Black+Decker Programmable 12-Cup Coffee Maker, CM1160B-1
Verdict
A strong value pick with hot brewing, solid performance, and programmable convenience at a low price. Great if you want wake-up-ready coffee and good all-around results without spending much.
Pros
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Value & Price ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 5.0
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Automation & sensors ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5Automatic features are a major selling point, with simple programming, auto-brew scheduling, sneak-a-cup pause, auto shutoff after about two hours and a dedicated descaling cycle that help you set it and forget it.
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Filter ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5It uses standard flat basket style paper filters or compatible permanent filters, and the removable, dishwasher safe brew basket makes filter changes and cleanup straightforward while paper filters make disposing of grounds easy even though no brand specific permanent filter is included.
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Warranty & Customer support ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
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Overall user experience ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.1Overall this comes across as a strong budget-friendly daily brewer: it performs well across categories for the price and adds programmable wake-up convenience without major usability headaches.
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Design, ergonomics & footprint ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.8
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Speed & time-to-cup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.8
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Water system, maintenance & descaling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.8
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Brewing performance & consistency ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.6Brewing performance is solid for the price and produces hot, diner-style drip coffee that is strong and satisfying for many everyday drinkers, though tasting notes can be muted with bitter, astringent or slightly burnt flavors from over-extraction and a relatively low brew temperature.
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Cup, tray & carafe handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.6
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Build quality & durability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.5
Cons
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Heating-element power ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.2High-power heating around 1,000W brewed hot water near 183°F, and the warmer ran even hotter after an hour, which helps keep coffee very hot but can risk overheating if left too long.
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Accessories ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.5The box includes the brewer, glass carafe and removable brew basket but omits common extras like a scoop or starter paper filters, which some buyers may miss though it is a minor omission at this price.
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Design flaws ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0Some design quirks include a crack between the hot plate and backsplash that traps grounds and splatters, an overzealous heating plate that can overheat coffee and a surface that easily develops hard to remove calcified rings.
