Technivorm Moccamaster KBGT
Score: 87/100
OXO Brew 9 Cup Coffee Maker
Score: 85/100Rankings
The Technivorm Moccamaster KBGT is a handcrafted Dutch brewer delivering SCA-certified coffee with fast 4-6 minute brews and a thermal carafe that retains heat. Its trade-offs include a plastic water reservoir and lack of programmable timer. Ideal for coffee enthusiasts who value brew quality and durability.
The OXO Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker offers SCA-certified precision, programmable scheduling, and a large 2-9 cup capacity, delivering consistent, hot coffee. Its sizable footprint and inability to brew a single cup limit suitability for very small spaces or solo drinkers. Best for coffee enthusiasts or small offices that need flexibility and high-quality drip coffee.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
5 cups | 9 cupsbest | |
5 cupsbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 300 secondsbest | — |
96 °Cbest | 94 °C | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.05 kgbest | 4.76 kg |
120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,400 Wbest | — |
13 yearsbest | 2 years |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity(1) | ||
Brew Capacity (Cups) (cups) | 5 cups | 9 cups |
Performance(1) | ||
Brew Temperature (°C) | 96 °C | 94 °C |
Power & Energy(1) | ||
Power Type | AC | Electric |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 13 years | 2 years |
Features(1) | ||
Programmable Timer | false | true |
Build & Design(5) | ||
Weight (kg) | 3.05 kg | 4.76 kg |
Height (cm) | 40.64 cm | 44.2 cm |
Width (cm) | 29.21 cm | 38.6 cm |
Depth (cm) | 17.15 cm | 21.3 cm |
Primary Material | Metal, BPA-free plastic | Stainless steel, silicone |
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Professional reviewers laud the Moccamaster KBGT for its bombproof construction, SCA-certified coffee quality, rapid 4-6 minute brew cycle, and the convenience of an automatic drip-stop and thermal carafe that keeps coffee hot for an hour. They also note the premium copper heating element and the robust metal housing backed by a five-year warranty, while calling out the plastic water tank and the lack of programmable controls as the only notable drawbacks.
Everyday users echo the pros highlighted by experts, praising the consistently excellent coffee, quiet and fast brewing, and the thermal carafe's heat retention. Common complaints focus on the missing timer, the plastic water tank, and occasional spilling when pouring from the rounded carafe top, but overall sentiment remains highly positive for daily home or office use.
“"bombproof" - Coffeeness (2026 review) (5/5)”
“"great SCA-certified coffee" - JRoastery (2026 review) (5/5)”
“Tastes good, hotter than other machines... like the programmability and looks”
Professional reviewers highlight the OXO Brew 9-Cup's SCA certification and BetterBrew precision, noting its ability to control temperature, time, and volume for gold-standard extraction. They commend the Rainmaker showerhead, programmable timers, and user-friendly single-dial interface, while pointing out the unit's larger footprint and minimum two-cup brew requirement as drawbacks.
Everyday users consistently praise the machine for delivering rich, consistent coffee and keeping it hot for hours, appreciating the simple dial, programmable features, and pause-and-pour convenience. Common complaints focus on the need for regular cleaning of the showerhead, the bulkier size, and the inability to brew a single cup.
