Hario V60 Plastic Coffee Dripper, Size 02, Clear Review (2026)

What This Dripper Is

The Hario V60 Plastic Coffee Dripper in size 02 is the clear plastic version of Hario's cone shaped pour over dripper, built from acrylonitrile styrene resin rather than the ceramic or glass used in other V60 models. It uses the same design as every V60, a single large hole at the bottom of a cone with spiral ribs on the inside wall, so the brewing mechanics match the more expensive versions even though the body material is different. Hario lists the dimensions for this size as roughly 5.3 inches wide, 4.5 inches deep, and 4 inches tall, and the dripper is rated for brewing one to four cups at a time. It does not include a server, filters, or a measuring spoon, so it needs to sit on a mug, carafe, or separately purchased server to catch the coffee.

Material and Build

Plastic is the main tradeoff buyers make with this dripper compared to ceramic or glass V60 models, since it looks and feels less premium and can pick up light scratches or staining from dark coffee over years of use. On the upside, the resin body is lightweight, described by Hario as small and durable, and it is dishwasher safe and BPA free, which makes daily cleanup simple. Because it has no glass or ceramic parts, this dripper is close to unbreakable in normal use, which matters for anyone who has cracked a ceramic dripper by knocking it against a sink or countertop. The clear plastic also means a brewer can see the coffee bed and water level through the side while pouring, which is not possible with an opaque ceramic dripper.

Brewing Performance

One advantage some pour over drinkers point to with the plastic V60 is that it needs no preheating step before brewing, since plastic does not pull heat away from the brew water the way ceramic can when it is cold. That makes it a slightly more forgiving choice for someone brewing a quick cup without warming the dripper first. Beyond that, the brewing mechanics are identical to the ceramic and glass V60 models, since the cone angle, single hole, and rib pattern are the same across materials, so cup quality depends mainly on grind size, pour technique, and the paper filters used rather than the dripper material itself. A full brew in the 02 size takes a few minutes from first pour to the coffee fully draining through.

Who Should Choose the Plastic Version

This dripper suits someone who wants to try V60 style pour over without spending on a ceramic or glass model, since the plastic version is the cheapest way into the same brewing system. It is also a strong pick for campers, students, or office coffee setups where durability and low weight matter more than how the dripper looks on a shelf, since it survives a drop that would chip or shatter ceramic or glass. Someone shopping for a gift or a display worthy setup for a kitchen counter will likely prefer the ceramic V60 instead, since plastic reads as more utilitarian. Buyers should also plan to source a compatible server or use it directly over a mug, and pick up size 02 filters and a kettle separately, since none of those are included.

Value and Long Term Ownership

Because it uses no glass or ceramic, this dripper avoids the single biggest failure point of other V60 models, breakage, and Hario sells it at a lower price point than the ceramic version, which is where most of its value comes from for budget conscious buyers. Over years of use, clear plastic can develop a cloudy tint or pick up light staining from coffee oils, which is a cosmetic issue rather than a functional one, and running it through the dishwasher regularly helps limit buildup. Since the dripper, any server used with it, and the filters are all sold separately, a buyer only needs to replace filters on an ongoing basis rather than any part of the dripper itself under normal use.

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