Coffee machine

• Features a removable water tank for easy cleaning.
• Comes with a permanent filter. 
• A cleaning indicator tells when the machine needs cleaning. 
• Programmable 4 hours in advance. 
• Has an adjustable auto-shutoff feature. 

From reviews on eBay

Pros: 

• Easy to use.
• Offers auto-shutoff function.
• Programmable.

Cons:

• The water tank is hard to read.
• Lacks a built-in grinder. 

• Programmable up to 24 hours in advance.
• Shuts off automatically after 2 hours. 
• The carafe and filter basket are top-rack dishwasher safe. 

From reviews on eBay

Pros: 

• Simple to operate.
• Easy to clean.

Cons:

• The pour spout on the pot is a bit small.
• The filter does not fit the basket very well.

• The unit is a pocket-sized, hand-pumped coffee machine. 
• No battery is needed.
• Has a built-in espresso cup. 

From reviews on TechRadar and eBay

Pros:

• Coffee tastes great.
• Good for traveling. 

Cons:

• Needs efforts to use the pump. 

• The unit is a traditional pump espresso machine, meaning you have to learn to brew espresso the traditional way. 
• Comes with a pressurized filter holder. 
• Auto shut-off.
• Removable drip tray and water tank.

From reviews on TechRadar

Pros: 

• Good for making espressos.
• Compact design.

Cons: 

• Feels cheap. 
• Limited artisanal coffee.

• Features an over-ice brew mode for iced coffee.
• Comes with a built-in milk frother.
• Offers brew-strength control. 
• Can adjust brew size from mugs to full carafes. 

From reviews on Consumer Reports, eBay, and Best Buy

Pros:

• Easy to customize to different taste preferences.
• Great versatility from serving one cup to a carafe. 
• You can handle the carafe easily.
•  Quiet. 

Cons:

• Coffee will not stay warm unless doing a 1/2 pot or whole pot.  

• Can be controlled via cellphone app. 

• Lets you know when to change filter. 

From reviews on eBay and Best Buy

Pros:

• Low maintenance.

Cons:

• Users said that cappuccino is not hot enough. 

• Has a thermal carafe.

• The filter is reusable. 

• Programmable. 

From reviews on eBay and Best Buy

Pros:

• Does a great job of brewing coffee or tea.  

Cons:

• More than one review said that the water tank leaks water. 

• Comes with an interactive touchscreen with an array of coffee options.

• Lets users tweak coffee recipes with on-screen settings and save them as preset drinks, so they do not have to do it again the next time. 

• Uses separate boilers for milk and coffee so people can steam milk and brew coffee at the same time. 

• Cleans itself.

From reviews on TechRadar, Wired UK, and eBay

Pros: 

• Intuitive and easy to use.
• Impressive crema.
• Good variety.

Cons:

• Expensive.
• Takes up some countertop space.
• Perfect for 8oz cups, but it takes a two-step process if you want to make double Americana for larger mugs.

• Comes with an adjustable keep-warm temperature control.
• The automatic shutoff function can be adjusted.  
• Has a time-to-clean indicator light.
• Programmable 24 hours in advance. 

From reviews on eBay

Pros: 

• Control buttons are easy to navigate. 

Cons:

• The clock is small and has no backlight.
• Pouring water into the reservoir is a bit challenging. 

• Programmable start time.  
• The automatic pre-infusion cycle for better extraction. 
• The thermal stainless steel carafe that keeps coffee hot for hours. 

From reviews on Wirecutter (nytimes.com)

Pros:

• Starts with very hot water for best flavor.
• Has a timer for automatic brewing.

Cons:

• The one-button dial is not intuitive to use.
• Takes up a lot of space.

• Comes with a thermal carafe that keeps coffee warm. 
• Has a single cup filter basket for Kalita Wave filters. 

• The unit is for use on a stovetop. 
• Works well on gas or electric stovetop. Can heat the pot over a campfire.  

From reviews on Rank-It.ca

Pros:

• Straightforward to use.
• Easy to clean.
• Sturdy as it is made of stainless steel. 

Cons:

• The silicone seal needs to be replaced regularly.
• Not washable by dishwasher. 

• The 3-button control panel offers adjustable settings. 
• The steam wand can be adjusted in different positions.
• Can brew single or double espresso. 
•  Has an alarm that tells you when a de-calc is needed.
• Generates up to 15 bar pressure. 

From reviews on eBay, Esquire, and Amazon 

Pros:

• Works well with hard water.
• The steel cup tray is removable, so it is easy to clean. 

Cons:

• Does not come with a milk jug, given its high price. 

• Has a multiple-layer filtration system that strains out all stray grounds or tea leaves.
• Keep coffee hot for up to 60 minutes.  
• Has great versatility as the unit can also make tea, hot chocolate, frothed milk, nuts milk, and herbal drinks. 

From reviews on Rank-It.ca and Amazon

Pros:

• Thick and sturdy. 
• Makes a variety of drinks.
• Made of stainless steel instead of glass. 

Cons:

• The unit may be difficult to disassemble. 

• Comes with a 3-part stainless steel mesh filter.
• No paper filters are needed. 
• The patented lid can prevent splashing of liquids while pressing. 

From reviews on Wirecutter (nytimes.com)

Pros:

• Makes coffee with few stray grounds.
• Easy to clean and use.

Cons:

• Made of glass, and so can be brittle.
• Some find the unit’s spherical handle less comfortable to use than other flat-capped handles.

• Programmable up to 24 hours in advance.
• Has a setting option from 1 to 4 cups.
• Features an adjustable keep-warm temperature control.
• Offers regular or bold coffee flavor. 
• Includes a reusable gold tone filter. 

From reviews on Best Buy and Forbes

Pros:

• Can keep the plate at different temperatures.
• Has a self-cleaning feature.

Cons:

• The small holes make pouring water into the unit challenging. 

• Features a stainless steel carafe, so it does not break. 
• Has a brew-pause feature.
• Shut off automatic after 30 minutes.  

From reviews on Rank-It.ca

Pros

• Easy to use.
• Compact.
• Affordable.

Cons

• Brews coffee relatively slowly.

• Uses copper boiling elements and has no pumps to ensure that the brewing temperature stays between 198 and 205 degrees Fahrenheit (92 and 96 degrees Celsius). So the coffee is rich in flavor and does not taste bitter. 
• The hot plate holds coffee between 175 and 185 degrees Fahrenheit (80 and 85 degrees Celsius). 
• Has a 9-hole outlet arm for coffee saturation. 
• Can brew 10 cups in six minutes. 

From reviews on eBay and Amazon

Pros:

• Uses copper heating element, instead of aluminum heating elements that corrode and would eventually short-circuit the machine. 
• Brews very quickly. About 6-7 minutes for the whole pot.

Cons:

• Several reviews said that the unit is way too expensive. 

• Offers multiple brewing size options. 
• Offers various brew strength settings.
• Keeps coffee warm for an hour. 
• Has a reusable filter.  

From reviews on Rank-It.ca

Pros:

• Aesthetically pleasing.
• Reusable filter.

Cons:

• Expensive.

• Uses stainless steel carafe. 
• Features a one-touch recipe creation. 
• Comes with separate coffee and tea baskets. 
• Features a smart basket recognition: The system automatically recognizes the basket and displays drink options for coffee or tea.
• Provides 6 brew sizes from a single cup to a full carafe. 

From reviews on Rank-It.ca 

Pros:

• Brews both coffee and tea.
• Multiple volume settings.

Cons:

• Can take up much space as it is a tall unit (30 x 25.4 x 38.1 cm or 11.81 x 10 x 15 inch).