Best AeroPress UK 2026
Every AeroPress brews near-identical coffee, so choosing one is about capacity, portability, looks and price, not the cup. For most people the Original is the answer. Here's when to pick each of the others.
Quick Picks
The AeroPress range, compared
The one to buy unless you have a specific reason not to. Cheapest in the range, tough, and it makes the same smooth, clean, low-bitterness cup as every model above it. Brews up to around 295ml, and standard filters are cheap and everywhere. Buy this and spend the difference on better beans.
Pros
- The cheapest full AeroPress experience
- Smooth, clean cup
- Cheap, widely available filters
Cons
- Opaque body, you cannot watch the brew
Identical to the Original in every way that affects the coffee, but moulded in shatterproof Tritan so you can see the grounds bloom as they brew. That helps you judge your stir and press, and the material feels a touch more refined. Buy it for the view or the look; the cup is the same.
Pros
- Same brew, see-through body
- Helps you dial in
- Feels a touch more premium
Cons
- A modest premium over the Original
Built for the road. Makes the same coffee as the Original but packs everything, plunger, filters and scoop, inside its own travel mug. Ideal for commuting, camping or hotel rooms. Its brew capacity is slightly smaller at around 236ml, the only real trade-off.
Pros
- The whole kit nests into its own cup
- Nearly unbreakable
- Ideal for travel
Cons
- Slightly smaller capacity than the Original
Answers the AeroPress's oldest limitation: it only made one cup at a time. This doubles capacity to around 590ml, enough for two full mugs in one press, while keeping the smooth, grit-free coffee the brand is known for. Comes with a matching carafe.
Pros
- Two full cups from one press
- Same smooth quality
- Comes with a carafe
Cons
- Larger, and needs its own XL filters
The glass-and-metal anniversary model, and a beautiful object. But it brews identical coffee to the £30 Original. One for enthusiasts who want the nicest possible version to own, not a better cup. Buy it because you want it, not because it will improve your coffee.
Pros
- The most beautiful AeroPress
- Premium glass-and-metal build
Cons
- Same coffee as the Original at several times the price
How to choose an AeroPress
How much to spend
The Original is the value champion and the right answer for most people. Everything above it buys convenience, capacity or looks, not a better cup.
How much you make
The Original, Clear and Premium make about 295ml; the Go makes about 236ml; the XL makes about 590ml, or two mugs.
Do you travel?
If yes, the Go packs into its own cup. If you brew at home, you don't need it.
Do looks matter?
If watching the brew or a smart object on the counter appeals, the Clear or Premium deliver that. If not, save the money.
Standard paper filters are cheap and shared across most models, but the XL needs its own larger filters. Once yours arrives, our guide to how to use an AeroPress walks through the first brew. Deciding between brewers entirely? See moka pot vs AeroPress.
Frequently asked questions
Which AeroPress should I buy?
For most people, the Original. It is the cheapest and makes the same coffee as every other model. Choose the Go for travel, the XL for two cups at once, the Clear to watch the brew, or the Premium purely as a luxury object.
Is the AeroPress Clear worth it over the Original?
Only if you value seeing the brew or prefer the look. The Clear brews an identical cup to the Original and costs around £10 to £15 more, so it is a small premium for a visual feature, not better coffee.
How much coffee does the AeroPress XL make?
Around 590ml, roughly two full mugs, in a single press. It is the model to choose if more than one person brews at once, though it is larger and uses its own bigger filters.
Are AeroPress filters reusable?
The standard paper filters are single-use but cheap, and you can rinse and reuse each one a few times. If you would rather avoid paper entirely, a reusable metal filter is a one-off purchase that fits the standard models.
Does the expensive AeroPress make better coffee?
No. Every AeroPress, from the Original to the Premium, brews essentially the same cup. The pricier models add capacity, portability or looks, not better coffee, so most people are best served by the Original.
The bottom line
The best AeroPress for almost everyone is the Original: cheapest, proven, and it makes the same excellent coffee as the rest of the range. Step up only for a clear reason, the Go for travel, the XL for two cups at once, the Clear to watch the brew, or the Premium to own the nicest one.