Krups 12-Cup Designer Coffee Maker

13 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
usability (25)
design (20)
capacity (11)
durability (6)
maintenance (5)

Negative
price (2)
size (2)
reliability (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 13 reviews of Krups 12-Cup Designer Coffee Maker. The average rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the durability and maintenance. The capacity and design are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed opinions about the noise, while some have doubts about the reliability and size.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Krups 12-Cup Designer Coffee Maker is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 79/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Awesome

Just plain good coffee maker. Enjoy all of the features.

Extraction level increased, taste is better. What more can you say except awesome

Just wished they came in black

Oct, 2010

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Poorly designed for ease-of-use

Doubt the designers actually tried to use this machine. Do not recommend it.

Decent design ; Makes decent coffee (though this can be said of most drip coffee makers these days) ; Standard programmable features

Incredibly poor design w/hinged access to water tank (too small, doesn't open widely enough, too hard to reach, especially for L-handers, & blocked by water filter holder) AND floppy, loose, permanently-attached hinged carafe lid. Nearly impossible to...

Aug, 2010

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Good Coffee Maker but.........

I see this a a design flaw and would not recommend it.

Nice looking, easy to program user interface, widely distributes hot water over coffee grounds, make real hot coffee

I subtracted two eggs only because it is next to impossible to pour water in the reservoir using the coffee pot without spilling water into the coffee grounds ; There is a very small target area in the corner of reservoir to hit or you will spill water...

Dec, 2009

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Consumer review (chefscatalog.com)

Fabulous Find!

This new coffepot is everything it's claimed to be : easy to use , delivers great brew! a cinch to clean; beautiful to look at!

Cord length, Easy to Clean/Wash, Value for Money, quality, Material, Easy to change/Empty filter, Fast/ Speed, Warranty, easy to use, True to Color, Low noise, construction, size, Appearance/ Design /Style, Performs Well, durability, Functional/Useful,...

Aug, 2010

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Consumer review (chefscatalog.com)

Second Time Around

This is my second purchase of a high end Krup's coffeepot. I was delighted with the first one so I didn't bother looking for some other brand. So far, the second one has met all of my expectations.

Appearance/ Design /Style, capacity, Cord length, durability, Easy to change/Empty filter, Easy to Clean/Wash, easy to store, easy to use, Easy to view/Read, Functional/Useful, Long-lasting, quality, size

Jul, 2010

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Consumer review (buydig.com)

good coffee

hot to fill tank completely, and cant put pot in dish washer

Brews Quickly

Hard time filling tank","Hard To Clean

Jul, 2010

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Consumer review (chefscatalog.com)

The Beat Goes On.........

Like everything else I've purchased at Chef's I have not been disappointed...........

Appearance/ Design /Style, Battery Life, capacity, construction, Cord length, durability, Easy to change/Empty filter, Easy to Clean/Wash, easy to store, easy to use, Easy to view/Read, Energy efficient, Fast/ Speed, Functional/Useful, Long-lasting,...

Jul, 2010

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Consumer review (chefscatalog.com)

Terrible product

I can't even begin to say how disappointed we were with this machine. It leaks badly (out of the machine itself), takes forever to brew, noisy, and doesn't stay warm. A complete waste of money and will be thrown out with the trash.

Appearance/ Design /Style

Construction, Difficult to use, Leaks, Noise, Performance, Quality, Thermostat, Unreliable

Mar, 2010

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Consumer review (chefscatalog.com)

Expensive disappointment

Thought this would be a great upgrade in coffee making based on the description of product. Completely stopped working after 33 days and in the middle of a brew cycle. What's wrong with this coffee maker? I've been making coffee all my adult life and...

Appearance/ Design /Style, Fast/ Speed, size

Noise, Performance, Quality, Thermostat, Unreliable

Mar, 2010

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Consumer review (chefscatalog.com)

Careful!

Don't buy this coffee maker. It does not hold heat long enough. It leaks when we pour. (Was warned about this, but I thought that was a careless person--NOT.)

Appearance, Difficult to use, Maintenance, ergonamic nighmare

Feb, 2010

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