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Bosch Styline TKA8A683 review: 47 specs compared

Avg. price:~£90Cups capacity:8 cupsPower:1100 WThermal insulated carafe:yesIntegrated grinder:noTimer function:yes

Bosch Styline TKA8A683 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the American Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Bosch Styline TKA8A683
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%

7.4

Technical score

20%

7.4

User score

10%

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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
7.8

Value for money

Value for money
7.8/ 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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Score components

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

â–¼Worse than 72%
7.4

Technical score

Technical score
7.4/ 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%

7.3

Brewing

30%

8.0

Convenience

10%

9.6

Carafe

10%

6.6

Maintenance

5%

6.1

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

â–²Better than 54%
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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
7.4

User score

User score
7.4/ 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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7.4

Mark 8.2 is below the typical mark 8.3 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

70%

8.4

Rating

30%

7.6

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 70%
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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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Ranked #112 of 245 models in American Coffee Machines (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of filter coffee machine Bosch Styline TKA8A683

Technical score
Technical score
7.4/ 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
â–² Better than 54% of models
Score components:

40%

7.3

Brewing

30%

8.0

Convenience

10%

9.6

Carafe

10%

6.6

Maintenance

5%

6.1

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

7.4
Reviews score
7.7
User score
7.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components:

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

7.8
Power
1,100 W
Market range: <600 W – >1.4k W
This filter coffee machine is rated at 1,100 W, which is higher than 79.5% of filter coffee machines and equal to 5.9% of filter coffee machines.
Cups capacity
8 cups
Market range: <6 cups – >15 cups
This filter coffee machine holds 8 cups, which is fewer than 75.6% of filter coffee machines and equal to 8% of filter coffee machines.
Water tank capacity
1 L
Market range: <0.6 L – >1.5 L
This filter coffee machine has a 1 L water tank, which is smaller than 74.2% of filter coffee machines and equal to 6.9% 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
yes
This filter coffee machine has a thermal insulated carafe. 79.6% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Carafe material
stainless steel
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
0 min
Market range: <5 min – >40 min
This filter coffee machine shuts off after 0 min, which is shorter than 93.9% of filter coffee machines and equal to 6.1% 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
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
plastic, stainless steel
Width
26 cm
Market range: <17 cm – >30 cm
This filter coffee machine is 26 cm wide, which is wider than 68.9% of filter coffee machines and as wide as 2.9% of filter coffee machines.
Depth
25 cm
Market range: <16 cm – >28 cm
This filter coffee machine is 25 cm deep, which is deeper than 75.5% of filter coffee machines and as deep as 2.9% of filter coffee machines.
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Bosch Styline TKA8A683 vs the average filter coffee machine

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  • Insulated carafe
    This filter coffee machine has an insulated carafe, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 20.7% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • 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.
  • 100 W more power
    This filter coffee machine has a higher power rating than the average filter coffee machine (1100 W vs 1000 W). The average filter coffee machine is rated at 1000 W.
    1,100 W vs 1,000 W
  • 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.
  • 51.5% lighter
    This filter coffee machine is lighter than the average filter coffee machine (1 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    1 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 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.
  • 20 cm longer cable
    This filter coffee machine has a longer power cable than the average filter coffee machine (100 cm vs 80 cm). The average filter coffee machine has a cable of 80 cm.
    100 cm vs 80 cm
  • 100 W more power
    This filter coffee machine has a higher power rating than the average filter coffee machine (1100 W vs 1000 W). The average filter coffee machine is rated at 1000 W.
    1,100 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.
  • 51.5% lighter
    This filter coffee machine is lighter than the average filter coffee machine (1 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    1 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 20 cm longer cable
    This filter coffee machine has a longer power cable than the average filter coffee machine (100 cm vs 80 cm). The average filter coffee machine has a cable of 80 cm.
    100 cm vs 80 cm
  • Insulated carafe
    This filter coffee machine has an insulated carafe, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 20.7% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • 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.
  • 40 min shorter auto shut-off
    This filter coffee machine shuts off after a shorter interval than the average filter coffee machine (0 min vs 40 min). The average filter coffee machine shuts off after 40 min.
    0 min vs 40 min
  • 0.25 L smaller water tank
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller water tank than the average filter coffee machine (1 L vs 1.25 L). The average filter coffee machine has a 1.25 L tank.
    1 L vs 1.25 L
  • 2 cups smaller capacity
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller capacity than the average filter coffee machine (8 cups vs 10 cups). The average filter coffee machine holds 10 cups.
    8 cups vs 10 cups
  • 40% larger volume
    This filter coffee machine has a larger body volume than the average filter coffee machine (23075 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    23,075 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 3.5 cm deeper
    This filter coffee machine is deeper than the average filter coffee machine (25 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    25 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 3 cm wider
    This filter coffee machine is wider than the average filter coffee machine (26 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    26 cm vs 23 cm
  • 2 cm higher height
    This filter coffee machine is taller than the average filter coffee machine (35.5 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    35.5 cm vs 33.5 cm
  • 3.6x more expensive
    Bosch Styline TKA8A683 is more expensive than the average filter coffee machine (£90 vs £25).
    £90 vs £25
  • 3.6x more expensive
    Bosch Styline TKA8A683 is more expensive than the average filter coffee machine (£90 vs £25).
    £90 vs £25
  • 6.3% lower user score
    User score
    7.4/ 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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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models

    7.4

    Mark 8.2 is below the typical mark 8.3 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.4

    Rating

    30%

    7.6

    Popularity

    7.4 vs 7.9
  • 4.2% worse value for money
    Bosch Styline TKA8A683 has worse value for money than the average filter coffee machine (7.76 vs 8.1).
    7.76 vs 8.09
  • 0.25 L smaller water tank
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller water tank than the average filter coffee machine (1 L vs 1.25 L). The average filter coffee machine has a 1.25 L tank.
    1 L vs 1.25 L
  • 2 cups smaller capacity
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller capacity than the average filter coffee machine (8 cups vs 10 cups). The average filter coffee machine holds 10 cups.
    8 cups vs 10 cups
  • 40 min shorter auto shut-off
    This filter coffee machine shuts off after a shorter interval than the average filter coffee machine (0 min vs 40 min). The average filter coffee machine shuts off after 40 min.
    0 min vs 40 min
  • 40% larger volume
    This filter coffee machine has a larger body volume than the average filter coffee machine (23075 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    23,075 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 3.5 cm deeper
    This filter coffee machine is deeper than the average filter coffee machine (25 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    25 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 3 cm wider
    This filter coffee machine is wider than the average filter coffee machine (26 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    26 cm vs 23 cm
  • 2 cm higher height
    This filter coffee machine is taller than the average filter coffee machine (35.5 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    35.5 cm vs 33.5 cm

Third-party reviews

What we like about Bosch Styline TKA8A683

  • Sleek and modern design that saves counter space
  • Removable water tank makes filling straightforward and easy
  • Double-walled stainless steel thermal jug keeps coffee hot for hours
  • Built-in timer allows for easy automatic morning brewing
  • Aroma sensor automatically adjusts brewing times for small quantities
  • Swing-out filter holder opens to the front for tight spaces
  • Energy efficient with an immediate automatic shut-off feature

What we don't like about Bosch Styline TKA8A683

  • Thermal jug has a smaller capacity compared to standard glass carafes
  • Pouring spout can occasionally spill or drip if poured too quickly
  • Fixed component designs make deep cleaning inside the filter area tricky
  • Operates with a noticeable amount of noise during the brewing process
  • The swinging arm structure for the filter basket can feel a bit flimsy
  • Often ships with a European/German plug, requiring an adapter for other regions

Verdict

The Bosch Styline TKA8A683 is an 1100-watt drip coffee machine designed for ground coffee, featuring a 1.1-liter removable water tank and a double-walled, stainless steel thermal jug capable of holding 8 large or 12 small cups. Key performance highlights include a powerful dual-heating system that ensures an optimal brewing temperature between 92°C and 96°C, VolumeAutomatic technology (an aroma sensor that dynamically adjusts brew times for small quantities), an integrated descaling system, an anti-drip mechanism, a swing-out filter holder, and a programmable timer with a clock. Main advantages are its ability to keep coffee hot for an extended period without a hotplate, consistent flavor extraction, an easily refillable water tank, and a modern stainless steel and black aesthetic. On the downside, the unit does not include a built-in grinder, lacks manual coffee strength adjustments, has no digital display screen for real-time monitoring, and takes up a notable amount of counter space with dimensions of 35.5 x 26 x 25 cm.

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