Mueller French Press
Score: 84/100
Veken French Press
Score: 81/100Rankings
The MuellerLiving 34 oz French Press offers robust stainless-steel build and double-wall insulation that keeps coffee hot for about half an hour. Trade-offs include a stiff plunger and a warm-to-touch exterior with no level window. Ideal for travelers, campers, and anyone needing a durable, portable press.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,005 mlbest | 621 ml | |
| ↓ lower better | 240 secondsbest | — |
30 minutesbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 998 g | 667 gbest |
210 mmbest | 182.9 mm | |
179 mmbest | 90.9 mm | |
106 mm | 153.9 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
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Features(1) | ||
Filter Type | Coiled, stainless steel screen, metal cross plate | stainless_steel_double |
Capacity & Size(5) | ||
Capacity (ml) | 1005 ml | 621 ml |
Weight (g) | 998 g | 667 g |
Height (mm) | 210 mm | 182.9 mm |
Width (mm) | 179 mm | 90.9 mm |
Depth (mm) | 106 mm | 153.9 mm |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Body Material | Stainless steel | borosilicate_glass |
Insulation Type | Double-walled | double_wall |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Accessories | 34 oz stainless steel double‑walled carafe, Stainless steel plunger with handle, Stainless steel lid with 4‑level filter assembly, User manual | Stainless steel spoon, instruction manual, scoop |
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Editors commend the MuellerLiving French Press for its robust stainless-steel construction, premium feel, and effective four-level filtration system, while noting a stiff plunger and warm exterior.
Regular users consistently highlight the absence of grounds, the durable metal body, and the 30-minute heat retention as major positives, while repeatedly mentioning a stiff plunger, warm-to-touch exterior, lack of a level window, and occasional metal-on-metal scraping noises as common annoyances.
“Plunger can feel stiff or tricky to press”
“keeps coffee hot far longer”
“dual filters work great”
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.
