Cuisinart 14-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker
Verdict
A strong pick if you want a large-capacity programmable drip machine with lots of day-to-day controls. The reviewer highlights easy operation, flexible brew options (including Bold and 1–4 cup), and convenient maintenance features like a clean light and descale mode.
Pros
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Build quality & durability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.7
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Filter ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.3Filtering is flexible and well-equipped, with a reusable GoldTone filter and a separate basket for #4 paper filters, plus a charcoal water filter to improve water quality; filter choice can be matched to different coffees.
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Accessories ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.3Includes practical extras for daily use, notably a reusable GoldTone cone filter, a separate basket for #4 paper filters, and a charcoal water filter (replacement interval can be extended depending on water quality).
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Popularity ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3Positioned as a popular, best-selling programmable drip machine, frequently highlighted in buying guides and described as a strong seller on major marketplaces.
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Capacity ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.2A true large-batch brewer: the 14-cup rating corresponds to a 70-ounce carafe (5-ounce cups), making it especially valuable for families or offices and roughly equivalent to about 11–12 standard six-ounce cups.
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Cup, tray & carafe handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.1
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Value & Price ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.1
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Warranty & Customer support ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.1
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Design, ergonomics & footprint ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.1
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Water system, maintenance & descaling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.1
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Overall user experience ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.0Overall experience is strongly positive due to versatile controls and easy maintenance, with minor usability friction mainly around reservoir refilling and dialing in settings for different roasts and batch sizes.
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Speed & time-to-cup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 3.9
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Brewing performance & consistency ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.8Brewing can be very good with even saturation from the showerhead, though results vary by ratio and using Brew Pause can create uneven extraction across the pot.
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Espresso & beverage quality ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.7
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Heating-element power ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 3.6Heating is framed as effective for everyday use, with this review measuring coffee output around 187–189°F and highlighting a warming plate with selectable low/medium/high settings plus adjustable auto-off duration.
Cons
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Design flaws ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 2.9Noted drawbacks include an awkward reservoir refill opening that can cause spills, higher over-extraction risk with darker roasts (especially in Bold), and typical hot-plate tradeoffs if coffee is held too hot for too long.
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Accuracy of marketing claims ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.4Marketing claims about cup count were optimistic in measured capacity testing, with real-world six-ounce cup volume coming in closer to the low-12s rather than the advertised 14.
