Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Coffee Maker
Verdict
Easy to fill and one of the cleanest pour designs in the group, but the brewed coffee tests on the weaker side. Best for drinkers who prefer a mild, smooth cup and hate drippy carafes.
Pros
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Cup, tray & carafe handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
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Design, ergonomics & footprint ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.6
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Value & Price ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.2
Cons
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Speed & time-to-cup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.4
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Brewing performance & consistency ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0Brew strength runs on the low side, yielding a thin, mild cup that still tastes smooth and low in bitterness, suiting drinkers who prefer weaker, easy sipping coffee.
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Overall user experience ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0Overall experience is polarizing: the machine is easy to use and makes smooth coffee, but its watery extraction, lack of safety features, and uneven brewing keep it from feeling like a reliable long term choice.
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Heating-element power ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 2.8In this test the heater brewed midrange-hot water around 178°F and only cooled a few degrees after an hour, suggesting steady warming even though it did not reach the hottest temperatures.
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Design flaws ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 1.8The design routes water through a single swivel spray arm and lacks auto shutoff, leaving much of the coffee bed dry and allowing coffee to burn if the machine is left on.
