Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1 vs Wolf Gourmet 10-Cup Coffee Maker
AheadThe verdict
Wolf Gourmet 10-Cup Coffee Maker is the better buy on our scoring, 6.9 to Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1's 6.4. It leads on build quality & durability and carafe & heat retention.
Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1 costs $250 less.
Who each one suits
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 brewing control & programmability, ease of use & cleaning, capacity & flexibility.
Wolf Gourmet 10-Cup Coffee Maker
Home brewers seeking consistent, precision-brewed drip coffee with integrated grounds weighing
Scores higher on 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 Coffee Center SS-4N1 | Wolf Gourmet 10-Cup Coffee Maker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Quality | 22% | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Brewing Control & Programmability | 16% | 8.8 | 7.5 |
| Build Quality & Durability | 15% | 6.5 | 8.5 |
| Ease of Use & Cleaning | 14% | 7.5 | 6.0 |
| Carafe & Heat Retention | 13% | 3.5 | 10.0 |
| Capacity & Flexibility | 10% | 10.0 | 6.9 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 1.7 | 1.1 |
What each one costs
| Price | $349.95 | $599.95 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1 | Wolf Gourmet 10-Cup Coffee Maker | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand founded | 1971 | — |
| Based in | Stamford, USA | — |
| Price | $349.95 | $599.95 |
| Sizes and variants | 10-Cup variant$19412-Cup variant (sale)$23212-Cup variant (standard)$316 | Programmable Coffee System (WGCM100S)$599.95 |
| Best for | Home users who want a single machine to brew a full 12-cup carafe, single-serve pods, Nespresso capsules, and frothed-milk drinks | Home brewers seeking consistent, precision-brewed drip coffee with integrated grounds weighing |
| What sets it apart | 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 | Integrated grounds scale with Accu-Brew™ technology weighs coffee directly in the brew basket so you can precisely recreate the same cup strength every time, from 4 to 10 cups. |
| Compared with | Ninja CFN601, Chefman 8-in-1 Coffee Station, De'Longhi All-in-One, Cuisinart SS-16 | Breville Precision Brewer, Technivorm Moccamaster, OXO Brew 9-Cup |
| Auto shut-off | 240 min | 60 min |
| Capacity Cups | up to 12 cups (approx. 5 oz per cup) | 10-cup thermal carafe |
| Carafe Material | Glass | Stainless steel, double-walled |
| Carafe Type | 12-cup glass carafe | Thermal, double-walled |
| Colour Options | Black | — |
| Dimensions | 12"D x 13"W x 16.8"H (page shows inches, not mm) | 230 x 275 x 365 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 |
| Filter Type | Gold-tone commercial-style permanent filter and charcoal water filter included | Cone filters (paper); integrated water filter reduces chlorine |
| Hot Plate | ✓ | ✕ |
| Permanent filter | ✓ | ✕ |
| Power | — | 1500 W |
| Programmable Timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Showerhead | Scratch-resistant, nonstick-coated showerhead that distributes water evenly over the coffee | Shower head designed to meet strict extraction standards |
| Single-cup mode | ✓ | — |
| Strength control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Warranty | 3 years | 5 years |
| Water reservoir | 2.13 L | — |
| Weight | — | 6.15 kg |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
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
Wolf Gourmet 10-Cup Coffee Maker
- +A five-year warranty, matched here only by the Moccamaster
- +A double-walled stainless thermal carafe with no hot plate at all
- +Five boldness options and an integrated water filter that reduces chlorine
- +A shower head Wolf says is designed to meet strict extraction standards
- −$599.95, the second most expensive drip maker here, after the Ratio Eight Series 2
- −No permanent filter is included: it takes cone paper
- −No brew temperature is published and there is no SCA certification
Every specification, side by side
| Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1 | Wolf Gourmet 10-Cup Coffee Maker | |
|---|---|---|
| The maker | ||
| Brand founded | 1971 | — |
| Based in | Stamford, USA | — |
| Price | ||
| Price | $349.95 | $599.95 |
| Sizes and variants | 10-Cup variant$19412-Cup variant (sale)$23212-Cup variant (standard)$316 | Programmable Coffee System (WGCM100S)$599.95 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Home users who want a single machine to brew a full 12-cup carafe, single-serve pods, Nespresso capsules, and frothed-milk drinks | Home brewers seeking consistent, precision-brewed drip coffee with integrated grounds weighing |
| What sets it apart | 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 | Integrated grounds scale with Accu-Brew™ technology weighs coffee directly in the brew basket so you can precisely recreate the same cup strength every time, from 4 to 10 cups. |
| Compared with | Ninja CFN601, Chefman 8-in-1 Coffee Station, De'Longhi All-in-One, Cuisinart SS-16 | Breville Precision Brewer, Technivorm Moccamaster, OXO Brew 9-Cup |
| Specifications | ||
| Auto shut-off | 240 min | 60 min |
| Capacity Cups | up to 12 cups (approx. 5 oz per cup) | 10-cup thermal carafe |
| Carafe Material | Glass | Stainless steel, double-walled |
| Carafe Type | 12-cup glass carafe | Thermal, double-walled |
| Colour Options | Black | — |
| Dimensions | 12"D x 13"W x 16.8"H (page shows inches, not mm) | 230 x 275 x 365 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 |
| Filter Type | Gold-tone commercial-style permanent filter and charcoal water filter included | Cone filters (paper); integrated water filter reduces chlorine |
| Hot Plate | ✓ | ✕ |
| Permanent filter | ✓ | ✕ |
| Power | — | 1500 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 | Shower head designed to meet strict extraction standards |
| Single-cup mode | ✓ | — |
| Strength control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Warranty | 3 years | 5 years |
| Water reservoir | 2.13 L | — |
| Weight | — | 6.15 kg |
Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1 vs Wolf Gourmet 10-Cup Coffee Maker: common questions
Which is better, Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1 or Wolf Gourmet 10-Cup Coffee Maker?
Wolf Gourmet 10-Cup Coffee Maker scores 6.9 against 6.4, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1 is still ahead on brewing control & programmability.
Is Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1 or Wolf Gourmet 10-Cup Coffee Maker cheaper?
Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1 starts at $349.95, and Wolf Gourmet 10-Cup Coffee Maker at $599.95.
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
Who is Wolf Gourmet 10-Cup Coffee Maker for?
Home brewers seeking consistent, precision-brewed drip coffee with integrated grounds weighing
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