Sunday, January 19, 2025
Coffee Makers: Compare
Price
Report Card Grade
Pros
Coffee brewed at optimal time/temperature; SCAA certified; excellent warranty; brew-through lid and internal mixing tube
Coffee brewed at optimal time/temperature; affordable; programmable; built-in water-filter
Fast brew time; coffee brewed at optimal time/temperature; easy-fill tank; on-demand hot water
Cons
Very expensive; not programmable; no auto-off
Pour spout isn't very smooth and drips
Not programmable; requires a lot of energy; requires BUNN filters; 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
Automatic Drip
Brewing Capacity
40 oz
50 oz
50 oz
Price (MSRP)
$340
$99.99
$129.99
Warranty
5-year Limited
1-year Limited
3-year Limited
Product Width
12.8"
12.5"
9.1"
Product Depth
6.8"
10.8"
11.6"
Product Height
15.3"
16.1"
13.7"
SCAA Certified
Yes
No
No
Tested Brew Temperature
198°F
203°F
196°F
Tested Brew Time Until Empty Water Tank
5 minutes 30 seconds
6 minutes and 45 seconds
5 minutes
Carafe Temperature After Brewing
177°F
179°F
181°F
Carafe Temperature After 1 Hour
163°F
171°F
164°F
Filter Design
Recommends using a #4 disposable, cone-shaped filter
Can accommodate a reusable Gold Tone cone filter or a #4 disposable filter
Requires BUNN flat bottom paper filters
Carafe Style
Thermal
Thermal
Glass
Programmable
No
Yes
No
Automatic Brew Strength Settings
No
No
No
Automatic Off
No
Yes
No
Brew Stop
Yes
Yes
No
Built-In Water Filter
No
Yes
No
Dishwasher Safe
No
No
Yes
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