Cuisinart 14-Cup Programmable vs Zojirushi EC-YTC100XB 10-Cup Coffee Maker
AheadZojirushi EC-YTC100XB 10-Cup Coffee Maker is the better buy on our scoring, 7.0 to Cuisinart 14-Cup Programmable's 6.5. It leads on brew quality and build quality & durability.
Who each one suits
The household that empties the carafe, and wants control over how strong it was
Scores higher on brewing control & programmability, capacity & flexibility, value for money.
A pot that is still hot two hours later, with no warming plate to stew it
Scores higher on brew quality, build quality & durability, carafe & heat retention.
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 | Zojirushi EC-YTC100XB 10-Cup Coffee Maker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Quality | 22% | 1.7 | 5.0 |
| Brewing Control & Programmability | 16% | 7.5 | 6.2 |
| Build Quality & Durability | 15% | 6.5 | 7.0 |
| Ease of Use & Cleaning | 14% | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Carafe & Heat Retention | 13% | 4.5 | 10.0 |
| Capacity & Flexibility | 10% | 10.0 | 6.9 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 6.5 | 5.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $84.99 | Not publicly stated |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Cuisinart 14-Cup Programmable | Zojirushi EC-YTC100XB 10-Cup Coffee Maker | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $84.99 | — |
| Best for | The household that empties the carafe, and wants control over how strong it was | A pot that is still hot two hours later, with no warming plate to stew it |
| What sets it apart | Fourteen cups, the largest carafe here, with bold-or-regular strength and a three-year warranty | A vacuum insulated carafe and a published 200F brew temperature, with a permanent metal filter |
| Auto shut-off | 240 min | — |
| Bloom / pre-infusion | ✕ | — |
| Body Material | — | Stainless steel |
| Brew Temperature | — | 93, published by the maker as an optimal 200F |
| Capacity Cups | 14 | 10 |
| Capacity | — | 1000, published as 10 cups hot, or a concentrate for up to 5 cups of iced |
| Carafe Material | Glass | Stainless steel, vacuum insulated |
| Carafe Type | Glass carafe | Thermal, stainless steel and vacuum insulated, with a tapered thumb-activated pour |
| Colour Options | Black Stainless Steel, Cream, Stainless steel, Umber, White | — |
| Dimensions | — | 270 x 203 x 378 mm |
| Filter Type | Paper Filters, Permanent Gold-Tone Filter | Permanent stainless mesh, reusable and washable |
| Hot Plate | — | ✕ |
| Iced Mode | — | ✓ |
| In Box Accessories | — | Permanent stainless mesh filter and a measuring spoon |
| Model | DCC-3200 PerfecTemp | — |
| Permanent filter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power | 1100 W | — |
| Programmable | — | ✓ |
| Programmable Timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Single-cup mode | Yes - 1 to 4 cup setting | Not published on this listing |
| Strength control | Yes - regular or bold | Not published as a strength setting. A time-saving mode shortens the brew |
| Time Saving Mode | — | ✓ |
| Warranty | 3 years | — |
| Water Reservoir Note | — | Removable and fully washable, capacity not published separately from the carafe |
| Water Tank | — | Removable and fully washable |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
- +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
- +A published 93C brew temperature into a vacuum-insulated stainless carafe with no hot plate
- +A permanent stainless mesh filter, reusable and washable, with a measuring spoon in the box
- +An iced mode that brews a concentrate for pouring over ice, and a time-saving faster cycle
- +A removable, fully washable water tank, which almost nothing else here offers
- −No price is published for it here
- −No SCA certification is claimed
- −No strength setting: the time-saving mode shortens the brew instead
Every specification, side by side
| Cuisinart 14-Cup Programmable | Zojirushi EC-YTC100XB 10-Cup Coffee Maker | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $84.99 | — |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | The household that empties the carafe, and wants control over how strong it was | A pot that is still hot two hours later, with no warming plate to stew it |
| What sets it apart | Fourteen cups, the largest carafe here, with bold-or-regular strength and a three-year warranty | A vacuum insulated carafe and a published 200F brew temperature, with a permanent metal filter |
| Specifications | ||
| Auto shut-off | 240 min | — |
| Bloom / pre-infusion | ✕ | — |
| Body Material | — | Stainless steel |
| Brew Temperature | — | 93, published by the maker as an optimal 200F |
| Capacity Cups | 14 | 10 |
| Capacity | — | 1000, published as 10 cups hot, or a concentrate for up to 5 cups of iced |
| Carafe Material | Glass | Stainless steel, vacuum insulated |
| Carafe Type | Glass carafe | Thermal, stainless steel and vacuum insulated, with a tapered thumb-activated pour |
| Colour Options | Black Stainless Steel, Cream, Stainless steel, Umber, White | — |
| Dimensions | — | 270 x 203 x 378 mm |
| Filter Type | Paper Filters, Permanent Gold-Tone Filter | Permanent stainless mesh, reusable and washable |
| Hot Plate | — | ✕ |
| Iced Mode | — | ✓ |
| In Box Accessories | — | Permanent stainless mesh filter and a measuring spoon |
| Model | DCC-3200 PerfecTemp | — |
| Permanent filter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power | 1100 W | — |
| 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. |
| Single-cup mode | Yes - 1 to 4 cup setting | Not published on this listing |
| Strength control | Yes - regular or bold | Not published as a strength setting. A time-saving mode shortens the brew |
| Time Saving Mode | — | ✓ |
| Warranty | 3 years | — |
| Water Reservoir Note | — | Removable and fully washable, capacity not published separately from the carafe |
| Water Tank | — | Removable and fully washable |
Cuisinart 14-Cup Programmable vs Zojirushi EC-YTC100XB 10-Cup Coffee Maker: common questions
Which is better, Cuisinart 14-Cup Programmable or Zojirushi EC-YTC100XB 10-Cup Coffee Maker?
Zojirushi EC-YTC100XB 10-Cup Coffee Maker scores 7.0 against 6.5, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Cuisinart 14-Cup Programmable is still ahead on brewing control & programmability.
Is Cuisinart 14-Cup Programmable or Zojirushi EC-YTC100XB 10-Cup Coffee Maker cheaper?
Cuisinart 14-Cup Programmable starts at $84.99, and Zojirushi EC-YTC100XB 10-Cup Coffee Maker at Not publicly stated.
Who is Cuisinart 14-Cup Programmable for?
The household that empties the carafe, and wants control over how strong it was
Who is Zojirushi EC-YTC100XB 10-Cup Coffee Maker for?
A pot that is still hot two hours later, with no warming plate to stew it
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