Thursday, October 31, 2024
Pros
Coffee brewed at optimal time/temperature; SCAA certified; excellent warranty; brew-through lid and internal mixing tube
Fast brew time; coffee brewed at optimal time/temperature; easy-fill tank; on-demand hot water
Built-in grinder and bean storage; highly programmable; auto off; built-in water filter
Cons
Very expensive; not programmable; no auto-off
Not programmable; requires a lot of energy; requires BUNN filters; no brew stop
Noisy grinder; doesn't brew at optimal temperature
Construction and Design Quality (20%)
Ease of Setup/Cleanup (15%)
Bonus Points - Extra Features (+10)
Type
Automatic Drip
Automatic Drip
Automatic Drip
Warranty
5-year Limited
3-year Limited
3-year Limited
Tested Brew Time Until Empty Water Tank
5 minutes 30 seconds
5 minutes
9 minutes
Carafe Temperature After Brewing
Carafe Temperature After 1 Hour
Filter Design
Recommends using a #4 disposable, cone-shaped filter
Requires BUNN flat bottom paper filters
Uses a commercial-grade, reusable, Gold Tone flat bottom filter
Automatic Brew Strength Settings
No
No
Yes - Mild, Medium, or Strong