Monday, December 23, 2024
Pros
Coffee brewed at optimal time/temperature; SCAA certified; pre-infusion mode; large showerhead
Coffee brewed at optimal time/temperature; SCAA certified; programmable; includes pre-infusion step; brew-through lid has internal mixing tube
SCAA certified; includes pre-infusion step; brews at optimal temperature
Cons
Expensive; not programmable; no brew stop; pour lid needs to be put on
Expensive
Water tank is hard to fill; long brew time; warming plate turns off after 1 hour
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/Pour Over
Warranty
2-year Limited
2-year Limited
1-year Full
Tested Brew Time Until Empty Water Tank
5 minutes and 15 seconds
7 minutes and 45 seconds
11 minutes
Carafe Temperature After Brewing
Carafe Temperature After 1 Hour
Filter Design
Uses 8-12 cup flat bottomed disposable filters
Recommends using a #4 disposable, cone-shaped filter
Can accommodate a reusable Gold Tone cone filter or a #4 disposable filter
Automatic Brew Strength Settings
Automatic Off
Yes
Yes
Yes (after 1 hour)
Dishwasher Safe
Yes (upper rack)
No
Yes (upper rack)