Sunday, December 22, 2024
Coffee Makers: Compare
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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; pre-infusion mode; large showerhead
Cons
Very expensive; not programmable; no auto-off
Expensive; not programmable; no brew stop; pour lid needs to be put on
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
Automatic Drip
Brewing Capacity
40 oz
40 oz
Price (MSRP)
$340
$189.99
Warranty
5-year Limited
2-year Limited
Product Width
12.8"
6.8"
Product Depth
6.8"
12.4"
Product Height
15.3"
12.2"
SCAA Certified
Yes
Yes
Tested Brew Temperature
198°F
199°F
Tested Brew Time Until Empty Water Tank
5 minutes 30 seconds
5 minutes and 15 seconds
Carafe Temperature After Brewing
177°F
178°F
Carafe Temperature After 1 Hour
163°F
166°F
Filter Design
Recommends using a #4 disposable, cone-shaped filter
Uses 8-12 cup flat bottomed disposable filters
Carafe Style
Thermal
Thermal
Programmable
No
No
Automatic Brew Strength Settings
No
No
Automatic Off
No
Yes
Brew Stop
Yes
No
Built-In Water Filter
No
No
Dishwasher Safe
No
Yes (upper rack)
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