14 Best Drip Coffee Makers in 2023 [Tested and Reviewed]

The Moccamaster KBT by Technivorm is certified by the Specialty Coffee Association for meeting its Golden Cup standards. The drip head comes with a stopper for manual adjustment that can be used to fine-tune the brewing time.

This machine is designed to pour hot water over the coffee grounds evenly, ensuring complete coverage without missing a single grain. The brewed coffee has a rich taste, and all the flavor notes are distinct. Our product reviewers noted that the bitterness, acidity, and sweetness were well-balanced and that they'd happily drink it every day.

With a short brewing time of just two minutes and 50 seconds for two cups, there's almost no wait time until your coffee is ready. Perfect for busy mornings. The brewing temperature for two cups of coffee was average at 167 degrees Fahrenheit, but it received slightly lower ratings due to the lack of an optimal temperature maintenance feature.

The coffee maker measures 11.5 inches wide, 6.75 inches long, and 15.25 inches high. It will fit on most kitchen countertops with its narrow width and length, but the height may require extra space. The water tank is not removable, so you'll have to lift the entire machine to empty the reservoir.

This machine brews coffee that tastes similar to pour-over, making it our top recommendation for those who want to enjoy a well-balanced bitterness, acidity, and sweetness, even on busy mornings.

The Ninja XL 14-Cup Coffee Maker PRO's standout feature is that it can brew up to 14 cups at once. It promises to produce a coffee full of flavor thanks to careful control of the brewing temperature.

By keeping the brewing temperature consistent, the coffee has minimal impurities and robust acidity. Our testers noted that the brew was fruity with a shining acidity and light enough to enjoy many cups, earning it high ratings for taste.

The Ninja also received high ratings for brewing temperature and optimal heat maintenance. While the brewing temperature for two cups was average at 167 degrees Fahrenheit, the optimal temperature maintenance makes use of a heater. This prevents your coffee from cooling, even on your second or third cup. The water reservoir is detachable, easy to clean, and dishwasher-safe, making tank maintenance effortless.

With compact dimensions of 7.87 inches in width, 10 inches in length, and 14.25 inches in height, this machine won't take up much space, even in smaller kitchens. On the downside, the brewing time for two cups is fairly long, at five minutes, which isn't ideal for busy mornings.

We recommend this coffee maker for anyone who prefers a fruity yet refreshing coffee, as well as those who enjoy many cups throughout the day.

The Ratio Six Drip Coffee Maker can brew up to eight cups of coffee at once. It comes equipped with a steamer, which simulates a barista's pour-over technique.

As the coffee grounds can bloom before the brewing process, this machine fully extracts both bitter and acidic notes. However, the bitter notes tend to be slightly overpowering, resulting in an imbalance. Our reviewers indicated that the brewed coffee was moderately acidic, but the bitterness was a bit too strong.

The brewing time is short, producing two cups in two minutes and 32 seconds, so you won't have any stress waiting for your brew to finish in the morning. It has an average brewing temperature of 167 degrees Fahrenheit for two cups of coffee, and although it lacks optimal temperature maintenance functionality, the stainless steel carafe is well-insulated. This allows you to enjoy your coffee without it going cold for about an hour.

Removing the water tank is a bit challenging, and the machine's nearly 11-pound weight makes draining somewhat cumbersome. Size-wise, the length is slightly larger than usual, so you'll need to think about where you'd place this machine if your countertop is shallow.

This machine is a great choice for those who want to enjoy a robust coffee flavor and also prioritize a quick brewing time.

The Bonavita Connoisseur 8-Cup Drip Coffee Brewer is another product that has met the Specialty Coffee Association's (SCA) Golden Cup standards. It can brew up to eight cups of coffee at one time.

This maker's design ensures that hot water is evenly distributed over the coffee grounds during brewing to draw out a strong, full-bodied flavor. However, the bitterness of the coffee is overpowering. Our product reviewers said, "The bitter flavors are strong, while the acidic and sweet notes are faint."

It may not have optimal temperature maintenance, but the brewing temperature is reasonably high at 174 degrees Fahrenheit for two cups of coffee. Your coffee should remain warm for an hour if you keep it in the included stainless steel carafe. However, it takes a long time to brew at seven minutes and 17 seconds for two cups. While this may not be an issue for those with ample time in the morning, it may not be suitable if you're often in a rush.

The water tank cannot be removed, which makes cleaning and draining more of a hassle. With dimensions of 6.8 by 12.4 by 12.2 inches, this drip coffee maker is compact, so finding somewhere to place it shouldn't pose too much of a challenge.

The 9-Cup Coffee Maker by OXO is a certified product meeting the Golden Cup standards of the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA). It can make up to nine cups of coffee in a single batch.

Unfortunately, the brewed coffee tastes somewhat diluted and lacks a satisfying richness. Bitter notes are strong, while acidic and sweet flavors are subdued. Reviewers commented that while there's an initially strong bitterness from the first sip, it quickly fades away.

It brews coffee slightly faster than the average, providing two cups in three minutes and 56 seconds. The brewing temperature was slightly lower than the average, coming in at 162 degrees Fahrenheit for two cups. Luckily, the stainless steel carafe has excellent insulation, which earned this coffee maker good ratings for its brewing temperature and optimal temperature maintenance.

This machine may feel heavy to lift with its 7.7-pound weight, and the water tank is not removable, making it cumbersome to clean and drain. With dimensions of 15 inches in width, 8.3 inches in length, and 17.2 inches in height, you'll also need to plan where you'll put this larger-sized coffee maker before you buy.

Café's Specialty Drip Coffee Maker is certified to meet the SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) Golden Cup standards and can be linked to the SmartHQ app, allowing you to brew coffee using your favorite recipes directly from your device.

The taste of the brewed coffee has a markedly strong fruity acidity with a refreshing appeal. However, the bitter and sweet notes are faint. Our testers pointed out that it had a gorgeous aroma and fruit-like acidity, but the lack of bitterness resulted in an imbalanced taste.

With two cups brewed in just two minutes and 10 seconds, this machine is one of the fastest products we tested. There's barely any time to wait after powering it on, which is sure to be appreciated on busy mornings. The brewing temperature for two cups of coffee is slightly lower than average at 158 degrees Fahrenheit, but the optimal temperature maintenance function allows you to enjoy hot coffee for an extended period without it cooling off.

The water tank can't be taken off, and because this maker weighs around 8.8 pounds, cleaning and draining may be arduous. It's also on the larger side with dimensions of 7.3 inches in width, 12.5 inches in length, and 14 inches in height. This is another one requiring careful consideration of where to set it up.

The Brew Central Programmable Coffeemaker by Cuisinart can brew up to 12 cups of coffee per batch. It comes equipped with a heat plate that keeps your coffee at your preferred temperature.

The brewed coffee has a balanced mix of acidity, bitterness, and sweetness, but it feels a bit thin. Our product testers noted that it had a good balance but was too light with no aftertaste.

The 173 degrees Fahrenheit brewing temperature for two cups is relatively high, and with the optimal heat maintenance function, your coffee will stay nice and warm. It takes slightly longer to brew two cups of coffee than some, clocking three minutes and 41 seconds. This drip coffee maker isn't ideal for those who want to brew and drink their coffee immediately.

The water tank can't be detached, which makes cleaning tasks like draining and washing quite labor-intensive. It's 9 inches wide, 7.75 inches long, and has a height of 14 inches, so it's compact enough that you won't struggle to find a place for it.

The Brew Now or Later Programmable Coffeemaker by Mr. Coffee is able to make up to 12 cups of coffee per brew. Its stand-out feature is a timer, allowing you to set it to brew at a specific time.

The coffee has a full-bodied richness, but the balance is off due to an overpowering bitterness and weak acidity. The feedback we received noted that while there was a hint of rich and bitter notes, the coffee's heaviness made it difficult to keep drinking.

It brews coffee at a slightly higher temperature, with two cups of coffee measuring in at 173 degrees Fahrenheit. The optimal temperature maintenance function can even keep your coffee piping hot with zero cool-down for your second and third rounds. Brewing times, however, were recorded at five minutes and 40 seconds for two cups of coffee, which is considerably longer than average.

The water tank and carafe lid do not come apart, so draining and washing may be a struggle. But with smaller dimensions of 8 inches in width, 12.3 inches in length, and 12.5 inches in height, it's compact enough to comfortably fit in any available kitchen space.

The 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker by Black+Decker can make up to 12 cups of coffee per brew. It stands out for its timer feature, which allows you to set your coffee to be brewed at a specific time.

The brewed coffee's flavor is strong and features distinct bitter and acidic tastes, though sweetness is lacking and creates an imbalanced profile. Our testers even said, "The overpowering bitterness and acidity made me grow tired of this coffee quite easily."

The brewing temperature for two cups is quite high, recorded at 179 degrees Fahrenheit during our tests. Plus, the optimal heat maintenance function will keep your coffee from cooling down, so you can enjoy a hot brew over a longer time. Brewing two cups of coffee takes a lengthy six minutes and 14 seconds, which isn't ideal when you're short on time.

Because both the water tank and carafe lid are not removable, cleaning this machine will be difficult. On the plus side, its compact dimensions of 8.4 inches in width, 11.5 inches in length, and 13.3 inches in height mean it will fit comfortably in smaller kitchens.

Cuisinart's 14-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker is able to produce 14 cups of coffee at once. It offers two modes, regular and bold, allowing you to brew coffee of varying strengths.

The coffee has a well-defined bitterness with rich notes. However, due to this pronounced bitterness, the acidity and sweetness are diluted, leading to a slightly imbalanced taste. Our reviewers included comments like, "I was surprised by how bitter this coffee tastes. It would have been better if the bitter and acidic notes were more balanced."

Two cups of coffee were recorded with a higher-than-average brewing temperature of 171 degrees Fahrenheit, and with the optimal temperature maintenance function, you'll be able to enjoy hot coffee all day. The brewing time for two cups, however, took a bit longer at five minutes and four seconds. This coffee maker won't be ideal for busy mornings.

Because the water tank isn't removable, draining and maintenance will be a challenge. It has a compact size you'll be able to fit easily in any kitchen space since its dimensions measure in at 9 inches in width, 7.75 inches in length, and 14 inches in height.

The 8-Cup Coffee Maker by OXO is certified by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) for meeting their Golden Cup standards. It claims to evenly distribute hot water over coffee grounds to allow the optimal extraction of flavor.

The taste of this machine's coffee had various oddities that obscured its distinct bitter and acidic flavor, leaving our testers dissatisfied. They indicated that while there was a hint of bitterness and acidity, it was overpowered by a watery, slightly off flavor.

It has a fast brewing time, needing only two minutes and 44 seconds to make two cups of coffee. This is faster than average and will reduce the stress of waiting around when you're in a rush. On the other hand, the brewing temperature for two cups of coffee is lower than average at 164 degrees Fahrenheit. Although it lacks functionality for optimal temperature maintenance, the stainless steel carafe works well enough for you to enjoy hot coffee for about an hour.

Draining and washing may be a bit of a hassle since the water tank can't be removed. But this coffee maker's compact size won't get in the way even in smaller kitchens, thanks to its dimensions of 7 inches in width, 10.5 inches in length, and 13.5 inches in height.

The 2-Way Coffee Maker by Hamilton Beach Brands can provide up to 12 cups of coffee per batch. It offers two ways to brew: directly into your mug or into the carafe.

The coffee brewed by this maker balances notes of bitterness, acidity, and sweetness well. Yet, it also seems diluted and weak. Our reviewers stated, "You'll enjoy the balanced taste, but the coffee was thin with a watered-down concentration."

It brews two cups at a relatively low temperature of 164 degrees Fahrenheit, but the optimal temperature maintenance function allows you to enjoy hot coffee for longer. The brewing time is fairly long at four minutes and two seconds, so this coffee maker may not be the best match for busy mornings.

Once again, cleaning will be troublesome since the water tank can't be detached. You'll also have to carefully consider where this substantial coffee maker will go since it measures 12.2 inches in width, 11.1 inches in length, and 13.9 inches in height.

The PureFlavor Coffee Maker by Braun is able to brew a maximum of 14 cups of coffee. It features a heat plate that can be set to keep your coffee at your preferred temperature.

The brewed coffee has a strong bitterness that makes it difficult to pick out any acidic or sweet notes. Our product testers commented, "It was extremely bitter from the very first sip. This aspect dominates the overall taste and masks the acidic and sweet flavors."

It brews at a slightly higher temperature than the average, with two cups of coffee reaching 171 degrees Fahrenheit. You'll also be able to enjoy a warm brew for longer thanks to the optimal temperature maintenance function. On the downside, the brewing time for two cups of coffee was about five minutes and 21 seconds, which is a bit slow and not the best for busy mornings.

You can't remove the water tank or carafe lid, so it won't be easy to clean and drain. However, it won't be an issue to place or store this machine in your kitchen since it has a compact size measuring 9.3 inches in width, 8.7 inches in length, and 14.8 inches in height.

The Precision Brewer Thermal Coffee Maker by Breville can make up to 14 cups of coffee at once. It features six brewing modes: Gold, Fast, Strong, Ice, Cold Brew, and My Brew.

The brewed coffee has hints of bitter and sweet notes, but the sweetness is practically undetectable, and the concentration is diluted. Our product reviewers said the coffee was neither bitter nor acidic, tasting more like tea.

This coffee maker has a fast brewing time of two minutes and 51 seconds for two cups, reducing any early-morning stress. The minimum brewing temperature is quite low at 140 degrees Fahrenheit, and because it has no optimal temperature maintenance, both this and the brewing temperature received low ratings.

This coffee maker is difficult to clean since it is not dishwasher-safe and has a non-removable water tank. It is also large and tall, measuring 6.7 inches in width, 12.7 inches in length, and 15.7 inches in height, so you'll have to find a designated space for it.