The Best French Press Coffee Makers of 2026

The Stanley brand may be new to the world of coffee gadgetry, but its quality-made products are definitely worth checking out. Sturdily built with heavy-duty material, this sizeable French press is able to brew enough coffee for five to eight people.

The stainless steel mesh filter aims to keep coffee grounds out of your hot, tasty coffee (more on that later) while the vacuum insulation system ensures the temperature remains stable for hours to come. Its build quality convinced us that it’ll last most people a lifetime, even in the harshest of outdoor conditions.

The downside to its large capacity is how heavy this French press is, making it particularly hard to pour when filled with hot coffee. Though we like the construction of this press, the mesh filter wasn’t as efficient at keeping sediment out of coffee as the top-performing models. Additionally, we think Stanley can improve on its measurement markings, as they aren’t very visible.

The Hario French Press is attractive and sturdy. Equipped with two thick glass walls for better insulation and protection against heat, this press can sustain sudden temperature changes without burning your hands when you pick it up to pour coffee.

However, it falls short in terms of practicality. First, the removable wood collar that’s wrapped around the carafe is too loose for anyone to hold the carafe properly and comfortably. During testing, we struggled to pick it up with one hand because the collar kept wiggling, making it difficult to grip.

Though we like the dual-wall design, aimed to keep the brewing temperature consistent, we weren’t confident that its brewing capacity (13.5-ounces, less than half of the average presses) is what most people are looking for in a French press. Of all French presses we’ve tested, this Hario has the smallest capacity, which yields about one and a half cup.

Lastly, we were disappointed at how difficult it was to froth milk using this press, which is partly a design flaw. The top opening is narrow and taller than the lid, making it uncomfortable to lift the lid and push the plunger. The spout could also use some improvements—it spilled during our testing.

Overall, we think this French press will last you a while, but if you’re serious about French press coffee, there are many other models on the market that may better suit your needs.

For $20 at Amazon, you can’t ask more from a French press. Kona really delivers with their multi-material model, composed of an easy-on-the-eye, extra-thick borosilicate glass carafe (resistant to thermal shock) which is surrounded by a BPA-free plastic outer shell, that helps insulate and protect against chips and breaks. Those two pieces are fused, which means your hands won’t get scalded if the outer skeleton slips (that does make it slightly trickier to clean, but the whole thing is dishwasher safe). The Kona is light, with an ergonomic handle, tight-fitting lid and smooth-moving plunger, so it’s comfortable to use and hold. And the reusable filters are made of food-grade stainless steel instead of plastic (not often the case with less expensive, glass/plastic presses) that won’t transmit flavors, and are considerably longer lasting. But the thing that really set the Kona apart is its ability to quickly foam milk—something we found near impossible with plastic presses, and quite time consuming with glass.

The gleaming Frieling has the benefit of excellent heat retention, thanks to the double-walled, durable, high-quality materials used. There’s little chance of escaped grounds, owing to a two-stage duel screened filtration system. All parts can be disassembled and put in the dishwasher for easy cleaning, and the model boasts a 5-year warranty against defects. The downsides are that it’s definitely heavy and somewhat pricey, and the plunger took a lot of muscle to press. So, while the foamed milk it produced was perfect, you’ll expend some energy getting there.

Comfortable to hold, seamless to use, affordably priced, dishwasher safe, shatter-free and BPA-free, Bonjour’s Ami Matin offers everything you’d expect of a plastic French press. And it even does your classic model one or two better, by coming in an array of colors, and with a filtering lid to reduce sediments, and a shut-off infuser that stops the brewing process and locks in flavor. It should be noted that there’s a decent amount of negative customer feedback, regarding long-term durability. And—like most plastic presses—it struck out big time when it came to frothing milk.

The benefit of the Brazil is that it’s made from a composite of materials, representing the best of each; a glass carafe for clean flavors and aesthetics, a BPA-free plastic lid, handle and base for comfort and durability, and a stainless-steel filter and plunger that won’t corrode over time. And they’re all dishwasher safe. Nevertheless, it’s important not to touch the carafe (as the heat bleeds through), it’s still subject to breaking, and it doesn’t have much in the way of a filtration system, like the aforementioned presses. There’s also no cover in front of the pouring spout, meaning the coffee quickly loses heat.

Café du Chateau French Press: The primary selling point here is a four-level filtration system, consisting of a pair of stainless-steel screens, a spring-loaded base that seals the edges during pressing, and a strainer in the lid, as a final defense against escaped grounds. Keep in mind that the outside—consisting of a glass canister with stainless steel exterior—gets plenty hot, so you’ll need to be careful when handling. Additionally, it only comes in one capacity (34-ounces), and all of those filters can be difficult to separate, and thus, to clean.

For a model that uses stainless steel in both exterior and interior construction, the price point for the Secura is surprisingly low. There’s a three-layer filter to guard against grounds, plus a bonus screen that can be stacked against that, to produce an even smoother cup. Detractors are that it’s definitely heavy when filled, and the lid didn’t sit perfectly flush against the carafe, making plunging very wiggly and difficult.

Lightweight and nice-looking, the Chambord sports a classic French press construction, with a glass carafe and footed framed by a stainless-steel cage.

While you’ll find this product on many “best of” lists, we can’t say we’re believers in Bodum’s top-selling model. The glass carafe regularly slipped out of its (somewhat flimsy) steel skeleton, raising all manner of red flags as far as safety is concerned. We also noticed a crack in the glass carafe after first use.

And if you don’t realize that the shell to which the handle is attached has shifted around, you may find yourself pouring with the spout turned to the side, sending streams of hot coffee onto your arm instead of into your cup. The plunger also sits awkwardly inside of the carafe, further deducting points for ease of use.