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Frieling Double-Wall French Press vs Secura Stainless Steel French Press: what real owners say

Real owners rate these about evenly: 95% of 56 Frieling Double-Wall French Press owners recommend it, vs 100% of 21 for the Secura Stainless Steel French Press.

Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score

Frieling Double-Wall French Press

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
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Secura Stainless Steel French Press

100%of 21 owners recommend
100% recommend · 0% neutral · 0% don't
Owners praise
  • Durable, won't break like glass
  • Keeps coffee hot for over an hour
  • Easy to clean
Owners complain about
  • Filter and plunger can be fussy
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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.”
— 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

What Secura Stainless Steel French Press owners say

“I have [this one](https://www.amazon.ca/Secura-Stainless-French-Coffee-Screen/dp/B00JE36GLQ) and it's been great.”
— alter3d on Reddit
“it's double walled stainless steel so it doesn't get hot to the touch on the outside which is nice.”
— lfrank92 on Reddit