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Bosch Comfort Line TKA6A044 review: 47 specs compared

Avg. price:~£45Cups capacity:15 cupsPower:1200 WThermal insulated carafe:noIntegrated grinder:noTimer function:yes

Bosch Comfort Line TKA6A044 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 2 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the American Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Bosch Comfort Line TKA6A044
8.4/10

Overall score

Score
8.4/ 10
✕
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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★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

60%

8.3

Technical score

20%

9.4

User score

10%

8.5

Reviews score

10%

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

★Better than 99% of American coffee machines
8.7

Value for money

Value for money
8.7/ 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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★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

★Better than 97%
8.3

Technical score

Technical score
8.3/ 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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★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

40%

8.6

Brewing

30%

9.0

Convenience

10%

7.6

Carafe

10%

8.6

Maintenance

5%

5.7

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

★Better than 93%
8.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.5/ 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–² Better than 75% of models

80%

8.6

Average grade

20%

8.0

Popularity

Grades by review (2)
2 reviews, average 8.8/10. We use 3 reviews; the 1 missing counts as the category's typical 8.5: (8.8 × 2 + 8.5 × 1) ÷ 3 = 8.7. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
â–²Better than 75%
9.4

User score

User score
9.4/ 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
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★ Better than 100% of models

70%

9.2

Rating

30%

9.9

Popularity

★Better than 100%
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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 Bosch Comfort Line TKA6A044

Technical score
Technical score
8.3/ 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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★ Better than 93% of models
Score components:

40%

8.6

Brewing

30%

9.0

Convenience

10%

7.6

Carafe

10%

8.6

Maintenance

5%

5.7

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

8.3
Reviews score
8.5
User score
9.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.7/ 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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★ Better than 97% of models
Score components:

70%

8.4

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

8.7
Power
1,200 W
Market range: <600 W – >1.4k W
This filter coffee machine is rated at 1,200 W, which is higher than 87% of filter coffee machines and equal to 2.4% of filter coffee machines.
Cups capacity
15 cups
Market range: <6 cups – >15 cups
This filter coffee machine holds 15 cups, which is more than 86.8% of filter coffee machines and equal to 12% of filter coffee machines.
Water tank capacity
1.25 L
Market range: <0.6 L – >1.5 L
This filter coffee machine has a 1.25 L water tank, which is larger than 41.5% of filter coffee machines and equal to 37.9% 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
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
yes
This filter coffee machine has a start timer. 48.4% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Display
no
This filter coffee machine does not have a display. 48.2% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Automatic shut-off
yes
This filter coffee machine switches off automatically. 0.8% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Auto shut-off interval
40 min
Market range: <5 min – >40 min
This filter coffee machine shuts off after 40 min, which is longer than 38% of filter coffee machines and equal to 56.8% 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
yes
This filter coffee machine has an automatic cleaning cycle. 84% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Cleaning reminder
yes
This filter coffee machine has a cleaning reminder. 83.2% 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
?
Main color
red
Vintage design
no
This filter coffee machine does not have a vintage design. 2.7% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Body material
plastic
Width
30 cm
Market range: <17 cm – >30 cm
This filter coffee machine is 30 cm wide, which is wider than 89.3% of filter coffee machines and as wide as 1.2% of filter coffee machines.
Depth
19 cm
Market range: <16 cm – >28 cm
This filter coffee machine is 19 cm deep, which is shallower than 66.9% of filter coffee machines and as deep as 3.7% of filter coffee machines.
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Bosch Comfort Line TKA6A044 vs the average filter coffee machine

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  • 5 cups larger capacity
    This filter coffee machine has a larger capacity than the average filter coffee machine (15 cups vs 10 cups). The average filter coffee machine holds 10 cups.
    15 cups vs 10 cups
  • 200 W more power
    This filter coffee machine has a higher power rating than the average filter coffee machine (1200 W vs 1000 W). The average filter coffee machine is rated at 1000 W.
    1,200 W vs 1,000 W
  • Supports removable water tank
    This filter coffee machine has a removable water tank, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 18.3% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • Supports strength control
    This filter coffee machine supports aroma strength control, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 31.4% of filter coffee machines support aroma strength control.
  • Supports self-cleaning
    This filter coffee machine has an automatic cleaning cycle, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 16.3% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • Supports cleaning reminders
    This filter coffee machine has a cleaning reminder, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 17.1% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • 19.0% higher user score
    User score
    9.4/ 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
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ★ Better than 100% of models

    70%

    9.2

    Rating

    30%

    9.9

    Popularity

    9.4 vs 7.9
  • Cord storage
    This filter coffee machine has cord storage, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 46.3% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • 19.0% higher user score
    User score
    9.4/ 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
    ★ Better than 100% of models

    70%

    9.2

    Rating

    30%

    9.9

    Popularity

    9.4 vs 7.9
  • 8% better value for money
    Bosch Comfort Line TKA6A044 has better value for money than the average filter coffee machine (8.73 vs 8.1).
    8.73 vs 8.09
  • 7.6% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.5/ 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–² Better than 75% of models

    80%

    8.6

    Average grade

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (2)
    2 reviews, average 8.8/10. We use 3 reviews; the 1 missing counts as the category's typical 8.5: (8.8 × 2 + 8.5 × 1) ÷ 3 = 8.7. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    8.5 vs 7.9
  • 5 cups larger capacity
    This filter coffee machine has a larger capacity than the average filter coffee machine (15 cups vs 10 cups). The average filter coffee machine holds 10 cups.
    15 cups vs 10 cups
  • 200 W more power
    This filter coffee machine has a higher power rating than the average filter coffee machine (1200 W vs 1000 W). The average filter coffee machine is rated at 1000 W.
    1,200 W vs 1,000 W
  • Supports strength control
    This filter coffee machine supports aroma strength control, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 31.4% of filter coffee machines support aroma strength control.
  • Supports removable water tank
    This filter coffee machine has a removable water tank, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 18.3% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • Cord storage
    This filter coffee machine has cord storage, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 46.3% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • 2.5 cm shallower
    This filter coffee machine is shallower than the average filter coffee machine (19 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    19 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • Supports self-cleaning
    This filter coffee machine has an automatic cleaning cycle, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 16.3% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • Supports cleaning reminders
    This filter coffee machine has a cleaning reminder, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 17.1% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • 7 cm wider
    This filter coffee machine is wider than the average filter coffee machine (30 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    30 cm vs 23 cm
  • 5.5 cm higher height
    This filter coffee machine is taller than the average filter coffee machine (39 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    39 cm vs 33.5 cm
  • 34.9% larger volume
    This filter coffee machine has a larger body volume than the average filter coffee machine (22230 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    22,230 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 11.7% heavier
    This filter coffee machine is heavier than the average filter coffee machine (2.3 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    2.3 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 80% more expensive
    Bosch Comfort Line TKA6A044 is more expensive than the average filter coffee machine (£45 vs £25).
    £45 vs £25
  • 80% more expensive
    Bosch Comfort Line TKA6A044 is more expensive than the average filter coffee machine (£45 vs £25).
    £45 vs £25
  • 7 cm wider
    This filter coffee machine is wider than the average filter coffee machine (30 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    30 cm vs 23 cm
  • 5.5 cm higher height
    This filter coffee machine is taller than the average filter coffee machine (39 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    39 cm vs 33.5 cm
  • 34.9% larger volume
    This filter coffee machine has a larger body volume than the average filter coffee machine (22230 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    22,230 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 11.7% heavier
    This filter coffee machine is heavier than the average filter coffee machine (2.3 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    2.3 kg vs 2.06 kg

Video reviews

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

Hands-on video, no verdict
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.8
kaffeefibel.com
✓ explicit
21/04/2019
Test · Filter coffee maker
Verdict
Bosch ComfortLine TKA6A044 is a solid filter coffee maker with a removable tank and warming plate, though brewing is not very quiet.
8.8
kaffeefibel.com
✓ explicit
21/04/2019
Test · Filter coffee maker
Verdict
Bosch ComfortLine TKA6A044 is a solid filter coffee maker with a removable tank and warming plate, though brewing is not very quiet.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Bosch Comfort Line TKA6A044

  • Removable water tank makes filling directly from the tap easy and mess-free
  • Brews coffee very quickly and at a high, satisfying temperature
  • Operating noise is quiet compared to other traditional drip machines
  • Smart descaling alert (EasyDescale3) helps track maintenance based on water hardness
  • Ergonomic, modern design that is easy to clean and highly accessible for left-handed users
  • Reliable drip-stop mechanism prevents stains when removing the glass jug

What we don't like about Bosch Comfort Line TKA6A044

  • Known issues with the thermal sensors/thermostat causing the machine to prematurely stop mid-brew cycle over time
  • Automatic shut-off timer turns off the hotplate completely, meaning coffee doesn't stay hot all day without restarting
  • Descaling indicator lights can sometimes stay stuck or blink prematurely, requiring complex resets

Verdict

The Bosch ComfortLine TKA6A044 is a reliable drip coffee maker operating at 1000–1200 watts of power and featuring a 1.25-liter aroma-protecting glass jug that brews 10 large or 15 small cups of coffee. Key pros include the Aroma+ button to customize coffee strength, a convenient detachable water tank with an integrated handle, a swing-out filter holder (1x4 paper filters), a drip-stop system, a selectable auto-off timer (20, 40, or 60 minutes), and the EasyDescale3 system with a water hardness selector and descaling alert. On the downside, the machine lack an integrated coffee grinder, does not include an audible readiness signal, and the audible operational brewing noise might bother some users.

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