The Hario VDN-01-B is a compact, no-fuss 2-cup pour-over dripper built from plastic and silicone that delivers solid extraction at an accessible $25.50 price point. With a 4.6-star average across 112 reviews and 60 units bought last month, it has real traction among daily pour-over drinkers.
Solo brewers or couples who want a genuine Hario dripper without committing to ceramic or glass, and who are fine sizing up their filter separately. Works well for desk-side or travel brewing where a small footprint matters.
Skip if
Skip it if you brew for three or more people at once, since the 2-cup capacity will have you running multiple batches. Also pass if you want an integrated carafe or a dishwasher-safe dripper, since this one requires hand washing.
Capacity 2.0 cups
Type Pour Over
Coffee input Ground
Operation Manual
Material Plastic Silicone
Dishwasher safe No
Capacity of 2.0 cups - smaller than 78% of the 41 models we track
Our scorecard
4.4/5overall
Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 112 owner ratings
Popularity0.2/5
112 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
At 4.25 x 4.25 x 3.39 inches, the VDN-01-B sits small on a mug or narrow-mouthed server. The black plastic-and-silicone build is lighter and more drop-resistant than glass or ceramic alternatives, which matters when you're pouring over a sink at 6 a.m. Capacity lands at 2 cups, so it's squarely a personal-use dripper.
Operation is fully manual, you control pour rate, bloom time, and total brew time. No wattage, no electronics, no pod slot. That simplicity is by design: Hario's conical geometry promotes even saturation when you use a consistent pour, and the manual process rewards a little technique investment. You'll need to source your own paper or reusable filters sized for this dripper.
At $25.50 it undercuts ceramic Hario options by a meaningful margin while keeping the same brewer shape. The trade-off is a plastic body that some people find less premium, and the lack of dishwasher compatibility means rinsing by hand every time. For what it costs and the 4.6-star reception it's earned, this is a practical entry point into Hario pour-over brewing.
Pros
Strong 4.6-star rating from 112 real reviews
Compact 4.25 x 4.25 x 3.39 in footprint, easy to travel with or store
Plastic-silicone build resists drops better than ceramic or glass
Affordable at $25.50, well below Hario's ceramic equivalents
Manual operation gives full control over brew variables
Cons
2-cup max capacity, not suitable for brewing for a group
Not dishwasher safe, hand wash only
No integrated carafe; you need a separate vessel
Filter type not specified, requires separate sourcing
Performance notes
Manual pour-over, conical geometry. Capacity: 2 cups. Material: plastic and silicone. Dimensions: 4.25 x 4.25 x 3.39 in. Accepts ground coffee only (no pods). No electrical components. Color: black. Not dishwasher safe.
What buyers say
Buyers at 4.6 stars from 112 reviews skew positive, with 60 purchases last month suggesting steady demand rather than a one-time spike. The rating is high for this price range, which typically means the dripper performs consistently for daily single-serve use. The review count is modest, so it's still building a track record, but there are no obvious red flags in the numbers.
The filter type is not specified in the product data, so you'll want to confirm compatibility with standard Hario V60 conical filters before purchasing, size 01 or 02 depending on the specific cone geometry.
Can I put the VDN-01-B in the dishwasher?
No. The manufacturer lists it as not dishwasher safe, so hand washing is required after each use.
Does the VDN-01-B come with a carafe?
No carafe is included. You brew directly into any mug or server that fits under the dripper's base, which measures 4.25 inches across.
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