OXO Brew 8 Cup Coffee Maker

4.2

(7)

Verdict

A top all-around thermal carafe brewer for people who want excellent drip quality with flexible 1-cup or batch brewing. Its carafe holds heat for hours and the workflow is simple, with the main tradeoff being the rear, non-removable water reservoir.

Pros

Overall user experience 4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.6

Overall experience emphasizes easy-button convenience backed by clear documentation and low-fuss maintenance: the workflow is simple, many parts are dishwasher safe, and a built-in clean mode supports routine descaling and upkeep.
Espresso & beverage quality 4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.6
Assembly & Setup 4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
Speed & time-to-cup 4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.5
Build quality & durability 4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.5
Design, ergonomics & footprint 4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.5
Recognition & certifications 4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.5

Positioned as SCA-certified and aligned with Golden Cup standards, with the review emphasizing proper brew temperature targets and a pour-over-like cadence (including a bloom stage) as part of that certification story.
Accessories 4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.4

Includes genuinely useful extras, most notably a smaller filter-basket insert for single-serve brewing plus a reversible drip tray that acts as a mug riser; the kit also includes a stainless carafe, scoop, filters, and a clear instruction manual.
Accuracy of marketing claims 4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.3

Its key claims are strongly supported: the review repeatedly ties SCA/Golden Cup positioning to real brewing fundamentals (temperature range, bloom stage, pour-over-like cadence) and argues the performance matches the product’s promise when used with proper inputs.
Cup, tray & carafe handling 4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.3
Water system, maintenance & descaling 4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.3
Capacity 4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.3

Capacity is versatile: it supports 1-cup brewing via the single-serve insert and larger batches up to 8 cups, with a 40-ounce carafe that works well for both solo and household use.
Value & Price 4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.1
Warranty & Customer support 4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0

Cons

Filter 3.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.4

Uses standard batch-brew filters for larger batches and Kalita Wave 185 filters for the single-serve setup; the review notes both filter types are included in the box and tied directly to switching between batch and single-serve modes.
Design flaws 3.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.0

Minor design drawbacks show up in daily use: the review points to needing to measure water for correct ratios, difficulty getting the last liquid out of the thermos-style carafe, and occasional single-serve splatter depending on mug height and fill level.