Buy the plastic 02 if you frequently pack the dripper or want less concern about breakage in a busy kitchen. Buy the ceramic 02 if you want an Arita-yaki porcelain cone and will wash and store it carefully. Hario labels both for 1–4 cups and both use 02 paper. Those are the maker’s serving labels; the material choice also brings different handling and temperature considerations.
The same size in two materials
Plastic V60 02 | Ceramic V60 02 | |
|---|---|---|
Hario listing | V60 Plastic Coffee Dripper 02 | V60 Ceramic Coffee Dripper 02 |
Listed material | AS resin for the clear version | Porcelain, Arita-yaki |
Listed dimensions | 137 × 116 × 102 mm | 140 × 120 × 102 mm |
Capacity | 1–4 cups | 1–4 cups |
Filter | 02 | 02 |
Both are 02, so the paper size is the same. The ceramic shell is 3 mm wider and 4 mm deeper in Hario's dimensions, with the same height; both are still listed at 1–4 cups. Hario's plastic listing covers VD-02R, VD-02T and VD-02W.
Handling, breakage and care
Porcelain can chip or crack if knocked against a sink or dropped. Plastic can scratch, stain or crack as well, but it is generally less likely to shatter in the same accident. If you pack a porcelain dripper, protect it from knocks against other equipment.
Follow the care instructions for your exact model, including whether it can go in a dishwasher.
Choose the size before the material
Both 02 cones use 02 filters, so moving between materials does not change your paper. If you are deciding between 01 and 02, the V60 01 vs 02 guide covers batch room, filter matching and headroom. Settle that first, then choose plastic or ceramic in the size you will actually use.
How material relates to brewing temperature
In his discussion of coffee percolation, Jonathan Gagné recommends insulating drippers that store relatively little heat to help control the temperature of the coffee slurry. He names the plastic V60 among the drippers he prefers for that reason. This is a documented brewing argument for considering plastic, alongside its practical handling advantages.
That recommendation is the author’s guidance, not a measured head-to-head test of these two 02 models. Neither Hario listing supplies a temperature difference or a taste comparison, so there is no supported number or flavor improvement to promise.
