Dripper reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 201 Reddit reviews across 10 subreddits and 36 posts to rank the best Dripper brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/electronic_cigarette, r/pourover, r/Vaping, r/Coffee, r/BuyItForLife. Top-rated brands include Tobeco (4.9/5), Wotofo (4.4/5), Hario (4.3/5).
Stats
Reviews201
Subreddits10
Posts36
Brands83
Products50
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#1
Tobeco
4.9
(16)
"Velocity Clone by Tobeco is an awesome choice."
"Absolutely without a doubt the Velocity RDA."
"Velocity Clones are a great place to start at. Easy deck to build on, great airflow, great flavor."
"I also fully endorse the Velocity and the Sapor."
"Seriously the velocity is a new builders dream, plus it's just a good atty."
"Velocity and Sapor. Drip and go."
"+3 for the tobecco velocity clone. Super convenient and had tons of great features for new builders and veterans alike."
"+1 for Tobeco Velocity. I love mine, you can set it for clouds, flavor, or somewhere in the middle."
"Tobeco Velocity Clone - Most trouble free, no stress building, wicking, and dripping."
"I love the velocity so far it's been my favorite out of the few that I've had."
#2
Wotofo
4.4
(11)
"Got my Wotofo Sapor for $33 at a B&M, cant imagine it costing any more online. Amazing budget-efficient dripper."
"I love my wotofo lush rda; easy to build on, rips like a dream, and comes in a variety of rad colors!"
"I also fully endorse the Velocity and the Sapor."
"Also the Sapor. Virtually leak proof, fantastic flavor, and sleek/small."
"Wotofo's sapor is nice and can be found for less than $20 authentic."
"The Lush is also a really nice one for 24.99."
"I agree on the Sapor. I think it is a good rda for a beginner."
"Sapor. Easy to build on, no leaking during to top air flow and great taste."
"The Sapor is inexpensive and has been popular also."
"I would check out the Sapor or even the Aoelus."
#3
Hario
4.3
(11)
"Go for the ceramic v60, 4 years strong now for me and absolutely love it"
"Hario switch which is a might be perfect for you. It's both hybrid immersion and percolation."
"Hario switch...no brainer..you have the filters already...you can use it as a V60 later if you want..you can even start doing hybrid (percolation + immersion) if you want."
"Hario Switch is my go to first cup brewer. Immersion is forgiving."
"I ended up getting the ceramic v60 and it’s great."
"I use a ceramic v60 (I preheat by sitting it upside down on top of my kettle) and a glass Kalita Wave."
"I really like the Hario V60 in stainless steel."
"I like my various switch at home and my metal v60 at work in case it gets dropped."
"I love my stainless V60. Lightweight, unbreakable, looks nice IMO."
"Probably looking at either the switch or clever dripper."
#4
Igo
4.4
(9)
"Im gonna go with the rest of the crowd here and say the Igo w5. It was my first and is still my go to for dripping. Easy to build. Lots of room to work with."
"Can confirm I bought an Igo-w5 for my first dripper. Picked it up for $22 shipped with custom drilling of the air holes for free. I loved it so much I bought another one."
"I'll second the Igo-W... I picked mine up at the local B&M well within your budget range."
"Igo-w all the way."
"Check out the IGO-W, it is a great affordable easy to build drip atomizer."
"I have an Igo-W and it works just fine. 3 posts with post holes. A simple RDA but good for beginners or just anyone who desires the simplicity of it."
"I would go with either an igo-W or an igo-L. They're under $20 and you dont have to wait for them to ship from china."
"Igo-w is great. Just needs bigger airholes."
"I would probably just recommend another igo-w assuming you liked what you had."
#5
Pulsar
4.9
(8)
"Next level pulsar."
"Recently got a next level pulsar and I've been really enjoying the cups from it."
"I'm using the NextLevel Pulsar and it's the best for versatility."
"Switch and pulsar....now I have a Sworks."
"Pulsar has been my endgame"
"Next Level Pulsar is super nice for this."
"Pulsar or OreaV4.. those two give you so many brewing options you wont get bored for a long while."
"Pulsar is nice durable and doesn’t need a gooseneck."
#6
Clever Dripper
4.5
(8)
"I've been using the clever dripper for about 2 months now, it's so enjoyable and matches my criteria really well."
"Look into the Clever Dripper. Same concept, but it's much more durable."
"Clever Dripper"
"I'm going to recommend the clever dripper."
"I use my clever when I just want a quick and easy cup of coffee."
"If you feel like the aeropress is too clean, then definitely stray away from the chemex."
"If you want something other than a clean, tea-like cup, then of those two you've gotta go with the clever."
"Clever dripper is better for one or two cups."
#7
Clever
4.6
(7)
"The Clever dripper revolutionized my dad-life. Even easier than an aeropress. One handed use no problem"
"Just got a clever dripper and it’s amazing, close to v60 but 0 effort required. Highly recommend !"
"Clever dripper off course!"
"Why not get a clever dripper and a small glass carafe to pour into. Far superior coffee than any budget machine and simple to use."
"I prefer the plastic for travel purposes! Love my Clever Dripper"
"I’ve had both of those and my preference was the clever dripper. They do make a glass clever dripper now as well"
"Got a glass Clever. It's expensive, and I don't like the design as much as the plastic one (the cone isn't quite the right shape, so the filters sog to the bottom and thus allow for much less water), but it's lighter and easier to use than Bonavita was."
#8
Hario Switch
4.3
(7)
"Get a switch (or other immersion style brewer). It really gives you so much more flexibility"
"Hario Switch makes the juiciest brews imo."
"I’ve tried many, but I always go back to either my trusty Hario Switch."
"Switch hands down."
"Switch for pure versatility"
"Hario switch is a good start"
"You can try the Hario switch. It is good for experimenting with different pouring techniques."
#9
Moccamaster
5.0
(6)
"Well worth it."
"Zero complaints with the moccamaster."
"Technivorm Moccamaster and it isn’t close for me."
"Moccamaster, no nonsense and dependable."
"The moccamaster is phenomenal."
"It makes a great cup of coffee!"
#10
Geek Vape
4.1
(7)
"Tsunami is an awesome RDA."
"The Tsunami is WON"
"The tsunami, sapor, or watofo ice cubed are all good for flavor and have authentics at a good price."
"Like other have said the Tsunami is also a great choice."
"Tsunami - Nice RDA - Not as drip and forget friendly as the Velocity, but a great RDA."
"Tsunami seems to be all the rage right now, the 'velocity style' deck is definitely nice to build on."
"Tsunami is sweet. Not the best flavor while its wide open but you can indeed close it off for a tight vape."
#11
V60
4.3
(6)
"V60 - highlights acidity unlike any other brewer."
"Love my v60 paired with a lily drip."
"V60, def finicky but once you get it, it’s amazeballs."
"I use the b75, v60, and switch in that order the most."
"V60 but the Kalita 102 has less expensive filters."
"My go to's are v60 and origami."
#12
Origami
4.3
(4)
"I’m partial to the Origami dripper."
"Porcelan Origami, with wooden holder. I prefer it for fruity, light pours."
"Not sure what's best but the Origami is really nice. I just bought one and I've been enjoying cups using the 155 filters."
"I like the ceramic 90+ origami for typical nordic roasts."
#13
Brewista
5.0
(3)
"I love the Tornado too! In Mexico City water brews at 92 C, so it helps to make the best use of heat."
"Lance Hedrick suggested the Brewista Tornado. It’s glass, double-walled, and a similar angle to the V60."
"The Brewista tornado is awesome! I'd definitely recommend it! Double-walled glass for better (and more comfortable) thermals, and looks good too!"
#14
Dark Horse
5.0
(3)
"Darkhorse rocks! And I def recommend it."
"I bought an authentic. The post holes are massive, looks gorgeous and the airflow settings are great."
"Darkhorse. Thing is a monster. Massive post holes and a decent size juice well."
#15
Freakshow
4.7
(3)
"The freakshow has been my absolute favorite so far."
"I have a Freakshow and absolutely love it."
"Check out the freakshow, awesome and authentic for 30 bucks"
#16
Plume Veil
4.7
(3)
"Plume Veil seems like the obvious answer, it is the best of both worlds."
"Easy to build? Flavour? And vapour too? Plume Veil!"
"Flavor - I love my Plume Veils and TOBHs. Plume Veils are really easy to build on."
#17
Beehouse
4.7
(3)
"I vote the Beehouse too. Nothing kills newbie enthusiasm like inaccessibility!"
"I highly recommend the Beehouse. A lot more forgiving than other drippers."
"I love my glass v60. I love my ceramic Beehouse. I love my stainless Stagg X."
#18
Kalita Wave
4.3
(3)
"Kalita wave. Flat bottom has been far more consistent."
"Kalita Wave, size depending on your go-to brew size."
"Get the regular stainless Kalita Wave, it's somewhat easier to use than v60."
#19
Goat Story
4.3
(3)
"Gina by the brand Goat Story it is one of my favorites"
"Gina basic (no integrated scale) from Goat Story. It isn't cheap but you did ask "best non plastic dripper.""
"It is also a 60 degree angle, so filter papers are compatible... They (Goat Story)"
#20
Mutation X
4.0
(3)
"I use a mutation x and it is amazing for flavor."
"Mutation X V4S - Best flavor RDA I own, but the juice well is a disaster and dripping without leaking can be next to impossible at first."
"Clouds - Mutation X works well for me, although I usually use it mostly closed."
#21
Hobo
4.0
(3)
"Hobo v3/v3.1 Clones are available, the authentics are normally expensive but very good quality."
"Ive had my eye on the Hobo v3.1."
"Try a hobo. The screw on ring makes the well pretty deep and the air flow holes are fairly high up."
#22
Royal Hunter
3.7
(3)
"Good suggestion... Do you recommend authentic or knock off is fine?"
"Royal Hunter is my go to for 22mm!"
"Royal Hunter"
#23
Zojirushi
5.0
(2)
"This is by far the best machine I've ever owned."
"It makes properly hot coffee, and is a simple design that should last a long time."
#24
Tobh
5.0
(2)
"Gotta second the Tobh, out of my 3 drippers it's ahead in leaps and bounds. So easy to build on, massive juice wells, and the thing is just a tiny cloud machine."
"TOBH clone or legit. Best dripper I've owned. Heard great things about the stillare and zenith v2 as well."
#25
Ninja
4.5
(2)
"Ive had it for years and it works great still."
"I think one of the most important aspects of any coffee maker is keeping it clean."
#26
Orea V3
4.5
(2)
"Favorite dripper V60. Most consistent Orea V3."
"Orea v3 or April Brewer. Both are an improved version of kalita."
#27
Magma
4.0
(2)
"A friend of mine swears by his magma."
"Get a Magma. Easy to build on, great flavor and a deep well."
#28
HCigar
4.0
(2)
"I personally just bought my first rda. It's an hcigar omega clone. Not in it for cloud chasing. More or less just flavor and the coil building. It works perfect for what I like."
"I love my Omega clone. Pretty good price from FT, if you can wait."
#29
Mutation
4.0
(2)
"The v3 has a wide bore by default and an adapter piece for 510."
"Go with the mutation v3 over the doge. It performs with better flavor when closed off."
#30
Patriot
4.0
(2)
"Patriot clone all the way. I have the igo w and I've replaced it with this. It sits prefect on a nemesis and the air holes are big enough that I haven't felt the need to drill it out."
"Patriot clone (check ebay) will sit flush on a nemesis."
#31
Doge
4.0
(2)
"I do have a Doge V2 SS on my black Sigelei 150w and it looks absolutely great. Dont have an issue of leaking."
"I've got a Doge v2 and it kicks ass."
#32
MK
4.0
(2)
"This is my go to dripper…. I’ll pick up the MK V at some point as well."
"I love my MK Dripper; be warned though, it's pricey to get one in the US."
#33
CLT
5.0
(1)
"I love my my clt v3. The airflow options are pretty incredible."
#34
Fellow
5.0
(1)
"My favorite is the fellow stagg XF"
#35
April
5.0
(1)
"I love my porcelain April brewer. In my experience, it produces a fuller, richer, more well-rounded cup than the V60."
#36
Kangertech
5.0
(1)
"I never had a dripper till two weeks ago my kangertech dripbox arrived. I love that thing."
#37
Mutilator
5.0
(1)
"I *love* my Mutilator clone. It gets a ton of airflow, has a wide-bore tip + converter, and has never leaked."
#38
Varia
5.0
(1)
"I’ve been using the Varia Flo and I love it! Flat bottom, dual wall stainless steel with interchangeable bottom plates for different flow rates"
#39
Pulse
5.0
(1)
"I've been using the Pulse 22 and 24 for the last few months and can't put them down."
#40
Mutation X V4 and V5
5.0
(1)
"In really enjoying my mutation x v4 and v5. More so then my velocity."
#41
Super Mini RTA
5.0
(1)
"Super Mini RTA is fantastic i have the 22mm and 25mm,as is the Mage."
#42
French Press
5.0
(1)
"We have had our press for over 20 years."
#43
LilyDrip Lotos
5.0
(1)
"Get a LilyDrip Lotos and you can use a Kalita 185 filter with V60."
#44
Origami Dripper
5.0
(1)
"I recommend an origami dripper for multi-use."
#45
Melitta ready-set-joe
5.0
(1)
"Melitta ready-set-joe. I have a myriad of drippers."
#46
Origami Air
5.0
(1)
"Been loving the switch to the Origami Air (plastic) dripper."
#47
Orea V4 Apex
5.0
(1)
"Orea V4 Apex or Open."
#48
Sworks
5.0
(1)
"Sworks and v4 wide are the only drippers on my brew bar."
#49
Blue Bottle Dripper
5.0
(1)
"Blue bottle dripper with blue bottle filter."
#50
Origami Air S
5.0
(1)
"My travel dripper is my Origami Air S."
#51
Orea
5.0
(1)
"I really love my glass Orea, the open bottom design gives it a very high max flow rate."
#52
Kono
5.0
(1)
"Highly recommend Kono! It’s all I use these days."
#53
Chemex
5.0
(1)
"Chemex - clean and fancy! has plenty of style."
#54
Varia Kurasu
4.0
(1)
"Been happily alternating this with V60 for quite some time now. Thinking of trying out Varia Kurasu at some point later which could be an option for you too OP as it’s all metal body."
#55
Dotmod
4.0
(1)
"The newest dotmod clone is super nice. It's got one airflow setting, somewhere between a nice fat hit and yet still a chill "ride the resistance" kinda drag."
#56
Atemco
4.0
(1)
"Mine is Atemco, definitely a clone, and I paid the B&M tax; only ten bucks on FastTech, though, pretty fine price!"
#57
Aeolus
4.0
(1)
"I'm loving my Aeolus clone. No leaks!"
#58
Zephyr
4.0
(1)
"I really enjoy my Zephyr Buddha clone. Super easy to put big builds on and you will hold a lot more juice with a big 26650-style atty."
#59
Graycano
4.0
(1)
"Graycano, or Ceramic Mūgen and a Switch, it works"
#60
DOG3
4.0
(1)
"The DOG3 has treated me well also and is cheap to start on."
#61
Big Dripper
4.0
(1)
"You might be interested in the big dripper, its a rda/rta combo and i've had mine for a while now and its still chugging."
#62
El Cabron
4.0
(1)
"If you're ok with clones pick up an El Cabron and an Aeolus."
#63
Vector
4.0
(1)
"If you are specifically looking for top airflow, grab a vector."
#64
Velocity
4.0
(1)
"A velocity RDA."
#65
Exoterra
4.0
(1)
"I use the monsoon solo by exoterra."
#66
Griffin
4.0
(1)
"I went from strictly dripping to a Griffin 25 and have been pleasantly surprised with it."
#67
Aeropress
4.0
(1)
"The glass aeropress is great but I would love a double walled glass next level pulsar."
#68
notNeutral
4.0
(1)
"I have the notNeutral Gino, which is double-wall glass. I like it."
#69
OBS
4.0
(1)
"Original OBS cheetah."
#70
Ceramic
4.0
(1)
"Ceramic b75"
#71
Asmodus
4.0
(1)
"Bought it to replace my wasp nano after I broke it and it great."
#72
Dead Rabbit
4.0
(1)
"I keep hearing the Dead Rabbit is one I've got to try, and they've got a good deal on it right now at 3fvape."
#73
Solo
4.0
(1)
"Solo is my second favorite. Great atty."
#74
Wasp Nano
4.0
(1)
"Wasp nano or velocity clone."
#75
Mutation X V5
4.0
(1)
"The mutation x v5 was only about $26~ at my local shop so I'd suggest a authentic."
#76
Kennedy
4.0
(1)
"Would go with a Kennedy or subohm inov. RDA."
#77
Pancake
4.0
(1)
"Just got a pancake clone off the classifieds and that might be up your alley - I'm getting tons of flavor off of it first build."
#78
Nixon
4.0
(1)
"I recommend the Nixon. It's for all glass belltop like the Fishbone."
#79
Fishbone Plus
4.0
(1)
"Fishbone Plus RDA or Tsunami 24 (there is a version with a window, just make sure you get that one rather than the standard model)."
#80
NaRDA
4.0
(1)
"If your ok with clones, i highly recommend checking out the NaRDA clone, it's a fantastic mouth to lung vape."
#81
Origen
4.0
(1)
"My Origen clone from FastTech is great for MTL dripping."
#82
Goblin
4.0
(1)
"Goblin gets a lot of love, as does the serpent mini."
#83
Cigreen
3.0
(1)
"I'd look at the cigreen X v2."
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