(checked 2026-10-10)Small sample (291 ratings); pools silver and matte black.
Wirecutter's top pick for nuanced, very hot coffee and an easy-to-fill removable tank. But it has only a 1-year warranty, Serious Eats found the build a little chintzy, and some Amazon owners report carafes that cool quickly and units that fail early.
Top complaints
- Short warranty, durability doubts
Both Wirecutter and Serious Eats flag the 1-year warranty. Serious Eats says the build feels a little chintzy, with a wobbly brew basket. Durability is negative on Amazon (owners describe it falling apart within two months), and Wirecutter readers report failed units and no replacement parts.
- Fussy carafe lid, slow descale
Wirecutter says the carafe lid is hard to grip and needs a strong tug, and descaling takes 45 minutes, more than twice as long as other models.
Source: Wirecutter - No clock or brew-later
Wirecutter notes there is no clock or delayed-brew feature, unlike its OXO pick.
Source: Wirecutter
What owners love
- Nuanced, balanced coffee
Wirecutter found it consistently bright, balanced and nuanced, and its bloom setting toned down acidity. Serious Eats says the flat basket gave even extraction and a fruity, balanced brew.
Source: Wirecutter, Serious Eats - Hottest coffee in Wirecutter's test
It brewed at around 200°F and filled the pot at 187°F, the hottest tested, and the carafe kept a half pot hot for over four hours.
Source: Wirecutter - Removable tank, compact
It's the only Wirecutter pick with a removable water tank, and it fits under cabinets. Serious Eats lists a height of 11.38 inches.
Source: Wirecutter, Serious Eats
- You want a brew-ahead timer or clock
- You want a long warranty or replacement parts
- You want a sturdy-feeling brew basket
- Coffee that tastes balanced and nuanced
- Under-cabinet spaces (about 11.4 inches tall)
- Filling and cleaning the tank at the sink
Scores (tap for why)
What experts say
- Wirecutter (NYT): Top pick (reinstated August 2026 after testing an updated model). Flaws: 1-year warranty, 45-minute descale, no clock or brew-later, and a fussy carafe lid.
- Serious Eats: Best streamlined brewer under $300 with a fruity, balanced brew, but it feels chintzy for $250 and has only a 1-year warranty.