Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Pros
Coffee brewed at optimal time/temperature; affordable; programmable; built-in water-filter
Built-in grinder and bean storage; highly programmable; auto off; built-in water filter
Cons
Pour spout isn't very smooth and drips
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
Warranty
1-year Limited
3-year Limited
Tested Brew Time Until Empty Water Tank
6 minutes and 45 seconds
9 minutes
Carafe Temperature After Brewing
Carafe Temperature After 1 Hour
Filter Design
Can accommodate a reusable Gold Tone cone filter or a #4 disposable filter
Uses a commercial-grade, reusable, Gold Tone flat bottom filter
Automatic Brew Strength Settings
No
Yes - Mild, Medium, or Strong