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Bialetti Moka Express 3-cup vs Chemex Ottomatic 2.0
| Bialetti Moka Express 3-cup | Chemex Ottomatic 2.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |  |
| Brand | Bialetti | Chemex |
| Category | Moka Pot | Chemex |
| Target user | ||
| Price | €28 | €325 |
| Year | 1933 | 2018 |
| Power | — | 1500 W |
| Weight | 0.4 kg | 3.5 kg |
| Water tank | 100 ml | 1500 ml |
| Display | None | None |
| App control | No | No |
| Automation | — | — |
| Boiler | — | — |
| Portafilter | — | — |
| Colors | aluminium natural | clearstainless |
| Dimensions | 90 × 90 × 175 mm | — |
| Water source | tank | tank |
| Water filter | No | No |
| Programmable volumes | No | No |
| Connectivity | — | — |
| PID control | — | — |
| Pump type | — | — |
| Max pressure | — | — |
| Pressure profiling | — | — |
| Pre-infusion | — | — |
| Group head | — | — |
| Basket type | — | — |
| Steam wand | — | — |
| Milk system | — | — |
| Hot water spout | — | — |
| Built-in grinder | — | — |
| Grinder burr | — | — |
| Grinder steps | — | — |
| Method | moka | pour over |
| Filter type | — | chemex paper |
| Filter size | — | — |
| Brew capacity | 130 ml | 900 ml |
| Material | aluminium | — |
| Electric | — | Yes |
| Temp control | — | — |
| Bloom pause | — | — |
| Showerhead | — | — |
| Keep warm | — | — |
| Capsule system | — | — |
| Compatible capsules | — | — |
| Cup sizes | — | — |
| Description | The 3-cup Moka Express is the most popular size of Bialetti's iconic octagonal stovetop brewer, unchanged in design since Alfonso Bialetti's 1933 patent. Aluminium construction with a pressure-relief safety valve, it is the quintessential Italian home espresso maker for one or two servings. | Chemex Ottomatic 2.0 — an automatic pour-over machine designed specifically for Chemex brewers. Pulse blooming replicates hand-pouring technique. SCA-certified brew temperature. Hands-free Chemex perfection. |
| Made in | Italy | — |