In spite of its relatively low price, the Cuisinart DCC-1100BK is attractive and offers the same basic perks as the more expensive models. It’s programmable, so you can set it to have the coffee ready the minute you wake up or walk into the house. Many times a Keurig will shut off while brewing because the K-Cup hasn’t been punctured on the bottom by the needle in the K-Cup basket. It can also shut off as a result of a clogged brew needle, faulty outlet, or misaligned water reservoir magnet.
The KitchenAid Precision Gooseneck Electric Kettle proved less than intuitive to use. Yes, you can adjust the flow rate on the spout for better pour-over control. But it requires lots of fumbling inside the lip of the machine, so you better make sure you’re operating with a cold, empty kettle.
If you ever want to use pre-ground coffee, you have the option to turn the grinder off. The carafe can keep coffee hot for up to an hour (there’s no warming plate), and it comes with a secure travel lid if you want Keurig K-Mini to bring it with you on the go. While it doesn’t have customizable settings like the Cuisinart, this cult-favorite machine is pretty effortless and arguably makes the best-tasting drip coffee you can get at home.
That makes all the difference when you average 7 cups of coffee a day with a 6 cup capacity glass carafe. The Cuisinart CPO-850, however, does the work for you yet still delivers the same great beverage. Browse our large selection of quality coffee maker machines and programmable coffee makers below. Instant Pot makes more than just, well, Instant Pots—they’ve also got some coffee makers on their roster that have garnered positive review. We recommend the Hamilton Beach Stainless Steel 1.7 Liter Kettle for anyone who wants an affordable basic model that quickly brings water to a boil.
Over time, the coffee maker will accumulate a build-up of hard water and minerals. Once you’re ready to clean that sweet machine that brings you to life each morning, pull out the pot and the filter basket. On the other hand, you can brew up to a 12 ounce cup on the single serve side of the Hamilton Beach Keurig Duo, something the Cuisinart can’t do. For the K Cup brewer, toss your spent cup toward the nearest landfill or wash out the reusable filter cup if that’s what you used for your coffee. Oh, and be sure to have your cup in place on the drip tray before pressing the cup size button.