Real owners lean toward the Frieling Double-Wall French Press: 95% of 56 owners recommend it, vs 58% of 12 for the Espro P7.
Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score
“The double filter is such a smart idea!”— @DM21D on YouTube
“You’re making me feel like the $180 I just spent was actually justified lol”— @Vinlyguyx420x on YouTube
“if you are planning on brewing just 3 cups or 18 oz, you actually need to brew 4 because one is lost below the filter”— @Altawood08 on YouTube
“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.”— i30swimmer on Reddit
“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.”— lefteyedspy on Reddit
“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.”— scottb84 on Reddit
Real owners lean toward the Frieling Double-Wall French Press: 95% of 56 owners recommend it, vs 58% of 12 for the Espro P7.
Owners point the Espro P7 at people brewing large batches to sip over hours, and hosts serving coffee to guests.
Owners point the Frieling Double-Wall French Press at buy-it-for-life buyers wanting an unbreakable press, and people tired of shattering glass Bodum presses.
The most-cited downside of the Espro P7 is retains water below the filter, wasteful. For the Frieling Double-Wall French Press, it's expensive upfront cost.