What We Loved
- Brew-temperature accuracy177.8 °F—good but not hottest
- Cable management convenienceincludes cord storage on rear
- Carafe pour consistencyno dribbles or spills in pour test
- Ease of refilling water tankbest designed fill opening of all units
Just Okay
- Carafe brew timeslow: 8 min 10 s
- Carafe thermal retentioncools just 3 °F in an hour
- Heating-element power940 W—below class average
- Overall cup quality / flavor balance614 ppm TDS—weakest extraction here
