$62.99
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The Ninja Fresh Brew™ CE451 is a 14-cup programmable drip coffee maker praised for its large removable reservoir and versatile brewing options. Its main trade-offs are the lack of a built-in grinder and occasional carafe spillage. Ideal for families or offices that need flexible batch sizes and scheduling.
The BLACK+DECKER CM1160B is a 12-cup programmable digital coffeemaker praised for its quick brew and convenient Sneak-A-Cup feature. It lacks advanced options like brew-strength control and has a primarily plastic construction. Ideal for budget-conscious households needing reliable daily coffee.
The BLACK+DECKER CM2046S is a 12-cup programmable coffee maker with a stainless-steel thermal carafe and Vortex Technology for even brewing, delivering hot coffee and customizable strength. Its cleaning cycle is long and the lighter build may feel less solid, which are trade-offs for its advanced features. Ideal for households or offices that need a reliable thermal carafe and programmable convenience at a mid-range price.
The AeroPress Original is a compact, manual brewer that delivers smooth coffee in under two minutes using air-pressure and micro-filtration. Its trade-offs include a limited single-serve capacity and reliance on disposable paper filters. Ideal for travelers, campers, and solo coffee drinkers who value speed and portability.
The BLACK+DECKER CM1160B is a 12-cup digital drip coffee maker with fast heating, a 24-hour timer and a convenient Sneak-A-Cup feature, making it a solid budget choice. It lacks brew-strength control and premium materials, limiting appeal to coffee aficionados. Best suited for families or small offices that need reliable, scheduled brewing without extra frills.
The Chemex Classic Series 8-cup pour-over coffeemaker delivers a clean, sediment-free cup with a premium glass design and wood-leather collar. Its manual nature, need for separate filters, and fragile glass limit convenience and durability. Best suited for coffee enthusiasts who value flavor purity and aesthetics over speed.
The Bodum Chambord 34 oz French Press is a manual brewer that delivers rich, full-bodied coffee using a stainless-steel mesh filter. Its glass carafe is fragile and the flat mesh can allow sediment to pass through. Ideal for coffee enthusiasts who value control and portability.
The Bodum Brazil 12 oz French Press delivers a quick 3-4 minute brew at 95 °C using a borosilicate glass carafe and stainless-steel mesh filter. Its small single-serve capacity and fragile glass make it less suitable for larger groups. Great for solo coffee drinkers who value simplicity and compact design.
The BLACK+DECKER DCM600B is a tiny 5-cup drip coffee maker with a one-touch brew button and dishwasher-safe filter, perfect for very small spaces. Its lack of programmable features and mixed reliability reports limit its appeal for heavier users. Best suited for solo drinkers or couples needing a simple, space-saving coffee solution.
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1.25 cups | 12 cups | 1 cups | 8 cups | 8 cups | 12 cups | 14 cupsbest | 12 cups | 5 cups | |
— | 12 cupsbest | — | — | — | — | 8.75 cups | 12 cupsbest | 5 cups | |
| ↓ lower better | 120 secondsbest | — | 210 seconds | — | 240 seconds | — | 600 seconds | — | — |
— | — | 95 °Cbest | — | — | — | — | 81.9 °C | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.18 kg | 2 kg | 0.1 kgbest | 0.59 kg | 0.65 kg | 2.33 kg | 3.2 kg | 2.7 kg | 1.134 kg |
— | 120 Vbest | — | — | — | 120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 975 W | — | — | — | 975 W | 1,100 W | 750 Wbest | — |
1 years | 2 yearsbest | 1 years | — | — | 2 yearsbest | 1 years | 2 yearsbest | 2 yearsbest |
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Brew Capacity (Cups) (cups) | 1.25 cups | 12 cups | 1 cups | 8 cups | 8 cups | 12 cups | 14 cups | 12 cups | 5 cups |
Water Reservoir Capacity (cups) | — | 12 cups | — | — | — | — | 8.75 cups | 12 cups | 5 cups |
Performance(2) | |||||||||
Brew Time (seconds) | 120 seconds | — | 210 seconds | — | 240 seconds | — | 600 seconds | — | — |
Brew Temperature (°C) | — | — | 95 °C | — | — | — | — | 81.9 °C | — |
Power & Energy(2) | |||||||||
Power Type | Manual | Corded | Manual | Manual | Manual | Electric | Electric | Corded | Corded |
Power Consumption (W) | — | 975 W | — | — | — | 975 W | 1100 W | 750 W | — |
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Warranty Period (years) | 1 years | 2 years | 1 years | — | — | 2 years | 1 years | 2 years | 2 years |
Features(2) | |||||||||
Programmable Timer | false | true | — | — | — | true | true | true | — |
Number of Included Accessories (items) | 6 items | 2 items | — | 3 items | 1 items | 5 items | 4 items | — | 4 items |
Build & Design(6) | |||||||||
Weight (kg) | 0.18 kg | 2.0 kg | 0.1 kg | 0.59 kg | 0.65 kg | 2.33 kg | 3.20 kg | 2.70 kg | 1.134 kg |
Height (cm) | 29.8 cm | 27.94 cm | 8.6 cm | 3.30 cm | 25.1 cm | 30.75 cm | 36.8 cm | 33.528 cm | 10.8 cm |
Width (cm) | 11.4 cm | 31.115 cm | 10.7 cm | 16.26 cm | 15.875 cm | 12.7 cm | 26.4 cm | 23.876 cm | 9.8 cm |
Depth (cm) | 12.1 cm | 20.955 cm | 18.3 cm | 24.38 cm | 11.125 cm | 20.70 cm | 29.3 cm | 22.86 cm | 7.3 cm |
Primary Material | Polypropylene, BPA-free, silicone | Plastic | Glass | Borosilicate glass | Borosilicate glass | Plastic | Stainless Steel | Plastic | Plastic |
Filter Type | Paper micro | Washable | Stainless Steel | Paper | Flat stainless steel mesh | Reusable | Reusable permanent | Washable | Permanent |
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Professional reviewers praise the AeroPress for its innovative 3-in-1 brewing system that delivers fast, grit-free coffee with café-quality flavor, highlighting its portability, durability, and versatility across hot, cold, and espresso-style preparations.
Everyday users appreciate the AeroPress for its ease of use, consistent taste, and compactness that lets them enjoy good coffee while traveling, camping, or at the office. Common themes include love for the quick brew and simple rinse, while recurring complaints focus on the limited single-serve capacity and the need for disposable paper filters.
“"no more mediocre hotel/office coffee" - AeroPress official site”
“I am very happy with this pour over coffee maker”
“Helpful and positive”
Professional reviewers, such as Coffeeness, label the CM1160 series as the best budget drip maker, highlighting its fast 975 W heating, compact size, and solid two-year warranty, while noting the lack of strength control, temperature adjustment, and SCA certification makes it unsuitable for coffee aficionados seeking precision.
Everyday users consistently commend the machine's ease of use, reliable programmable timer, and family-size capacity, with particular praise for the mess-free Sneak-A-Cup feature; complaints are minimal in the limited feedback available.
Professional reviewers and editors commend the Brazil 12oz for its compact, colorful design and reliable glass construction, noting it delivers good flavor with a straightforward brewing method, but they caution that the actual yield is lower than claimed and cleanup can be messy.
General users echo the experts, praising the press's size, ease of use, and taste, while repeatedly mentioning the inconvenience of messy grounds and the disappointment of receiving less coffee than the 12 oz label suggests.
Editors and professional reviewers describe the Chemex as a classic, elegant pour-over that excels at delivering a clean, sediment-free cup thanks to its thick bonded filters and lab-grade glass, though they note the need for proprietary filters and the fragility of the glass as drawbacks.
Consumers consistently praise the pure flavor, stylish design, and generous six-cup capacity, while common complaints focus on the learning curve of manual brewing, the requirement to buy separate Chemex filters, and concerns about the glass breaking.
Professional reviewers commend the Chambord for its iconic design, rapid four-minute brew, and ability to deliver a rich, full-bodied cup without paper waste. The American Culinary Institute and Sweet Maria's highlight its craftsmanship and consistent extraction, while Williams Sonoma notes its elegant Scandinavian look. However, experts also point out the limited filtration of the flat mesh and the fragility of the glass carafe.
Everyday users love the coffee's rich flavor, the classic shiny construction, and the quick brewing of multiple mugs. Common praise centers on taste and simplicity, while recurring complaints involve confusion over capacity, the risk of glass breakage, and the presence of sediment in the cup.
Professional reviewers describe the CM1160B as a solid entry-level programmable coffeemaker, emphasizing its fast brew technology, straightforward digital interface, and the convenient Sneak-A-Cup feature. While praised for reliability and value, they note the lack of premium options such as brew-strength selection, adjustable timers, and a more upscale build.
Everyday users appreciate the machine's quick brewing, ease of programming, good value, and the mess-free Sneak-A-Cup, often reporting years of dependable service. Common complaints focus on the hard-to-read programming buttons and the absence of advanced customization features.
Professional reviewers commend the Ninja Fresh Brew CE451 for its reliable daily performance, offering both Classic and Rich brew styles that deliver consistent flavor. They highlight the drip-free pour, large removable reservoir, low noise level, and intuitive controls as strong points, while noting the occasional carafe spill and lack of a built-in grinder.
Everyday users appreciate the coffee maker's ability to produce hot, fresh coffee with customizable batch sizes, the convenience of a 24-hour delay brew, and the easy-to-clean design. Common praise centers on flavor consistency, the long-lasting warming plate, and the large reservoir, while recurring complaints involve occasional carafe drips, the necessity for precise water measurement, and the lack of an integrated grinder.
Professional reviewers commend the CM2046S for its straightforward LCD controls, reliable 177°F brew temperature, and the convenience of a programmable timer and strength selector. They appreciate the thermal carafe's heat retention and the lightweight, plug-in design, but note the omission of pre-infusion and limited detailed performance data from some sources.
Everyday users praise the machine's ability to keep coffee hot for hours, the flavorful results from Vortex Technology, and the spill-free pour spout. Common themes include appreciation for programmable features and the compact footprint, while occasional complaints focus on the cleaning cycle length and perceived lack of sturdiness.
Professional reviewers commend the DCM600B for its ultra-basic, cost-effective design, noting the minimal part count, compact footprint, and functional keep-hot plate, while criticizing its lack of programmable features, crude overflow solution, and inconsistent weight reporting that hints at variable build quality.
Everyday users generally appreciate the machine's small size, straightforward one-touch operation, and sturdy carafe, but recurring complaints focus on reliability problems, occasional leaks, inconsistent weight claims, and limited feature set compared to pricier competitors.
