Panasonic NC-ZF1

Drip Coffee Makers / Drip coffee makers with carafe

This Panasonic 8-cup drip model has:

auto-shutoff
a permanent filter.
a measured capacity of 38 oz.
a tea maker filter basket.
a cone-type filter.

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CR Expert Take

How did it perform in our expert lab testing?

Overall Score

The Overall Score for this model is derived from our expert lab test results.

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What goes into the Overall Score?

Brew performance

/ 5

Convenience

/ 5

Carafe handling

/ 5

Ease of use

/ 5

Ease of cleaning

/ 5

Color

/ 5

Brew time

/ 5

About

The Panasonic NC-ZF1 is part of the Coffee Makers test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Drip Coffee Makers models like the NC-ZF1 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Brew performance: A high score means the coffee maker brews at an optimal temperature and gets the most flavor from your coffee.

Convenience: A high score means the coffee maker is easy to use and clean. A top-scoring model typically has clear controls and an easy-to-fill reservoir. Parts like the carafe, basket, and sprayheads are simple to wash or wipe down.

Carafe handling: A high score means the carafe is comfortable to hold and easy to pour from. A top-scoring model typically has a well-designed handle and pours easily, even to the last drop. Model that don't have carafes are not scored.

Brand Reliability & Satisfaction

This brand has insufficient data to rank.

Did the brand perform consistently well over time?

PREDICTED RELIABILITY SCORE

/ 100

Insufficient survey data to receive a brand-level rating. Brand gets a weighted category average for this attribute.

Would our members recommend this brand?

OWNER SATISFACTION SCORE

/ 100

Insufficient survey data to receive a brand-level rating. Brand gets a weighted category average for this attribute.

Source: Consumer Reports' 2021 and 2023 Summer Surveys

Features & Specs

Features

Programmable

Brew-strength control

Yes

Small-batch setting

Keep Warm function

Drip stop

Specs

Thermal carafe/mug

Yes

Height (in.)

Width (in.)

Depth (in.)

Dimensions HxWxD (in.)

14 x 11 x 9

Dispenser-style

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Panasonic NC-ZF1

CR Expert Take

Overall Score

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