(checked 2026-10-10)
Amazon's #1 best-selling drip coffee maker and Food Network's basic pick for simple programming at a very low price. But there is little expert testing of it, and many owners report units breaking within months, leaks, and coffee that isn't hot enough.
Top complaints
- Breaks quickly
Durability is the most-mentioned negative in Amazon's review summary (1.4K mentions), with multiple customers saying it broke within three months.
- Leaks
Leakage is a negative aspect on Amazon (669 mentions), with reports of water leaking all over the place.
- Not always hot; one strength only
Temperature is mixed on Amazon: some say the coffee is super hot, others say it isn't hot enough. Food Network's only listed con is that it has just one brew strength.
What owners love
- Cheap and simple
Food Network calls it super affordable and simple, from programming to brewing and cleaning. Ease of use is a positive aspect on Amazon.
- Useful basics
Auto brew, pour-before-done (Sneak-A-Cup), and an automatic 2-hour shutoff (Food Network).
Source: Food Network - Quick brewing
Brew speed and programmability are positive aspects in Amazon's summary of about 50,600 ratings.
- You want coffee that stays hot without a hot plate
- You want a machine that lasts years
- You want to adjust brew strength
- The lowest upfront cost
- Simple auto-brew mornings
- Households that drink a pot quickly
Scores (tap for why)
What experts say
- Food Network: Best basic drip coffeemaker: simple and affordable; its con is a single brew strength.
- Tom's Guide: Mentioned as a $49 budget alternative to the Moccamaster, but not SCA-approved.