Technivorm KB Coffee Brewer
4.2
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Verdict
A premium, fast-brewing drip machine that delivers excellent-tasting coffee with a simple on-switch workflow and durable, high-quality construction. Best for people who want long-term reliability and like the flexibility of a manual drip-stop to experiment with flow and extraction.
Pros
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Espresso & beverage quality 5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 5.0
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Warranty & Customer support 5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
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Build quality & durability 4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.8
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Speed & time-to-cup 4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.5
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Accuracy of marketing claims 4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5The review reinforces the longevity claim by emphasizing workmanship, quality engineering, and an expectation that it can be a long-term, last-coffee-maker purchase.
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Overall user experience 4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.3Overall, the KB delivers a simple, satisfying daily experience: flip the switch to brew, control drips with the manual stop when serving, and consistently enjoy great-tasting coffee.
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Capacity 4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3Capacity is ample for a household pot, demonstrated by brewing seven cups in a single cycle after filling the reservoir for a full batch.
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Design, ergonomics & footprint 4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.2
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Cup, tray & carafe handling 4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.2
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Accessories 4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.0Included materials are straightforward and helpful, with instructions for setup and the necessary components (including the carafe-top piece) clearly packed for a smooth first brew.
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Assembly & Setup 4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
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Value & Price 4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
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Water system, maintenance & descaling 4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
Cons
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Design flaws 3.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.1Noted drawbacks include a brew-basket switch that can feel stiff to set precisely and a lock position that, if forgotten, could contribute to an overflow on a subsequent brew.
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Filter 3.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0The brewer uses standard #4 paper filters, and the review demonstrates a simple, conventional unbleached filter setup without special requirements.
