Monday, December 23, 2024
Pros
Coffee brewed at optimal time/temperature; SCAA certified; pre-infusion mode; large showerhead
Reasonably priced; good warranty; highly programmable; built-in water filter; huge capacity
Cons
Expensive; not programmable; no brew stop; pour lid needs to be put on
Carafe is tough to empty completely; hard to fill water tank
Construction and Design Quality (20%)
Ease of Setup/Cleanup (15%)
Bonus Points - Extra Features (+10)
Type
Automatic Drip
Automatic Drip
Warranty
2-year Limited
3-year Limited
Tested Brew Time Until Empty Water Tank
5 minutes and 15 seconds
13 minutes
Carafe Temperature After Brewing
Carafe Temperature After 1 Hour
Filter Design
Uses 8-12 cup flat bottomed disposable filters
Can accommodate a reusable Gold Tone cone filter or a #4 disposable filter
Automatic Brew Strength Settings
Dishwasher Safe
Yes (upper rack)
Yes (upper rack)