Black+Decker 5-Cup Coffeemaker
Score: 61/100
Bodum Chambord
Score: 72/100Rankings
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 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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
5 cups | 8 cupsbest | |
5 cupsbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 240 secondsbest |
| ↓ lower better | 1.134 kg | 0.65 kgbest |
2 yearsbest | — | |
10.8 cm | 25.1 cmbest | |
4 itemsbest | 1 items | |
9.8 cm | 15.875 cmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity(1) | ||
Brew Capacity (Cups) (cups) | 5 cups | 8 cups |
Power & Energy(1) | ||
Power Type | Corded | Manual |
Features(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories (items) | 4 items | 1 items |
Build & Design(6) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.134 kg | 0.65 kg |
Height (cm) | 10.8 cm | 25.1 cm |
Width (cm) | 9.8 cm | 15.875 cm |
Depth (cm) | 7.3 cm | 11.125 cm |
Primary Material | Plastic | Borosilicate glass |
Filter Type | Permanent | Flat stainless steel mesh |
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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.
“Compact size, easy brewing, durable carafe”
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.
