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AeroPress vs Hario V60

Both make one beautiful cup at a time through a paper filter. The AeroPress steeps and presses, and forgives almost anything; the V60 asks for a slow, steady pour and rewards you with a bright, clear cup.

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Quick answer

Choose the AeroPress Original if you want a forgiving, quick cup with almost no technique, and a brewer that travels well. Choose the Hario V60 if you enjoy a slow, hands-on pour and love a bright, clear cup; it works best with a gooseneck kettle and a scale.

Choose the Original Coffee Press if…

  • You want great coffee with almost no technique
  • Mornings are busy, and two minutes is perfect
  • You'd like a brewer for travel or the office
  • You like a smooth, rounded cup
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Choose the V60 Ceramic Coffee Dripper Size 02 if…

  • A slow, mindful pouring ritual sounds lovely
  • You love a bright, clear cup with delicate flavours
  • You have, or want, a gooseneck kettle
  • Your brewer will live at home
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Side-by-side comparison

AeroPress vs Hario V60: side-by-side comparison
Attribute AeroPress Original Coffee Press (opens Amazon in a new tab) AeroPress Original Coffee Press Researched Hario V60 Ceramic Coffee Dripper Size 02 (opens Amazon in a new tab) Hario V60 Ceramic Coffee Dripper Size 02 Researched
Method
Method Steep, then press Pour-over (water drains through)
Taste
Taste Smooth and rounded Bright and clear
Technique
Technique Very forgiving Pour speed changes the cup
Brew time
Brew time About 2 minutes About 3 minutes
Filters
Filters AeroPress paper filters Hario V60 size 02 paper filters
Extra gear
Extra gear Any kettle Gooseneck kettle recommended
Travel
Travel Light and shatterproof Ceramic; best at home
Makes
Makes Filter coffee Filter coffee
Maintenance
Maintenance Low Low
Learning curve
Learning curve Beginner Beginner
Best for
Best for Anyone who wants a quick, forgiving single cup at home, at work or on holiday, with very little to clean. Filter coffee lovers who enjoy a slow, hands-on ritual and like being in control of every cup.
Where to buy
Where to buy

$39.95 on Amazon

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Which should you choose?

The AeroPress Original is the easy-going friend: quick, forgiving and happy anywhere, from your kitchen to a campsite. The Hario V60 is the slow-morning companion: three peaceful minutes of pouring that reward attention with a bright, clear cup. Pair it with a gooseneck kettle.

A gentle suggestion: if you're new to brewing, start with the AeroPress. When you find yourself curious about flavour, the V60 is a lovely next adventure.

Learn both: how to use an AeroPress and how to make pour-over coffee.

Frequently asked questions

Which is easier for beginners, AeroPress or V60?

The AeroPress. You add coffee and water, stir, wait and press, and it is very forgiving. The V60 needs a steady pour that takes a little practice.

Which tastes better?

They're different: the AeroPress gives a smooth, rounded cup; the V60 gives a brighter, clearer cup.

Do I need a gooseneck kettle?

Not for the AeroPress. For the V60 it isn't essential, but it makes a slow, even pour much easier.

Which is better for travel?

The AeroPress: it's light and shatterproof. The ceramic V60 is best kept at home.

Do both use paper filters?

Yes. The AeroPress uses its own small round filters; the V60 02 uses Hario V60 size 02 cone filters.

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