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Coffeemaker Reviews from Consumer Reports

ratingsStarbucks Verismo 580 Reviews
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Starbucks Verismo 580
Type: Pod coffeemakers
Summary:

This Starbucks single-serve coffeemaker has

  • a removable reservoir.
  • auto-off. 
  • A used pod automatically dispenses into waste bin. 
  • It requires Verisimo pods.
 
 
The Starbucks Verismo 580 Coffeemaker has the following features: Dimensions H x W x D (in.).
ratingsKenmore Elite 06906 Reviews
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Kenmore Elite 06906
Type: 8- to 14-cup drip coffeemakers with carafe
Summary: This Kenmore 12-cup drip model has:
• auto-shutoff
• a water filter
• a permanent filter.
• an indicator to tell you when cleaning is needed
• a cone-type filter.
 
 
The Kenmore Elite 06906 Coffeemaker has the following features: Programmable, Brew-strength control and Dimensions H x W x D (in.).
ratingsBunn BTX-B Reviews
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Bunn BTX-B
Type: 8- to 14-cup drip coffeemakers with carafe
Summary: This Bunn 10-cup drip model has been tested by our experts.
 
 
The Bunn BTX-B Coffeemaker has the following features: Thermal carafe/mug.
ratingsHamilton Beach BrewStation Summit 4846[4] Reviews
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Hamilton Beach BrewStation Summit 4846[4]
Type: 10- to 12-cup brew and dispense coffeemakers
Summary: This Hamilton Beach 12-cup brew-and-dispense model has been tested by our experts.
 
 
The Hamilton Beach BrewStation Summit 4846[4] Coffeemaker has the following features: Programmable, Small-batch setting, Brew-strength control and Dispenser-style.
ratingsCBTL Americano Reviews
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CBTL Americano
Type: Pod coffeemakers
Summary:

This CBTL single-serve coffeemaker has: • a removable reservoir.
• auto-off.
• A used pod automatically dispenses into waste bin.
• It requires CBTL (The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf) capsules.

 
 
The CBTL Americano Coffeemaker has the following features: Dimensions H x W x D (in.).