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Black+Decker DCM600B review: 47 specs compared

Avg. price:~£?Cups capacity:5 cupsPower:650 WThermal insulated carafe:noIntegrated grinder:noTimer function:?

Black+Decker DCM600B Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the American Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Black+Decker DCM600B
7.5/10

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 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%

6.9

Technical score

20%

9.0

User score

10%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.7, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

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

â–¼Worse than 57% 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%

7.5

Overall score

30%

?

Price

Price not known yet
6.9

Technical score

Technical score
6.9/ 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%

5.7

Brewing

30%

8.3

Convenience

10%

7.6

Carafe

10%

7.4

Maintenance

5%

8.7

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

â–¼Worse than 67%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
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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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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.7.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
No expert tests yet
9.0

User score

User score
9.0/ 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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â–² Better than 88% of models

70%

8.6

Rating

30%

10

Popularity

â–²Better than 88%
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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.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Technical Specifications of filter coffee machine Black+Decker DCM600B

Technical score
Technical score
6.9/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components:

40%

5.7

Brewing

30%

8.3

Convenience

10%

7.6

Carafe

10%

7.4

Maintenance

5%

8.7

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

6.9
Reviews score
7.7
User score
9.0
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 10
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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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â–² Better than 55% of models
Score components:

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

?

Price

8.2
Power
650 W
Market range: <600 W – >1.4k W
This filter coffee machine is rated at 650 W, which is lower than 85.8% of filter coffee machines and equal to 3.6% of filter coffee machines.
Cups capacity
5 cups
Market range: <6 cups – >15 cups
This filter coffee machine holds 5 cups, which is fewer than 92% of filter coffee machines and equal to 4% of filter coffee machines.
Water tank capacity
?
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
no
This filter coffee machine does not have a thermal insulated carafe. 20.8% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Carafe material
glass
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
yes
This filter coffee machine has a warming plate. 13.2% of filter coffee machines offer this.
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
120 min
Market range: <5 min – >40 min
This filter coffee machine shuts off after 120 min, which is longer than 99.5% of filter coffee machines.
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
yes
This filter coffee machine has a removable filter holder. 0.6% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Dishwasher-safe parts
yes
This filter coffee machine has dishwasher-safe parts. 66.2% 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
?
Width
24.8 cm
Market range: <17 cm – >30 cm
This filter coffee machine is 24.8 cm wide, which is wider than 61.9% of filter coffee machines.
Depth
18.4 cm
Market range: <16 cm – >28 cm
This filter coffee machine is 18.4 cm deep, which is shallower than 72.2% of filter coffee machines and as deep as 0.8% of filter coffee machines.
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Black+Decker DCM600B vs the average filter coffee machine

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  • Supports dishwasher-safe parts
    This filter coffee machine has dishwasher-safe parts, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 34.2% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • 80 min longer auto shut-off
    This filter coffee machine shuts off after a longer interval than the average filter coffee machine (120 min vs 40 min). The average filter coffee machine shuts off after 40 min.
    120 min vs 40 min
  • 6.2 cm lower height
    This filter coffee machine is shorter than the average filter coffee machine (27.3 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    27.3 cm vs 33.5 cm
  • 45.1% lighter
    This filter coffee machine is lighter than the average filter coffee machine (1.1 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    1.13 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 24.4% smaller volume
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller body volume than the average filter coffee machine (12458 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    12,458 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 3.1 cm shallower
    This filter coffee machine is shallower than the average filter coffee machine (18.4 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    18.4 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 13.9% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 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 88% of models

    70%

    8.6

    Rating

    30%

    10

    Popularity

    9.0 vs 7.9
  • 1.8% better value for money
    Black+Decker DCM600B has better value for money than the average filter coffee machine (8.23 vs 8.1).
    8.23 vs 8.09
  • 13.9% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 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 88% of models

    70%

    8.6

    Rating

    30%

    10

    Popularity

    9.0 vs 7.9
  • 1.8% better value for money
    Black+Decker DCM600B has better value for money than the average filter coffee machine (8.23 vs 8.1).
    8.23 vs 8.09
  • 80 min longer auto shut-off
    This filter coffee machine shuts off after a longer interval than the average filter coffee machine (120 min vs 40 min). The average filter coffee machine shuts off after 40 min.
    120 min vs 40 min
  • 6.2 cm lower height
    This filter coffee machine is shorter than the average filter coffee machine (27.3 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    27.3 cm vs 33.5 cm
  • 45.1% lighter
    This filter coffee machine is lighter than the average filter coffee machine (1.1 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    1.13 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 24.4% smaller volume
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller body volume than the average filter coffee machine (12458 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    12,458 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 3.1 cm shallower
    This filter coffee machine is shallower than the average filter coffee machine (18.4 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    18.4 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • Supports dishwasher-safe parts
    This filter coffee machine has dishwasher-safe parts, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 34.2% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • 350 W less power
    This filter coffee machine has a lower power rating than the average filter coffee machine (650 W vs 1000 W). The average filter coffee machine is rated at 1000 W.
    650 W vs 1,000 W
  • 5 cups smaller capacity
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller capacity than the average filter coffee machine (5 cups vs 10 cups). The average filter coffee machine holds 10 cups.
    5 cups vs 10 cups
  • 1.8 cm wider
    This filter coffee machine is wider than the average filter coffee machine (24.8 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    24.8 cm vs 23 cm
  • 350 W less power
    This filter coffee machine has a lower power rating than the average filter coffee machine (650 W vs 1000 W). The average filter coffee machine is rated at 1000 W.
    650 W vs 1,000 W
  • 5 cups smaller capacity
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller capacity than the average filter coffee machine (5 cups vs 10 cups). The average filter coffee machine holds 10 cups.
    5 cups vs 10 cups
  • 1.8 cm wider
    This filter coffee machine is wider than the average filter coffee machine (24.8 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    24.8 cm vs 23 cm

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What we like about Black+Decker DCM600B

  • It heats water hot enough for a proper cup.
  • The glass carafe is simple to use and lets you see the level.
  • Parts are dishwasher-safe, so cleaning is quick.
  • It shuts off after 120 min, so a forgotten pot is not left on.
  • At 1.13 kg it is light to move.
  • The water level indicator shows how much water is left.

What we don't like about Black+Decker DCM600B

  • It brews only 5 cups, so it suits small batches.
  • Its 650 W rating is low, so expect a slower brew.
  • The water tank is fixed, so you fill the machine in place.
  • The build is basic, with no app or grinder.
  • It uses paper filters, so you keep buying them.

Verdict

If you make one or two cups in the morning, the Black+Decker DCM600B covers that with little fuss. It is a basic machine with a glass carafe, a paper filter and a removable filter holder, and the parts go in the dishwasher. It heats water hot enough for a proper cup, and it switches off after 120 min if you forget it. The water level indicator helps you fill it to the right level. At 1.13 kg and 27.3 cm tall, it is light to move and small on the counter. The trade-offs are the 5 cups it brews and the 650 W power rating, which is low. It suits a single person or a couple who want a pretty good cup from a simple machine and do not need a big pot.

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