Head to Head
AeroPress Original Coffee Maker vs Hario V60 02 Ceramic Coffee Dripper
Plastic plunger vs ceramic dripper. The two most popular pour-over-adjacent methods for van kitchens, and which one survives the actual conditions.
— VerdictOur Pick
We recommend the AeroPress Original Coffee Maker
“The AeroPress wins for van life because it's unbreakable, forgiving of bad technique, and cleans in five seconds. The Hario V60 makes a measurably better cup when you're dialed in, but ceramic shatters on washboard roads, the paper filters need a drawer slot, and the technique is unforgiving when you're making coffee before dawn in a cold van. Pick the V60 for taste ceiling; pick the AeroPress for daily reliability.”
Read the full AeroPress Original Coffee Maker reviewSide-by-side
Specifications
| AeroPress Original Coffee Maker | Hario V60 02 Ceramic Coffee Dripper | |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial Score | 9.6/10 | 9.3/10 |
| User Rating | 4.8 (32000 reviews) | 4.8 (9800 reviews) |
| Price | $39.95 | $24.95 |
| Capacity | 8 oz per brew | 1-4 cups |
| Dimensions | 5.4 x 4.6 x 4.6 in | — |
| Weight | 8 oz | 11 oz |
| Materials | BPA-free polypropylene | — |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Material | — | Ceramic |
| Cone Angle | — | 60 degrees |
| Filter | — | Hario V60 02 paper |
AeroPress Original Coffee Maker
Strengths
- Brews in 90 seconds, cleanup in 30
- Indestructible — no glass to break
- Makes great coffee even with bad beans
- Fits in a glove box
Trade-offs
- Single-cup only (8 oz max)
- Paper filters need restocking
Hario V60 02 Ceramic Coffee Dripper
Strengths
- Best-in-class pour-over geometry
- Ceramic retains heat through the brew
- Brews 1-4 cups
- Made in Japan
Trade-offs
- Ceramic can crack if dropped
- Requires a gooseneck kettle for best results
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