Fellow Aiden Precision Coffee Maker vs Smeg DCF02 Drip Coffee Machine

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, build quality & durability, carafe & heat retention.

Home users who want retro-styled drip coffee with basic programmability and adjustable brew strength

Scores higher on ease of use & cleaning, value for money.

• +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.

• +A permanent stainless and plastic filter included, dishwasher safe with its holder
• +Two strength levels and a 1 to 4 cup function, with programmable auto start
• +A 1.4 litre reservoir and a 60-minute keep-warm on a stainless heating plate

• −No price is published for it here
• −A glass carafe on a heating plate
• −A one-year warranty, and no brew temperature or SCA certification published