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BALMUDA The Brew K06H review: 47 specs compared

Avg. price:~£?Cups capacity:?Power:1450 WThermal insulated carafe:?Integrated grinder:noTimer function:?

BALMUDA The Brew K06H Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 1 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the American Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

BALMUDA The Brew K06H
7.4/10

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, ratings from across the web, expert reviews and best-of lists.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 60%, User score 20%, Reviews score 10%, List score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

60%

7.1

Technical score

20%

8.4

User score

10%

7.1

Reviews score

10%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 61% of American coffee machines
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Value for money

Value for money
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What it is
An indicator that combines the filter coffee machine's overall rating with its price.
When it matters
When you are looking for a filter coffee machine with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

?

Price

Price not known yet
7.1

Technical score

Technical score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 60% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

40%

7.4

Brewing

30%

8.0

Convenience

10%

8.4

Carafe

10%

4.3

Maintenance

5%

5.7

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

â–¼Worse than 61%
7.1

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
Share: Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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7.1

Mark 7.9 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.6

Average grade

20%

5.0

Popularity

Grades by review (1)
1 video: 9.0/10. We use 3 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.5: (9.0 × 1 + 8.5 × 2) ÷ 3 ≈ 8.6. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
â–¼Worse than 84%
8.4

User score

User score
8.4/ 10
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What it is
How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.8, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
Share: User score counts 20% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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70%

9.0

Rating

30%

7.0

Popularity

â–²Better than 56%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 10% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Technical Specifications of filter coffee machine BALMUDA The Brew K06H

Technical score
Technical score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 60% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

40%

7.4

Brewing

30%

8.0

Convenience

10%

8.4

Carafe

10%

4.3

Maintenance

5%

5.7

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

7.1
Reviews score
7.1
User score
8.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the filter coffee machine's overall rating with its price.
When it matters
When you are looking for a filter coffee machine with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 55% of models
Score components:

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

?

Price

8.2
Power
1,450 W
Market range: <600 W – >1.4k W
This filter coffee machine is rated at 1,450 W, which is higher than 90.5% of filter coffee machines and equal to 1.2% of filter coffee machines.
Cups capacity
?
Water tank capacity
0.5 L
Market range: <0.6 L – >1.5 L
This filter coffee machine has a 0.5 L water tank, which is smaller than 96.8% of filter coffee machines and equal to 0.8% of filter coffee machines.
Brew time
?
Pre-infusion
?
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Integrated grinder
no
This filter coffee machine does not have an integrated grinder. 10.6% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Bean container size
N/A
Number of grind settings
N/A
Thermal insulated carafe
?
Carafe material
?
Number of carafes
1
Market range: <0 – >2
This filter coffee machine has a carafe count of 1, which is more than 0.8% of filter coffee machines and equal to 98.1% of filter coffee machines.
Warming plate
?
Adjustable keep-warm time
?
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Timer function
?
Display
?
Automatic shut-off
yes
This filter coffee machine switches off automatically. 0.8% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Auto shut-off interval
?
Water level indicator
yes
This filter coffee machine has a water level indicator. 3.5% of filter coffee machines offer this.
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Automatic cleaning
no
This filter coffee machine does not have an automatic cleaning cycle. 16.4% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Cleaning reminder
no
This filter coffee machine does not have a cleaning reminder. 17.2% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Water filtration system
no
This filter coffee machine does not have a water filtration system. 8.6% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Removable filter holder
?
Dishwasher-safe parts
no
This filter coffee machine does not have dishwasher-safe parts. 34.4% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Main color
black
Vintage design
no
This filter coffee machine does not have a vintage design. 2.7% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Body material
stainless steel
Width
14 cm
Market range: <17 cm – >30 cm
This filter coffee machine is 14 cm wide, which is narrower than 99.2% of filter coffee machines and as wide as 0.4% of filter coffee machines.
Depth
29.7 cm
Market range: <16 cm – >28 cm
This filter coffee machine is 29.7 cm deep, which is deeper than 94.3% of filter coffee machines.
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BALMUDA The Brew K06H vs the average filter coffee machine

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  • 450 W more power
    This filter coffee machine has a higher power rating than the average filter coffee machine (1450 W vs 1000 W). The average filter coffee machine is rated at 1000 W.
    1,450 W vs 1,000 W
  • 9 cm narrower
    This filter coffee machine is narrower than the average filter coffee machine (14 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    14 cm vs 23 cm
  • 6.3% higher user score
    User score
    8.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
    How we count it
    Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.8, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 20% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 56% of models

    70%

    9.0

    Rating

    30%

    7.0

    Popularity

    8.4 vs 7.9
  • 4.6% smaller volume
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller body volume than the average filter coffee machine (15717 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    15,717 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 1.3% better value for money
    BALMUDA The Brew K06H has better value for money than the average filter coffee machine (8.19 vs 8.1).
    8.19 vs 8.09
  • 6.3% higher user score
    User score
    8.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
    How we count it
    Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.8, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 20% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 56% of models

    70%

    9.0

    Rating

    30%

    7.0

    Popularity

    8.4 vs 7.9
  • 1.3% better value for money
    BALMUDA The Brew K06H has better value for money than the average filter coffee machine (8.19 vs 8.1).
    8.19 vs 8.09
  • 450 W more power
    This filter coffee machine has a higher power rating than the average filter coffee machine (1450 W vs 1000 W). The average filter coffee machine is rated at 1000 W.
    1,450 W vs 1,000 W
  • 9 cm narrower
    This filter coffee machine is narrower than the average filter coffee machine (14 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    14 cm vs 23 cm
  • 4.6% smaller volume
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller body volume than the average filter coffee machine (15717 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    15,717 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 0.75 L smaller water tank
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller water tank than the average filter coffee machine (0.5 L vs 1.25 L). The average filter coffee machine has a 1.25 L tank.
    0.5 L vs 1.25 L
  • 3.74x heavier
    This filter coffee machine is heavier than the average filter coffee machine (7.7 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    7.71 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 8.2 cm deeper
    This filter coffee machine is deeper than the average filter coffee machine (29.7 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    29.7 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 4.3 cm higher height
    This filter coffee machine is taller than the average filter coffee machine (37.8 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    37.8 cm vs 33.5 cm
  • 10.1% lower review score
    Reviews score
    7.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models

    7.1

    Mark 7.9 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.6

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 video: 9.0/10. We use 3 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.5: (9.0 × 1 + 8.5 × 2) ÷ 3 ≈ 8.6. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    7.1 vs 7.9
  • 10.1% lower review score
    Reviews score
    7.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models

    7.1

    Mark 7.9 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.6

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 video: 9.0/10. We use 3 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.5: (9.0 × 1 + 8.5 × 2) ÷ 3 ≈ 8.6. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    7.1 vs 7.9
  • 0.75 L smaller water tank
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller water tank than the average filter coffee machine (0.5 L vs 1.25 L). The average filter coffee machine has a 1.25 L tank.
    0.5 L vs 1.25 L
  • 3.74x heavier
    This filter coffee machine is heavier than the average filter coffee machine (7.7 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    7.71 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 8.2 cm deeper
    This filter coffee machine is deeper than the average filter coffee machine (29.7 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    29.7 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 4.3 cm higher height
    This filter coffee machine is taller than the average filter coffee machine (37.8 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    37.8 cm vs 33.5 cm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
The Andres Segovia Show
≈ estimated
04/09/2023
Hands-on review · office use and taste
Verdict
BALMUDA The Brew K06H is worth considering for great-tasting coffee, though it is pricey and has a small tank.
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Hands-on video, no verdict
Overview video
Overview video

Third-party reviews

What we like about BALMUDA The Brew K06H

  • Coffee tastes clean, with little bitterness.
  • Temperature control lets you tune the brew.
  • The stainless steel body with a matte black finish looks sleek.
  • Four buttons make setup simple.
  • At 14 cm wide it fits a tight counter.
  • The non-slip base keeps it steady while brewing.

What we don't like about BALMUDA The Brew K06H

  • The 0.5 L tank means refilling often.
  • Brewing takes longer than a standard coffee maker.
  • At 7.71 kg it is heavy to move.
  • The parts cannot go in the dishwasher, so they need washing by hand.
  • The price is high for a machine that makes small batches.

Verdict

Clean-tasting coffee is what the BALMUDA The Brew K06H is built for. It uses paper filters and precise temperature control, so the cup comes out smooth, with little of the bitterness that older machines give. The body is stainless steel with a matte black finish, and at 14 cm wide it is slim on the counter. The base is non-slip, and it switches off on its own. Setup is simple, with only four buttons. The trade-offs are the 0.5 L tank, which means refilling often, and the time a brew takes. At 7.71 kg it is heavy to move, and the price is high for a machine that makes small batches. It suits someone who drinks a cup or two at a time, cares about taste, and does not mind a slower brew.

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