*The winner of the comparison is Travelorum portable coffee maker because it offers excellent features without the need for electricity, so it can be easily used anywhere.
At work, at a barbecue in the countryside, on the beach, in the mountains… Any time and place is good to enjoy a freshly brewed coffee.
The problem is that in some of these places it is not possible to have a coffee maker, since most of them need to be plugged into the electrical network to work.
However, the solution to this problem is found in portable coffee makers: compact machines that allow you to make coffee manually or by plugging them into the car cigarette lighter.
In this comparison I have analyzed and compared four of them, to check which is the best portable coffee maker on the market.
With thermos equipped with LED light: TRAVELORUM Portable Coffee Maker
For whom it is: who is looking for a coffee maker to use wirelessly and with an excellent quality-price ratio.
Why we have chosen it: The main reason why I opted for this coffee maker is because it offers excellent features without the need for electricity, so it can be easily used anywhere.
Prepare the coffee manually, being able to use both capsules and ground coffee, which are placed in the filter along with the boiling water and, after activating the valve located at the top several times, the coffee is brewed and stored in the lower tank. which has a capacity of 80 ml.
It has dimensions of 286 x 175 x 104 mm and a weight of 300 g, so it can be easily stored anywhere.
In addition, one of its best features is that it comes with a smart thermos, ideal for filling it with hot water before leaving home and thus being able to later prepare coffee wherever you want.
This has an LED indicator that shows the temperature at which the stored water is.
The coffee you get with it has a good flavor and texture, even with a small layer of foam. It does not have the same quality as a higher power coffee maker, but in general terms it is quite good.
When cleaning, we recommend disassembling all parts and washing them well with water.
Its weak points: nothing notable.
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Dimensions: 286 x 175 x 104 mm. |
Weight: 300 gr. |
Ability: 80 ml. |
Coffee type: ground and capsule. |
Use: manual. |
Others: smart thermos included. |
With storage bag: WACACO Nanopresso
For whom it is: those who want an effective portable coffee maker.
Why we have chosen it: Like the winning model in this comparison, it does not use any type of electricity or batteries to make coffee: only ground coffee and hot water are enough.
It has a capacity of 80 ml and its lower part becomes a cup to serve coffee more comfortably and without the risk of splashes. It is made manually, by pressing the valve several times, which in this case is located in the central part of the coffee maker, and you get a coffee with good flavor and texture.
As for its design, it has a modern and compact appearance, with dimensions of 71 x 62 x 156 mm. Weighing 340 grams, it is very comfortable to carry anywhere and also comes with a carrying bag included.
It can be used mainly with ground coffee, although it is also possible to use capsules, but an adapter must be purchased separately.
Unlike the TRAVELORUM model, it does not include a thermos so it is necessary to carry very hot water with it to make coffee.
Its weak points: It does not have a hot water heater.
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Dimensions: 71 x 62 x 156 mm. |
Weight: 340 gr. |
Ability: 80 ml. |
Coffee type: ground and capsule (with adapter). |
Use: manual. |
Others: carrying bag included. |
For use with vehicles: Handpresso Portable Coffee Maker
For whom it is: people looking for a portable coffee maker to use in cars or caravans.
Why we have chosen it: The reason why I decided to choose this model is because, unlike the two previously analyzed, this one works with electricity, specifically connected to the vehicle's cigarette lighter.
It is made up of a 110 ml capacity tank that must be filled with water and a compartment to insert the coffee capsule, which must be of the Senseo type.
To use it, you need to plug its cable into the cigarette lighter socket and then press the power button on the coffee maker so that, after about five minutes, it starts brewing coffee.
By using electricity, specifically 12 volts, it is able to heat the water, even if it is cold, and thus make a coffee with a good flavor and a little cream.
In addition, it is possible to choose between long coffee (110 ml) or short (80 ml). And another positive point is that its design allows it to be placed in the car's cup holder.
Its weak points: It uses electricity to make coffee, so it can only be used plugged into the car.
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Dimensions: 95 x 95 x 225 mm. |
Weight: 820 gr. |
Ability: 110 ml. |
Coffee type: Senseo capsule. |
Use: electric. |
Voltage: 12. |
Others: Plug cable included, long and short brown… |
420 ml capacity thermos: CECOTEC Coffee 66 Drop & Go Coffee Maker
For whom it is: who is looking for a coffee maker to use at home but that has a large thermos included to transport the coffee comfortably.
Why we have chosen it: This is the only coffee maker in the comparison that is not really portable, but is designed to make coffee at home and then transport it in a large thermos that is included.
Therefore, it works plugged into the light and has a power of 700 W, which guarantees that the coffee is prepared in just a few seconds of waiting.
To use it, you have to put water and ground coffee inside and press the power button. With it you get the coffee with the best flavor in the comparison and with a very good texture and aromas, thanks above all to the 'ExtremeAroma' technology that the machine uses.
As I said before, it cannot be used outdoors since it is necessary to connect it, but it can be useful for making coffee and carrying it in its 420 ml capacity thermos during an excursion, to the beach…
Its weak points: It's not portable.
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Dimensions: 120 x 120 x 250 cm. |
Weight: 1 kg. |
Ability: 420 ml. |
Coffee type: ground. |
Use: electric. |
Power: 700 W. |
Others: large capacity thermos included. |
Other models of interesting portable coffee makers
If you are looking for a model with battery
The CONQUECO portable coffee maker works with coffee capsules and water at a pressure of 15 bars, to obtain a cup of approximately 45 ml. It works with a battery that must be recharged at home before using it, as well as with a cable to connect to a car. And for quick and efficient cleaning, it has a self-cleaning function that is activated by pressing the switch button for five seconds.
How we have chosen and tested these products
When making this comparison I have decided to choose two completely portable models, another that can be plugged into the car to make coffee and another to use at home, but with a large capacity thermos that allows it to give it that 'portable' aspect.
I have been testing coffee makers for a week to see what the user experience was like, especially those that operate manually and without light. To do this, I have decided to try them during the weekend, on a field trip.
Furthermore, when analyzing and evaluating them I have taken into account the following aspects:
- Design: referring to the manufacturing quality of the coffee maker, its materials, its size…
- Ergonomics: if they are easy to transport and use, if they are light in weight, if they have some extra element that makes their transport easier…
- Coffee flavor: the texture, aroma and intensity that is achieved with each of them.
- Using experience: If, adding all the previous aspects, you can make a good coffee, simply and fairly quickly.
*All purchase prices included in this article are current as of March 9, 2024.
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