GROSCHE Milano Steel vs The London Sip
Ahead
GROSCHE Milano Steel is the better buy on our scoring, 9.0 to The London Sip's 8.5. It leads on build quality & materials and ease of use & cleaning.
The London Sip costs $21 less.
Who each one suits
An Italian-made steel pot with no plastic anywhere on it
Scores higher on build quality & materials, ease of use & cleaning.
A moka pot chosen partly on how it looks on the hob
Scores higher on 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 | GROSCHE Milano Steel | The London Sip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Quality | 26% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Build Quality & Materials | 20% | 8.3 | 8.0 |
| Ease of Use & Cleaning | 16% | 8.5 | 5.0 |
| Value for Money | 12% | 8.0 | 10.0 |
| Heat Source Compatibility | 12% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $44.99 | $23.99 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| GROSCHE Milano Steel | The London Sip | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $44.99 | $23.99 |
| Best for | An Italian-made steel pot with no plastic anywhere on it | A moka pot chosen partly on how it looks on the hob |
| What sets it apart | 18/8 steel with a steel handle, made in Italy, dishwasher safe and induction rated | Steel in copper, black or silver across three sizes, with a two-year warranty under the median |
| Body Material | 18/8 Stainless Steel | Stainless steel |
| Capacity Cups | 10, 6 | 10, 3, 6 |
| Capacity | 266, 562 ml | 148, 266, 562 ml |
| Colour Options | Black Steel, Brushed Steel | Black, Copper, Silver |
| Made in | Italy | Not Specified |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✓ | ✕ |
| Handle Material | Stainless steel | Heat-resistant plastic |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
- +18/8 stainless steel with a stainless steel handle, made in Italy
- +Rated for induction, gas and electric, dishwasher safe
- +Two sizes, 266ml and 562ml
- −$44.99 against a $38.99 median
- −A one-year warranty, where Bialetti and Easyworkz publish two
- −A steel handle conducts heat
- +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
| GROSCHE Milano Steel | The London Sip | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $44.99 | $23.99 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | An Italian-made steel pot with no plastic anywhere on it | A moka pot chosen partly on how it looks on the hob |
| What sets it apart | 18/8 steel with a steel handle, made in Italy, dishwasher safe and induction rated | Steel in copper, black or silver across three sizes, with a two-year warranty under the median |
| Specifications | ||
| Body Material | 18/8 Stainless Steel | Stainless steel |
| Capacity Cups | 10, 6 | 10, 3, 6 |
| Capacity | 266, 562 ml | 148, 266, 562 ml |
| Colour Options | Black Steel, Brushed Steel | Black, Copper, Silver |
| Made in | Italy | Not Specified |
| Dishwasher Safe | ✓ | ✕ |
| Electric Compatible | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gas Compatible | ✓ | ✓ |
| Handle Material | Stainless steel | 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 | 1 year | 2 years |
GROSCHE Milano Steel vs The London Sip: common questions
Which is better, GROSCHE Milano Steel or The London Sip?
GROSCHE Milano Steel scores 9.0 against 8.5, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. The London Sip is still ahead on value for money.
Is GROSCHE Milano Steel or The London Sip cheaper?
GROSCHE Milano Steel starts at $44.99, and The London Sip at $23.99.
Who is GROSCHE Milano Steel for?
An Italian-made steel pot with no plastic anywhere on it
Who is The London Sip for?
A moka pot chosen partly on how it looks on the hob