Best drip coffee maker [update 2020]

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Moccamaster KBG 741 was the best drip coffee maker. It performed really well and brew phenomenal coffee. It was a perfect choice for myself: someone who consider himself a true coffee lover who can appreciate nuances in flavor and quality. KBG741 comes with a sophisticated feature set that positively contributes to richness and depth of coffee flavors. I appreciate 5-year warranty, which is unparalleled in the industry. I find it very positive that Moccamaster avoids some potentially harmful materials in the manufacturing process. Though KBG741 may seem a little bit expensive, I find the price-to-value ratio of this drip coffee maker to be absolutely extraordinary.

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Ninja Hot and Cold Brewed System is extremely convenient if you are looking for the top drip coffee maker. The machine is extremely adjustable and can brew any beverage size from a small cup to a large 10-cup carafe. The machine is pod-free, which means slightly less convenience but more environmental consciousness. In addition to coffee, Ninja Hot and Cold Brewed System can brew tea. The coffee maker is easy to use thanks to the Auto-IQ technology, as the machine detects whether we want to brew coffee (orange filter holder) or tea (green filter holder). Ninja Hot and Cold Brewed System comes with settings to regulate bloom time and strength. Though we feature a thermal version of the Ninja Hot and Cold Brewed System (CP307), the same machine is also available with a glass carafe (CP301). Overall, we love this machine and recommend it as the best drip coffee maker that can also bring other coffee beverages.

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Hamilton Beach 49980A coffee maker combines a single cup and a full carafe at fantastic $-$$ price point. This best drip coffee maker gives a lot of flexibility and offers an extraordinary price-to-value ratio. Because this is a 2-way coffee maker, it will require two different paper filters. The single serve side should be compatible with a #1 cone paper filter, while the drip coffee side is compatible with a 8-12 cup cupcake-style paper filters. 49980A coffee maker comes with a couple of interesting features to improve convenience and coffee flavor. The carafe side of machine is programmable (24 hours in advance). Both sides (single serve and a drip coffee) allow to select desired strength (bold/classic).

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Cuisinart DCC3200 offers an extraordinary price-to-value ratio. This drip coffee maker has become a landmark in many households across the US. As a drip coffee maker, DCC3200 can brew filter coffee with the use of a standard #4 cone paper filter. The machine also comes with a gold-tone permanent filter. However, this one does not brew filter coffee. The machine has earned glowing feedback on its durability, functions, brew quality and design. The features allow to brew hot, flavorful coffee. Cuisinart offers all US buyers a 3-year warranty. Some of the features include 24-hour programmability, strength control and carafe temp.

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Ninja CE201 is among my most favorite drip coffee makers, with highly functional features and options. Though there are quite a few buttons to press, CE201 brews delicious and fragrant coffee. There’s a removable water reservoir, so it’s not that hard to clean. It yields an extraordinary price-to-value ratio.

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Redline MK1 is quickly gaining traction in the US market, as its drip coffee maker MK1 is among the better ones out there. MK1 looks more like a modern electric kettle than a coffee maker. With its “pre-infusion” mode, Redline MK1 ensures that coffee grounds have enough time to release gases, thus yielding better coffee flavors. I was positively surprised about the high brewing temperature. The coffee maker reminds of of Breville Precision Brewer and OXO Brew. The brew chamber is made out of high grade aluminium and all plastics in the coffee maker are BPA-free. We love that the company is based in the US (Oakland, CA). The product offers very strong price-to-value ratio.

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Bunn GRB Velocity is the fourth best drip coffee maker in our tests. It is not an ordinary drip coffee maker when it comes to it design. The unit looks absolutely amazing, and it brews coffee that I enjoy. All that in just 3-4 minutes. And I’m not speaking about just one cup, but 4 to 10 servings. The porcelain-coated warming plate ensures that the coffee remains warm as long as possible. However, GRB Velocity does not brew hot enough coffee. As a result, coffee may not be as strong as I like it. Though GRB Velocity Brew comes at a $$ price tag, this drip coffee maker offers a very solid price-to-value ratio.