Black+Decker Digital 12-Cup Coffee Maker
Score: 74/100
Ninja 12-Cup Programmable
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Ninja 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Brewer offers a solid 12-cup capacity with a 24-hour timer and Hotter Brewing Technology for consistent flavor. It falls short on premium conveniences like a built-in grinder or frother. Best suited for households or offices that need reliable large-batch brewing with programmable convenience.
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 | 7.5 cups | |
| ↓ lower better | 2 kgbest | 2.97 kg |
120 Vbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 975 Wbest | 1,100 W |
2 yearsbest | 1 years | |
27.94 cm | 37.1 cmbest | |
2 items | 3 itemsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity(1) | ||
Water Reservoir Capacity (cups) | 12 cups | 7.5 cups |
Power & Energy(2) | ||
Power Type | Corded | Electric |
Power Consumption (W) | 975 W | 1100 W |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 2 years | 1 years |
Features(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories (items) | 2 items | 3 items |
Build & Design(6) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.0 kg | 2.97 kg |
Height (cm) | 27.94 cm | 37.1 cm |
Width (cm) | 31.115 cm | 26.8 cm |
Depth (cm) | 20.955 cm | 25.3 cm |
Primary Material | Plastic | Stainless Steel |
Filter Type | Washable | Permanent screen |
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 assessments position the CE251 as a dependable, well-featured coffee maker that balances performance and aesthetics, making it a strong choice for households or offices needing large-volume brewing with customizable strength options.
Professional assessments position the CE251 as a dependable, well-featured coffee maker that balances performance and aesthetics, making it a strong choice for households or offices needing large-volume brewing with customizable strength options.
