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

AheadFrieling 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
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.
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
| Criterion | Weight in category | Bodum Travel Press 15oz | Frieling Double-Walled Stainless Steel French Press 36oz |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Quality & Filtration | 26% | 6.2 | 8.5 |
| Build Quality & Durability | 20% | 8.1 | 9.0 |
| Heat Retention | 16% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ease of Cleaning | 14% | 9.0 | 8.0 |
| Pour & Handling | 12% | 10.0 | 8.3 |
| Value for Money | 12% | 5.0 | 5.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | Not publicly stated | Not 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 15oz | Frieling Double-Walled Stainless Steel French Press 36oz | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Brewing in the cup you are going to drink from, on a train or at a desk | A press that keeps the pot hot and will not shatter, for daily use over decades |
| What sets it apart | The press and the travel mug are the same object, so nothing needs decanting | A dual screen filter and a double-walled steel body, with no glass anywhere |
| Body Material | Vacuum-sealed double-wall stainless steel | Double-walled brushed stainless steel throughout |
| Capacity | 440, published as 15oz | 1000, published as 36oz |
| Dimensions | 84 x 84 x 224 mm | 157 x 257 x 114 mm |
| Filter Material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel dual screen |
| Filter Stages | 1 | 2, a dual screen the maker credits for a sediment-free brew |
| Handle Material | Silicone non-slip grip | Stainless steel |
| In Box Accessories | None. The maker notes the extra lid is no longer included. | — |
| Insulated | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lid Material | — | Stainless steel |
| Lid Type | Spill resistant, with the plunger built in | — |
| Plunger Material | Stainless steel, built into the lid | Stainless steel |
| Recommended Grind | Coarse, per the maker | — |
| Warranty Years Note | Bodum states a limited one year warranty on manufacturer defects, and excludes glass from it | Frieling 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.
- +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
- +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
Every specification, side by side
| Bodum Travel Press 15oz | Frieling Double-Walled Stainless Steel French Press 36oz | |
|---|---|---|
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Brewing in the cup you are going to drink from, on a train or at a desk | A press that keeps the pot hot and will not shatter, for daily use over decades |
| What sets it apart | The press and the travel mug are the same object, so nothing needs decanting | A dual screen filter and a double-walled steel body, with no glass anywhere |
| Specifications | ||
| Body Material | Vacuum-sealed double-wall stainless steel | Double-walled brushed stainless steel throughout |
| Capacity | 440, published as 15oz | 1000, published as 36oz |
| Dimensions | 84 x 84 x 224 mm | 157 x 257 x 114 mm |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Double Wall | ✓ | ✓ |
| Filter Material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel dual screen |
| Filter Stages | 1 | 2, a dual screen the maker credits for a sediment-free brew |
| Handle Material | Silicone non-slip grip | Stainless steel |
| In Box Accessories | None. The maker notes the extra lid is no longer included. | — |
| Insulated | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lid Material | — | Stainless steel |
| Lid Type | Spill resistant, with the plunger built in | — |
| Plunger Material | Stainless steel, built into the lid | Stainless steel |
| Recommended Grind | Coarse, per the maker | — |
| 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 | 1 year | 1 year |
| Warranty Years Note | Bodum states a limited one year warranty on manufacturer defects, and excludes glass from it | Frieling 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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