Frieling Double-Walled Stainless Steel French Press 36oz vs Secura Stainless Steel

A press that keeps the pot hot and will not shatter, for daily use over decades

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

The insulated steel press for somebody who does not want to pay ESPRO money

Scores higher on brew quality & filtration, value for money.

• +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

• +18/8 stainless steel, insulated and double walled, at $27.99 against a $37.96 median
• +Four sizes from 355ml to 1479ml
• +A three-layer steel filter with a steel handle, dishwasher safe

• −Secura publishes no warranty term on its own product page
• −No heat retention figure is published, so the insulation cannot be compared
• −No country of manufacture is stated