Cuisinart 14-Cup Programmable vs Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1
Ahead
The verdict
Cuisinart 14-Cup Programmable is narrowly ahead, 6.5 to Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1's 6.4. It leads on carafe & heat retention and value for money.
Cuisinart 14-Cup Programmable costs $264.96 less.
Who each one suits
Cuisinart 14-Cup Programmable
The household that empties the carafe, and wants control over how strong it was
Scores higher on carafe & heat retention, 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 brew quality, brewing control & programmability.
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 | Cuisinart 14-Cup Programmable | Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Quality | 22% | 1.7 | 6.7 |
| Brewing Control & Programmability | 16% | 7.5 | 8.8 |
| Build Quality & Durability | 15% | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Ease of Use & Cleaning | 14% | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Carafe & Heat Retention | 13% | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 6.5 | 1.7 |
| Capacity & Flexibility | 10% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $84.99 | $349.95 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Cuisinart 14-Cup Programmable | Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand founded | — | 1971 |
| Based in | — | Stamford, USA |
| Price | $84.99 | $349.95 |
| Sizes and variants | — | 10-Cup variant$19412-Cup variant (sale)$23212-Cup variant (standard)$316 |
| Best for | The household that empties the carafe, and wants control over how strong it was | 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 | Fourteen cups, the largest carafe here, with bold-or-regular strength and a three-year warranty | 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 |
| Bloom / pre-infusion | ✕ | — |
| Capacity Cups | 14 | up to 12 cups (approx. 5 oz per cup) |
| Carafe Type | Glass carafe | 12-cup glass carafe |
| Colour Options | Black Stainless Steel, Cream, Stainless steel, Umber, White | Black |
| Dimensions | — | 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 Type | Paper Filters, Permanent Gold-Tone Filter | Gold-tone commercial-style permanent filter and charcoal water filter included |
| Hot Plate | — | ✓ |
| Model | DCC-3200 PerfecTemp | — |
| Power | 1100 W | — |
| Programmable Timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Showerhead | — | Scratch-resistant, nonstick-coated showerhead that distributes water evenly over the coffee |
| Single-cup mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Strength control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Water reservoir | — | 2.13 L |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
Cuisinart 14-Cup Programmable
- +14 cups, the largest carafe here
- +A three-year warranty, which only the Cuisinart Coffee Center matches below $300
- +A permanent gold-tone filter included, 24-hour programmable, with a 1 to 4 cup setting
- +Regular or bold strength and a 4-hour auto shut-off
- −No bloom or pre-infusion
- −A glass carafe on a hot plate
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
| Cuisinart 14-Cup Programmable | Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1 | |
|---|---|---|
| The maker | ||
| Brand founded | — | 1971 |
| Based in | — | Stamford, USA |
| Price | ||
| Price | $84.99 | $349.95 |
| Sizes and variants | — | 10-Cup variant$19412-Cup variant (sale)$23212-Cup variant (standard)$316 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | The household that empties the carafe, and wants control over how strong it was | 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 | Fourteen cups, the largest carafe here, with bold-or-regular strength and a three-year warranty | 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 | 240 min |
| Bloom / pre-infusion | ✕ | — |
| Capacity Cups | 14 | up to 12 cups (approx. 5 oz per cup) |
| Carafe Material | Glass | Glass |
| Carafe Type | Glass carafe | 12-cup glass carafe |
| Colour Options | Black Stainless Steel, Cream, Stainless steel, Umber, White | Black |
| Dimensions | — | 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 Type | Paper Filters, Permanent Gold-Tone Filter | Gold-tone commercial-style permanent filter and charcoal water filter included |
| Hot Plate | — | ✓ |
| Model | DCC-3200 PerfecTemp | — |
| Permanent filter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power | 1100 W | — |
| 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 | — | Scratch-resistant, nonstick-coated showerhead that distributes water evenly over the coffee |
| Single-cup mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Strength control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Water reservoir | — | 2.13 L |
Cuisinart 14-Cup Programmable vs Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1: common questions
Which is better, Cuisinart 14-Cup Programmable or Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1?
Cuisinart 14-Cup Programmable scores 6.5 against 6.4, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1 is still ahead on brew quality.
Is Cuisinart 14-Cup Programmable or Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1 cheaper?
Cuisinart 14-Cup Programmable starts at $84.99, and Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1 at $349.95.
Who is Cuisinart 14-Cup Programmable for?
The household that empties the carafe, and wants control over how strong it was
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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