Best of · 18 products

Best Black Drip Coffee Makers

The best black drip coffee makers, ranked by our review scores. Black is the finish that hides coffee itself best - splashes, staining round a drip area, scorch on a hotplate - and hides dust and fingerprints worst. The decision inside it is matte or gloss, and makers rarely say which: matte forgives handling, gloss shows every touch and every water spot. The one thing to check is the material under the colour. Black anodised aluminium and powder-coated steel hold their finish for years; black ABS plastic goes chalky under UV, and a machine that lives on a sunlit counter will show it.

How this list is ordered

Ranked by arithmetic, not opinion. Every score is worked out from the specifications each maker publishes, so you can open the working on any product page. Anything commercial is labelled and sits outside that order, and how we score explains what each criterion measures.

Black Drip Coffee Makers, ranked by score

scored on what the maker publishesOpen a row for the score working
  1. 1NinjaCP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System8.2

    How it scored

    Brew Quality8.3
    SCA certified and brew temperature not published
    Brewing Control & Programmability10.0
    Build Quality & Durability6.5
    Ease of Use & Cleaning8.0
    Carafe & Heat Retention10.0
    Capacity & Flexibility8.8
    Value for Moneyweakest link5.0
    no price publishedcarries 10 of the 82.6 points scored
    PricePricing N/A
    Score8.2
    CarafeThermal
    Filter TypeSeparate baskets for coffee and loose or bagged tea
    Brew Size7-10 cups, 12+ cups
    Bloom / Pre-infusionYes
    Read the Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System review →
  2. 2ZojirushiEC-YTC100XB 10-Cup Coffee Maker7.0

    How it scored

    Brew Qualityweakest link5.0
    SCA certified and brew temperature not publishedcarries 22 of the 82.6 points scored
    Brewing Control & Programmability6.2
    Build Quality & Durability7.0
    Ease of Use & Cleaning7.5
    Carafe & Heat Retention10.0
    Capacity & Flexibility6.9
    Value for Money5.0
    no price published
    PricePricing N/A
    Score7.0
    CarafeThermal
    Filter TypePermanent metal
    Read the Zojirushi EC-YTC100XB 10-Cup Coffee Maker review →
  3. 3FellowAiden Precision Coffee MakerFrom $399.956.8

    How it scored

    Brew Quality10.0
    SCA certified and brew temperature not published
    Brewing Control & Programmability8.8
    Build Quality & Durability5.5
    Ease of Use & Cleaning5.5
    Carafe & Heat Retention8.1
    Capacity & Flexibility8.8
    Value for Moneyweakest link1.6
    carries 10 of the 82.6 points scored
    Price from$399.95
    Score6.8
    CarafeThermal
    Brew Size1-2 to 7-10 cups
    Bloom / Pre-infusionYes
    Read the Fellow Aiden Precision Coffee Maker review →
  4. 4SmegDCF02 Drip Coffee Machine6.3

    How it scored

    Brew Quality5.0
    SCA certified and brew temperature not published
    Brewing Control & Programmability8.8
    Build Quality & Durability4.5
    Ease of Use & Cleaning8.0
    Carafe & Heat Retentionweakest link3.5
    carries 13 of the 82.6 points scored
    Capacity & Flexibility8.8
    Value for Money5.0
    no price published
    PricePricing N/A
    Score6.3
    CarafeGlass
    Filter TypeReusable metal mesh
    Brew Size7-10 cups
    Read the Smeg DCF02 Drip Coffee Machine review →
  5. 5BraunMultiServe Plus 10-Cup Drip Coffee Maker6.1

    How it scored

    Brew Quality5.0
    SCA certified and brew temperature not published
    Brewing Control & Programmability8.8
    Build Quality & Durability5.0
    Ease of Use & Cleaning6.5
    Carafe & Heat Retentionweakest link3.5
    carries 13 of the 82.6 points scored
    Capacity & Flexibility8.8
    Value for Money5.0
    no price published
  6. 6Hamilton Beach2-Way 12 Cup ProgrammableFrom $76.796.1

    How it scored

    Brew Qualityweakest link1.7
    SCA certified and brew temperature not publishedcarries 22 of the 82.6 points scored
    Brewing Control & Programmability7.5
    Build Quality & Durability4.5
    Ease of Use & Cleaning7.0
    Carafe & Heat Retention4.5
    Capacity & Flexibility10.0
    Value for Money6.6
    Price from$76.79
    Score6.1
    CarafeGlass
    Filter TypePaper
    Brew Size12+ cups
    Bloom / Pre-infusionNo
    Read the Hamilton Beach 2-Way 12 Cup Programmable review →
  7. 7Hamilton Beach46310 12-Cup ProgrammableFrom $34.995.9

    How it scored

    Brew Qualityweakest link1.7
    SCA certified and brew temperature not publishedcarries 22 of the 82.6 points scored
    Brewing Control & Programmability6.2
    Build Quality & Durability4.5
    Ease of Use & Cleaning7.0
    Carafe & Heat Retention3.5
    Capacity & Flexibility8.1
    Value for Money10.0
    Price from$34.99
    Score5.9
    CarafeGlass
    Filter TypePaper
    Brew Size12+ cups
    Bloom / Pre-infusionNo
    Read the Hamilton Beach 46310 12-Cup Programmable review →
  8. 8BLACK+DECKERBlack and Decker CM1160B 12 CupFrom $34.995.8

    How it scored

    Brew Qualityweakest link1.7
    SCA certified and brew temperature not publishedcarries 22 of the 82.6 points scored
    Brewing Control & Programmability5.0
    Build Quality & Durability5.5
    Ease of Use & Cleaning7.0
    Carafe & Heat Retention3.5
    Capacity & Flexibility8.1
    Value for Money10.0
    Price from$34.99
    Score5.8
    CarafeGlass
    Filter TypePaper
    Brew Size12+ cups
    Bloom / Pre-infusionNo
    Read the Black and Decker CM1160B 12 Cup review →
  9. 9Gevi10-Cup Grind & BrewFrom $179.995.8

    How it scored

    Brew Quality8.3
    SCA certified and brew temperature not published
    Brewing Control & Programmability7.5
    Build Quality & Durability4.5
    Ease of Use & Cleaning7.5
    Carafe & Heat Retention3.5
    Capacity & Flexibility6.9
    Value for Moneyweakest link2.9
    carries 10 of the 82.6 points scored
    Price from$179.99
    Score5.8
    CarafeGlass
    Filter TypePaper, Reusable metal mesh
    Brew Size7-10 cups
    Bloom / Pre-infusionYes
    Read the Gevi 10-Cup Grind & Brew review →
  10. 10OXOBrew 9-Cup Drip Coffee Maker5.8

    How it scored

    Brew Quality6.7
    SCA certified and brew temperature not published
    Brewing Control & Programmability7.5
    Build Quality & Durability5.0
    Ease of Use & Cleaning5.5
    Carafe & Heat Retentionweakest link3.5
    carries 13 of the 82.6 points scored
    Capacity & Flexibility8.8
    Value for Money5.0
    no price published
    PricePricing N/A
    Score5.8
    CarafeGlass
    Read the OXO Brew 9-Cup Drip Coffee Maker review →
  11. 11Mr. Coffee12-Cup ProgrammableFrom $34.995.7

    How it scored

    Brew Qualityweakest link1.7
    SCA certified and brew temperature not publishedcarries 22 of the 82.6 points scored
    Brewing Control & Programmability5.0
    Build Quality & Durability4.5
    Ease of Use & Cleaning7.5
    Carafe & Heat Retention3.5
    Capacity & Flexibility8.1
    Value for Money10.0
    Price from$34.99
    Score5.7
    CarafeGlass
    Filter TypePaper, Reusable metal mesh
    Brew Size12+ cups
    Bloom / Pre-infusionNo
    Read the Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Programmable review →
  12. 12Gevi10-Cup Grind & Brew TouchscreenFrom $289.995.6

    How it scored

    Brew Quality8.3
    SCA certified and brew temperature not published
    Brewing Control & Programmability7.5
    Build Quality & Durability4.5
    Ease of Use & Cleaning7.5
    Carafe & Heat Retention3.5
    Capacity & Flexibility6.9
    Value for Moneyweakest link1.8
    carries 10 of the 82.6 points scored
    Price from$289.99
    Score5.6
    CarafeGlass
    Filter TypePaper, Reusable metal mesh
    Brew Size7-10 cups
    Bloom / Pre-infusionYes
    Read the Gevi 10-Cup Grind & Brew Touchscreen review →
  13. 13BLACK+DECKERBlack and Decker CM0915BKD 12 CupFrom $27.975.3

    How it scored

    Brew Quality3.3
    SCA certified and brew temperature not published
    Brewing Control & Programmabilityweakest link2.5
    carries 16 of the 82.6 points scored
    Build Quality & Durability6.5
    Ease of Use & Cleaning5.0
    Carafe & Heat Retention3.5
    Capacity & Flexibility8.1
    Value for Money10.0
    Price from$27.97
    Score5.3
    CarafeGlass
    Filter TypePaper
    Brew Size12+ cups
    Bloom / Pre-infusionNo
    Read the Black and Decker CM0915BKD 12 Cup review →
  14. 14RatioEight Series 2From $6995.3

    How it scored

    Brew Quality10.0
    SCA certified and brew temperature not published
    Brewing Control & Programmability6.2
    Build Quality & Durability5.5
    Ease of Use & Cleaning1.0
    Carafe & Heat Retention8.1
    Capacity & Flexibility7.5
    Value for Moneyweakest link0.7
    carries 10 of the 82.6 points scored
    Price from$699
    Score5.3
    CarafeGlass
    Filter TypePaper
    Brew Size5-6 cups, 7-10 cups
    Bloom / Pre-infusionYes
    Read the Ratio Eight Series 2 review →
  15. 15Amazon BasicsDripFrom $18.895.1

    How it scored

    Brew Qualityweakest link1.7
    SCA certified and brew temperature not publishedcarries 22 of the 82.6 points scored
    Brewing Control & Programmability3.8
    Build Quality & Durability4.5
    Ease of Use & Cleaning6.5
    Carafe & Heat Retention3.5
    Capacity & Flexibility5.6
    Value for Money10.0
    Price from$18.89
    Score5.1
    CarafeGlass
    Filter TypeReusable metal mesh
    Brew Size5-6 cups
    Bloom / Pre-infusionNo
    Read the Amazon Basics Drip review →
  16. 16BLACK+DECKERBlack and Decker DCM600B 5-CupFrom $26.994.8

    How it scored

    Brew Qualityweakest link1.7
    SCA certified and brew temperature not publishedcarries 22 of the 82.6 points scored
    Brewing Control & Programmability2.5
    Build Quality & Durability6.5
    Ease of Use & Cleaning4.0
    Carafe & Heat Retention3.5
    Capacity & Flexibility5.6
    Value for Money10.0
    Price from$26.99
    Score4.8
    CarafeGlass
    Filter TypePaper
    Brew Size5-6 cups
    Bloom / Pre-infusionNo
    Read the Black and Decker DCM600B 5-Cup review →
  17. 17Mr. Coffee12-Cup SwitchFrom $404.6

    How it scored

    Brew Qualityweakest link1.7
    SCA certified and brew temperature not publishedcarries 22 of the 82.6 points scored
    Brewing Control & Programmability2.5
    Build Quality & Durability4.5
    Ease of Use & Cleaning3.5
    Carafe & Heat Retention4.5
    Capacity & Flexibility8.1
    Value for Money8.5
    Price from$40
    Score4.6
    CarafeGlass
    Filter TypePaper
    Brew Size12+ cups
    Bloom / Pre-infusionNo
    Read the Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Switch review →
  18. 18TechnivormMoccamaster KBGV Select 10-Cup4.0

    How it scored

    Brew Quality5.0
    SCA certified and brew temperature not published
    Brewing Control & Programmabilityweakest link1.2
    carries 16 of the 82.6 points scored
    Build Quality & Durability6.5
    Ease of Use & Cleaning3.0
    Carafe & Heat Retention3.5
    Capacity & Flexibility5.0
    Value for Money5.0
    no price published
⇄ Compare
12 of 18 shown

Keep exploring