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Goodful vs Bodum Side-by-Side Comparison

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Goodful vs Bodum: Two Brewers of Quantity

Overall Verdict

The Goodful and Bodum are two relatively large brewers. Both are plastic, and where the Goodful easily fits in the door of a refrigerator, the Bodum is better on a shelf. The real difference, however, is the brewing style and the quality of the brew. 

The Bodum is a French press free-style brewer using a typical plunge filter. It produces a full-strength cold brew concentrate of around 25 fl. oz. depending on the brew ratio and volume you brew. It can be diluted up to three parts.

The Goodful uses a plastic and nylon immersion filter with a fixed brew ratio and produces a yield of around 67 fl. oz. Its much weaker brew strength is incomparable to a cold brew concentrate which is more versatile in its use. If you enjoy a variety of coffee drinks and other preparations, the Bodum is the better choice.

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Pros & Cons

  • Durable
  • Removable filter base
  • Turn-to-pour lid
  • Light and durable
  • Open/close spout
  • Perfectly airtight
  • Comfortable handle
  • Freestyle brewing
  • Made in Portugal
  • Not a good fit for small refrigerators
  • Clunky lid
  • Decanting can be tricky
  • No measuring guides

Key Specs

Brewer HxW
11.8 x 7 inches
7.7 x 7.5 inches
Brewer Diameter
4.5” x 3.9” oblong
5.1" (13.0 cm)
Brewer Materials
Plastic
Plastic, silicone
Filter Type
Plastic, gauze-mesh immersion
Stainless steel plunge
Filter HxDia
8.1 x 2.6 inches
7.9 x 6.9 inches
Decanter Weight
0.9 lbs
1 lbs

Where to Buy

Price at publication
$18.11
$32.49

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Analysis and Test Results

Brew Quality

Overall Performance Scoring
7.5
9.1

Bouquet

7.0
9.0

Drinkability

7.5
8.8
A glass of coffee resting on the product leaflet with the Goodful cold brew coffee maker behind.
A glass of cold-brewed coffee standing near a brew carafe half-filled with coffee.

Sediment

7.5
10
A view inside of a plastic cold brew coffee maker showing remaining sediment after all coffee is carefully decanted.
Sediment in the bottom of a jar from which cold brew coffee has been carefully decanted.

Design

Overall Design Scoring
8.7
9.8

In the Box

The Goodful cold brew coffee maker wrapped in bubble plastic after unboxing.
The unboxed Bodum cold brew coffee maker. To the right of the box  is the brew carafe, plunge filter lid, and then a spoon.

Decanter

The plastic carafe of the Goodful cold brew coffee maker with the user guide insert standing to the right.
The Bodum cold brew coffee maker brew vessel as it would appear before brewing is commenced.
Height with Stopper Lid
11.8 in (300 mm)
7.7
Base Diameter
4.5 x 3.9 inch oblong (115 x 100 mm)
5.1
Width
7 in (180 mm)
7.5" (19.1 cm)
Weight
14.1 oz (400 g)
16.3 oz (462 g)
Material
plastic
Plastic, silicone

Stopper / Lid

8.5
9.5
A close up of a screw-on handle frame and a screwable lid for a cold brew coffee maker.
An empty Bodum cold brew coffee maker with its plunge filter lid in place.
An empty Bodum cold brew coffee maker with its plunge filter lid in place.
An empty Bodum cold brew coffee maker with its brew lid half resting in place.
Diameter
6.3 in (180 mm)
4.4
Material
Plastic
Plastic
Additional Features
2 silicone gaskets, detachable grip
Silicone seal, plunge filter

Filter

9.0
10
A close up side of a plastic and nylon filter used in a common cold brew coffee maker.
The plunge filter of the Bodum cold brew coffee maker with its attached lid lay sideways on a wooden counter.
Length
8.1 in (230 mm)
7.9" (20.1 cm)
Diameter
2.6 in (75 mm)
6.9
Material
Plastic & stainless steel mesh
Plastic, stainless steel
Additional Features
Flip-up plastic handle, detachable base
Silicone seal

Build Quality

8.5
10
The disassembled Goodful Cold Brew coffee maker showing 6 parts in total.
The disassembled Bodum cold brew coffee maker showing all six parts.

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
8.8
8.7

Brewing

9.0
9.0
The Goodful cold brew coffee maker to the left and its filter filler with coffee ground on a scale to the right.

Decanting

8.5
8.5

Cleaning and Storage

9.0
8.5