Hamilton Beach One Press
Score: 78/100
Bodum Chambord
Score: 72/100Rankings
The Hamilton Beach One Press 12-Cup Coffee Maker features a unique lever-dispensing system and a sealed glass reservoir that keeps coffee hot for up to four hours, with programmable brewing. Its reliance on ground coffee only and a hard-to-read level window are notable compromises. Great for users who prioritize mess-free dispensing and freshness.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
12 cupsbest | 8 cups | |
12 cupsbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 60 secondsbest | 240 seconds |
71 °Cbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.14 kg | 0.65 kgbest |
120 Vbest | — | |
1 yearsbest | — | |
36.5 cmbest | 25.1 cm |
Click an attribute name to sort · Green = best, red = worst (relative to this comparison)
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity(1) | ||
Brew Capacity (Cups) (cups) | 12 cups | 8 cups |
Performance(1) | ||
Brew Time (seconds) | 60 seconds | 240 seconds |
Power & Energy(1) | ||
Power Type | Electric | Manual |
Build & Design(6) | ||
Weight (kg) | 3.14 kg | 0.65 kg |
Height (cm) | 36.5 cm | 25.1 cm |
Width (cm) | 26.5 cm | 15.875 cm |
Depth (cm) | 25.5 cm | 11.125 cm |
Primary Material | Glass | Borosilicate glass |
Filter Type | Permanent | Flat stainless steel mesh |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the One Press for its innovative lever-dispensing system that delivers coffee with virtually no drips, a consistently high brew temperature of 168 °F, and a sealed glass reservoir that preserves flavor. The digital clock and 24-hour programmable start are highlighted as user-friendly, while the only notable drawback noted by experts is the hard-to-read front coffee-level window.
Everyday users repeatedly praise the mess-free dispensing, the ability to keep coffee hot and fresh longer, and the convenience of programmable brewing and tall-mug compatibility. The most common complaint mirrors the expert view: the front-facing level window is difficult to read, and some note the lack of pod compatibility.
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.
“"brews a 10-cup pot in approximately 10 minutes"”
“"coffee temperature consistently reaches a piping hot 168°F (71°C)"”
“"Eliminates messy pouring and carafe handling; coffee dispenses cleanly with minimal drips when the cup is removed"”
