10 Best Drip Coffee Makers 2025: From Budget Buys to High-Tech Brewers

BUNN’s Velocity Brew is built for speed: in our testing it brewed a full 10-cup carafe in just four minutes, making it ideal for hectic mornings. We found cleanup and simple operation refreshingly straightforward, but it requires being plugged in constantly to maintain optimal brew temperature and it lacks programmable features or brew strength control. Priced at $119.99 with a 6.5/10 score, this is a no-frills, fast brewer if you prioritize speed over customization and energy efficiency.

Hamilton Beach’s 12‑Cup earned a 7/10 in our testing and is a sensible choice if you want straightforward scheduling — the programmable 24‑hour timer makes mornings virtually hands‑free. We found the cone‑shaped filter improves extraction and liked that brew‑strength control plus the removable brew basket and glass carafe are dishwasher‑safe for easy cleanup. During our review the black exterior made it hard to see the water level, brewed coffee sometimes ran weak unless you add grounds, and it lacks a thermal carafe; at $267.38 it’s a practical, no‑frills option for routine use.

Cuisinart’s 14 Cup Programmable Coffee Maker is a solid pick if you want hands-off mornings thanks to its 24-hour brew start and temperature-control technology that keeps cups piping hot. In our testing we found the brew strength control intuitive and the self-cleaning function helpful for routine upkeep, but the machine does come with a dizzying digital display and a lot of parts to clean. Priced at $89.95 and scoring 7/10, it delivers good features and usability, though the higher price and complex interface may deter someone after simplicity.

The Braun MultiServe Plus gives serious flexibility with seven brew sizes—from a 5oz cup to a 50oz carafe—and a Cold Brew mode that produces a smooth carafe in under 13 minutes, which impressed us during our review. We found the FastBrew and programmable timer handy for busy routines, but the combination of a dial and touchscreen takes practice to navigate, and its tall profile can be awkward under cabinets. At $130.49 and a 7.5/10 score, it’s great if you want versatility and cold-brew speed, but expect a learning curve and occasional annoyance with the descaling cycle.

The Moccamaster KBGV Select is our top-rated choice for serious drip lovers, earning a 9.5/10 for fast, reliable brewing—our experience shows it makes a full 10-cup carafe in about six minutes with a minimalist interface that purists appreciate. It’s dual-certified by SCA and ECBC, which backs its outstanding extraction, but it lacks programmable timers and some users note setup can be fiddly and a few plastic parts feel flimsy for a $359 price. If you want rock-solid, fast brewing above smart features, this is hard to beat.

The Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select is a reliable, handmade brewer that performed consistently in our testing, brewing a 10-cup carafe in about six minutes and using high-quality stainless steel, glass, and BPA-free components. It’s certified by both the SCA and ECBC, which explains why it earned an 8.5/10 for brewing performance, though it lacks smart features and some plastic parts felt less durable than we expected for the price. If you value straightforward, certified brewing and don’t need programmability, this is a strong, artisanal choice.

Breville’s Barista Express is a capable all-in-one for espresso lovers, offering an integrated conical burr grinder with 16 settings and manual microfoam texturing so you can pull shots and practice latte art—features we liked in our testing. The Thermocoil heating system with PID control helps stable extractions, but during our review the single-hole steam tip lengthened milk steaming times and the grinder’s adjustment range felt limited for fine tuning. Priced at $549.95 and scoring 7.5/10, it’s a feature-rich machine that demands some technique to shine.

If you want a high‑tech espresso experience, Breville’s Barista Touch Impress earned an 8/10 in our testing — the touchscreen interface really simplifies the process and the built‑in grinder with 30 settings gives you broad control over extraction. We found it heats up in just three seconds and appreciated the brew‑strength control and self‑cleaning function, though it accepts ground coffee only and lacks a programmable timer or thermal carafe. During our review the unit’s large footprint can overwhelm small counters, and the noisy grinder and steam wand — combined with a $1,699.95 price — make it feel like a premium, sometimes finicky investment with potential reliability tradeoffs.

Ninja’s Hot & Iced XL scored 7.5/10 in our testing and is a versatile pick for households that want both hot pots and iced drinks — Classic, Rich, Over Ice and Cold Brew modes give real flexibility. We found the 24‑hour delay brew and keep‑warm handy for rushed mornings, and no‑pod brewing keeps costs and waste down, though it uses ground coffee only and doesn’t include a thermal carafe. During our review the glass carafe didn’t hold heat as long as insulated models and the unit’s bulky footprint and slight noise are drawbacks, but at $169.99 it’s a cost‑effective, multi‑style brewer for everyday use.

OXO’s 8-Cup Coffee Maker earned an 8/10 in our testing thanks to its consistent single-cup and full-carafe performance and an SCA-certified thermal carafe that keeps coffee hot without a warming plate. In our experience the brew quality is reliably high, but the lack of a programmable timer and a non-removable water reservoir make daily use a little less convenient, and the carafe design can be awkward when pouring the last drops. At $199.99 this one’s for someone who values certified brewing standards and heat retention over extra bells and whistles.

BUNN’s Speed Brew Platinum is built for speed and flavor—during our review it produced a 10-cup carafe in four minutes and the vacuum-insulated thermal carafe kept coffee hot for over two hours without a plate. We found the commercial-style multi-stream sprayhead gives even extraction and balanced taste, but it lacks programmable options and uses taller BUNN-specific filters that aren’t always easy to find; initial setup also needs priming with several carafes of water. At $169.99 and an 8/10 score, this one’s great for fast, high-quality brewing if you don’t need timers.

The Café Grind & Brew blends style with convenience—its copper-accented design looks luxe on the counter, and the built-in grinder plus programmable timer can simplify mornings. During our review we found the grinder’s shallow hopper required careful bean distribution to avoid uneven grinds, and single-cup results were sometimes inconsistent compared with full-carafe brewing. At $278.96 and a 6/10 score, it’s an attractive all-in-one for design-minded users, but the performance and high price make it a mixed value unless you truly need an integrated grinder.

Braun’s MultiServe Plus (site model) blends convenience and innovation with seven brew sizes, a Cold Brew mode that makes a smooth carafe in under 13 minutes, and FastBrew Technology for a full pot in under eight minutes—features we appreciated during our review. We found the programmable timer and self-cleaning useful, but the dial-plus-touch interface has a learning curve, the tall design may not fit under cabinets, and accidental activation of the descaling cycle can trigger an uninterruptible 23-minute process. At $149.95 and a 7.5/10 score, it’s a versatile option if you can tolerate the quirky controls.