Bodum Travel Press 15oz vs YETI Rambler 34oz French Press
The verdict
Bodum Travel Press 15oz and YETI Rambler 34oz French Press score the same, 7.9 out of 10, so the choice is what each is better at rather than which is better.
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 pour & handling.
YETI Rambler 34oz French Press
Anyone who has ever left coffee in a press and come back to it stewed
Scores higher on 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 | YETI Rambler 34oz French Press |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Quality & Filtration | 26% | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Build Quality & Durability | 20% | 8.1 | 9.1 |
| Heat Retention | 16% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ease of Cleaning | 14% | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Pour & Handling | 12% | 10.0 | 7.5 |
| 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 | YETI Rambler 34oz French Press | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Brewing in the cup you are going to drink from, on a train or at a desk | Anyone who has ever left coffee in a press and come back to it stewed |
| What sets it apart | The press and the travel mug are the same object, so nothing needs decanting | The GroundsControl filter seals the grounds off after plunging, so brewing actually stops |
| Body Material | Vacuum-sealed double-wall stainless steel | 18/8 kitchen-grade stainless steel, puncture, rust resistant |
| Capacity | 440, published as 15oz | 1000, published as 34oz |
| Dimensions | 84 x 84 x 224 mm | 157 x 157 x 208 mm |
| Filter Material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel, the GroundsControl filter |
| Filter Type | — | GroundsControl |
| Handle Material | Silicone non-slip grip | — |
| 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 | Stainless steel |
| Recommended Grind | Coarse, per the maker | — |
| Warranty | 1 year | 5 years |
| Warranty Years Note | Bodum states a limited one year warranty on manufacturer defects, and excludes glass from it | YETI states a five-year warranty on Rambler drinkware |
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
YETI Rambler 34oz French Press
- +The GroundsControl filter separates the grounds after plunging and stops extraction, which no other press here does
- +Five-year warranty, stated by YETI on Rambler drinkware
- +18/8 stainless steel, puncture and rust resistant, double-wall vacuum insulated
- +Dishwasher safe
- −A single filter stage before the grounds are isolated
- −No price is published for it here
- −No heat retention figure is published, unusual for YETI
Every specification, side by side
| Bodum Travel Press 15oz | YETI Rambler 34oz French Press | |
|---|---|---|
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Brewing in the cup you are going to drink from, on a train or at a desk | Anyone who has ever left coffee in a press and come back to it stewed |
| What sets it apart | The press and the travel mug are the same object, so nothing needs decanting | The GroundsControl filter seals the grounds off after plunging, so brewing actually stops |
| Specifications | ||
| Body Material | Vacuum-sealed double-wall stainless steel | 18/8 kitchen-grade stainless steel, puncture, rust resistant |
| Capacity | 440, published as 15oz | 1000, published as 34oz |
| Dimensions | 84 x 84 x 224 mm | 157 x 157 x 208 mm |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Double Wall | ✓ | ✓ |
| Filter Material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel, the GroundsControl filter |
| Filter Stages | 1 | 1 |
| Filter Type | — | GroundsControl |
| Handle Material | Silicone non-slip grip | — |
| 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 | 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 | 5 years |
| Warranty Years Note | Bodum states a limited one year warranty on manufacturer defects, and excludes glass from it | YETI states a five-year warranty on Rambler drinkware |
Bodum Travel Press 15oz vs YETI Rambler 34oz French Press: common questions
Which is better, Bodum Travel Press 15oz or YETI Rambler 34oz French Press?
Both score 7.9 out of 10 on the specifications their makers publish, so neither is ahead overall. Bodum Travel Press 15oz leads on pour & handling, and YETI Rambler 34oz French Press on build quality & durability.
Is Bodum Travel Press 15oz or YETI Rambler 34oz French Press cheaper?
Bodum Travel Press 15oz starts at Not publicly stated, and YETI Rambler 34oz French Press 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 YETI Rambler 34oz French Press for?
Anyone who has ever left coffee in a press and come back to it stewed
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