OXO Compact Cold Brew vs Toddy Cold Brew System
Tidy and small vs big-batch and classic. The OXO's one-switch release valve and fine-mesh filter make the least messy small-batch concentrate that fits in a fridge door; the Toddy uses a felt filter to make a bigger, exceptionally smooth batch that keeps up to two weeks. Small kitchen or one drinker: OXO. Brewing a week ahead for the household: Toddy.
Get it for least mess & cleanup, smallest fridge footprint.
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Which one wins — for you
A one-switch release valve and rinse-clean mesh filter — no soggy felt to dry.
Makes roughly double the concentrate, and its low-oxygen brew keeps about two weeks.
Compact enough to stand in a fridge door shelf between brews.
The felt filter strips the most sediment and oils for the classic ultra-smooth Toddy concentrate.
Score by dimension
BrewSift sub-scores for cold brew. The longer bar wins each row.
Specs side by side
The bottom line
The right pick depends on how you brew — match the machine to your actual use case using the “which one wins” cards above. If you just want the stronger all-rounder, the OXO Compact Cold Brew Maker edges it on our overall score (8.9 vs 8.7).
Common questions
Does the Toddy's felt filter need special care?
Yes — rinse it after every brew and store it wet in a sealed bag in the fridge (or freezer) so it doesn't dry out and sour. Replace it every few months. The OXO's stainless mesh filter just rinses and air-dries, which is why it's the lower-maintenance pick.
Which makes stronger cold brew?
Both make a dilute-to-taste concentrate; strength is really set by your coffee-to-water ratio and steep time, not the brewer. The Toddy simply makes more of it per batch. Use our cold brew calculator to hit the concentration you want in either one.