Sunday, January 19, 2025
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Price
Report Card Grade
Pros
Coffee brewed at optimal time/temperature; affordable; programmable; built-in water-filter
SCAA certified; includes pre-infusion step; brews at optimal temperature
Cons
Pour spout isn't very smooth and drips
Water tank is hard to fill; long brew time; warming plate turns off after 1 hour
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/Pour Over
Brewing Capacity
50 oz
40 oz
Price (MSRP)
$99.99
$169.99
Warranty
1-year Limited
1-year Full
Product Width
12.5"
8.7"
Product Depth
10.8"
11.3"
Product Height
16.1"
15.1"
SCAA Certified
No
Yes
Tested Brew Temperature
203°F
200°F
Tested Brew Time Until Empty Water Tank
6 minutes and 45 seconds
11 minutes
Carafe Temperature After Brewing
179°F
180°F
Carafe Temperature After 1 Hour
171°F
162°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
No
Automatic Brew Strength Settings
No
No
Automatic Off
Yes
Yes (after 1 hour)
Brew Stop
Yes
No
Built-In Water Filter
Yes
No
Dishwasher Safe
No
Yes (upper rack)
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