Technivorm Moccamaster KBT
Score: 84/100
OXO Brew 9 Cup Coffee Maker
Score: 85/100Rankings
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.
The Technivorm KBT is a handcrafted Dutch brewer offering fast 4-6 minute brews, a glass-lined thermal carafe, and a manual drip-stop for precise extraction. It lacks programmable timing and has a modest accessory package. Best suited for specialty-coffee fans who value control and speed.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
5 cups | 9 cupsbest | |
5.2 cupsbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 300 secondsbest | — |
93.5 °C | 94 °Cbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.84 kgbest | 4.76 kg |
120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,400 Wbest | — |
5 yearsbest | 2 years |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity(1) | ||
Brew Capacity (Cups) (cups) | 5 cups | 9 cups |
Performance(1) | ||
Brew Temperature (°C) | 93.5 °C | 94 °C |
Power & Energy(1) | ||
Power Type | AC | Electric |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 5 years | 2 years |
Features(2) | ||
Programmable Timer | false | true |
Number of Included Accessories (items) | 1 items | 2 items |
Build & Design(5) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.84 kg | 4.76 kg |
Height (cm) | 38.74 cm | 44.2 cm |
Width (cm) | 29.21 cm | 38.6 cm |
Depth (cm) | 17.15 cm | 21.3 cm |
Filter Type | #4 paper | Stainless steel |
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Professional reviewers commend the Moccamaster KBT for its certified brew temperature range, rapid 4-6 minute brewing, and the manual drip-stop that offers unparalleled control over extraction. The handcrafted Dutch build quality and five-year warranty reinforce its reputation as a durable, specialty-grade machine, while the thermal carafe's glass lining preserves flavor without the need for a heating plate.
Everyday users praise the KBT for its fast brew, precise temperature control, and the convenience of the manual drip-stop, while noting the absence of a programmable timer as a drawback.
“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.
