Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1 vs Fellow Aiden Precision Coffee Maker

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.

Pour-over quality at the push of a button, from a single cup to a full carafe, including cold brew

Scores higher on brew quality, carafe & heat retention.

• +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

• +SCA certified, meeting the Specialty Coffee Association's standards for brewed coffee.
• +A dedicated bloom followed by measured pulses, the technique of a manual pour over done by the machine.
• +An adjustable showerhead that changes its coverage for a single cup or a full carafe.
• +Scheduling and control from an app on iOS and Android.
• +Thermal carafe, a 2 year warranty and five colour options.

• −No permanent filter included, so paper filters are a running cost.
• −Fellow's product page does not publish water reservoir capacity or brew temperature range.
• −At $399.95 it costs several times a basic drip machine.
• −App-based features depend on Fellow continuing to support the app.