Better Chef 12-Cup Coffee Maker
Verdict
Cheap and simple, but cooler brew temperatures and one of the messiest pours hurt everyday use. Consider only if price is the main priority and you can live with weaker heat retention.
Pros
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Speed & time-to-cup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.9
Cons
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Brewing performance & consistency ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.2Better Chef brews coffee with slightly stronger extraction than the very cheapest machines but still sits in the low six hundreds on TDS strength, giving a serviceable yet unremarkable cup.
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Design, ergonomics & footprint ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.2
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Heating-element power ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.8The heater is rated around 935W and delivered brew water near 169.0°F in testing, which is on the cooler side compared with competitors.
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Cup, tray & carafe handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 1.6
