
Warranty Years NoteBodum states a limited one year warranty on manufacturer defects, and excludes glass from itFrieling states a five-year warranty in its own French press manual

Bodum Travel Press 15oz vs Frieling Double-Walled Stainless Steel French Press 36oz: common questions

Which is better, Bodum Travel Press 15oz or Frieling Double-Walled Stainless Steel French Press 36oz?

Frieling Double-Walled Stainless Steel French Press 36oz scores 8.3 against 7.9, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Bodum Travel Press 15oz is still ahead on ease of cleaning.

Is Bodum Travel Press 15oz or Frieling Double-Walled Stainless Steel French Press 36oz cheaper?

Bodum Travel Press 15oz starts at Not publicly stated, and Frieling Double-Walled Stainless Steel French Press 36oz at Not publicly stated.

Who is Bodum Travel Press 15oz for?

Brewing in the cup you are going to drink from, on a train or at a desk

Who is Frieling Double-Walled Stainless Steel French Press 36oz for?

A press that keeps the pot hot and will not shatter, for daily use over decades

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