6 best Tefal filter coffee machines in 2026 (6+ compared)

Tefal filter coffee machines are made by Groupe SEB, the French small-appliance group based in Écully near Lyon. Tefal began as the maker of the first non-stick frying pan and is now one of the group's core brands. SEB also owns Rowenta, Moulinex and Krups, so a Tefal coffee machine often shares parts and designs with its sister brands. SEB sells its appliances in around 150 countries.

Within SEB, Tefal and Moulinex cover the budget end for coffee, while Krups handles pricier espresso and filter brewers. Like most machines at this level, Tefal filter brewers are built in Asia to SEB designs. That keeps the 12–15 cup models affordable. Spare jugs and filter holders are also easy to find through SEB's service network.

The main Tefal filter coffee machine series are as follows:

• Equinox: The Equinox CM520D10 is a mid-size machine with 900 W, a 1.2 l tank and 12 cups. It suits two to four coffee drinkers who brew one pot a day.
• Sense: The Sense CM6931 moves up to 1,000 W, 1.25 l and 15 cups. It is the pick in the line if you want a full family-size pot.
• Uno: The Uno CM1218 is the compact basic model with a 1.1 l tank and 12 small cups. Its 1,100 W heater is the strongest in the lineup, so it brews its smaller pot quickly.
• Vita: The Vita CM1718 has the largest tank at 1.5 l and brews 15 cups. Its 730 W element is easy on the socket but makes it the slowest brewer of the group.
• CM533811 and CM600810: These two share 1,000 W, a 1.25 l tank and 15 cups. The CM533811 is the cheap entry point, while the CM600810 sits at the top of the Tefal price ladder.

Tefal filter coffee machines are cheaper and simpler than Russell Hobbs models, while Russell Hobbs offers more choice of power, design and carafe type. Tefal stays in the budget bracket with glass jugs and 730–1,100 W heaters. Russell Hobbs, a British brand, runs a much wider range, from basic glass-jug brewers to stainless steel machines with thermal carafes and digital timers.

Speed is the clearest technical gap. Russell Hobbs is known for fast-brew models that run at about 1,500–1,600 W and fill a 10-cup jug in roughly 5–6 minutes. Many also add a brew strength setting. Tefal machines brew at a steadier pace and keep the controls to a switch, with a timer only on the digital versions.

Pick a Tefal if you want a dependable 12–15 cup machine for the lowest outlay and do not mind a hot plate. Russell Hobbs is the better fit if you drink slowly through the morning and want a thermal jug, or if a 5-minute brew matters on busy weekdays.

Tefal filter coffee machines commonly cost about £20-£50, while a typical model sells for around £30. At the bottom, the CM533811 costs about £20 and still brews 15 cups from a 1.25 l tank. That is the whole job most people need from a filter machine.

Spending £30-£50 rarely buys more capacity, since most Tefal models already brew 12–15 cups. The extra money goes into digital controls with a programmable timer, a sturdier jug and a neater finish, as on the CM600810 at about £50. Tefal stops at that level, so for a thermal carafe or a grinder you need to look at other brands.

The chart below shows the price distribution of Tefal filter coffee machines.

When choosing a Tefal filter coffee machine, you should consider the following factors:

• Cup capacity: The Equinox CM520D10 and Uno CM1218 brew 12 cups, while the Sense CM6931 and Vita CM1718 reach 15. Tefal counts small cups, so 15 cups fill five or six standard mugs.
• Brewing speed: Power ranges from 730 W on the Vita CM1718 to 1,100 W on the Uno CM1218. On a tight morning schedule the stronger heater saves a few minutes per pot.
• Timer: A programmable start is on some Tefal models and missing on others. It pays off most on a big 15-cup machine like the Sense CM6931, where you want the full pot ready when you get up.
• Keeping coffee warm: The CM600810, like the rest of the line, uses a glass jug on a warming plate. If you sip one pot over two hours, pouring it into a separate thermos keeps it tasting fresh.
• Budget: The CM533811 and CM600810 share the same power, tank and cup capacity, yet sit at opposite ends of the price scale. The cheaper one makes the same amount of coffee, so the extra only buys finish and controls.