Black+Decker Digital 12-Cup Coffee Maker
Score: 74/100
Black+Decker Thermal Programmable 12-Cup Coffee Maker
Score: 78/100$62.99
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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 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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
12 cupsbest | 12 cupsbest | |
12 cupsbest | 12 cupsbest | |
— | 81.9 °Cbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 2 kgbest | 2.7 kg |
120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 975 W | 750 Wbest |
2 yearsbest | 2 yearsbest | |
27.94 cm | 33.528 cmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
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Power & Energy(1) | ||
Power Consumption (W) | 975 W | 750 W |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.0 kg | 2.70 kg |
Height (cm) | 27.94 cm | 33.528 cm |
Width (cm) | 31.115 cm | 23.876 cm |
Depth (cm) | 20.955 cm | 22.86 cm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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 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.
