ESPRO P7 vs Mueller French Press

The verdict

Mueller French Press is the better buy on our scoring, 8.1 to ESPRO P7's 7.2. It leads on brew quality & filtration and value for money.

Mueller French Press costs $55 less.

Who each one suits

ESPRO P7

The insulated ESPRO for somebody who wants it in a colour, not just steel

Scores higher on build quality & durability, ease of cleaning, pour & handling.

Mueller French Press

Home brewers, campers, and office users wanting a durable stainless steel French press

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

CriterionWeightESPRO P7Mueller French Press
Brew Quality & Filtration26%6.910.0
Build Quality & Durability20%6.96.8
Heat Retention16%10.010.0
Ease of Cleaning14%8.07.5
Value for Money12%2.65.4
Pour & Handling12%8.37.5

What each one costs

Price$114.99$59.99

Where they differ

Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.

ESPRO P7Mueller French Press
Price$114.99$59.99
Sizes and variants—20oz$59.9934oz$59.99
Best forThe insulated ESPRO for somebody who wants it in a colour, not just steelHome brewers, campers, and office users wanting a durable stainless steel French press
What sets it apartThe insulated dual-filter press in six finishes, from Aegean Blue to CranberryRust-free double-walled stainless steel carafe with 4-level filtration designed for portability from camp to office to home.
Compared with—Bodum Chambord, Frieling Double Wall, ESPRO P7
Body MaterialPolypropylene, Stainless steelStainless steel, double-walled
Capacity Cups5, 74
Capacity532, 946 ml1000 ml
Colour OptionsAegean Blue, Brushed stainless steel, Cranberry, Matte black, Matte White, Polished Stainless Steel—
Dimensions—106 x 179 x 210 mm
Dishwasher Safe✓✓
Double Wall✓✓
Filter Material—Stainless steel screens, coiled filter, metal cross plate
Filter Stages24
Filter TypeDual Micro-Filter System4-level filtration: 1 coiled filter, 2 stainless steel screen filters, 1 metal cross plate filter
Handle MaterialStainless steel—
Insulated✓✓
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
Weight—770 g

Pros and cons

From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.

ESPRO P7
  • +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
Full ESPRO P7 review →
Mueller French Press
  • +Four-level filtration: a coiled filter, two steel screens and a cross plate
  • +Double-walled stainless steel, insulated
  • +Dishwasher safe, and the plunger and filters come apart for hand washing
  • −$59.99 against a $37.96 median, and the Secura is also insulated steel at $27.99
  • −One-year warranty where the Frieling and YETI publish five
  • −Mueller does not state whether replacement parts are available
Full Mueller French Press review →

Every specification, side by side

ESPRO P7Mueller French Press
Price
Price$114.99$59.99
Sizes and variants—20oz$59.9934oz$59.99
Who it suits
Best forThe insulated ESPRO for somebody who wants it in a colour, not just steelHome brewers, campers, and office users wanting a durable stainless steel French press
What sets it apartThe insulated dual-filter press in six finishes, from Aegean Blue to CranberryRust-free double-walled stainless steel carafe with 4-level filtration designed for portability from camp to office to home.
Compared with—Bodum Chambord, Frieling Double Wall, ESPRO P7
Specifications
Body MaterialPolypropylene, Stainless steelStainless steel, double-walled
Capacity Cups5, 74
Capacity532, 946 ml1000 ml
Colour OptionsAegean Blue, Brushed stainless steel, Cranberry, Matte black, Matte White, Polished Stainless Steel—
Made inChinaChina
Dimensions—106 x 179 x 210 mm
Dishwasher Safe✓✓
Double Wall✓✓
Filter Material—Stainless steel screens, coiled filter, metal cross plate
Filter Stages24
Filter TypeDual Micro-Filter System4-level filtration: 1 coiled filter, 2 stainless steel screen filters, 1 metal cross plate filter
Handle MaterialStainless steel—
Insulated✓✓
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
Weight—770 g

ESPRO P7 vs Mueller French Press: common questions

Which is better, ESPRO P7 or Mueller French Press?

Mueller French Press scores 8.1 against 7.2, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. ESPRO P7 is still ahead on build quality & durability.

Is ESPRO P7 or Mueller French Press cheaper?

ESPRO P7 starts at $114.99, and Mueller French Press at $59.99.

Who is ESPRO P7 for?

The insulated ESPRO for somebody who wants it in a colour, not just steel

Who is Mueller French Press for?

Home brewers, campers, and office users wanting a durable stainless steel French press

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