Saturday, November 23, 2024
Coffee Makers: Compare
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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
Cons
Expensive; not programmable; no brew stop; pour lid needs to be put on
Pour spout isn't very smooth and drips
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
50 oz
Price (MSRP)
$189.99
$99.99
Warranty
2-year Limited
1-year Limited
Product Width
6.8"
12.5"
Product Depth
12.4"
10.8"
Product Height
12.2"
16.1"
SCAA Certified
Yes
No
Tested Brew Temperature
199°F
203°F
Tested Brew Time Until Empty Water Tank
5 minutes and 15 seconds
6 minutes and 45 seconds
Carafe Temperature After Brewing
178°F
179°F
Carafe Temperature After 1 Hour
166°F
171°F
Filter Design
Uses 8-12 cup flat bottomed disposable filters
Can accommodate a reusable Gold Tone cone filter or a #4 disposable filter
Carafe Style
Thermal
Thermal
Programmable
No
Yes
Automatic Brew Strength Settings
No
No
Automatic Off
Yes
Yes
Brew Stop
No
Yes
Built-In Water Filter
No
Yes
Dishwasher Safe
Yes (upper rack)
No
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