10 best filter coffee machines in 2026 (245+ compared)

Leading the De'Longhi lineup is De'Longhi ICM15250, delivering an overall score of 7.98 points, a capacity of 15 cups, a power of 1000 W, and retailing for around £0.

Big pots for the whole family every morning are what the De'Longhi ICM15250 is made for. Its 1.3 L water tank holds enough water for 15 cups, so you rarely need to top it up in the middle of a brew.

Runner-up: De'Longhi ICM17210, with an overall score of 7.46 points, a capacity of 10 cups, a power of 1800 W, and a price of around £110.

The best Melitta filter coffee machine is Melitta AromaFresh 1021-01, with an overall score of 8.5 points, a capacity of 10 cups, a power of 1080 W, and a price of around £220.

The Melitta AromaFresh 1021-01 is a 1000-watt drip filter coffee machine featuring a built-in steel grinder with adjustable grind settings (fine to coarse) and an 180g bean container. It offers a 1.25-liter transparent water tank to brew up to 10 cups of coffee into a borosilicate glass jug, utilizing standard 1x4 paper filters.

Best value alternative: Melitta AromaFresh Therm Pro X, with an overall score of 8.29 points, a capacity of 8 cups, a power of 1080 W, and a price of around £0.

Explore our dedicated best Melitta filter coffee machines guide for full model rankings.

Our top-rated Orbegozo filter coffee machine is Orbegozo CG 6015, achieving an overall score of 7.89 points, a capacity of 15 cups, a power of 900 W, and priced around £35.

The Orbegozo CG 6015 is a programmable drip coffee maker operating at 900–1000W of power with a 1.5-litre glass carafe capable of brewing up to 15 cups of coffee. It features a modern stainless steel finish, an intuitive digital LED touch control panel, a built-in digital clock, and a removable permanent filter.

Runner-up: Orbegozo CG 4060 N, with an overall score of 7.21 points, a capacity of 12 cups, a power of 800 W, and a price of around £25.

Leading the Russell Hobbs lineup is Russell Hobbs 2200-56, delivering an overall score of 8.29 points, a capacity of 12 cups, a power of 1025 W, and retailing for around £70.

The Russell Hobbs 22000-56 Chester/Victory is an American-style drip filter coffee machine operating at 1025 watts with a 1.5-liter water tank capacity that brews up to 12 cups into its included glass carafe. Key technical characteristics include an integrated impact coffee bean grinder with adjustable grind settings (from coarse to fine), a 24-hour digital programmable LCD timer, automatic shut-off after 40 minutes, and three selectable coffee strength options.

Runner-up: Russell Hobbs 25620-56, with an overall score of 8.16 points, a capacity of 10 cups, a power of 1000 W, and a price of around £120.

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The best Tefal filter coffee machine is Tefal CM600810, with an overall score of 7.98 points, a capacity of 15 cups, a power of 1000 W, and a price of around £55.

The Tefal Smart'n Light CM600810 is a 1,000 W drip coffee maker with a 1.25-litre water tank for up to 15 cups. Its integrated digital display and 24-hour timer work with the Aroma pre-infusion function and extra-large water outlet to support flavour extraction; it also has anti-drip protection, 30-minute keep-warm with automatic safety shut-off, a low-water sensor and a removable washable permanent filter.

Best value alternative: Tefal Sense CM6931, with an overall score of 7.84 points, a capacity of 15 cups, a power of 1000 W, and a price of around £0.

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Our top-rated Krups filter coffee machine is Krups KM442D10, achieving an overall score of 7.79 points, a capacity of 15 cups, a power of 1000 W, and priced around £60.

The Krups Control Line KM442D10 is a 1,000 W drip coffee maker with a 1.25-litre glass carafe for about 10 to 15 cups of ground coffee. It combines a brushed stainless-steel finish with an LCD display, separate weekday and weekend timers, a warming plate with 30-minute automatic shut-off, an anti-drip system and a removable washable filter holder.

Best value alternative: Krups Grind Aroma XL KM842810, with an overall score of 7.69 points, a capacity of 18 cups, a power of ? W, and a price of around £0.

Ranking first among Moulinex models is Moulinex Principio FG273N10, with an overall score of 7.85 points, a capacity of 10 cups, a power of 1000 W, and available for around £45.

The Moulinex Principio FG273N10 Select is a programmable drip coffee machine featuring a 1000-watt power output and a 1.25-liter glass jug capacity capable of brewing 10 to 15 cups of ground coffee. Main characteristics include a 24-hour programmable timer with a digital display, a fully transparent front-facing water level window, a swivel removable filter holder, and a matte black finish.

Best value alternative: Moulinex Principio FG262810, with an overall score of 7.61 points, a capacity of 10 cups, a power of 1000 W, and a price of around £20.

Browse our dedicated best Moulinex filter coffee machines guide to compare all evaluated models.

Ranking first among Philips models is Philips HD7546/20, with an overall score of 7.77 points, a capacity of 15 cups, a power of 1000 W, and available for around £70.

The Philips HD7546/20 Café Gaia is a 1000W drip filter American coffee machine featuring a 1.2-liter plastic water tank that brews between 10 to 15 cups of ground coffee within a 10-minute cycle. Its primary characteristic is an unbreakable, double-walled stainless steel thermal jug equipped with a smart lock that preserves optimal flavor and keeps the beverage above 65°C for over 2 hours without needing a heating plate.

Best value alternative: Philips Grind & Brew HD7888/01, with an overall score of 7.55 points, a capacity of 10 cups, a power of ? W, and a price of around £0.

Our top-rated Severin filter coffee machine is Severin KA 4810, achieving an overall score of 7.8 points, a capacity of 10 cups, a power of 1000 W, and priced around £90.

The Severin KA 4810 is a 1000-watt freestanding drip American coffee machine featuring a high-quality stainless steel cone grinder with a 200g bean capacity and a 1.37-liter water tank capable of brewing up to 10 cups into its glass jug. Key characteristics include an intuitive LCD display with a programmable 24-hour timer, a 3-level aroma selector (mild, medium, strong), adjustable grind settings, an automatic 35-minute keep-warm hotplate, a swivel filter with a 1x4 removable permanent insert, and an anti-drip system.

Best value alternative: Severin Filka KA 9694, with an overall score of 7.74 points, a capacity of ? cups, a power of 1520 W, and a price of around £0.

For more top-rated models from this brand, check our best Severin filter coffee machines guide.

Topping the Tristar selection is Tristar CM-1245, earning an overall score of 7.18 points, a capacity of 10 cups, a power of 750 W, and costing around £20.

The Tristar CM-1245 is a compact 750 W drip coffee maker with a 1.25-litre glass carafe for roughly 10 to 12 cups. It has a washable rotating permanent filter, anti-drip protection, an integrated water-level indicator and an illuminated on/off switch, plus keep-warm with automatic safety shut-off after 40 minutes and non-slip feet.

Runner-up: Tristar CM-1235, with an overall score of 6.91 points, a capacity of 8 cups, a power of 700 W, and a price of around £35.