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Best Coffee Maker

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The best coffee makers: OXO Brew 8-Cup, a budget Hamilton Beach, the Technivorm Moccamaster, Keurig K-Express for single cups and Ninja's Hot & Iced XL, compared by capacity, carafe and features.

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Our picks at a glance

ProductAwardScore
OXO Brew 8-Cup Coffee Maker 8718800 Double-wall, vacuum-insulated stainless steel thermal carafe; stainless steel housing design
Best overall 8.2 Check price
Hamilton Beach 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker 49615 Borosilicate glass carafe; black with stainless steel accents (housing material not stated)
Best budget 7.0 Check price
Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Coffee Maker Glass carafe on a hotplate; metal and BPA-, BPS-, BPF- and phthalate-free plastic
Best premium 7.8 Check price
Keurig K-Express Single Serve Coffee Maker Not stated by Keurig; no carafe (brews directly into a mug)
Best single-serve 6.5 Check price
Ninja Hot & Iced XL Coffee Maker CM371 Plastic housing; glass carafe with brew-through lid
Best for iced coffee 7.4 Check price

How we chose and scored these picks

  1. 01 · Best overall
    OXO Brew 8-Cup Coffee Maker 8718800

    OXO · 8718800 (OXO Brew 8-Cup Coffee Maker)

    OXO Brew 8-Cup Coffee Maker 8718800

    8.2/ 10
    Editorial score
    Brew quality
    9.0
    Features
    7.0
    Carafe
    9.0
    Care/warranty
    7.5
    Why this score?
    Brew quality & certification · 9.0
    SCA-certified; showerhead and built-in bloom cycle
    Features & flexibility · 7.0
    2-4 and 5-8 cup cycles plus mug mode; no timer described
    Carafe & serving · 9.0
    Vacuum-insulated stainless carafe, no hot plate; hand wash only
    Cleaning & warranty · 7.5
    Top-rack parts, two-year warranty; carafe and lid hand wash only

    Based on documented features and practical tradeoffs, not a hands-on test. Assessment: October 7, 2026. How we chose and scored

    Manufacturer information

    Best forMost households that want SCA-certified drip coffee by the mug or the pot

    An 8-cup drip coffee maker certified by the Specialty Coffee Association, with a showerhead that spreads water over the grounds and a built-in bloom cycle. It brews into a double-wall, vacuum-insulated stainless steel carafe or straight into a mug, and OXO backs it with a two-year warranty.

    Strengths

    • SCA-certified, with separate 2-4 cup and 5-8 cup brew cycles and a mug mode for single servings
    • Vacuum-insulated thermal carafe instead of a hot plate, and a compact 13.5-inch height sized to fit under cabinets

    Weaknesses

    • The carafe and lid are hand wash only; OXO says the dishwasher will compromise the vacuum insulation
    • No delay-brew timer is described, and it will not brew fewer than 2 cups

    Dimensions, material and details

    Capacity
    8 cups (40 oz / 1,183 mL; 1 cup = 5 oz)
    Brew sizes
    2-4 cups and 5-8 cups buttons; mug mode up to 4 cups (20 oz)
    Programmable
    No timer described in the manual (press Power, then Brew)
    Dimensions
    13.5 in H x 10.5 in D x 7.0 in W (34.3 x 26.6 x 17.7 cm)
    Material
    Double-wall, vacuum-insulated stainless steel thermal carafe; stainless steel housing design
    Dishwasher-safe parts
    Brew basket, single-serve brew basket, coffee scoop, well cover and Rainmaker showerhead (top rack); carafe and lid hand wash only
    Warranty
    Two-year warranty
    SCA certification
    Certified by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA)

    Details checked against the oxo.com product page.

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  2. 02 · Best budget
    Hamilton Beach 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker 49615

    Hamilton Beach · 49615

    Hamilton Beach 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker 49615

    7.0/ 10
    Editorial score
    Brew quality
    6.5
    Features
    8.0
    Carafe
    6.5
    Care/warranty
    7.0
    Why this score?
    Brew quality & certification · 6.5
    No SCA claim; regular, bold and 1-4 cup brew selector
    Features & flexibility · 8.0
    Programmable timer, 2-hour auto shutoff, pause to pour mid-brew
    Carafe & serving · 6.5
    Glass carafe on keep-hot plate that shuts off after 2 hours
    Cleaning & warranty · 7.0
    Carafe and basket top-rack safe; 1-year warranty excludes glass

    Based on documented features and practical tradeoffs, not a hands-on test. Assessment: October 7, 2026. How we chose and scored

    Manufacturer information

    Best forAnyone who wants a simple, low-cost 12-cup pot ready when they wake up

    A 12-cup drip coffee maker with a programmable clock and timer, a 2-hour auto shutoff and a brew selector for regular, bold or 1-4 cup batches. The borosilicate glass carafe and brew basket are top-rack dishwasher safe, and it pauses so you can pour a cup mid-brew.

    Strengths

    • Programmable timer plus regular, bold and 1-4 cup settings at the lowest price in this guide
    • Glass carafe and Lift & Clean brew basket are top-rack dishwasher safe

    Weaknesses

    • Glass carafe sits on a heated keep-hot plate, which shuts off after 2 hours
    • 1-year limited warranty, and Hamilton Beach's warranty does not cover glass

    Dimensions, material and details

    Capacity
    12 cups
    Brew strength
    Regular, Bold or 1-4 cups (Select-a-Brew)
    Programmable
    Yes, programmable clock/timer; 2-hour auto shutoff
    Wattage
    900 W, 120 V (per the use and care guide's rating table)
    Dimensions
    12.8 in H x 7.3 in W x 10.8 in D
    Material
    Borosilicate glass carafe; black with stainless steel accents (housing material not stated)
    Dishwasher-safe parts
    Glass carafe and brew basket (top rack; do not use the SANI setting)
    Warranty
    One (1) year limited warranty (does not cover glass or filters)

    Details checked against the hamiltonbeach.com product page.

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  3. 03 · Best premium
    Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Coffee Maker

    Technivorm Moccamaster · KBGV (KBGV Select; Polished Silver 53941, Matte Black 53948)

    Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Coffee Maker

    7.8/ 10
    Editorial score
    Brew quality
    9.5
    Features
    6.5
    Carafe
    7.0
    Care/warranty
    8.0
    Why this score?
    Brew quality & certification · 9.5
    SCA and ECBC certified for full and half carafes, per Moccamaster
    Features & flexibility · 6.5
    Full or half carafe switch and drip-stop; no timer, auto-off at 100 minutes
    Carafe & serving · 7.0
    Glass carafe on hotplate with its own heating element
    Cleaning & warranty · 8.0
    5-year warranty, lifetime repair; hand wash carafe and brew basket

    Based on documented features and practical tradeoffs, not a hands-on test. Assessment: October 7, 2026. How we chose and scored

    Manufacturer information

    Best forCoffee lovers who want a hand-built, long-warranty brewer and will hand wash it

    A 10-cup (40 oz) drip brewer handmade in the Netherlands, with a switch that sets the brew for a full or half carafe, an automatic drip-stop and a hotplate with its own heating element. Moccamaster says it is SCA and ECBC certified and backs it with a 5-year warranty.

    Strengths

    • SCA and ECBC certified for both full and half carafes, per Moccamaster
    • 5-year warranty, and Moccamaster says it will repair the brewer for life

    Weaknesses

    • No programmable timer is listed; it auto-shuts off after 100 minutes
    • Moccamaster advises hand washing the carafe and brew basket, as dishwasher heat can make them brittle

    Dimensions, material and details

    Capacity
    1.25 L / 40 oz / 10 cups
    Brew sizes
    Full or half carafe (selector switch)
    Programmable
    No timer listed; auto-off at 100 minutes
    Wattage
    1475 W, 120 V
    Dimensions
    14.00" H x 12.75" W x 6.50" D
    Material
    Glass carafe on a hotplate; metal and BPA-, BPS-, BPF- and phthalate-free plastic
    Dishwasher-safe parts
    None recommended (hand wash carafe and brew basket)
    Warranty
    5 years
    SCA certification
    ECBC certified and SCA approved (Golden Cup standard)
    Weight
    6.00 lbs

    Details checked against the moccamaster.com product page.

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  4. 04 · Best single-serve
    Keurig K-Express Single Serve Coffee Maker

    Keurig · K-Express (Best Buy model no. 5000368220, Black)

    Keurig K-Express Single Serve Coffee Maker

    6.5/ 10
    Editorial score
    Brew quality
    6.0
    Features
    7.0
    Carafe
    7.0
    Care/warranty
    6.0
    Why this score?
    Brew quality & certification · 6.0
    No SCA claim; K-Cup pods, Strong button, 8/10/12 oz sizes
    Features & flexibility · 7.0
    Reusable My K-Cup filter option; no timer, one cup at a time
    Carafe & serving · 7.0
    No carafe or hot plate; brews into mugs up to 7 inches tall
    Cleaning & warranty · 6.0
    No dishwasher-safe parts; limited one year warranty

    Based on documented features and practical tradeoffs, not a hands-on test. Assessment: October 7, 2026. How we chose and scored

    Manufacturer information

    Best forOne- or two-coffee households that want a fast cup from K-Cup pods

    A slim single-serve brewer for K-Cup pods with three cup sizes (8, 10 and 12 oz), a Strong button and a 42 oz removable reservoir that holds enough for about four 8 oz cups. It brews back to back without reheating, fits travel mugs up to 7 inches tall and turns itself off 5 minutes after the last brew.

    Strengths

    • Narrow 4.56-inch-wide footprint and a 42 oz removable reservoir
    • Strong brew setting and compatibility with the My K-Cup reusable filter (sold separately) for your own grounds

    Weaknesses

    • Keurig's guide says no parts are dishwasher safe
    • No timer or programming, and it brews one cup at a time from pods or a reusable filter

    Dimensions, material and details

    Capacity
    42 oz removable reservoir (up to four 8 oz cups); brews one cup at a time
    Brew sizes
    8, 10 and 12 oz, plus Strong brew
    Programmable
    No (auto off 5 minutes after the last brew)
    Dimensions
    12.63" H x 4.56" W x 12.87" D
    Material
    Not stated by Keurig; no carafe (brews directly into a mug)
    Dishwasher-safe parts
    None (reservoir, lid and drip tray hand wash only)
    Warranty
    Limited one year warranty

    Details checked against the keurig.com product page.

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  5. 05 · Best for iced coffee
    Ninja Hot & Iced XL Coffee Maker CM371

    Ninja · CM371

    Ninja Hot & Iced XL Coffee Maker CM371

    7.4/ 10
    Editorial score
    Brew quality
    7.0
    Features
    9.0
    Carafe
    7.0
    Care/warranty
    6.5
    Why this score?
    Brew quality & certification · 7.0
    No SCA claim; Classic and Rich styles plus Rapid Cold Brew
    Features & flexibility · 9.0
    8 sizes, 4 styles including Over Ice, 24-hour Delay Brew, keep warm
    Carafe & serving · 7.0
    12-cup glass carafe with brew-through lid; brews into travel mugs
    Cleaning & warranty · 6.5
    1-year warranty; carafe dishwasher safe per Best Buy, not Ninja

    Based on documented features and practical tradeoffs, not a hands-on test. Assessment: October 7, 2026. How we chose and scored

    Manufacturer information

    Best forIced coffee and cold brew fans who also want a full pot or a single cup

    A drip coffee maker that brews into a 12-cup glass carafe or straight into a cup or travel mug, in 8 sizes and 4 styles: Classic, Rich, Over Ice and Cold Brew. It has a 24-hour Delay Brew, a keep warm function and a removable reservoir that senses how much water is in it.

    Strengths

    • Over Ice and Rapid Cold Brew settings, with cold brew in as little as 10 minutes per Ninja
    • 8 brew sizes from a small cup to a full carafe, plus 24-hour Delay Brew

    Weaknesses

    • Plastic housing and a tall 17.4-inch height, per Ninja's specs
    • 1-year limited warranty, and Ninja's page does not say which parts are dishwasher safe

    Dimensions, material and details

    Capacity
    12-cup glass carafe
    Brew sizes and styles
    8 sizes (small, regular and XL cup; travel and XL travel; quarter, half or full carafe); 4 styles: Classic, Rich, Over Ice, Cold Brew
    Programmable
    Yes, 24-hour Delay Brew; keep warm function
    Wattage
    1,550 watts (120 volts)
    Dimensions
    14.25 in L x 11.14 in W x 17.4 in H
    Material
    Plastic housing; glass carafe with brew-through lid
    Dishwasher-safe parts
    Carafe (per Best Buy's spec table; not stated by Ninja)
    Warranty
    One (1) Year Limited Warranty
    Weight
    11.24 lbs

    Details checked against the sharkninja.com product page.

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Side-by-side comparison

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OXO Brew 8-Cup Coffee Maker 8718800 Most households that want SCA-certified drip coffee by the mug or the pot8 cups (40 oz / 1,183 mL; 1 cup = 5 oz)No timer described in the manual (press Power, then Brew)13.5 in H x 10.5 in D x 7.0 in W (34.3 x 26.6 x 17.7 cm)
Hamilton Beach 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker 49615 Anyone who wants a simple, low-cost 12-cup pot ready when they wake up12 cupsYes, programmable clock/timer; 2-hour auto shutoff12.8 in H x 7.3 in W x 10.8 in D
Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Coffee Maker Coffee lovers who want a hand-built, long-warranty brewer and will hand wash it1.25 L / 40 oz / 10 cupsNo timer listed; auto-off at 100 minutes14.00" H x 12.75" W x 6.50" D
Keurig K-Express Single Serve Coffee Maker One- or two-coffee households that want a fast cup from K-Cup pods42 oz removable reservoir (up to four 8 oz cups); brews one cup at a timeNo (auto off 5 minutes after the last brew)12.63" H x 4.56" W x 12.87" D
Ninja Hot & Iced XL Coffee Maker CM371 Iced coffee and cold brew fans who also want a full pot or a single cup12-cup glass carafeYes, 24-hour Delay Brew; keep warm function14.25 in L x 11.14 in W x 17.4 in H

OUR METHOD

How we chose and scored

How we chose

We compared capacity, brew sizes, strength settings, timers, carafe type, wattage, dishwasher-safe parts, warranty and SCA certification, and checked models against CPSC recalls. We did not test these coffee makers; specs come from manufacturer and retailer pages.

The editorial score

Every product is rated out of 10 on four criteria, weighted by how much they matter for this product type:

  • Brew quality & certification 30%
  • Features & flexibility 25%
  • Carafe & serving 25%
  • Cleaning & warranty 20%
9–10
Very complete, only minor limits
8
Strong, with one clear limit
7
Good, with several limits
6
Useful, with real constraints

The score is our judgment from manufacturer information, not a hands-on test. Open “Why this score?” under any product for the reasons. How we test

What to look for in a coffee maker

  • Match size to your habitsa cup may mean 5 or 6 ounces; seek a small-batch mode

  • Choose thermal or glass carafethermal stays hot without a hot plate; glass often dishwasher safe

  • Decide between drip and podsdrip costs less per cup; pods are faster and tidier

Frequently asked questions

What is the best single-serve coffee maker?

The Keurig K-Express is the single-serve pick in this guide: it brews one cup at a time in 8, 10 or 12 oz sizes from K-Cup pods, with a Strong button and a 42 oz removable reservoir. If you would rather use ground coffee, it also works with the My K-Cup reusable filter (sold separately). The OXO 8-Cup also has a mug mode for single servings, up to 4 cups (20 oz).

What is the best non-toxic or plastic-free coffee maker?

None of the picks in this guide is described as plastic free. Technivorm Moccamaster states that its KBGV is built from metal and BPA-, BPS-, BPF- and phthalate-free plastic, with a glass carafe, while the Ninja CM371 has a plastic housing and the OXO 8-Cup is described as having a stainless steel housing design and a stainless steel carafe. We make no health claims, so check each maker's materials information against your own preferences.

Are pod coffee makers worth it?

A pod brewer suits people who drink one cup at a time and value speed. The Keurig K-Express brews 8, 10 or 12 oz cups from K-Cup pods, holds 42 oz of water and can use a reusable filter (sold separately) for your own grounds. If you often brew for several people, a drip machine such as the 12-cup Hamilton Beach 49615 makes a full pot at once.

Is a thermal carafe better than a glass carafe?

A thermal carafe keeps coffee hot without a heated plate, which OXO says can make coffee taste bitter or burned over time. The OXO 8-Cup uses a vacuum-insulated stainless steel carafe, but it must be hand washed. The Hamilton Beach 49615, Moccamaster KBGV and Ninja CM371 use glass carafes on a warming plate, and the Hamilton Beach and Moccamaster plates shut off after 2 hours and 100 minutes.