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Short answer: On paper, these are the same kettle. Hario lists identical dimensions (177 x 78 x 128 mm), 350 mL capacity, PCT resin, made in Japan and $22.50 each. Pick by branding and color. The V60 AIR is translucent black, and the Zebrang is Hario’s black outdoor-line version. Only the AIR page lists dishwasher-safe use.
How we compare: every spec in this article comes from official manufacturer specifications and product pages (starting with Hario USA’s V60 Drip Kettle AIR page and Zebrang Outdoor Drip Kettle page), all listed under Sources below. We don’t run hands-on tests, and if a spec isn’t published, we say so. Last updated: October 2026.
I live in Japan, where a light plastic pour-over kettle is a common first purchase for home coffee. Hario sells two that look almost identical, so here is what the official pages say.
I haven’t tested these side by side. Everything below comes from the manufacturers’ official product pages, linked at the end. If a spec isn’t published, I say so instead of guessing.
Quick Comparison Table
| Spec | Hario V60 Drip Kettle AIR | Hario Zebrang Outdoor Drip Kettle 350 mL |
|---|---|---|
| Product number | VKA-35-TB | ZB-MDP-35B |
| Capacity | 350 mL practical | 350 mL practical |
| Size (W x D x H) | 177 x 78 x 128 mm | 177 x 78 x 128 mm |
| Material | PCT resin | PCT resin |
| Color | Translucent black | Black |
| Heatproof temperature | 212°F | Not stated on US page |
| Dishwasher (Hario USA) | Hot water and dishwasher safe | Not stated |
| Stovetop / microwave | Not for open fire, oven or microwave | Not stated on US page |
| Hario USA price | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Made in | Japan | Japan |
Sizes, capacities and materials are from Hario USA product pages. Hario USA doesn’t publish product weights on these pages, so we don’t list them.
Key differences at a glance
- Specs: Hario lists the same 350 mL capacity, 177 x 78 x 128 mm size and PCT resin body for both kettles.
- Branding: The AIR belongs to Hario’s V60 line, while the Zebrang belongs to Hario’s outdoor line.
- Care information: Only the AIR page states dishwasher safety and the 212°F heatproof limit.
- Price: Both cost $22.50 at Hario USA.
- What stays the same: Neither one goes on a stove. You pour boiled water into it and then pour over the coffee.
The 3 Differences That Matter
1. Line and look
The difference is the name and the color. The V60 AIR is translucent black, and the Zebrang is black and sold as outdoor gear.
2. Care details on the US pages
Hario USA’s AIR page says it is hot water and dishwasher safe and not for open fire, oven or microwave. The Zebrang page doesn’t repeat those notes, so follow the manual that comes in the box.
3. How you use them
Neither heats water. Hario Japan explains that transferring boiled water into the Zebrang lowers it toward the 93 °C it recommends for brewing.
What’s the same
Same size, same 350 mL capacity, same lightweight PCT resin, same price and both made in Japan. Both are small enough for a drawer or camping bag.
Who Should Buy Which?
Choose the V60 Drip Kettle AIR if you:
- Want the translucent look to see the water level
- Want the dishwasher note in writing
- Use other V60 gear
Choose the Zebrang 350 mL if you:
- Prefer solid black
- Collect Hario’s outdoor gear
- Camp with your coffee kit
The View from Japan
Hario Japan lists both at ¥1,980: the V60ドリップケトル・エアー (VKA-35-TB) and the 計量ドリップポット Zebrang (ZB-MDP-35B), with the same dimensions and material. Hario says the AIR has measurement marks, so you can gauge water without a scale.
Reviewers on Hario’s Japanese online store say the AIR makes it easy to control the pour, needs no preheating, and suits beginners. One warns that the rim is lower on the handle side, so hot water can reach your hand if you tip it too far. A Japanese coffee blog found the stream less precise than a gooseneck electric kettle but fine for beginners and outdoor use. (Third-party reviews, not our own testing.)
Pair it with a dripper: Hario V60 01 vs 02 Plastic Dripper.
Hario V60 Drip Kettle AIR vs Zebrang 350 mL: Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Hario V60 Drip Kettle AIR go on the stove?
No. Hario USA says it is not for open fire, oven or microwave. Pour boiled water into it.
Is the Drip Kettle AIR dishwasher safe?
Hario USA says it is hot water and dishwasher safe.
How much water does it hold?
350 mL practical capacity, for both the AIR and the Zebrang.
Are the AIR and Zebrang the same kettle?
Hario lists identical size, capacity, material and price. They differ in color and product line.
Check current listings
Prices and colors change often, so check the current listing before buying.
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Sources
- Hario USA, V60 Drip Kettle AIR (official): https://hario-usa.com/products/v60-drip-kettle-air
- Hario USA, Zebrang Outdoor Drip Kettle 350ml (official): https://hario-usa.com/products/zebrang-outdoor-measuring-drip-pot
- Hario Japan: V60ドリップケトル・エアー specs (hario.com): https://www.hario.com/product/coffee/kettle/VKA.html
- Hario Japan: 計量ドリップポット Zebrang specs (hario.com): https://www.hario.com/product/coffee/kettle/ZB-MDP.html
- Hario Japan: Drip Kettle AIR feature page (hario.com): https://www.hario.com/pickup_VKA-35-TB.html
- Hario Japan online store: Drip Kettle AIR page and reviews (Japanese): https://shop.hariocorp.co.jp/products/vka-35-tb
- Hario Daisuki blog: Drip Kettle AIR review (Japanese): https://koyo-coffee.com/hario-drip-kettle-air/
Specs checked October 2026. Prices and availability change, so check the current listing before buying.
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