We compared two well-known garlic presses: the OXO Good Grips Garlic Press and the Zyliss Susi 4.
What we looked at
Whether cloves need peeling, capacity, cleaning, handle comfort, guarantee, and price.
The verdict
If you want a large-capacity stainless steel press with soft, comfortable handles and the OXO Better Guarantee, the OXO Good Grips is the sturdy pick, at £15.99. If you would rather pay £3.00 more for a press whose listing says there's no need to peel the garlic first, with a non-stick chamber and a 5-year guarantee, the Zyliss Susi 4 is the more convenient option, at £18.99.
A £15.99 stainless steel press with a large-capacity hopper and a swing-out basket.
A £18.99 press whose listing says cloves go in unpeeled, with a 5-year guarantee.
OXO Good Grips Garlic Press — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as a sturdy stainless steel garlic press with soft, comfortable handles, a large-capacity hopper that can press multiple cloves at once, and a stainless steel swing basket for easy emptying and cleaning.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the Zyliss Susi 4 on these listings, at £15.99
- Soft, comfortable handles absorb pressure for easy squeezing
- Sturdy stainless steel construction, per the listing
- Large-capacity hopper can press multiple cloves at once
- Stainless steel swing basket for easy emptying and cleaning, backed by the OXO Better Guarantee
Worth knowing
- The listing does not say cloves can go in unpeeled
- No guarantee length is stated beyond the OXO Better Guarantee
Best for
- Buyers who want the lower price
- Cooks who press several cloves at once
- Anyone who wants a swing-out basket for cleaning
Not ideal for
- Anyone who wants to skip peeling the garlic
- Buyers who want a stated multi-year guarantee
Zyliss Garlic Press Susi 4 No Need to Peel Garlic Crusher Non Stick Surface, Aluminium — No Peeling Needed
Intended for: Marketed as an aluminium garlic press designed by the original designer of the garlic press, with a pressing action that releases crushed garlic and leaves the skin behind, a large capacity chamber, an ILAG non-stick surface, and a 5-year guarantee.
What we liked
- Listing says there is no need to peel the garlic first
- Large capacity chamber with long handles, per the listing
- ILAG non-stick surface for easier cleaning
- 5-year manufacturer guarantee, per the listing
- Made by the company founded by the original garlic press designer, per the listing
Worth knowing
- Costs £3.00 more than the OXO Good Grips on these listings
- Guarantee excludes accidental breakage and misuse, per the listing
Best for
- Anyone who wants to skip peeling garlic first
- Buyers who want a longer stated guarantee
- Cooks who want a non-stick pressing chamber
Not ideal for
- Buyers who want the lowest price
- Anyone who prefers a stainless steel body
