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The best coffee maker for you depends on how much coffee you brew, how fast you want it and how long it needs to stay hot. This guide covers six home brewers: a machine with a built-in grinder, two more thermal carafe models, a 14-cup programmable brewer, a hot and iced machine and a 5-cup compact model. The listings differ in brew control, carafe type and warranty.
Every detail here comes from each product’s Amazon listing, and we did not test these coffee makers in person. Scores follow the four criteria in the How We Score section, and our Editorial Policy explains how we handle listing data.
Top 3 Coffee Makers at a Glance
Breville Grind Control Coffee Maker with Thermal Carafe (BDC650BSS)
- Integrated, adjustable grinder with stainless steel burrs
- 8 strength settings or a pre-ground option
- 12-cup dual wall stainless steel thermal carafe
OXO Brew 8-Cup Coffee Maker with Thermal Carafe
- Water hits the grounds at 194 F to 205 F
- Double-wall vacuum-insulated carafe
- 2-year warranty
Chefman Caffeinator Programmable Drip Coffee Maker, 14-Cup Glass Carafe
- 14-cup glass carafe
- Warming plate with 3 temperatures for up to 3 hours
- 5-year assurance from Chefman
How We Score
We score each coffee maker out of 10 on four criteria, using only what its Amazon listing states. A clearly listed, strong feature earns 8 to 10, a partial one 6 to 7, a feature the listing does not mention 5, and one the listing shows as absent or contrary 2 to 4. The overall score is the weighted total.
| Criterion | Weight | What we look at |
|---|---|---|
| Brew control | 30% | Strength settings, brew temperature, showerhead design, bloom cycles and grinding |
| Carafe and keep warm | 25% | Thermal or glass carafe, warming plate settings and listed hold time |
| Convenience | 25% | Programming, small batch modes, reservoir access, cleaning cycles and dishwasher-safe parts |
| Build and warranty | 20% | Listed warranty length and build materials |
Coffee Makers Compared
| Product | Best For | Type | Key Spec | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Breville Grind Control | Best Built-In Grinder | Grind and brew, thermal | Built-in burr grinder, 12-cup thermal | 8.5 | View |
 OXO Brew 8-Cup | Best Listed Brew Temperature | 8-cup thermal carafe | 194 F to 205 F brew water | 8.4 | View |
 Chefman Caffeinator | Best 14-Cup Carafe | 14-cup glass carafe | 14 cups, 72 oz reservoir | 8.3 | View |
 BUNN Speed Brew | Best Brew Speed | 10-cup thermal carafe | 50 oz in 4 minutes | 7.6 | View |
 Mr. Coffee 12-Cup | Best Decaf Setting | 12-cup hot and iced | Regular, decaf and iced brew | 7.4 | View |
 Cuisinart 5-Cup | Best 5-Cup Capacity | 5-cup compact | 5 cups, 3-year warranty | 6.4 | View |
1. Breville Grind Control Coffee Maker with Thermal Carafe (BDC650BSS)
- Grinds whole beans right before brewing
- Brews into a carafe, tall cup or travel mug
- Programmable auto start
- LCD shows grind setting, grind time and cups selected
- 1-year limited warranty
- Spec table lists a weight of 16.1 pounds
- Stands 16.3 inches tall
| Water tank | 60 oz (12 cups) |
|---|---|
| Bean hopper | 1/2 lb |
| Wattage | 1100 watts |
| Warranty | 1-year limited |
The Breville Grind Control is a drip coffee maker with an integrated, adjustable grinder that uses stainless steel burrs. Breville says its Steep and Release process grinds the beans right before brewing, and you can set the grind size to suit each bean. You get 8 strength settings, or you can skip the grinder and brew pre-ground coffee.
It brews into the included 12-cup dual wall stainless steel thermal carafe, a tall cup or a travel mug. The water tank holds 60 oz, the locking bean hopper holds 1/2 lb, and programmable auto start sets the brew time. A gold tone filter and cleaning brush are included, with a 1-year limited warranty. Score: brew control 10, carafe and keep warm 8, convenience 9, build and warranty 6.
Who the Breville Grind Control fits best
Choose it if you buy whole beans and want grinding and brewing in one machine.
Who should skip the Breville Grind Control
Skip it if you want a warranty longer than 1 year or a shorter machine for under cabinets.
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2. OXO Brew 8-Cup Coffee Maker with Thermal Carafe
- BetterBrew control of water temperature, volume and brew time
- Rainmaker showerhead and bloom cycle
- Brew-through, pour-through carafe lid
- Removable well fits short or tall mugs
- No programmable timer listed
- 8-cup capacity, smaller than the 10- to 14-cup picks
- Uses paper filters
| Capacity | 8 cups |
|---|---|
| Carafe | Double-wall vacuum-insulated |
| Wattage | 1400 watts |
| Warranty | 2-year |
The OXO Brew 8-Cup is the one pick here that names the Specialty Coffee Association. OXO says its BetterBrew technology controls water temperature, water volume and brew time so water hits the grounds at 194 F to 205 F, and OXO says this meets the SCA Golden Cup standard. A Rainmaker showerhead spreads water evenly, and an integrated bloom cycle is built in.
Coffee goes into a double-wall, vacuum-insulated thermal carafe with a brew-through, pour-through lid. The listing mentions an optional single-serve basket for one mug, and the spec table lists 2 baskets in the box. The feature list adds 10 paper filters and a coffee scoop. It has a cleaning mode and a 2-year warranty. Score: brew control 10, carafe and keep warm 8, convenience 7, build and warranty 8.
Who the OXO Brew 8-Cup fits best
Choose it if brew temperature matters most to you and you want a thermal carafe.
Who should skip the OXO Brew 8-Cup
Skip it if you want to set a timer the night before.
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3. Chefman Caffeinator Programmable Drip Coffee Maker, 14-Cup Glass Carafe
- Classic and Bold settings plus a 1-4 cup mode
- Extra-wide showerhead and built-in blooming cycle
- 72 oz reservoir with a charcoal water filter
- Carafe and lid are top-rack dishwasher safe
- Glass carafe relies on the warming plate
- Keep warm stops at 3 hours
- Chefman lists no brew temperature, unlike the OXO pick here
| Capacity | 14 cups (72 oz reservoir) |
|---|---|
| Wattage | 1200 watts |
| Keep warm | Up to 3 hours, 3 temperatures |
| Warranty | 5-year assurance |
The Chefman Caffeinator brews into a 14-cup glass carafe, the largest listed carafe in this group. Chefman lists an extra-wide showerhead, a built-in blooming cycle and a BalancedBrew funnel that spreads coffee evenly into the carafe so stronger coffee does not settle at the bottom. You can pick Classic or Bold, and a 1-4 cup setting handles small batches.
The warming plate holds coffee for up to 3 hours at 3 temperature settings, and a 24-hour timer lets you wake up to a full pot. The 72 oz reservoir is the largest listed here and has a charcoal water filter. You also get a GoldTone reusable filter, a descaling function, a dishwasher-safe carafe and a 5-year assurance. Score: brew control 9, carafe and keep warm 7, convenience 9, build and warranty 8.
Who the Chefman Caffeinator fits best
Choose it if you brew big pots for a family and want to set the warming plate temperature.
Who should skip the Chefman Caffeinator
Skip it if you want a thermal carafe instead of a warming plate.
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4. BUNN Speed Brew Platinum Thermal 10-Cup Coffee Maker (CSB3T)
- Commercial grade stainless steel hot water tank
- Fills a 20 oz travel mug in 2 minutes
- Multi-stream sprayhead
- Designed and assembled in the USA
- Listing says it stays plugged in to keep the tank hot
- No programmable timer listed
- Listing gives no warranty length
| Carafe | 50 oz, vacuum-insulated |
|---|---|
| Hot water tank | 70 oz |
| Wattage | 850 watts |
| Dimensions | 8.3 x 13.9 x 14.9 in |
The BUNN Speed Brew Platinum Thermal keeps 70 oz of water hot in an internal commercial grade stainless steel tank, so it can brew when you pour water in and close the lid. BUNN says it brews a full 50 oz carafe in about 4 minutes, or 20 oz into a travel mug in 2 minutes, and it says its temperature regulated tank avoids the burnt flavor it links to brewers that exceed 200 F.
A commercial style multi-stream sprayhead showers water over the grounds, and the taller funnel is built for BUNN filters, which are 1/4 inch taller than others. The double-walled, vacuum-insulated carafe holds serving temperature for 2+ hours. The listing says the machine is always plugged in and ready, and it gives no warranty length. Score: brew control 8, carafe and keep warm 9, convenience 7, build and warranty 6.
Who the BUNN Speed Brew fits best
Choose it if you want a full carafe in minutes and coffee that stays hot without a hotplate.
Who should skip the BUNN Speed Brew
Skip it if you want a timer or a machine you switch off between brews.
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5. Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Programmable Hot and Iced Coffee Maker
- Decaf Brew Selector adjusts brew time for decaf grounds
- Cool Brew Cover keeps iced coffee cold over the warming plate
- Programmable brewing and mid-cycle pour
- Clean setting, dishwasher-safe carafe and basket
- Listing gives no warranty length
- No bold or strong setting listed
- Listing does not name the carafe material
| Capacity | 12 cups (60 oz water) |
|---|---|
| Wattage | 1100 watts |
| Keep warm | Up to 4 hours |
| Dimensions | 12.12 x 10.15 x 14.64 in |
The Mr. Coffee 12-Cup has a selector for Regular, Decaf and Iced brewing. Mr. Coffee says the Decaf Brew Selector adjusts brew time for decaf grounds, and the included Cool Brew Cover sits over the warming plate during iced brewing so the coffee stays cold. A Small Batch Setting tunes the brew for 1 to 4 cups, which Mr. Coffee says keeps small batches as flavorful as a full carafe.
It holds 60 oz of water, based on cups of about 5 oz. You can brew right away or program it ahead, and pour a cup mid-cycle. The warming plate keeps coffee hot and shuts off after 4 hours. A Clean setting and a top-shelf dishwasher-safe carafe and filter basket help with upkeep. The listing gives no warranty length. Score: brew control 8, carafe and keep warm 7, convenience 9, build and warranty 5.
Who the Mr. Coffee 12-Cup fits best
Choose it if your household drinks decaf or iced coffee as often as regular.
Who should skip the Mr. Coffee 12-Cup
Skip it if you want a thermal carafe or a listed warranty.
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6. Cuisinart 5-Cup Coffee Maker with Stainless Steel Carafe (DCC-5570)
- Compact build, 5.67 inches deep and 10.85 inches tall
- Removable reservoir with charcoal water filter
- Brew Pause and dripless pour spout
- Permanent-style nylon filter included
- Keep warm lasts 30 minutes
- No strength settings listed
- No programmable timer listed
| Capacity | 5 cups (about 5 oz each) |
|---|---|
| Wattage | 1100 watts |
| Keep warm | 30 minutes |
| Warranty | Limited 3-year |
The Cuisinart DCC-5570 is a 5-cup drip brewer for one or two people, with Cuisinart counting a cup as about 5 oz. The spec table lists it at 5.67 inches deep, 10.14 inches wide and 10.85 inches tall, the shortest listed height in this group, and Cuisinart pitches it for small kitchens and coffee nooks. The spec table lists 1100 watts.
Water goes into a removable reservoir with a charcoal water filter, and grounds go into a permanent-style nylon filter. Brew Pause lets you pour before the cycle ends, and the stainless steel carafe sits on a warming plate that keeps coffee warm for 30 minutes. Cuisinart lists no strength settings, unlike the Chefman pick here. It carries a limited 3-year warranty. Score: brew control 5, carafe and keep warm 6, convenience 7, build and warranty 8.
Who the Cuisinart 5-Cup fits best
Choose it if counter space is tight and you brew a few cups at a time.
Who should skip the Cuisinart 5-Cup
Skip it if you want coffee kept warm for more than 30 minutes.
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How to Choose the Best Coffee Maker for Your Home
Match the size to your household
Cuisinart and Mr. Coffee count a cup as about 5 oz, so a 5-cup machine brews about 25 oz. A 12- or 14-cup brewer suits a family or guests.
Thermal carafe or warming plate
A vacuum-insulated carafe holds heat without a hotplate. A glass carafe sits on a warming plate, and some plates let you pick the temperature and shut off after a set time.
Decide how much control you want
Strength settings, bloom cycles and a listed brew temperature give you more say over flavor. A built-in grinder lets you start from whole beans.
Think about speed and timing
A 24-hour timer has coffee ready when you wake up. A hot water tank brewer skips the wait but stays plugged in.
Check cleaning and warranty
Clean cycles and dishwasher-safe carafes make upkeep easier. Listed warranty and assurance terms here run from 1 year to 5 years, and two listings give none.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best coffee maker for most homes?
The Breville Grind Control scores highest here for its built-in burr grinder, 8 strength settings, programmable start and 12-cup thermal carafe.
Which coffee maker brews the fastest?
The BUNN Speed Brew lists a full 50 oz carafe in about 4 minutes, because its internal tank keeps 70 oz of water hot.
Which coffee maker lists a brew temperature range?
The OXO Brew 8-Cup says water hits the grounds at 194 F to 205 F, which OXO says meets the SCA Golden Cup standard.
Which coffee maker makes iced and decaf coffee?
The Mr. Coffee 12-Cup has Regular, Decaf and Iced settings and includes a Cool Brew Cover for the warming plate.
What is a good small coffee maker?
The Cuisinart 5-Cup brews 5 cups of about 5 oz each, stands 10.85 inches tall and carries a limited 3-year warranty.
Final Verdict
The best coffee maker in this group is the Breville Grind Control for its built-in burr grinder, 8 strength settings and thermal carafe. The OXO Brew 8-Cup is the pick for a listed 194 F to 205 F brew temperature and a 2-year warranty, and the Chefman Caffeinator suits families who want a 14-cup carafe and a 5-year assurance. Check the current price and size on Amazon before you order.
Looking for something else? See our Drip Coffee Maker and Coffee Maker With Grinder guides, or browse Burr Coffee Grinders.
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