Hario
Hario V60 review
Updated 2026-06-10
Hario's cone-shaped dripper, named for its 60-degree angle. One large hole and spiral ribs put flow rate in the brewer's hands rather than the dripper's.
Our opinion
7.6/10
All technique, low cost
The V60 costs about as much as lunch and will teach you more about coffee than any machine on this site. The flip side is its honesty: it gives back exactly what your pour and your grind put in, good or bad. Get a scale, watch one video, and the cup improves dramatically. We adore it, with that one caveat.
- In the cup 8.0
- Value 9.5
- Ease of use 6.0
- Build & longevity 7.0
- Versatility 6.0
- Type
- Pour-over dripper
- Shape
- 60-degree cone
- Drainage
- Single large hole with spiral ribs
- Common sizes
- 01 / 02 / 03
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What works
- +Inexpensive entry into specialty manual brewing
- +Highly controllable once you learn the pour
- +Easy to travel with
The catch
- −Results depend heavily on technique
- −Needs a kettle and ideally a scale for best results
Watch
See it in action
Video: James Hoffmann. Embedded from YouTube.
Full specifications
| Type | Pour-over dripper |
|---|---|
| Shape | 60-degree cone |
| Drainage | Single large hole with spiral ribs |
| Common sizes | 01 / 02 / 03 |
| Materials | Ceramic, glass, plastic, metal |
Who it's for
The Hario V60 suits pour-over, budget, manual-brewing.
About Hario
Hario is a Japanese glassware manufacturer whose V60 pour-over dripper became an icon of specialty manual brewing.
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