Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1 vs Zojirushi EC-YTC100XB 10-Cup Coffee Maker
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Visit Zojirushi EC-YTC100XB 10-Cup Coffee Maker →The verdict
Zojirushi EC-YTC100XB 10-Cup Coffee Maker is the better buy on our scoring, 7.0 to Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1's 6.4. It leads on build quality & durability and carafe & heat retention.
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 brew quality, brewing control & programmability, capacity & flexibility.
Zojirushi EC-YTC100XB 10-Cup Coffee Maker
A pot that is still hot two hours later, with no warming plate to stew it
Scores higher on build quality & durability, carafe & heat retention, value for money.
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 | Zojirushi EC-YTC100XB 10-Cup Coffee Maker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Quality | 22% | 6.7 | 5.0 |
| Brewing Control & Programmability | 16% | 8.8 | 6.2 |
| Build Quality & Durability | 15% | 6.5 | 7.0 |
| Ease of Use & Cleaning | 14% | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Carafe & Heat Retention | 13% | 3.5 | 10.0 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 1.7 | 5.0 |
| Capacity & Flexibility | 10% | 10.0 | 6.9 |
What each one costs
| Price | $349.95 | Not publicly stated |
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 | Zojirushi EC-YTC100XB 10-Cup Coffee Maker | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Home users who want a single machine to brew a full 12-cup carafe, single-serve pods, Nespresso capsules, and frothed-milk drinks | A pot that is still hot two hours later, with no warming plate to stew it |
| 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 | A vacuum insulated carafe and a published 200F brew temperature, with a permanent metal filter |
| Compared with | Ninja CFN601, Chefman 8-in-1 Coffee Station, De'Longhi All-in-One, Cuisinart SS-16 | — |
| Auto shut-off | 240 min | — |
| Body Material | — | Stainless steel |
| Brew Temperature | — | 93, published by the maker as an optimal 200F |
| Capacity Cups | up to 12 cups (approx. 5 oz per cup) | 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 | 12-cup glass carafe | Thermal, stainless steel and vacuum insulated, with a tapered thumb-activated pour |
| Colour Options | Black | — |
| Dimensions | 12"D x 13"W x 16.8"H (page shows inches, not mm) | 270 x 203 x 378 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 | Gold-tone commercial-style permanent filter and charcoal water filter included | Permanent stainless mesh, reusable and washable |
| Hot Plate | ✓ | ✕ |
| Iced Mode | — | ✓ |
| In Box Accessories | — | Permanent stainless mesh filter and a measuring spoon |
| Permanent filter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Programmable | — | ✓ |
| Programmable Timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Showerhead | Scratch-resistant, nonstick-coated showerhead that distributes water evenly over the coffee | — |
| Single-cup mode | Yes, 6 oz, 8 oz, and 10 oz single-serve sizes | Not published on this listing |
| Strength control | Yes, brew strength control | Not published as a strength setting. A time-saving mode shortens the brew |
| Time Saving Mode | — | ✓ |
| Warranty | 3 years | — |
| Water reservoir | 2.13 L | — |
| 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.
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
Zojirushi EC-YTC100XB 10-Cup Coffee Maker
- +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 Coffee Center SS-4N1 | Zojirushi EC-YTC100XB 10-Cup Coffee Maker | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Home users who want a single machine to brew a full 12-cup carafe, single-serve pods, Nespresso capsules, and frothed-milk drinks | A pot that is still hot two hours later, with no warming plate to stew it |
| 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 | A vacuum insulated carafe and a published 200F brew temperature, with a permanent metal filter |
| Compared with | Ninja CFN601, Chefman 8-in-1 Coffee Station, De'Longhi All-in-One, Cuisinart SS-16 | — |
| Specifications | ||
| Auto shut-off | 240 min | — |
| Body Material | — | Stainless steel |
| Brew Temperature | — | 93, published by the maker as an optimal 200F |
| Capacity Cups | up to 12 cups (approx. 5 oz per cup) | 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 | 12-cup glass carafe | Thermal, stainless steel and vacuum insulated, with a tapered thumb-activated pour |
| Colour Options | Black | — |
| Dimensions | 12"D x 13"W x 16.8"H (page shows inches, not mm) | 270 x 203 x 378 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 | Gold-tone commercial-style permanent filter and charcoal water filter included | Permanent stainless mesh, reusable and washable |
| Hot Plate | ✓ | ✕ |
| Iced Mode | — | ✓ |
| In Box Accessories | — | Permanent stainless mesh filter and a measuring spoon |
| Permanent filter | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 | Scratch-resistant, nonstick-coated showerhead that distributes water evenly over the coffee | — |
| Single-cup mode | Yes, 6 oz, 8 oz, and 10 oz single-serve sizes | Not published on this listing |
| Strength control | Yes, brew strength control | Not published as a strength setting. A time-saving mode shortens the brew |
| Time Saving Mode | — | ✓ |
| Warranty | 3 years | — |
| Water reservoir | 2.13 L | — |
| Water Reservoir Note | — | Removable and fully washable, capacity not published separately from the carafe |
| Water Tank | — | Removable and fully washable |
Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1 vs Zojirushi EC-YTC100XB 10-Cup Coffee Maker: common questions
Which is better, Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1 or Zojirushi EC-YTC100XB 10-Cup Coffee Maker?
Zojirushi EC-YTC100XB 10-Cup Coffee Maker scores 7.0 against 6.4, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1 is still ahead on brew quality.
Is Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1 or Zojirushi EC-YTC100XB 10-Cup Coffee Maker cheaper?
Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1 starts at $349.95, and Zojirushi EC-YTC100XB 10-Cup Coffee Maker at Not publicly stated.
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 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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