Farberware 8-Cup Percolator
Score: 78/100
Presto 02815
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Presto 02815 is a 12-cup cordless electric percolator praised for its fast brewing and sturdy stainless-steel build. Its trade-offs include the lack of an automatic shut-off and a relatively light base that can feel unstable. Ideal for households needing high capacity and cordless convenience.
The Farberware FCP280 is an 8-cup electric percolator with a stainless-steel body that delivers coffee up to 25 °F hotter than drip makers. Its automatic keep-warm mode can overcook coffee and it lacks dishwasher compatibility. Ideal for indoor users seeking robust flavor and quick brewing.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
8 cups | 12 cupsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 5 min | 4.5 minbest |
27.9 cm | 31.75 cmbest | |
17.8 cm | 22.86 cmbest | |
1,000 Wbest | — | |
22.2 cmbest | 15.24 cm | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.68 kgbest | 1.55 kg |
2 yearsbest | 1 years |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Brew Time (min) | 5 min | 4.5 min |
Capacity & Size(4) | ||
Capacity (cups) | 8 cups | 12 cups |
Height (cm) | 27.9 cm | 31.75 cm |
Width (cm) | 17.8 cm | 22.86 cm |
Depth (cm) | 22.2 cm | 15.24 cm |
Power & Compatibility(1) | ||
Power Source | Electric | electric |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.68 kg | 1.55 kg |
Support(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 2 years | 1 years |
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Professional reviewers praise the Farberware FCP280 for its solid stainless-steel construction, consistently hotter brew temperature, and straightforward percolating operation. However, critics note drawbacks such as the tendency of the keep-warm mode to overcook coffee, the difficulty of cleaning the fine-mesh basket, and the absence of an indicator light or auto shut-off.
Everyday users love the percolator's ability to deliver hot, flavorful coffee quickly and appreciate the durability and compact size. Common praise centers on the strong aroma, lack of paper-filter costs, and long-term reliability. Recurring complaints involve the keep-warm function causing bitterness, cleaning challenges with the basket, the detachable cord disconnecting, and the missing light or auto shut-off that leads to forgotten brewing.
“the best coffee maker I've owned”
“produces better coffee than my Moccamaster and Bunn models”
Professional reviewers consistently praise the Presto 02815 for its rapid one-cup-per-minute brewing, robust and smooth coffee flavor, durable stainless-steel construction, and the convenience of a cordless, detachable pot. They also highlight its easy-to-clean design and modern aesthetic, positioning it as a top-performing percolator in its class.
Everyday users echo the professional praise, emphasizing the rich, non-bitter coffee, quick brew time, and the handy cordless serving. Common compliments focus on the sleek stainless-steel look, straightforward cleaning, and space-saving design, while recurring complaints center on the lack of an automatic shutoff, a light baseplate, missing reusable filter, and the four-cup minimum fill requirement.
