ESPRO P6 vs ESPRO P7
AheadESPRO P7 is narrowly ahead, 8.1 to ESPRO P6's 8.0. It leads on build quality & durability.
ESPRO P6 costs $0.04 less.
Who each one suits
Anybody who leaves the press on the counter and comes back to it
Scores higher on pour & handling.
The insulated ESPRO for somebody who wants it in a colour, not just steel
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 | ESPRO P6 | ESPRO P7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Quality & Filtration | 26% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Build Quality & Durability | 20% | 7.4 | 9.1 |
| Heat Retention | 16% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ease of Cleaning | 14% | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Pour & Handling | 12% | 5.7 | 4.3 |
| Value for Money | 12% | 2.9 | 2.9 |
What each one costs
| Price | $114.95 | $114.99 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| ESPRO P6 | ESPRO P7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $114.95 | $114.99 |
| Best for | Anybody who leaves the press on the counter and comes back to it | The insulated ESPRO for somebody who wants it in a colour, not just steel |
| What sets it apart | Double-walled and insulated around the dual micro-filter, so the pot holds its heat after the plunge | The insulated dual-filter press in six finishes, from Aegean Blue to Cranberry |
| Capacity Cups | 7 | 5, 7 |
| Capacity | 946 ml | 532, 946 ml |
| Colour Options | Brushed stainless steel, Matte black | Aegean Blue, Brushed stainless steel, Cranberry, Matte black, Matte White, Polished Stainless Steel |
| Plunger Material | Plastic handle on press rod | Stainless steel handle on press rod |
| Weight | 998 g | 1179 g |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
- +Insulated double-wall stainless steel with the dual micro-filter
- +946ml, and dishwasher safe on selected models
- −$114.95 is three times the category median, and the Frieling at a third of that is also double-walled steel with a five-year warranty
- −ESPRO publishes no warranty duration
- −Polypropylene appears in the body of a press at this price
- +Insulated double-wall stainless steel with the dual micro-filter
- +Two sizes, 532ml and 946ml, dishwasher safe on selected models
- −$114.99, the most expensive press here alongside the P6, which it closely resembles
- −ESPRO publishes no warranty duration
- −Nothing in the published specification separates it from the P6 except the extra size
Every specification, side by side
| ESPRO P6 | ESPRO P7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $114.95 | $114.99 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Anybody who leaves the press on the counter and comes back to it | The insulated ESPRO for somebody who wants it in a colour, not just steel |
| What sets it apart | Double-walled and insulated around the dual micro-filter, so the pot holds its heat after the plunge | The insulated dual-filter press in six finishes, from Aegean Blue to Cranberry |
| Specifications | ||
| Body Material | Polypropylene, Stainless steel | Polypropylene, Stainless steel |
| Capacity Cups | 7 | 5, 7 |
| Capacity | 946 ml | 532, 946 ml |
| Colour Options | Brushed stainless steel, Matte black | Aegean Blue, Brushed stainless steel, Cranberry, Matte black, Matte White, Polished Stainless Steel |
| Made in | China | China |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Double Wall | ✓ | ✓ |
| Filter Material | Stainless steel mesh (polypropylene cage) | Stainless steel mesh (polypropylene cage) |
| Filter Stages | 2 | 2 |
| Filter Type | Dual Micro-Filter System: double stainless steel micro-filters, 9 and 12 times finer than other French press filters | Dual Micro-Filter System: double stainless steel micro-filters, 9 and 12 times finer than other French press filters |
| Handle Material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Insulated | ✓ | ✓ |
| Plunger Material | Plastic handle on press rod | Stainless steel handle on press rod |
| Replacement Parts Available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 998 g | 1179 g |
ESPRO P6 vs ESPRO P7: common questions
Which is better, ESPRO P6 or ESPRO P7?
ESPRO P7 scores 8.1 against 8.0, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. ESPRO P6 is still ahead on pour & handling.
Is ESPRO P6 or ESPRO P7 cheaper?
ESPRO P6 starts at $114.95, and ESPRO P7 at $114.99.
Who is ESPRO P6 for?
Anybody who leaves the press on the counter and comes back to it
Who is ESPRO P7 for?
The insulated ESPRO for somebody who wants it in a colour, not just steel