Bodum Travel Press 15oz vs Utopia Kitchen Stainless Steel
Ahead
The verdict
Bodum Travel Press 15oz is narrowly ahead, 7.9 to Utopia Kitchen Stainless Steel's 7.6. It leads on build quality & durability and ease of cleaning.
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 build quality & durability, ease of cleaning, pour & handling.
Utopia Kitchen Stainless Steel
Insulated steel at the price most people pay for glass
Scores higher on brew quality & filtration, 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 | Bodum Travel Press 15oz | Utopia Kitchen Stainless Steel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Quality & Filtration | 26% | 6.2 | 8.5 |
| Build Quality & Durability | 20% | 8.1 | 6.9 |
| Heat Retention | 16% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ease of Cleaning | 14% | 9.0 | 2.0 |
| Value for Money | 12% | 5.0 | 10.0 |
| Pour & Handling | 12% | 10.0 | 8.3 |
What each one costs
| Price | Not publicly stated | $24.99 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Bodum Travel Press 15oz | Utopia Kitchen Stainless Steel | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $24.99 |
| Best for | Brewing in the cup you are going to drink from, on a train or at a desk | Insulated steel at the price most people pay for glass |
| What sets it apart | The press and the travel mug are the same object, so nothing needs decanting | Four filter stages in a double-walled 304 steel body, more stages than any other insulated press here |
| Body Material | Vacuum-sealed double-wall stainless steel | 304 stainless steel |
| Capacity Cups | — | 3, 4, 8, 12 |
| Capacity | 440, published as 15oz | 355, 503, 1005, 1479 ml |
| Colour Options | — | Black, Silver |
| Made in | — | Not Specified |
| Dimensions | 84 x 84 x 224 mm | — |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✓ | ✕ |
| Filter Material | Stainless steel | — |
| Filter Stages | 1 | 4 |
| Filter Type | — | 4-Layered Filtration System |
| Handle Material | Silicone non-slip grip | Stainless steel |
| In Box Accessories | None. The maker notes the extra lid is no longer included. | — |
| Insulated | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lid Type | Spill resistant, with the plunger built in | — |
| Plunger Material | Stainless steel, built into the lid | — |
| Recommended Grind | Coarse, per the maker | — |
| Warranty | 1 year | — |
| Warranty Years Note | Bodum states a limited one year warranty on manufacturer defects, and excludes glass from it | — |
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
Utopia Kitchen Stainless Steel
- +304 stainless steel, insulated and double walled at $24.99, under the $37.96 median
- +A four-layer filter, the most stages of any insulated press here
- +Four sizes from 355ml to 1479ml
- −Not dishwasher safe
- −No warranty term is published
- −No heat retention figure is published, so the insulation cannot be compared
Every specification, side by side
| Bodum Travel Press 15oz | Utopia Kitchen Stainless Steel | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | — | $24.99 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Brewing in the cup you are going to drink from, on a train or at a desk | Insulated steel at the price most people pay for glass |
| What sets it apart | The press and the travel mug are the same object, so nothing needs decanting | Four filter stages in a double-walled 304 steel body, more stages than any other insulated press here |
| Specifications | ||
| Body Material | Vacuum-sealed double-wall stainless steel | 304 stainless steel |
| Capacity Cups | — | 3, 4, 8, 12 |
| Capacity | 440, published as 15oz | 355, 503, 1005, 1479 ml |
| Colour Options | — | Black, Silver |
| Made in | — | Not Specified |
| Dimensions | 84 x 84 x 224 mm | — |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✓ | ✕ |
| Double Wall | ✓ | ✓ |
| Filter Material | Stainless steel | — |
| Filter Stages | 1 | 4 |
| Filter Type | — | 4-Layered Filtration System |
| Handle Material | Silicone non-slip grip | Stainless steel |
| In Box Accessories | None. The maker notes the extra lid is no longer included. | — |
| Insulated | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lid Type | Spill resistant, with the plunger built in | — |
| Plunger Material | Stainless steel, built into the lid | — |
| 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 | — |
| Warranty Years Note | Bodum states a limited one year warranty on manufacturer defects, and excludes glass from it | — |
Bodum Travel Press 15oz vs Utopia Kitchen Stainless Steel: common questions
Which is better, Bodum Travel Press 15oz or Utopia Kitchen Stainless Steel?
Bodum Travel Press 15oz scores 7.9 against 7.6, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Utopia Kitchen Stainless Steel is still ahead on brew quality & filtration.
Is Bodum Travel Press 15oz or Utopia Kitchen Stainless Steel cheaper?
Bodum Travel Press 15oz starts at Not publicly stated, and Utopia Kitchen Stainless Steel at $24.99.
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 Utopia Kitchen Stainless Steel for?
Insulated steel at the price most people pay for glass
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