Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Pros
Coffee brewed at optimal time/temperature; SCAA certified; pre-infusion mode; large showerhead
Built-in grinder and bean storage; highly programmable; auto off; built-in water filter
Inexpensive; includes pre-infusion step; programmable; built-in water filter
Cons
Expensive; not programmable; no brew stop; pour lid needs to be put on
Noisy grinder; doesn't brew at optimal temperature
Doesn't brew at optimal temperature; warming plate heated coffee above brewed temperature; water tank hard to fill; no brew stop
Construction and Design Quality (20%)
Ease of Setup/Cleanup (15%)
Bonus Points - Extra Features (+10)
Type
Automatic Drip
Automatic Drip
Automatic Drip
Warranty
2-year Limited
3-year Limited
2-year Limited
Tested Brew Time Until Empty Water Tank
5 minutes and 15 seconds
9 minutes
9 minutes and 25 seconds
Carafe Temperature After Brewing
Carafe Temperature After 1 Hour
Filter Design
Uses 8-12 cup flat bottomed disposable filters
Uses a commercial-grade, reusable, Gold Tone flat bottom filter
Can accommodate a reusable Gold Tone cone filter or a #4 disposable filter
Automatic Brew Strength Settings
No
Yes - Mild, Medium, or Strong
No