Friday, April 19, 2024
Coffee Makers: Compare
Price
Report Card Grade
Pros
Coffee brewed at optimal time/temperature; SCAA certified; excellent warranty; brew-through lid and internal mixing tube
Coffee brewed at optimal time/temperature; SCAA certified; programmable; includes pre-infusion step; brew-through lid has internal mixing tube
Coffee brewed at optimal time/temperature; programmable; drink variety; removable water tank; strength options; brew-through lid has internal mixing tube
Cons
Very expensive; not programmable; no auto-off
Expensive
Expensive; manual brew stop can get hot
Brewing Quality (30%)
Taste Test Results (35%)
Construction and Design Quality (20%)
Ease of Setup/Cleanup (15%)
Bonus Points - Extra Features (+10)
Type
Automatic Drip
Drip and Pour Over Technology
Automatic Drip
Brewing Capacity
40 oz
45 oz
43 oz
Price (MSRP)
$340
$199.99
$199.80
Warranty
5-year Limited
2-year Limited
1-year Limited (Lifetime if purchased from Ninja)
Product Width
12.8"
14.2"
10.4"
Product Depth
6.8"
6.7"
10.8"
Product Height
15.3"
15.2"
14.8"
SCAA Certified
Yes
Yes
No
Tested Brew Temperature
198°F
198°F
201°F
Tested Brew Time Until Empty Water Tank
5 minutes 30 seconds
7 minutes and 45 seconds
7 minutes and 12 seconds
Carafe Temperature After Brewing
177°F
177°F
181°F
Carafe Temperature After 1 Hour
163°F
167°F
165°F
Filter Design
Recommends using a #4 disposable, cone-shaped filter
Recommends using a #4 disposable, cone-shaped filter
Can accommodate a reusable Gold Tone cone filter or a #4 disposable filter
Carafe Style
Thermal
Thermal
Thermal
Programmable
No
Yes
Yes
Automatic Brew Strength Settings
No
No
Yes - Classic, Rich, Iced Brew, or Specialty
Automatic Off
No
Yes
Yes
Brew Stop
Yes
Yes
Yes
Built-In Water Filter
No
No
No
Dishwasher Safe
No
No
No
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