Independent · sourced · Updated June 2026
Best Coffee Makers (2026)
The cheapest coffee makers is FlexBrew Trio 2-Way Coffee Maker 49902 at $109.99. Best by the numbers — FlexBrew Trio 2-Way Coffee Maker 49902 (lowest price), Moccamaster KBGV Select (newest). This page compares 10 coffee makers across 10 brands on price and key specs — every figure sourced, updated June 2026.
10 coffee makers compared on the specs that matter and US price — ranked cheapest-first. Every spec and price links to its source and the date we captured it.
Key takeaways
- Lowest price: FlexBrew Trio 2-Way Coffee Maker 49902 at $109.99 (MSRP per HamiltonBeach.com).
- Typical price: from $109.99, median $204.97, up to $369 — across 10 priced.
- Tracked: 10 products across 10 brands, current through 2026-06-15.
- Compared on: carafe type, capacity cups, programmable, sca certified, brew temp f, water filter.
Best by the numbers
Objective winners — each is the leader on one measured spec, with the figure. No subjective ranking.
- Lowest price: FlexBrew Trio 2-Way Coffee Maker 49902 ($109.99)
- Newest: Moccamaster KBGV Select (2021)
- Highest capacity cups: PerfecTemp 14-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker (14 capacity cups)
Comparison
| # | Coffee Maker | Price | carafe type | capacity cups | programmable | sca certified | brew temp f | water filter | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FlexBrew Trio 2-Way Coffee Maker 49902 | $109.99 | glass | 12 | true | false | — | false | hamiltonbeach.com |
| 2 | PerfecTemp 14-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker | $119.95 | glass | 14 | true | false | 195–205 | true | cuisinart.com |
| 3 | BrewSense 12-Cup Drip Coffee Maker | $129.95 | glass | 12 | true | false | — | true | braunhousehold.com |
| 4 | Specialty Coffee Maker CM401 | $159.99 | glass | 10 | false | false | — | false | sharkninja.com |
| 5 | Connoisseur 8-Cup One-Touch Coffee Brewer | $189.99 | thermal | 8 | false | true | 195–205 | false | bonavitabrand.co |
| 6 | Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker | $219.95 | thermal | 9 | true | true | 197.6–204.8 | false | oxo.com |
| 7 | Fresh Brew Plus Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker EC-YTC100 | $224.99 | thermal | 10 | true | false | 200 | false | store.zojirushi.com |
| 8 | Café Specialty Drip Coffee Maker C7CDAAS3PD3 | $299 | thermal | 10 | true | true | 185–205 | false | cafeappliances.com |
| 9 | Precision Brewer Thermal | $329.95 | thermal | 12 | true | true | — | false | wholelattelove.com |
| 10 | Moccamaster KBGV Select | $369 | glass | 10 | false | true | 196–205 | false | us.moccamaster.com |
Specs are as published by the manufacturer (or a reputable spec source where the official page was unavailable); prices are US launch MSRP. Full per-product records and all spec columns are in our open dataset.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest coffee makers?
FlexBrew Trio 2-Way Coffee Maker 49902 is the cheapest at $109.99 (MSRP per HamiltonBeach.com), as of 2026-06-15.
How much does coffee makers cost?
Across the 10 coffee makers with a published price, the median is $204.97, ranging from $109.99 to $369, as of 2026-06-15.
Which coffee makers is best by the numbers?
Lowest price: FlexBrew Trio 2-Way Coffee Maker 49902 ($109.99). Newest: Moccamaster KBGV Select (2021). Highest capacity cups: PerfecTemp 14-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker (14 capacity cups).
How many coffee makers are compared here?
10 coffee makers across 10 brands, with US price and key specs, current through 2026-06-15.
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How we compiled this
Dataset covers ten drip/automatic coffee makers (not espresso) spanning entry-level to premium segments, selected for high US search volume and active retail presence as of mid-2026. Primary sources were official manufacturer product pages (Moccamaster, Breville, OXO, Bonavita, Zojirushi, SharkNinja, Hamilton Beach, Cuisinart, Braun, Cafe) supplemented by major specialty retailers (Whole Latte Love, Williams Sonoma) and major retailers (Amazon, Best Buy, Bloomingdale's). Adversarial re-verification 2026-06-15: each priceUsd, releaseDate, and headline spec was re-checked against the official manufacturer page where reachable plus a second independent source. Brew temperature values are in °F; capacity is in US cups (5 oz per cup per convention); sca_certified is a boolean reflecting current SCA Home Brewer Program certification; warranty_years reflects the US limited warranty stated by the manufacturer. Unverifiable specs were set to null rather than guessed. All prices are US MSRP or current listed retail price in USD. accessedAt 2026-06-15.
Last verified 2026-06-15. We re-check published specs and prices on a recurring cadence and update this page when they change.
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