The ranking includes 7 popular drip and carob coffee makers. Some models are intended exclusively for fans of a coffee drink, who are ready to devote enough time to preparing one portion, while others, on the contrary, save the user's time and make coffee for a large family in 10 minutes. The ranking criteria were design, control options, performance, build, and value for money. Next, I will tell you in detail about each coffee maker, its technical and functional features, the pros and cons of practical use.
Morphy Richards Evoke Platinum 162525
The first place in the top rightfully goes to a drip coffee maker with the best price-quality ratio. At a cost of 6500 rubles. this model boasts a delayed start timer, adjustment of the strength of the drink and an emergency stop of the pouring, which allows you to reduce the volume of the standard portion. A heater built into the drip tray keeps the kettle warm for 40 minutes after making coffee. In one working cycle, the coffee maker manages to make 12 Americano cups (1250 ml). The steel case with a circular regulator, buttons and a display deserves a separate mention.
Benefits:
- 2-year factory warranty;
- affordable price tag;
- expensive metal body painted in platinum;
- convenient control panel with display.
Disadvantages:
- short power cord.
Evoke Platinum 162525 is a practical and stylish model with an optimal price-performance ratio. This coffee maker combines all the advantages of the previous drip models - a dispensing head like the Philips HD7767 and a delayed start timer like the Kitfort KT-719. Thanks to the forced stop "shower" function, the Morphy Richards coffee maker perfectly copes with any volume of work - from a cup of strong Americano for a lonely bachelor to quick preparation of 12 cups of coffee for a large company.
De'Longhi Dedica EC 685
The compact and stylish Dedica EC 685 coffee maker ranks second in the ranking. The width of the body of this model is less than 15 cm. But its main advantage is the built-in thermoblock, which is not inferior to espresso machines in terms of steam generation intensity (enough for at least two cappuccino). Switching between heating and steam generator modes takes no more than 15 seconds. Without adding extra buttons to the body, De'Longhi managed to implement a complex programming system that includes temperature control, water hardness (the amount of liquid that the coffee maker will let through before giving out a message about the need for maintenance), delayed start time (9 minutes, 30 minutes and 3 hours), serving size.
Benefits:
- takes up little space;
- metal body with good noise and thermal insulation;
- three horn tabs like De'Longhi ECP 33.21;
- high heating rate.
Disadvantages:
- high price tag (16,500 rubles);
- to prepare a high-quality drink, 100–150 ml of water must be passed through the horn each time;
- clean the cone and the steam generator tube after each portion.
De'Longhi Dedica EC 685 is a rotor coffee machine for professionals and fans of quality espresso and cappuccino. This model differs from ECP 33.21 with a stylish design, an advanced water heating system and a variety of settings.The main disadvantage of the coffee maker is the demand for maintenance.
Philips HD7767 Grind & Brew
The HD7767 Grind & Brew drip coffee maker performs a full cycle of work related to the preparation of coffee. To get a ready-made drink, just load coffee beans into a 250-gram hopper, pour water into the tank and press the button on the body. Grinding is carried out in one of 9 modes, the strength of americano is regulated in three positions, the volume of water poured into the tank is also important (maximum 1200 ml). The pick-up table maintains the teapot temperature (85o) for two hours. Another feature of the Philips coffee maker is the Aroma twister function - the fresh drink flows through the tube down the coffee pot, which makes its consistency more uniform and enhances the aroma.
Benefits:
- coffee grinder and coffee maker 2 in 1;
- variability of settings;
- ease of use;
- high performance.
Disadvantages:
- non-removable tank;
- use all the poured water in one working cycle;
- relatively coarse grinding and high consumption of grains (up to 26 grams per serving);
- non-deactivated sound alerts;
- no timer.
Philips HD7767 Grind & Brew is a complete coffee machine for 12,000 rubles. Unlike the cheaper Kitfort KT-719, this model not only brews, but also grinds coffee, unloading the user as much as possible and saving space in the kitchen (the coffee grinder can be taken to the pantry). In addition, Philips makes coffee of different strengths.
De'Longhi ECP 33.21
The classic De'Longhi espresso machine does not try to impress with its novelty design and expensive appearance. The angular white body of ECP 33.21 will fit into the interior of most kitchens, and the simple design is thought out to the smallest detail: coasters for different cups, float against overflow of the pan, warming table and other useful options. Three filters are supplied in the box with the device: one for pods and two standard filters of larger and smaller capacity. Unused filters are placed in a special compartment under the lid. In terms of the quality of espresso preparation, De'Longhi ECP 33.21 is not inferior to premium coffee makers.
Benefits:
- convenient removable water tank;
- profitability (about 8 grams of powder per cup);
- auto shutdown after idle time;
- quality cappuccino maker.
Disadvantages:
- RUB 12,000 - twice as expensive as Kitfort KT-718;
- due to vibration during operation, the tank moves, which is why it has to be constantly corrected;
- great effort is required to install the horn;
- white plastic gets dirty quickly.
The De'Longhi coffee maker is distinguished from the cheaper Kitfort KT-718 by a wide range of options (replaceable filters), a well-thought-out design and a reliable European assembly. ECP 33.21 is a great choice for espresso lovers. But it should be borne in mind that recharging the horn and flushing the filter in this type of coffee maker takes a long time, so constantly busy people should pay attention to the following rating model.
Kitfort KT-718
In fifth place in the ranking is another model from Kitfort, this time of the carob type. With the help of a tempera spoon, the powder must be poured into a horn and tamped, then the machine passes heated water through it under a pressure of 15 bar, bringing a rich and aromatic espresso into the cup. Next to the cone is a steam generator socket that froth milk for cappuccino and latte. The water tank (1.5 liters) is attached at the back for easy filling and maintenance.
Benefits:
- moderate cost (6200 rubles);
- removable tank;
- two coffee options;
- steam generator;
- convenient tank.
Disadvantages:
- works noisy;
- long cooking process;
- poor quality cappuccino;
- a cup up to 7 cm high can be put on the pallet;
- no software functions;
Compared to the KT-719, the 718th model produces a much better product (due to the supply of liquid under pressure), but its productivity is noticeably lower - 1-2 cups per working cycle. Nominally, Kitfort KT-718 prepares three types of coffee, but it should be borne in mind that to prepare cappuccino of the correct consistency, you will need high fat milk and intensive circling with a cup around the steam generator tube.
REDMOND RCM-CBM1514
In the RCM-CBM1514 rotor coffee maker, the manufacturer has achieved the perfect balance of design and functionality. The metal body with chrome-plated panels and auxiliary control options make coffee preparation pleasant and comfortable. Using the touch buttons, you can vary the volume of a single drink dispensing (maximum 300 ml) - the machine remembers the settings and the next time dispenses the required volume by itself. The cup warmer table will delight coffee lovers, and the automatic shutdown system will take care of forgetful users.
Benefits:
- attractive chrome design;
- adjustable portion size;
- protection against electric shock and overheating.
Disadvantages:
- short cord (50 cm);
- no suction cups on legs;
- the cappuccino maker and coffee system break down frequently.
REDMOND RCM-CBM1514 for 9 400 rubles. looks more expensive than it really is. This model attracts buyers with its stylish design, solid power (1050 W) and additional features, but is not highly reliable. The built-in steam generator copes well with intermittent espresso, latte and cappuccino preparation, but quickly breaks down with regular use.
Kitfort KT-719
Kitfort drip coffee maker worth 2500 rubles. equipped with a segment display that allows you to program a delayed start - you can set the timer 5 minutes earlier than the alarm clock and wake up from the smell of coffee spreading around the apartment. The principle of operation of the KT-719 is classic - water from the reservoir (1400 ml) in the form of a "hot shower" enters the container with ground coffee in a reusable mesh filter, from where the finished drink drips into the teapot (holds 12 cups). The kettle tray is equipped with a heating system that maintains the temperature of the drink for 40 minutes after preparation. Another nice bonus is the anti-drip system: the finished drink is served only if there is a coffee pot.
Benefits:
- low price tag;
- ease and low cost of maintenance;
- high performance.
Disadvantages:
- the anti-drop system valve quickly fails;
- prepares only large volumes of drink;
- one coffee option is Americano;
- inconvenient location of the tank;
- slippery feet.
Kitfort KT-719 is a cheap coffee maker with a basic set of functions. Due to its simple design, it will not cause unnecessary trouble for the owner, the main thing is to rinse the filter and add water to the tank in time. The KT-719 will help you quickly serve guests and speed up the work of the entire office, but you should not expect variability and diversity from this model.
