Utopia Kitchen French Press
Score: 83/100
Bodum Brazil Red
Score: 75/100Rankings
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 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 | 1,000 mlbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 240 seconds | 210 secondsbest |
| ↓ lower better | 523 g | 453.6 gbest |
— | 1 yearsbest | |
152 mmbest | 107 mm | |
152 mm | 160 mmbest | |
229 mmbest | 219 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Brew Time (seconds) | 240 seconds | 210 seconds |
Features(1) | ||
Filter Type | Stainless steel | Flat |
Capacity & Size(4) | ||
Weight (g) | 523 g | 453.6 g |
Height (mm) | 152 mm | 107 mm |
Width (mm) | 152 mm | 160 mm |
Depth (mm) | 229 mm | 219 mm |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Accessories | Plastic measuring spoon | Flat coffee filter, scoop |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low 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.
“amazing results every time”
“not the best for large groups”
“great cup of coffee after simple 4-minute brew”
Choose Bodum if you need larger batch sizes; choose Utopia for portability and smoother, grit-free coffee at a lower price.
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.
