ESPRO P6 vs Frieling Double-Walled Stainless Steel French Press 36oz
AheadThe verdict
Frieling Double-Walled Stainless Steel French Press 36oz is the better buy on our scoring, 8.3 to ESPRO P6's 7.2. It leads on brew quality & filtration and build quality & durability.
Who each one suits
ESPRO P6
Anybody who leaves the press on the counter and comes back to it
Frieling Double-Walled Stainless Steel French Press 36oz
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, 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 | ESPRO P6 | Frieling Double-Walled Stainless Steel French Press 36oz |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Quality & Filtration | 26% | 6.9 | 8.5 |
| Build Quality & Durability | 20% | 6.9 | 9.0 |
| Heat Retention | 16% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ease of Cleaning | 14% | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Value for Money | 12% | 2.6 | 5.0 |
| Pour & Handling | 12% | 8.3 | 8.3 |
What each one costs
| Price | $114.95 | Not publicly stated |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| ESPRO P6 | Frieling Double-Walled Stainless Steel French Press 36oz | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $114.95 | — |
| Best for | Anybody who leaves the press on the counter and comes back to it | A press that keeps the pot hot and will not shatter, for daily use over decades |
| What sets it apart | Double-walled and insulated around the dual micro-filter, so the pot holds its heat after the plunge | A dual screen filter and a double-walled steel body, with no glass anywhere |
| Body Material | Polypropylene, Stainless steel | Double-walled brushed stainless steel throughout |
| Capacity Cups | 7 | — |
| Capacity | 946 ml | 1000, published as 36oz |
| Colour Options | Brushed stainless steel, Matte black | — |
| Made in | China | — |
| Dimensions | — | 157 x 257 x 114 mm |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Filter Material | — | Stainless steel dual screen |
| Filter Stages | 2 | 2, a dual screen the maker credits for a sediment-free brew |
| Filter Type | Dual Micro-Filter System | — |
| Insulated | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lid Material | — | Stainless steel |
| Plunger Material | — | Stainless steel |
| Ships to | — | 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. |
| Warranty | — | 1 year |
| Warranty Years Note | — | 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.
ESPRO P6
- +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
Frieling Double-Walled Stainless Steel French Press 36oz
- +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
| ESPRO P6 | Frieling Double-Walled Stainless Steel French Press 36oz | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $114.95 | — |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Anybody who leaves the press on the counter and comes back to it | A press that keeps the pot hot and will not shatter, for daily use over decades |
| What sets it apart | Double-walled and insulated around the dual micro-filter, so the pot holds its heat after the plunge | A dual screen filter and a double-walled steel body, with no glass anywhere |
| Specifications | ||
| Body Material | Polypropylene, Stainless steel | Double-walled brushed stainless steel throughout |
| Capacity Cups | 7 | — |
| Capacity | 946 ml | 1000, published as 36oz |
| Colour Options | Brushed stainless steel, Matte black | — |
| Made in | China | — |
| Dimensions | — | 157 x 257 x 114 mm |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Double Wall | ✓ | ✓ |
| Filter Material | — | Stainless steel dual screen |
| Filter Stages | 2 | 2, a dual screen the maker credits for a sediment-free brew |
| Filter Type | Dual Micro-Filter System | — |
| Handle Material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Insulated | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lid Material | — | Stainless steel |
| Plunger Material | — | Stainless steel |
| Ships to | — | 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. |
| Warranty | — | 1 year |
| Warranty Years Note | — | Frieling states a five-year warranty in its own French press manual |
ESPRO P6 vs Frieling Double-Walled Stainless Steel French Press 36oz: common questions
Which is better, ESPRO P6 or Frieling Double-Walled Stainless Steel French Press 36oz?
Frieling Double-Walled Stainless Steel French Press 36oz scores 8.3 against 7.2, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion.
Is ESPRO P6 or Frieling Double-Walled Stainless Steel French Press 36oz cheaper?
ESPRO P6 starts at $114.95, and Frieling Double-Walled Stainless Steel French Press 36oz at Not publicly stated.
Who is ESPRO P6 for?
Anybody who leaves the press on the counter and comes back to it
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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