Monday, December 23, 2024
Coffee Makers: Compare
Price
Report Card Grade
Pros
Coffee brewed at optimal time/temperature; SCAA certified; pre-infusion mode; large showerhead
Coffee brewed at optimal time/temperature; affordable; programmable; built-in water-filter
Coffee brewed at optimal time/temperature; programmable; drink variety; removable water tank; strength options; brew-through lid has internal mixing tube
Cons
Expensive; not programmable; no brew stop; pour lid needs to be put on
Pour spout isn't very smooth and drips
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
Automatic Drip
Automatic Drip
Brewing Capacity
40 oz
50 oz
43 oz
Price (MSRP)
$189.99
$99.99
$199.80
Warranty
2-year Limited
1-year Limited
1-year Limited (Lifetime if purchased from Ninja)
Product Width
6.8"
12.5"
10.4"
Product Depth
12.4"
10.8"
10.8"
Product Height
12.2"
16.1"
14.8"
SCAA Certified
Yes
No
No
Tested Brew Temperature
199°F
203°F
201°F
Tested Brew Time Until Empty Water Tank
5 minutes and 15 seconds
6 minutes and 45 seconds
7 minutes and 12 seconds
Carafe Temperature After Brewing
178°F
179°F
181°F
Carafe Temperature After 1 Hour
166°F
171°F
165°F
Filter Design
Uses 8-12 cup flat bottomed disposable filters
Can accommodate a reusable Gold Tone cone filter or a #4 disposable 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
Yes
Yes
Yes
Brew Stop
No
Yes
Yes
Built-In Water Filter
No
Yes
No
Dishwasher Safe
Yes (upper rack)
No
No
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