Bodum Brazil Red
Score: 75/100
Veken French Press
Score: 81/100Rankings
The Veken French Press features a thick borosilicate glass carafe with double-wall insulation and dual stainless-steel filters for clean, hot coffee. Its glass construction adds weight and risk of breakage, and warranty details are unclear. Perfect for users seeking premium filtration and heat retention in a countertop setting.
The Bodum Brazil 34 oz French Press offers an affordable glass-carafe design with solid heat retention and a reusable flat filter. Its fragile glass construction and messy grounds cleanup are notable drawbacks. Ideal for solo to small-household brewers seeking classic style.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,000 mlbest | 621 ml | |
| ↓ lower better | 210 secondsbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 453.6 gbest | 667 g |
1 yearsbest | — | |
107 mm | 182.9 mmbest | |
160 mmbest | 90.9 mm | |
219 mmbest | 153.9 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Features(1) | ||
Filter Type | Flat | stainless_steel_double |
Capacity & Size(5) | ||
Capacity (ml) | 1000 ml | 621 ml |
Weight (g) | 453.6 g | 667 g |
Height (mm) | 107 mm | 182.9 mm |
Width (mm) | 160 mm | 90.9 mm |
Depth (mm) | 219 mm | 153.9 mm |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Body Material | Borosilicate glass | borosilicate_glass |
Handle Type | BPA-free polypropylene | cool_touch |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Accessories | Flat coffee filter, scoop | Stainless steel spoon, instruction manual, scoop |
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Professional reviewers commend the Bodum Brazil for its classic French-press functionality, attractive design, and strong value proposition. They note that while the brew quality is solid and the glass carafe looks premium, the unit suffers from fragile construction and an optimistic cup-yield claim that can mislead buyers.
Everyday users generally enjoy the simplicity, taste, and eco-friendly nature of the Brazil French press, but they often mention the inconvenience of messy grounds cleanup and occasional glass breakage. The consensus is that it delivers good coffee for its price, though expectations around serving size should be tempered.
Professional editors commend the Veken French Press for its premium stainless-steel frame, vacuum double-wall insulation and four-level filtration, calling it a significant upgrade over generic glass presses. They highlight the drip-proof German groove spout and measurement markers as thoughtful innovations, while noting the glass carafe's breakage risk and higher price compared with basic models.
Everyday users consistently praise the press's ability to keep coffee hot for extended periods, the smooth, grit-free taste from the dual filters, and the convenience of built-in measurement markers. Common themes include appreciation for the BPA-free, no-plastic design and the included spoon, while recurring concerns focus on glass fragility, weight, and the larger footprint in kitchens.
“great cup of coffee after simple 4-minute brew”
“colorful, compact design but messy grounds cleanup”
“standard size yielding surprisingly good coffee (3-4 mugs)”
