Bunn GRB Velocity Brew
Score: 83/100
Technivorm Moccamaster 53937 KBGV
Score: 86/100Rankings
The Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select is a premium 10-cup drip brewer praised for its precise temperature control and rapid brew time. Its minimalist design lacks programmable features and provides only a glass carafe, which may be less convenient for some users. Ideal for coffee enthusiasts who value build quality and flavor consistency.
The BUNN GRB Velocity Brew is a commercial-grade 10-cup drip coffee maker that delivers café-quality coffee in just three minutes. Its trade-offs include a lack of programmable features and auxiliary accessories like a milk frother. Ideal for busy households or small offices that prioritize speed and consistent flavor.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
10 cupsbest | 10 cupsbest | |
2,070 mlbest | 1,250 ml | |
120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 180 secondsbest | 300 seconds |
93 °C | 93.6 °Cbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 900 Wbest | 1,475 W |
| ↓ lower better | 3.63 kg | 2.72 kgbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Brew Time (seconds) | 180 seconds | 300 seconds |
Brew Temperature (°C) | 93 °C | 93.6 °C |
Power & Energy(1) | ||
Power Consumption (W) | 900 W | 1475 W |
Capacity & Size(2) | ||
Water Tank Capacity (ml) | 2070 ml | 1250 ml |
Dimensions (HxWxD) | H:363mm x W:180mm x D:351mm | 14 x 12.75 x 6.5 inches |
Features(1) | ||
Filter Type | Flat | Paper |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 3.63 kg | 2.72 kg |
Body Material | Stainless steel/plastic | Metal, Plastic |
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Professional reviewers highlight the GRB Velocity Brew as a restaurant-quality machine brought to the home market, emphasizing its commercial-grade internal hot-water reservoir, precise 200 °F brewing temperature, and spray-head design that together deliver fast, consistent, café-standard coffee.
Everyday users consistently commend the machine for its lightning-fast three-minute brew time, the high quality of the coffee it produces, and the flexibility to brew partial pots, noting that the internal hot-water reservoir eliminates any warm-up lag.
“brews a full pot in less than half the time of other top-selling home coffee makers”
Professional reviewers consistently highlight the Moccamaster's precise temperature control, robust metal construction, and intelligent hot plate that adapts to carafe volume. They commend the pre-immersion drip system and nine-hole sprayhead for delivering even extraction, while also noting the machine's minimalist design that avoids unnecessary electronics.
Everyday users praise the machine's durability, quick brew time, and the flexibility of the half-pot selector, often referencing the confidence provided by the five-year warranty. Common complaints revolve around the absence of a timer, the need for manual cleaning, and the limitation of only having a glass carafe, which some find less convenient for portability.
