Mr. Coffee Black Coffee Maker
Score: 70/100
Black+Decker Digital 12-Cup Coffee Maker
Score: 77/100Rankings
The Black+Decker 12-Cup Digital Coffee Maker features fast 975 W heating, a digital timer and auto shut-off, making it a convenient drip brewer for families. It lacks brew strength adjustment and has a plastic housing, which may disappoint coffee enthusiasts. Perfect for budget-conscious users needing reliable scheduled brewing.
The Mr. Coffee 12-cup programmable coffee maker offers a budget-friendly drip solution with useful scheduling, auto-pause and auto-shutoff features. Its drawbacks include occasional grounds leakage, a short cord and a basic plastic build. Ideal for families or small offices that value convenience and price over premium construction.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
12 cupsbest | 12 cupsbest | |
1,774 ml | 1,800 mlbest | |
120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,100 W | 975 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | 1.63 kgbest | 2.04 kg |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Power & Energy(1) | ||
Power Consumption (W) | 1100 W | 975 W |
Capacity & Size(2) | ||
Water Tank Capacity (ml) | 1774 ml | 1800 ml |
Dimensions (HxWxD) | 228.6 x 320.0 x 304.8 mm | 11.0 x 12.25 x 8.25 in |
Features(1) | ||
Filter Type | basket | Washable basket |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.63 kg | 2.04 kg |
Controls & Interface(1) | ||
Control Type | buttons | Digital |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the machine's programmable Delay Brew, Grab-a-Cup Auto Pause, and 4-hour automatic shut-off, calling it a feature-packed and versatile option for everyday use. They note its compact, sleek design and bold coffee flavor, while pointing out the basic plastic construction and absence of advanced functions like milk frothing or a thermal carafe.
Everyday users generally appreciate the reliable 12-cup capacity, convenient scheduling, and easy-to-use Auto Pause, describing it as a solid value for families and offices. Common complaints focus on occasional grounds leaking, basket overflow, and the unit stopping prematurely, as well as the short cord and lack of premium features.
Professional reviewers, such as Coffeeness, label the CM1160 series as the best budget drip maker, highlighting its fast 975 W heating, compact size, and solid two-year warranty, while noting the lack of strength control, temperature adjustment, and SCA certification makes it unsuitable for coffee aficionados seeking precision.
Everyday users consistently commend the machine's ease of use, reliable programmable timer, and family-size capacity, with particular praise for the mess-free Sneak-A-Cup feature; complaints are minimal in the limited feedback available.
