Smeg DCF02 Drip Coffee Machine vs Zojirushi EC-YTC100XB 10-Cup Coffee Maker
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7.0/ 10
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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 Smeg DCF02 Drip Coffee Machine's 6.3. It leads on build quality & durability and carafe & heat retention.
Who each one suits
Smeg DCF02 Drip Coffee Machine
Home users who want retro-styled drip coffee with basic programmability and adjustable brew strength
Scores higher on brewing control & programmability, ease of use & cleaning, 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.
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 | Smeg DCF02 Drip Coffee Machine | Zojirushi EC-YTC100XB 10-Cup Coffee Maker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Quality | 22% | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Brewing Control & Programmability | 16% | 8.8 | 6.2 |
| Build Quality & Durability | 15% | 4.5 | 7.0 |
| Ease of Use & Cleaning | 14% | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| Carafe & Heat Retention | 13% | 3.5 | 10.0 |
| Capacity & Flexibility | 10% | 8.8 | 6.9 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 5.0 | 5.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | Not publicly stated | Not publicly stated |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Smeg DCF02 Drip Coffee Machine | Zojirushi EC-YTC100XB 10-Cup Coffee Maker | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand founded | 1948 | — |
| Based in | Guastalla, Italy | — |
| Best for | Home users who want retro-styled drip coffee with basic programmability and adjustable brew strength | A pot that is still hot two hours later, with no warming plate to stew it |
| What sets it apart | Retro-style glossy stainless steel and plastic body with polished chrome base, pairing Smeg's distinctive aesthetic with adjustable aroma intensity and autostart in a drip coffee machine. | A vacuum insulated carafe and a published 200F brew temperature, with a permanent metal filter |
| Compared with | Cuisinart DCC-3200, Breville BDC450, KitchenAid KCM1209 | — |
| Auto shut-off | 60 min | — |
| Body Material | — | Stainless steel |
| Brew Temperature | — | 93, published by the maker as an optimal 200F |
| Capacity Cups | 10 cups | 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 (glossy), additional colours available in other product codes | — |
| Dimensions | — | 270 x 203 x 378 mm |
| Dishwasher-safe parts | Permanent filter and filter holder | — |
| Filter Type | Permanent stainless steel and plastic 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power | 1050 W | — |
| Programmable | — | ✓ |
| Programmable Timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Single-cup mode | Yes, 1 to 4 cups function | Not published on this listing |
| Strength control | Yes, 2 levels: light or intense | Not published as a strength setting. A time-saving mode shortens the brew |
| Time Saving Mode | — | ✓ |
| Warranty | 1 year | — |
| Water reservoir | 1.4 L | — |
| Water Reservoir Note | — | Removable and fully washable, capacity not published separately from the carafe |
| Water Tank | — | Removable and fully washable |
| Weight | 3.2 kg | — |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
Smeg DCF02 Drip Coffee Machine
- +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
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
| Smeg DCF02 Drip Coffee Machine | Zojirushi EC-YTC100XB 10-Cup Coffee Maker | |
|---|---|---|
| The maker | ||
| Brand founded | 1948 | — |
| Based in | Guastalla, Italy | — |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Home users who want retro-styled drip coffee with basic programmability and adjustable brew strength | A pot that is still hot two hours later, with no warming plate to stew it |
| What sets it apart | Retro-style glossy stainless steel and plastic body with polished chrome base, pairing Smeg's distinctive aesthetic with adjustable aroma intensity and autostart in a drip coffee machine. | A vacuum insulated carafe and a published 200F brew temperature, with a permanent metal filter |
| Compared with | Cuisinart DCC-3200, Breville BDC450, KitchenAid KCM1209 | — |
| Specifications | ||
| Auto shut-off | 60 min | — |
| Body Material | — | Stainless steel |
| Brew Temperature | — | 93, published by the maker as an optimal 200F |
| Capacity Cups | 10 cups | 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 (glossy), additional colours available in other product codes | — |
| Dimensions | — | 270 x 203 x 378 mm |
| Dishwasher-safe parts | Permanent filter and filter holder | — |
| Filter Type | Permanent stainless steel and plastic 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power | 1050 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 cups function | Not published on this listing |
| Strength control | Yes, 2 levels: light or intense | Not published as a strength setting. A time-saving mode shortens the brew |
| Time Saving Mode | — | ✓ |
| Warranty | 1 year | — |
| Water reservoir | 1.4 L | — |
| Water Reservoir Note | — | Removable and fully washable, capacity not published separately from the carafe |
| Water Tank | — | Removable and fully washable |
| Weight | 3.2 kg | — |
Smeg DCF02 Drip Coffee Machine vs Zojirushi EC-YTC100XB 10-Cup Coffee Maker: common questions
Which is better, Smeg DCF02 Drip Coffee Machine or Zojirushi EC-YTC100XB 10-Cup Coffee Maker?
Zojirushi EC-YTC100XB 10-Cup Coffee Maker scores 7.0 against 6.3, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Smeg DCF02 Drip Coffee Machine is still ahead on brewing control & programmability.
Is Smeg DCF02 Drip Coffee Machine or Zojirushi EC-YTC100XB 10-Cup Coffee Maker cheaper?
Smeg DCF02 Drip Coffee Machine starts at Not publicly stated, and Zojirushi EC-YTC100XB 10-Cup Coffee Maker at Not publicly stated.
Who is Smeg DCF02 Drip Coffee Machine for?
Home users who want retro-styled drip coffee with basic programmability and adjustable brew strength
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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