Hario V60 dripper
Ranked 3 of 4 coffee makers by recommenders
People recommend the Hario V60 as a cheap way to make a great-tasting pour-over cup and a strong alternative to Chemex or espresso.
People recommend the Hario V60 as a cheap way to make a great-tasting pour-over cup and a strong alternative to Chemex or espresso.
9 people gave an opinion
- recommend it
- 9
- criticize it
- 0
- approval share
- 100%
Recommended in 4 of 13 months
- November 2025: not recommended
- December 2025: not recommended
- January 2026: recommended
- February 2026: recommended
- March 2026: not recommended
- April 2026: recommended
- May 2026: recommended
- June 2026: not recommended
- July 2026: not recommended
- August 2026: not recommended
- September 2026: not recommended
- October 2026: not recommended
- November 2026: not recommended (month in progress)
Why it doesn’t carry the badge
- 9 people recommend itNeeds 10 or more, not met.
- Nobody criticizes itNeeds 2 to 1 or better, met.
- Recommended in 4 of 13 monthsNeeds 4 or more, met.
The same three rules apply to every product, and the badge can’t be bought. How the badge works
What people say about it
The reasons people give, with the number of comments that give each one. Open a reason to read what they said.
Why people recommend it
Each mark is one comment
Cheap way to start
“That's a cheaper setup to start, and an easy way to get a big mug of great coffee.”
Comment from 13 Feb 2026 in “Skip the Tips: A game to select "No Tip" but dark patterns try to stop you” “The cheapest is a v60 for pour over.”
Comment from 29 Apr 2026 in “Coffee with a splash of physics: how to make the most out of your brew” Consistent, great-tasting pour-over coffee
“that's made my V60 coffee quality fairly consistent”
Comment from 29 Apr 2026 in “Coffee with a splash of physics: how to make the most out of your brew” “the juicy acidic coffees shine as pour-overs”
Comment from 24 Apr 2026 in “The Ferrari of Espresso Machines Is Fueling a Hot Resale Market” Strong alternative to Chemex or espresso
“Chemex or Hario v60 is perfect option. Perfect!”
Comment from 24 Apr 2026 in “The Ferrari of Espresso Machines Is Fueling a Hot Resale Market” “a strong V60 pour over is a great substitute”
Comment from 24 Apr 2026 in “The Ferrari of Espresso Machines Is Fueling a Hot Resale Market” Enjoyable ritual with depth to explore
“Coffee became a ritual I look forward to, not something I drink to achieve a goal.”
Comment from 16 Jan 2026 in “Ask HN: What are your best purchases under $100?” “It's been great realizing how much depth there is outside of espresso.”
Comment from 23 Apr 2026 in “The Ferrari of Espresso Machines Is Fueling a Hot Resale Market”
Other coffee makers people recommend
The three most recommended other coffee makers, with the same counts for each, so you can compare like for like. The tick on each bar marks the 2 to 1 line the badge needs.
| Product | Recommend | Criticize | Approval | Months | Owned | Badge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AeroPress coffee maker | 17 | 2 | 89% | 6 | — | Approved |
| Bialetti Moka pot | 11 | 4 | 73% | 4 | — | Approved |
| Hario V60 dripperThis page | 9 | 0 | 100% | 4 | — | — |
| Moccamaster coffee maker | 7 | 0 | 100% | 4 | — | — |
What people said
All 9 comments that mention it, newest first. Each links to the original comment.
“I much prefer v60 to what i can produce with my aeropress, and one benefit is no plastic.”
“The cheapest is a v60 for pour over.”
“that's made my V60 coffee quality fairly consistent”
“Chemex or Hario v60 is perfect option. Perfect!”
“the juicy acidic coffees shine as pour-overs”
“a strong V60 pour over is a great substitute”
“It's been great realizing how much depth there is outside of espresso.”
“That's a cheaper setup to start, and an easy way to get a big mug of great coffee.”
“Coffee became a ritual I look forward to, not something I drink to achieve a goal.”
Counts come from 1,795,640 Hacker News comments, November 2025 to November 2026. How we count. Report a mistake.