Elabo Moka Pot vs The London Sip
Elabo Moka Pot and The London Sip score the same, 8.5 out of 10, so the choice is what each is better at rather than which is better.
Elabo Moka Pot costs $4 less.
Who each one suits
Stainless steel for half what stainless steel usually costs here
Scores higher on ease of use & cleaning.
A moka pot chosen partly on how it looks on the hob
Scores higher on build quality & materials, heat source compatibility.
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 | Elabo Moka Pot | The London Sip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Quality | 26% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Build Quality & Materials | 20% | 7.5 | 8.0 |
| Ease of Use & Cleaning | 16% | 9.0 | 5.0 |
| Heat Source Compatibility | 12% | 5.0 | 10.0 |
| Value for Money | 12% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $19.99 | $23.99 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Elabo Moka Pot | The London Sip | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | $23.99 |
| Best for | Stainless steel for half what stainless steel usually costs here | A moka pot chosen partly on how it looks on the hob |
| What sets it apart | 304 steel at half the category median, though it is the one steel pot here not rated for induction | Steel in copper, black or silver across three sizes, with a two-year warranty under the median |
| Body Material | 304 stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Capacity Cups | 6, 9 | 10, 3, 6 |
| Capacity | 266, 444 ml | 148, 266, 562 ml |
| Colour Options | Silver | Black, Copper, Silver |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✓ | ✕ |
| Induction Compatible | ✕ | ✓ |
| Warranty | — | 2 years |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
- +304 stainless steel at $19.99, half the $38.99 median
- +Dishwasher safe with a heat-resistant plastic handle
- +Two sizes, 266ml and 444ml
- −Not induction compatible, which rules out a large share of newer kitchens
- −No country of manufacture is stated
- −No warranty term is published
- +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
| Elabo Moka Pot | The London Sip | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $19.99 | $23.99 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Stainless steel for half what stainless steel usually costs here | A moka pot chosen partly on how it looks on the hob |
| What sets it apart | 304 steel at half the category median, though it is the one steel pot here not rated for induction | Steel in copper, black or silver across three sizes, with a two-year warranty under the median |
| Specifications | ||
| Body Material | 304 stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Capacity Cups | 6, 9 | 10, 3, 6 |
| Capacity | 266, 444 ml | 148, 266, 562 ml |
| Colour Options | Silver | Black, Copper, Silver |
| Made in | Not Specified | Not Specified |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✓ | ✕ |
| Electric Compatible | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gas Compatible | ✓ | ✓ |
| Handle Material | Heat-resistant plastic | 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 |
Elabo Moka Pot vs The London Sip: common questions
Which is better, Elabo Moka Pot or The London Sip?
Both score 8.5 out of 10 on the specifications their makers publish, so neither is ahead overall. Elabo Moka Pot leads on ease of use & cleaning, and The London Sip on build quality & materials.
Is Elabo Moka Pot or The London Sip cheaper?
Elabo Moka Pot starts at $19.99, and The London Sip at $23.99.
Who is Elabo Moka Pot for?
Stainless steel for half what stainless steel usually costs here
Who is The London Sip for?
A moka pot chosen partly on how it looks on the hob