Fellow Aiden vs Melitta Optima Timer
Technical comparison · Drip coffee makers
Aiden and Optima Timer are not direct competitors: very different prices (~5×). Optima Timer is the entry-level choice; Aiden offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Aiden
Fellow
F2 · Intermediate
|
Optima Timer
Melitta
F1 · Entry
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~200–450 € | ~40–90 € |
| Price updated on | — | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 22.7 × 22.7 × 30.5 cm | 25.5 × 20 × 33.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 4.35 kg | 2.3 kg |
| Category specs | ||
| Carafe capacity (ml) | 1500 ml | 1000 ml |
| Integrated grinder | No | No |
| Thermal carafe | Yes | No |
| SCA certified | Yes | — |
The differences that matter
- Thermal carafe: Aiden yes, Optima Timer no
Which one to choose
Choose Aiden if…
you value thermal carafe. It is the most capable in its class.
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