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wedrink French Press Coffee Maker Review

4.4 (261) Amazon rating$9.55

Our verdict

The wedrink French press is about the cheapest way to get into full-immersion coffee, pairing a borosilicate glass beaker with a reusable filter. At under $10 with a 4.4-star rating, it is a fine starter or backup press as long as you handle the glass with care.

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Best for

First-time French press users and budget shoppers who want a simple glass press with a reusable filter and have no interest in spending more for a metal carafe.

Skip if

You want a durable insulated stainless press or a dishwasher-safe brewer, since this one mixes glass and plastic and is not dishwasher safe.

  • Type French Press
  • Coffee input Ground
  • Filter Reusable
  • Operation Manual
  • Material Borosilicate Glass, Plastic
  • Finish Matte
  • Priced 68% below the category median ($29.99 across 25 tracked models)

Our scorecard

4.3/5 overall
  • Owner rating4.4/5

    4.4 average across 261 owner ratings

  • Popularity1.0/5

    261 owner reviews, fewer than most models here

The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other coffee makers, kettles and brewers we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.

Overview

This is a classic full-immersion French press: add coarse grounds, pour hot water, steep, and press. It uses a reusable filter, so there is nothing to restock, and the borosilicate glass beaker lets you watch the brew and the press.

The build mixes borosilicate glass with plastic in a matte black finish. That keeps the price down and the weight low, but it also means the unit is less rugged than an all-steel press and should be hand-washed rather than run through the dishwasher.

At about $9.55 it is priced as an impulse buy, and the 4.4-star rating across roughly 260 reviews suggests it brews a respectable cup for the money. Treat it as an easy entry point rather than a lifetime press.

Pros

  • Very low price under $10
  • Reusable filter means nothing to restock
  • Borosilicate glass lets you watch the brew
  • Solid 4.4-star rating across about 260 reviews

Cons

  • Glass-and-plastic build is less durable than steel
  • Not dishwasher safe
  • Glass beaker requires careful handling

Performance notes

A manual full-immersion French press using coarse grounds and a reusable filter, built from borosilicate glass and plastic. The compact 2.95 x 4.57 x 6.89-inch body keeps it light, and it is hand-wash only rather than dishwasher safe.

What buyers say

It averages 4.4 stars across roughly 260 ratings, a generally positive score for a budget press. The review base is modest but enough to suggest it performs acceptably for the low price.

Specifications

TypeFrench Press
Coffee inputGround
FilterReusable
OperationManual
MaterialBorosilicate Glass, Plastic
FinishMatte
Dishwasher safeNo
ColorBlack
Dimensions2.95 X 4.57 X 6.89 In
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Frequently asked questions

Does the wedrink French press use a reusable filter?

Yes. It brews with coarse ground coffee through a reusable filter, so there is nothing to restock.

What is it made of?

It combines a borosilicate glass beaker with plastic in a matte black finish, which keeps it affordable but less rugged than an all-steel press.

Is it dishwasher safe?

No. It is hand-wash only, and the glass beaker should be handled with care.

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