Breville Precision Brewer BDC400BSS vs Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1
Breville Precision Brewer BDC400BSS
6.3/ 10
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AheadThe verdict
Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1 is narrowly ahead, 6.4 to Breville Precision Brewer BDC400BSS's 6.3. It leads on build quality & durability and ease of use & cleaning.
Who each one suits
Breville Precision Brewer BDC400BSS
A drip machine for somebody who would otherwise be brewing by hand
Scores higher on brew quality, value for money.
Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1
Home users who want a single machine to brew a full 12-cup carafe, single-serve pods, Nespresso capsules, and frothed-milk drinks
Scores higher on build quality & durability, ease of use & cleaning, capacity & flexibility.
How they score, criterion by criterion
Both are scored the same way against the rest of their category, from what their makers publish. The weight is how much each criterion moves the total. How the score works
| Criterion | Weight in category | Breville Precision Brewer BDC400BSS | Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Quality | 22% | 8.3 | 6.7 |
| Brewing Control & Programmability | 16% | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Build Quality & Durability | 15% | 5.0 | 6.5 |
| Ease of Use & Cleaning | 14% | 6.5 | 7.5 |
| Carafe & Heat Retention | 13% | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 5.0 | 1.7 |
| Capacity & Flexibility | 10% | 8.1 | 10.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | Not publicly stated | $349.95 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Breville Precision Brewer BDC400BSS | Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand founded | — | 1971 |
| Based in | — | Stamford, USA |
| Price | — | $349.95 |
| Sizes and variants | — | 10-Cup variant$19412-Cup variant (sale)$23212-Cup variant (standard)$316 |
| Best for | A drip machine for somebody who would otherwise be brewing by hand | 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 | PID temperature control and three flow rates, plus a cold brew cycle, on a drip machine | 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 | — | Ninja CFN601, Chefman 8-in-1 Coffee Station, De'Longhi All-in-One, Cuisinart SS-16 |
| Auto shut-off | — | 240 min |
| Bloom / pre-infusion | ✓ | — |
| Body Material | Brushed stainless steel | — |
| Brew Modes | 6: Gold, Fast, Strong, Iced, Cold Brew and My Brew | — |
| Brew Temperature Note | Breville publishes PID control on this listing but no temperature figure and no SCA claim | — |
| Capacity Cups | 12, from a published 60oz | up to 12 cups (approx. 5 oz per cup) |
| Capacity | 1770, published as 60oz | — |
| Carafe Type | Glass | 12-cup glass carafe |
| Cold Brew | ✓ | — |
| Colour Options | — | Black |
| Dimensions | 170 x 315 x 399 mm | 12"D x 13"W x 16.8"H (page shows inches, not mm) |
| Dishwasher-safe parts | — | 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 Basket Shapes | Both a flat bottom and a cone basket are included | — |
| Filter Type | — | Gold-tone commercial-style permanent filter and charcoal water filter included |
| Flow Rates | 3, which the maker says optimise contact time | — |
| Gold Cup Note | The Gold preset targets the Gold Cup Standard. Breville does not claim the machine is certified, so no certification is recorded | — |
| Heating System | Thermo Coil, which Breville says delivers purer water than systems using aluminium | — |
| Hot Plate | ✓ | ✓ |
| Permanent filter | Not published on this listing | Yes |
| PID control | ✓ | — |
| Programmable | ✓ | — |
| Programmable Timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Showerhead Note | Not published on this listing | — |
| Showerhead | — | Scratch-resistant, nonstick-coated showerhead that distributes water evenly over the coffee |
| Single-cup mode | Not published on this listing | Yes, 6 oz, 8 oz, and 10 oz single-serve sizes |
| Strength control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Warranty | — | 3 years |
| Water reservoir | — | 2.13 L |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
Breville Precision Brewer BDC400BSS
- +Six modes including a dedicated cold brew cycle, plus a customisable My Brew
- +PID control with three flow rates and an adjustable bloom time, which is more control than anything else here
- +Both a flat bottom and a cone basket included
- +A Thermo Coil system Breville says delivers purer water than aluminium systems
- −Breville publishes PID but no temperature figure, and makes no SCA claim: the Gold preset targets the standard rather than being certified to it
- −A glass carafe on a hot plate
- −No price and no warranty term published
Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1
- +Two machines in one: a 12-cup carafe and a single-serve side at 6, 8 or 10oz
- +A 2.13 litre reservoir, the largest here, with a charcoal water filter and a gold-tone permanent filter
- +A three-year warranty with adjustable keep-warm up to 4 hours
- +A scratch-resistant nonstick showerhead that spreads water over the bed
- −$349.95 against an $84.99 median
- −A glass carafe on a hot plate
- −No brew temperature is published and there is no SCA certification
Every specification, side by side
| Breville Precision Brewer BDC400BSS | Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1 | |
|---|---|---|
| The maker | ||
| Brand founded | — | 1971 |
| Based in | — | Stamford, USA |
| Price | ||
| Price | — | $349.95 |
| Sizes and variants | — | 10-Cup variant$19412-Cup variant (sale)$23212-Cup variant (standard)$316 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | A drip machine for somebody who would otherwise be brewing by hand | 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 | PID temperature control and three flow rates, plus a cold brew cycle, on a drip machine | 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 | — | 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 | ✓ | — |
| Body Material | Brushed stainless steel | — |
| Brew Modes | 6: Gold, Fast, Strong, Iced, Cold Brew and My Brew | — |
| Brew Temperature Note | Breville publishes PID control on this listing but no temperature figure and no SCA claim | — |
| Capacity Cups | 12, from a published 60oz | up to 12 cups (approx. 5 oz per cup) |
| Capacity | 1770, published as 60oz | — |
| Carafe Material | Glass | Glass |
| Carafe Type | Glass | 12-cup glass carafe |
| Cold Brew | ✓ | — |
| Colour Options | — | Black |
| Dimensions | 170 x 315 x 399 mm | 12"D x 13"W x 16.8"H (page shows inches, not mm) |
| Dishwasher-safe parts | — | 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 Basket Shapes | Both a flat bottom and a cone basket are included | — |
| Filter Type | — | Gold-tone commercial-style permanent filter and charcoal water filter included |
| Flow Rates | 3, which the maker says optimise contact time | — |
| Gold Cup Note | The Gold preset targets the Gold Cup Standard. Breville does not claim the machine is certified, so no certification is recorded | — |
| Heating System | Thermo Coil, which Breville says delivers purer water than systems using aluminium | — |
| Hot Plate | ✓ | ✓ |
| Permanent filter | Not published on this listing | Yes |
| PID control | ✓ | — |
| Programmable | ✓ | — |
| Programmable Timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 Note | Not published on this listing | — |
| Showerhead | — | Scratch-resistant, nonstick-coated showerhead that distributes water evenly over the coffee |
| Single-cup mode | Not published on this listing | Yes, 6 oz, 8 oz, and 10 oz single-serve sizes |
| Strength control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Warranty | — | 3 years |
| Water reservoir | — | 2.13 L |
Breville Precision Brewer BDC400BSS vs Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1: common questions
Which is better, Breville Precision Brewer BDC400BSS or Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1?
Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1 scores 6.4 against 6.3, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Breville Precision Brewer BDC400BSS is still ahead on brew quality.
Is Breville Precision Brewer BDC400BSS or Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1 cheaper?
Breville Precision Brewer BDC400BSS starts at Not publicly stated, and Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1 at $349.95.
Who is Breville Precision Brewer BDC400BSS for?
A drip machine for somebody who would otherwise be brewing by hand
Who is Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1 for?
Home users who want a single machine to brew a full 12-cup carafe, single-serve pods, Nespresso capsules, and frothed-milk drinks
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