Bonavita 8-Cup Coffee Maker vs Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1
Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1 is alone on 5 specifications · Bonavita 8-Cup Coffee Maker is alone on 2 specifications.
| Bonavita 8-Cup Coffee Maker | Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1 | |
|---|---|---|
| The maker | ||
| Brand founded | — | 1971 |
| Based in | Orange County, US | Stamford, USA |
| Price | ||
| Price | $178 | $349.95 |
| Sizes and variants | Connoisseur 8-Cup Drip Coffee Brewer$178 | 10-Cup variant$19412-Cup variant (sale)$23212-Cup variant (standard)$316 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Home coffee drinkers seeking SCA-certified brew quality with minimal fuss | Home users who want a single machine to brew a full 12-cup carafe, single-serve pods, Nespresso capsules, and frothed-milk drinks |
| What sets it apart | SCA-certified brewing temperature held throughout the entire cycle via a 1500-watt heater, combined with a precision showerhead and optional pre-infusion bloom, all in a single-button interface. | Four brew modes in one compact machine, 12-cup drip carafe, K-Cup single-serve, Nespresso OriginalLine capsule, and a steam wand for frothed-milk drinks and hot water |
| Compared with | Technivorm Moccamaster, Breville Precision Brewer, OXO Brew 9-Cup | Ninja CFN601, Chefman 8-in-1 Coffee Station, De'Longhi All-in-One, Cuisinart SS-16 |
| Specifications | ||
| Auto shut-off | — | 240 min |
| Bloom / pre-infusion | ✓ | — |
| Brew Temperature | 91-96 °C | — |
| Capacity Cups | 4–8 cups | up to 12 cups (approx. 5 oz per cup) |
| Carafe Material | Stainless steel | Glass |
| Carafe Type | Thermal, double-wall | 12-cup glass carafe |
| Colour Options | Black, Silver | Black |
| Dimensions | — | 12"D x 13"W x 16.8"H (page shows inches, not mm) |
| Dishwasher-safe parts | Yes, dishwasher-safe components stated | Filter basket (upper rack); glass carafe and carafe lid (upper rack only); drip tray and drip tray plate; pod capsule holder and espresso capsule holder (top shelf, low-temperature cycle); funnel (top rack); HomeBarista reusable filter cup and filter (top rack) |
| Filter Type | Flat-bottom filter basket | Gold-tone commercial-style permanent filter and charcoal water filter included |
| Hot Plate | ✕ | ✓ |
| Permanent filter | ✕ | ✓ |
| Power | 1500 W | — |
| Programmable Timer | — | ✓ |
| SCA certified | ✓ | — |
| Ships to | US | US |
| Ships to Note | Confirmed on Amazon US, which is where this link points. Availability in other Amazon stores has not been checked, and a regional store may substitute a different product. | Confirmed on Amazon US, which is where this link points. Availability in other Amazon stores has not been checked, and a regional store may substitute a different product. |
| Showerhead | Precision showerhead for even ground saturation | Scratch-resistant, nonstick-coated showerhead that distributes water evenly over the coffee |
| Single-cup mode | — | ✓ |
| Strength control | — | ✓ |
| Warranty | 1 year | 3 years |
| Water reservoir | — | 2.13 L |