Bodum Chambord
Score: 72/100
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 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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
8 cups | 12 cupsbest | |
— | 7.5 cupsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 240 secondsbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 0.65 kgbest | 2.97 kg |
| ↓ lower better | — | 1,100 Wbest |
— | 1 yearsbest | |
25.1 cm | 37.1 cmbest | |
1 items | 3 itemsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity(1) | ||
Brew Capacity (Cups) (cups) | 8 cups | 12 cups |
Power & Energy(1) | ||
Power Type | Manual | Electric |
Features(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories (items) | 1 items | 3 items |
Build & Design(6) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.65 kg | 2.97 kg |
Height (cm) | 25.1 cm | 37.1 cm |
Width (cm) | 15.875 cm | 26.8 cm |
Depth (cm) | 11.125 cm | 25.3 cm |
Primary Material | Borosilicate glass | Stainless Steel |
Filter Type | Flat stainless steel mesh | Permanent screen |
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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 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.
