Hario V60 vs Chemex: Which manual coffeemaker is right for you?

There’s so much smoke and mirrors surrounding the world of specialty coffee, it can be difficult to wipe the fog off the glass. Don’t fret, though — I’m here to help you. I spend enough time researching, brewing, and drinking coffee to worry even Ronald McDonald’s cardiologist.

So, you’d hope I know what makes one of the best coffee makers . Number one is taste, obviously. But that’s not the be-all, end-all of coffee brewing.

You also have to consider ease of use, storage, the cleaning process, and price. If your priority is ease of use, you’re in the right place. The V60 and Chemex are two of the easiest coffeemakers to master, and versatile enough that you can experiment to find your ideal brew.

Are the V60 filters as good as Chemex? Does the V60 use the same grind as Chemex? Is Chemex as easy to use as V60? If you’re stuck between the V60 or the Chemex, you’re in the right place. I’ll put the two iconic manual coffeemakers through their paces and crown the winner. Will the Hario V60 or the Chemex come out on top? Hario V60 vs Chemex: Specs compared Hario V60 vs Chemex: Price & availability While Hario has a range of styles, the V60 is, arguably, the Japanese brand’s most iconic product.

The V60 02 in plastic, which is the specimen I used for my V60 review , is just $10 at Amazon U.S. and £8 at Amazon UK.

Other options from Hario include a ceramic V60 (in colors ranging from turquoise to terracotta), copper V60 ($69), olive wood V60 ($48), and more..