Friday, November 22, 2024
Coffee Makers: Compare
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Price
Report Card Grade
Pros
Coffee brewed at optimal time/temperature; affordable; programmable; built-in water-filter
Inexpensive; includes pre-infusion step; programmable; built-in water filter
Cons
Pour spout isn't very smooth and drips
Doesn't brew at optimal temperature; warming plate heated coffee above brewed temperature; water tank hard to fill; no brew stop
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
50 oz
60 oz
Price (MSRP)
$99.99
$49.95
Warranty
1-year Limited
2-year Limited
Product Width
12.5"
6.5"
Product Depth
10.8"
9.3"
Product Height
16.1"
13.5"
SCAA Certified
No
No
Tested Brew Temperature
203°F
188°F
Tested Brew Time Until Empty Water Tank
6 minutes and 45 seconds
9 minutes and 25 seconds
Carafe Temperature After Brewing
179°F
170°F
Carafe Temperature After 1 Hour
171°F
176°F
Filter Design
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
Glass
Programmable
Yes
Yes
Automatic Brew Strength Settings
No
No
Automatic Off
Yes
Yes
Brew Stop
Yes
No
Built-In Water Filter
Yes
Yes
Dishwasher Safe
No
No
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