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Your morning cup has never tasted better.

OXO Brew 8-Cup Coffee Maker displayed with books and food on a countertop

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Just as important as the beans you use is themachine you brew them in.

These coffee makers, though easy to use, come in a huge variety.

For more on how we tested drip coffee makers, see our testing process below.

OXO Brew 8-Cup Coffee Maker

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During testing, we found the coffee maker simple to use.

All of the batches we made, aside from the pre-ground medium roast coffee, were consistently impressive.

Finally, the Oxo coffee maker scored high marks when it came to cleaning.

Hands adjusting the vessel control on the OXO Brew 8-Cup Coffee Maker

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True coffee enthusiasts may not feel that the machine provides well-balanced or full-bodied flavor.

Its aesthetic appeal may be something you’ll actuallywantto show off.

The Moccamaster can brew up to 10 cups, making it great for entertaining or larger households.

A finger presses the brew button on the Oxo Brew 8-Cup Coffee Maker

What we found most impressive are the design efforts to minimize heat loss.

It also comes with a travel lid so that you cantake your coffee on the go.

Hot and cold coffee lovers will appreciate the versatility of theChemex Ottomatic 2.0 Automatic Pour-Over Coffee Maker.

Steam coming off the top of the Oxo Brew 8-Cup Coffee Maker

Across all of our tests, the Chemex delivered.

Design-wise, it ranked high on our list.

The machine also comes with a glass lid for placing on the carafe after brewing to further trap heat.

Coffee grounds in the top filter and grounds holder of the Oxo Brew 8-Cup Coffee Maker

However, as nice as it is to look at, we experienced some flaws due to the design.

Still, design has upsides that make it worth the price.

Aside from looking high-end, the carafe was comfortable to hold and easy to pour.

Coffee being poured into glass mug

We had issues with overflowing while attempting to pause the brew.

Upon first glance, theBunn Velocity Brew 10-Cup Home Coffee Brewerlooks like a traditional, short-kettle coffee maker.

We evaluated its footprint and whether it was large and bulky or smaller and more compact.

Hands adjusting the vessel control on the OXO Brew 8-Cup Coffee Maker

Carafe key in

The two main carafe types you’ll see are glass and thermal.

Glass carafes are typically more affordable and rely on hotplates to keep the coffee warm.

Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Coffee Maker

TheMr.

A finger presses the brew button on the Oxo Brew 8-Cup Coffee Maker

Coffee 12-Cup Coffee Makerwas quite flimsy and didn’t feel particularly well-made.

We found the results to be bland and muted with very little body.

That being said, it’s a one-button machine so setup and usage is a breeze.

Steam coming off the top of the Oxo Brew 8-Cup Coffee Maker

It also yielded a decent volume of coffee (each brew cycle only lost one to two ounces).

Your Questions, Answered

Is there a difference between drip coffee and brewed coffee?

There’s no difference between brewed coffee and drip coffee, Morrisson notes.

Coffee grounds in the top filter and grounds holder of the Oxo Brew 8-Cup Coffee Maker

The brewed coffee then collects in a carafe or pot below.

Can you make espresso in a drip coffee maker?

No, you could’tmake true espressoin a drip coffee maker.

Coffee being poured into glass mug

If you’re looking for real espresso, you’ll need to invest in a dedicated espresso machine.

What are the disadvantages of a drip coffee maker?

While drip coffee makers are revered for their convenience, they come with a few disadvantages.

Krups Simply Brew 5-Cup Stainless Steel Drip Coffee Maker

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She has a self-proclaimed “obsession” with kitchen gadgets and has extensive experience with coffee makers.

What Is BHG Recommends?

In these cases, we use the same testing criteria we use to test the purchased products.

A hand holds the Krups Simply Brew 5-Cup Stainless Steel Drip Coffee Maker’s filter basket’s handle

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A person lifts the used filter basket out of the Krups Simply Brew 5-Cup Stainless Steel Drip Coffee Maker

Steam coming out of the top of the Krups Simply Brew 5-Cup Stainless Steel Drip Coffee Maker

A cup of coffee brewed from the Krups Simply Brew 5-Cup Stainless Steel Drip Coffee Maker

Coffee that was brewed using the Krups Simply Brew 5-Cup Stainless Steel Drip Coffee Maker being poured into a mug on a scale

The coffee filled glass carafe of the Krups Simply Brew 5-Cup Stainless Steel Drip Coffee Maker

A hand holds the Krups Simply Brew 5-Cup Stainless Steel Drip Coffee Maker’s filter basket’s handle

A person lifts the used filter basket out of the Krups Simply Brew 5-Cup Stainless Steel Drip Coffee Maker

Steam coming out of the top of the Krups Simply Brew 5-Cup Stainless Steel Drip Coffee Maker

A cup of coffee brewed from the Krups Simply Brew 5-Cup Stainless Steel Drip Coffee Maker

Coffee that was brewed using the Krups Simply Brew 5-Cup Stainless Steel Drip Coffee Maker being poured into a mug on a scale

The coffee filled glass carafe of the Krups Simply Brew 5-Cup Stainless Steel Drip Coffee Maker

Technivorm Moccamaster 79112 KBT Coffee Brewer

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A clean Technivorm Moccamaster 79112 KBT Coffee Brewer close-up

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An over head view of a used filer from the Technivorm Moccamaster 79112 KBT Coffee Brewer

A clean Technivorm Moccamaster 79112 KBT Coffee Brewer close-up

An over head view of a used filer from the Technivorm Moccamaster 79112 KBT Coffee Brewer

Amazon Chemex Ottomatic 2.0 Coffee Maker

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Coffee that was brewed with the Chemex Ottomatic 2.0 Automatic Pour-Over Coffee Maker being poured through a filter.

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Close-up of water slowing coming out of the Chemex Ottomatic 2.0 Automatic Pour-Over Coffee Maker.

A person lifting the filter basket off the Chemex Ottomatic 2.0 Automatic Pour-Over Coffee Maker’s carafe after use.

Close-up of water slowing coming out of the Chemex Ottomatic 2.0 Automatic Pour-Over Coffee Maker.

The Chemex Ottomatic 2.0 Automatic Pour-Over Coffee Maker’s glass carafe filled with brewed coffee.

The Chemex Ottomatic 2.0 Automatic Pour-Over Coffee Maker brewing coffee.

Coffee that was brewed with the Chemex Ottomatic 2.0 Automatic Pour-Over Coffee Maker being poured through a filter.

Close-up of water slowing coming out of the Chemex Ottomatic 2.0 Automatic Pour-Over Coffee Maker.

A person lifting the filter basket off the Chemex Ottomatic 2.0 Automatic Pour-Over Coffee Maker’s carafe after use.

Close-up of water slowing coming out of the Chemex Ottomatic 2.0 Automatic Pour-Over Coffee Maker.

The Chemex Ottomatic 2.0 Automatic Pour-Over Coffee Maker’s glass carafe filled with brewed coffee.

The Chemex Ottomatic 2.0 Automatic Pour-Over Coffee Maker brewing coffee.

Amazon BUNN GRB Velocity Brew 10-Cup Home Coffee Brewer

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Fresh ground coffee and a filter in the Bunn Velocity Brew 10-Cup Coffee Brewer’s filter basket.

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Coffee brewed using the Bunn Velocity Brew 10-Cup Coffee Brewer being poured into a coffee cup that is sitting on a food scale.

A hand putting the filter basket into the Bunn Velocity Brew 10-Cup Coffee Brewer.

Close-up of the Bunn Velocity Brew 10-Cup Coffee Brewer’s filled glass carafe.

Water being poured into the Bunn Velocity Brew 10-Cup Coffee Brewer’s water tank.

Fresh ground coffee and a filter in the Bunn Velocity Brew 10-Cup Coffee Brewer’s filter basket.

Coffee brewed using the Bunn Velocity Brew 10-Cup Coffee Brewer being poured into a coffee cup that is sitting on a food scale.

A hand putting the filter basket into the Bunn Velocity Brew 10-Cup Coffee Brewer.

Close-up of the Bunn Velocity Brew 10-Cup Coffee Brewer’s filled glass carafe.

Water being poured into the Bunn Velocity Brew 10-Cup Coffee Brewer’s water tank.

Coffee being poured from the Chemex Ottomatic 2.0 Automatic Pour-Over Coffee Maker’s carafe into a coffee mug on a scale.

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Water being poured into the Bunn Velocity Brew 10-Cup Coffee Brewer’s water tank.

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Coffee that was brewed with the Chemex Ottomatic 2.0 Automatic Pour-Over Coffee Maker being poured through a filter.

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