Farberware Electric Percolator
Score: 77/100
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 FCP240 electric percolator brews 2-4 cups quickly in 4-5 minutes and includes automatic keep-warm and a cool-touch handle. Its small capacity and higher price limit its appeal for larger households, and it lacks modern indicators. Ideal for solo users or couples needing a compact, fast-brewing percolator.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 12 cupsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 4.5 minbest |
22.35 cm | 31.75 cmbest | |
13.46 cm | 22.86 cmbest | |
1,000 Wbest | — | |
20.32 cmbest | 15.24 cm | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.2 kgbest | 1.55 kg |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest |
Click an attribute name to sort · Green = best, red = worst (relative to this comparison)
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity & Size(4) | ||
Capacity (cups) | 2-4 cups | 12 cups |
Height (cm) | 22.35 cm | 31.75 cm |
Width (cm) | 13.46 cm | 22.86 cm |
Depth (cm) | 20.32 cm | 15.24 cm |
Power & Compatibility(1) | ||
Power Source | Electric | electric |
Features(1) | ||
Filter Type | Basket | disposable |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.2 kg | 1.55 kg |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the FCP240 for its speedy 4-5 minute brew, sturdy stainless-steel construction, and automatic keep-warm function, noting it excels in compact kitchens and for solo or couple use. However, they criticize its limited 2-4 cup capacity, lack of modern features like indicator lights, and a price that seems steep for its small size.
Everyday users praise the percolator for delivering hot, flavorful coffee quickly, its small footprint, and the reliable keep-warm feature, often calling it the best tasting coffee compared to pod machines. Common complaints focus on the limited capacity, occasional coffee-ground residue without paper filters, the missing brew-status light, and the higher price relative to its size.
“best tasting coffee in a long time”
“solid reliable choice”
“personal-sized percolator”
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.
