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Braun CafeHouse KF 560/1 review: 47 specs compared

Avg. price:~£?Cups capacity:10 cupsPower:1100 WThermal insulated carafe:noIntegrated grinder:noTimer function:no

Braun CafeHouse KF 560/1 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the American Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

7.4/10

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

60%

7.2

Technical score

20%

?

User scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

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 62% 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%

7.4

Overall score

30%

?

Price

Price not known yet
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 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–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

40%

7.9

Brewing

30%

7.4

Convenience

10%

7.1

Carafe

10%

4.8

Maintenance

5%

8.0

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

â–¼Worse than 58%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
✕
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
?

User score

User score
7.8/ 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
No ratings from across the web yet, so it counts as 7.8, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
No ratings from across the web yet
?

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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Best prices
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Technical Specifications of filter coffee machine Braun CafeHouse KF 560/1

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 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–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components:

40%

7.9

Brewing

30%

7.4

Convenience

10%

7.1

Carafe

10%

4.8

Maintenance

5%

8.0

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

7.2
Reviews score
7.7
User score
?
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 55% of models
Score components:

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

?

Price

8.2
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
10 cups
Market range: <6 cups – >15 cups
This filter coffee machine holds 10 cups, which is more than 25.2% of filter coffee machines and equal to 37.6% of filter coffee machines.
Water tank capacity
1.2 L
Market range: <0.6 L – >1.5 L
This filter coffee machine has a 1.2 L water tank, which is smaller than 58.9% of filter coffee machines and equal to 12.9% 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
?
Adjustable keep-warm time
?
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Timer function
no
This filter coffee machine does not have a start timer. 52.1% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Display
?
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
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
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
?
Width
15.2 cm
Market range: <17 cm – >30 cm
This filter coffee machine is 15.2 cm wide, which is narrower than 97.5% of filter coffee machines and as wide as 0.4% of filter coffee machines.
Depth
26 cm
Market range: <16 cm – >28 cm
This filter coffee machine is 26 cm deep, which is deeper than 80.4% of filter coffee machines and as deep as 0.8% of filter coffee machines.
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Braun CafeHouse KF 560/1 vs the average filter coffee machine

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  • 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
  • 7.8 cm narrower
    This filter coffee machine is narrower than the average filter coffee machine (15.2 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    15.2 cm vs 23 cm
  • 25 cm longer cable
    This filter coffee machine has a longer power cable than the average filter coffee machine (105 cm vs 80 cm). The average filter coffee machine has a cable of 80 cm.
    105 cm vs 80 cm
  • 3.5 cm lower height
    This filter coffee machine is shorter than the average filter coffee machine (30 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    30 cm vs 33.5 cm
  • 1.1% better value for money
    Braun CafeHouse KF 560/1 has better value for money than the average filter coffee machine (8.18 vs 8.1).
    8.18 vs 8.09
  • 1.1% better value for money
    Braun CafeHouse KF 560/1 has better value for money than the average filter coffee machine (8.18 vs 8.1).
    8.18 vs 8.09
  • 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
  • 7.8 cm narrower
    This filter coffee machine is narrower than the average filter coffee machine (15.2 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    15.2 cm vs 23 cm
  • 25 cm longer cable
    This filter coffee machine has a longer power cable than the average filter coffee machine (105 cm vs 80 cm). The average filter coffee machine has a cable of 80 cm.
    105 cm vs 80 cm
  • 3.5 cm lower height
    This filter coffee machine is shorter than the average filter coffee machine (30 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    30 cm vs 33.5 cm
  • No start timer
    This filter coffee machine does not have a start timer, while the average filter coffee machine does. 51.9% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • 0.05 L smaller water tank
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller water tank than the average filter coffee machine (1.2 L vs 1.25 L). The average filter coffee machine has a 1.25 L tank.
    1.2 L vs 1.25 L
  • 4.5 cm deeper
    This filter coffee machine is deeper than the average filter coffee machine (26 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    26 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 0.05 L smaller water tank
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller water tank than the average filter coffee machine (1.2 L vs 1.25 L). The average filter coffee machine has a 1.25 L tank.
    1.2 L vs 1.25 L
  • No start timer
    This filter coffee machine does not have a start timer, while the average filter coffee machine does. 51.9% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • 4.5 cm deeper
    This filter coffee machine is deeper than the average filter coffee machine (26 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    26 cm vs 21.5 cm

Third-party reviews

What we like about Braun CafeHouse KF 560/1

  • Automatic shut-off turns the machine off on its own.
  • The drip stop lets you pour a cup before brewing ends.
  • A water level indicator shows how much water is left.
  • The non-slip base keeps it steady on the counter.
  • It takes pre-ground coffee, so you can brew without fuss.

What we don't like about Braun CafeHouse KF 560/1

  • The water tank cannot be removed for filling.
  • There is no automatic cleaning.
  • There is no cleaning reminder.
  • There is no mobile app connectivity.
  • It has only one carafe.

Verdict

Everyday brewing with little fuss is the job of the Braun CafeHouse KF 560/1, an easy machine to live with. It shuts off on its own and has a drip stop, so you can pour a cup before the pot is finished. A water level indicator shows how much is left, and the non-slip base keeps it steady on the counter. It takes pre-ground coffee, which is handy when you run out of beans. Maintenance is the trade-off: the tank cannot be removed, and there is no automatic cleaning or cleaning reminder, so you must watch upkeep yourself. It has one carafe, so it suits one household making one pot at a time, not a busy office. Buy it for simple everyday brewing, and skip it if you want extra features.

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