Farberware Yosemite 8-Cup
Score: 76/100
Presto 02811
Score: 82/100Rankings
The Presto 02811 Electric Percolator delivers fast one-cup-per-minute brewing with an automatic keep-warm function and a convenient ready-indicator light. Its capacity details can be confusing and it only accepts ground coffee, limiting flexibility. Best suited for users who value speed and simplicity in a compact electric percolator.
The Farberware 50124 is an 8-cup stainless-steel stovetop percolator that works on gas, electric and solid-plate burners and offers a permanent filter. It cannot be used on induction hobs and its large size can be cumbersome for small kitchens. Best for campers and families needing a robust, versatile percolator.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
8 cupsbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 8 minbest | — |
17.78 cmbest | 15.7 cm | |
22.098 cm | 24.6 cmbest | |
— | 800 Wbest | |
23.368 cm | 33.3 cmbest | |
— | 120 Vbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.111 kgbest | 1.32 kg |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity & Size(4) | ||
Capacity (cups) | 8 cups | 2-12 cups |
Height (cm) | 17.78 cm | 15.7 cm |
Width (cm) | 22.098 cm | 24.6 cm |
Depth (cm) | 23.368 cm | 33.3 cm |
Features(1) | ||
Filter Type | Permanent | Basket |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.111 kg | 1.32 kg |
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Professional reviewers and editors commend the Farberware 50124 for its accurate 3-8 cup capacity, durable polished stainless-steel construction, and quick one-cup-per-minute brew rate. They value its versatility across gas, electric, and solid-plate stovetops and the lifetime warranty, while noting the drawback of no induction support and the need to hand-wash the knob and spring.
Everyday users consistently praise the percolator's solid stainless-steel build, reliable capacity, and ease of cleaning, especially for camping and family use. Recurring criticisms focus on its incompatibility with induction cooktops and its relatively large footprint, which can be inconvenient for solo drinkers or limited storage spaces.
Professional descriptions emphasize the percolator's ability to deliver a rich, aromatic cup through robust percolation, its elegant all-stainless-steel construction, and the convenience of electric operation with a quick one-cup-per-minute brew rate.
Everyday users commonly praise the rapid brewing speed, the bold percolated flavor, and the sleek stainless-steel appearance, while noting a lack of detailed cleaning instructions.
