Better Chef 12-Cup Coffee Maker

Best Coffee Maker? $20 vs $150 – Let’s Find Out!

What We Loved

• Cable management convenience
  integrated cord wrap for easy storage
• Ease of cleaning
  swing-out filter basket simplifies cleanup
• Ease of refilling water tank
  wide mouth, cover stays clear while filling

Just Okay

• Carafe brew time
  finishes in 7 ½ minutes (average)
• Heating-element power
  935 W—less heat than most rivals
• Overall cup quality / flavor balance
  621 ppm TDS—still on the weak side

Needs Improvement

• Brew-temperature accuracy
  169 °F—noticeably cooler cup
• Carafe pour consistency
  spout splashes if you pour quickly; big mess in test
• Carafe thermal retention
  drops 15 °F in an hour