Bodum Travel Press
Score: 80/100
Utopia Kitchen French Press
Score: 83/100Rankings
The Utopia Kitchen 34 oz French Press delivers a sturdy thick-glass construction with a 4-stage stainless-steel filter for smooth, grit-free coffee and portable convenience. Its small batch size and potential glass fragility are trade-offs for its budget-friendly value. Great for on-the-go users and small households.
The Bodum Travel Press is a dual-function French press and vacuum-insulated travel mug that keeps a single cup hot for at least two hours, making it ideal for commuters and campers. Its limitations include a single-cup capacity and the need for coarse grounds, which can be inconvenient for some users. Best suited for solo travelers who value portability and heat retention.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
450 ml | 1,000 mlbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 240 secondsbest |
120 minutesbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 408 gbest | 523 g |
231 mmbest | 152 mm | |
89 mm | 152 mmbest | |
89 mm | 229 mmbest |
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Features(1) | ||
Filter Type | mesh and silicone | Stainless steel |
Capacity & Size(5) | ||
Capacity (ml) | 450 ml | 1000 ml |
Weight (g) | 408 g | 523 g |
Height (mm) | 231 mm | 152 mm |
Width (mm) | 89 mm | 152 mm |
Depth (mm) | 89 mm | 229 mm |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Body Material | stainless steel; plastic; rubber; silicone | Borosilicate glass |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Accessories | French press plunger lid; sealed travel cup lid; rubber base; silicone band | Plastic measuring spoon |
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Professional reviewers highlight the Bodum Travel Press as a standout camping coffee maker thanks to its dual functionality, superior insulation that keeps coffee hot for at least two hours, and ultra-compact footprint that fits car cup holders. They commend its simple, instruction-free operation and durable, dishwasher-safe construction, while noting the single-cup limitation and the need for coarse grounds as trade-offs.
Everyday users love the Travel Press for delivering hot coffee for hours, its sleek aesthetic, and the space-saving convenience of having a brewer and insulated mug in one. Common praise centers on its ease of use and portability, while recurring complaints focus on the single-cup capacity, the requirement to use coarse grounds, and occasional fit issues with certain cup holders.
“amazing results every time”
“not the best for large groups”
Choose Bodum if you need larger batch sizes; choose Utopia for portability and smoother, grit-free coffee at a lower price.
Professional reviewers praise the Utopia Kitchen French Press for its sturdy, thickened borosilicate glass, simple 4-minute brew process, and effective 4-stage filter that delivers grit-free coffee. They highlight its budget-friendly price, portable design, and confident durability, while acknowledging its limited capacity for larger groups.
Everyday users consistently commend the press for its solid construction, easy cleaning, and reliable, rich coffee with no grounds. Portability and heat resistance are frequently mentioned as ideal for travel and office use. The main complaints revolve around the small batch size and concerns about glass fragility if mishandled.
