French Presses · owner-verdict comparison
Bodum Chambord French Press vs Frieling Double-Wall French Press: what real owners say
Real owners lean toward the Frieling Double-Wall French Press: 95% of 56 owners recommend it, vs 63% of 27 for the Bodum Chambord French Press.
Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score
63%of 27 owners recommend
63% recommend · 22% neutral · 15% don't
Owners praise
- Lasts for decades, original glass still going strong
- Makes great, aromatic coffee and a pleasurable ritual
- Easy to use and clean
95%of 56 owners recommend
95% recommend · 3% neutral · 2% don't
Owners praise
- Indestructible stainless steel, won't break
- Lasts decades of daily use
- Double wall keeps coffee hot
Owners complain about
- Expensive upfront cost
- Fine sediment or silt in the cup
- Scratching noise or jams when pressing
What Bodum Chambord French Press owners say
“Tally is currently at 11.”— @UncleJake714 on
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“I have the smallest size glass Bodum and love it for one person in a small kitchen.”— @CabinGirl57 on
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“Unfortunately it only lasted a couple of years before the plunger portion fell apart.”— @suelandis4511 on
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What Frieling Double-Wall French Press owners say
“I have had mine for 14 years. I have only had to get a small replacement part once. It is expensive, but it feels heavy and solid as a rock.”
“The Frieling has 100% metal parts. I've had mine for probably 12 years, and it's as good as the day I bought it.”
“I gave away my Frieling french press. Not because it wasn't well made—it absolutely was—but I just couldn't get a good cup of coffee from the thing.”