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Braun Pure Aroma KF 520/1 review: 47 specs compared

Avg. price:~£45Cups capacity:10 cupsPower:1000 WThermal insulated carafe:noIntegrated grinder:noTimer function:no

Braun Pure Aroma KF 520/1 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the American Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Braun Pure Aroma KF 520/1
7.7/10

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 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–² Better than 59% of models
Score components

60%

7.7

Technical score

20%

7.7

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–²Better than 59% of American coffee machines
8.2

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%

7.7

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

â–²Better than 55%
7.7

Technical score

Technical score
7.7/ 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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â–² Better than 67% of models
Score components

40%

8.0

Brewing

30%

7.7

Convenience

10%

7.6

Carafe

10%

8.2

Maintenance

5%

7.8

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

â–²Better 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
7.7

User score

User score
7.7/ 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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7.7

Mark 8.3 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%

7.9

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 61%
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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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Best prices
    N/A~ £45
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Technical Specifications of filter coffee machine Braun Pure Aroma KF 520/1

Technical score
Technical score
7.7/ 10
✕
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 67% of models
Score components:

40%

8.0

Brewing

30%

7.7

Convenience

10%

7.6

Carafe

10%

8.2

Maintenance

5%

7.8

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

7.7
Reviews score
7.7
User score
7.7
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%

7.7

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

8.2
Power
1,000 W
Market range: <600 W – >1.4k W
This filter coffee machine is rated at 1,000 W, which is higher than 41.1% of filter coffee machines and equal to 28.1% 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
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
no
This filter coffee machine does not have a start timer. 52.1% 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
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
yes
This filter coffee machine has a water filtration system. 91.8% 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
white
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
28 cm
Market range: <17 cm – >30 cm
This filter coffee machine is 28 cm wide, which is wider than 80.3% of filter coffee machines and as wide as 1.2% of filter coffee machines.
Depth
16 cm
Market range: <16 cm – >28 cm
This filter coffee machine is 16 cm deep, which is shallower than 89% of filter coffee machines and as deep as 3.3% of filter coffee machines.
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Braun Pure Aroma KF 520/1 vs the average filter coffee machine

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  • 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 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.
  • Supports water filtration
    This filter coffee machine has a water filtration system, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 8.6% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • 5.5 cm shallower
    This filter coffee machine is shallower than the average filter coffee machine (16 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    16 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 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.
  • 13% smaller volume
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller body volume than the average filter coffee machine (14336 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    14,336 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 1.5 cm lower height
    This filter coffee machine is shorter than the average filter coffee machine (32 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    32 cm vs 33.5 cm
  • 1.5% better value for money
    Braun Pure Aroma KF 520/1 has better value for money than the average filter coffee machine (8.21 vs 8.1).
    8.21 vs 8.09
  • 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.
  • 5.5 cm shallower
    This filter coffee machine is shallower than the average filter coffee machine (16 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    16 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 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.
  • 13% smaller volume
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller body volume than the average filter coffee machine (14336 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    14,336 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 1.5 cm lower height
    This filter coffee machine is shorter than the average filter coffee machine (32 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    32 cm vs 33.5 cm
  • 4.9% lighter
    This filter coffee machine is lighter than the average filter coffee machine (2 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    1.96 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 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.
  • Supports water filtration
    This filter coffee machine has a water filtration system, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 8.6% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • 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
  • 5 cm wider
    This filter coffee machine is wider than the average filter coffee machine (28 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    28 cm vs 23 cm
  • 80% more expensive
    Braun Pure Aroma KF 520/1 is more expensive than the average filter coffee machine (£45 vs £25).
    £45 vs £25
  • 2.5% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 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–¼ Worse than 61% of models

    7.7

    Mark 8.3 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%

    7.9

    Popularity

    7.7 vs 7.9
  • 80% more expensive
    Braun Pure Aroma KF 520/1 is more expensive than the average filter coffee machine (£45 vs £25).
    £45 vs £25
  • 2.5% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 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–¼ Worse than 61% of models

    7.7

    Mark 8.3 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%

    7.9

    Popularity

    7.7 vs 7.9
  • 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.
  • 5 cm wider
    This filter coffee machine is wider than the average filter coffee machine (28 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    28 cm vs 23 cm

Third-party reviews

What we like about Braun Pure Aroma KF 520/1

  • OptiBrew system delivers excellent water temperature and balanced coffee extraction
  • Integrated Brita/PureAqua water filtration reduces chlorine and limits limescale buildup
  • Ergonomic, open anti-slip handle provides comfortable and safe pouring
  • Convenient swivel filter basket with an exclusive quick-release button
  • Auto shut-off feature after 40 minutes saves energy and improves safety
  • Quiet and fast brewing process with clear water level indicators
  • AromaCarafe effectively preserves the temperature and flavor profile of the coffee

What we don't like about Braun Pure Aroma KF 520/1

  • Fixed water tank is non-detachable, making refills somewhat cumbersome
  • Operates strictly on 220-240V power, requiring a voltage converter for use in the US or Canada
  • Power cord is notably short, restricting placement options near outlets
  • The water reservoir opening is relatively narrow, which can make pouring water in difficult

Verdict

The Braun Pure Aroma KF 520/1 is a freestanding American drip coffee machine operating at 1000W with a 10-cup (1.25L) capacity designed for ground coffee. Key features include the OptiBrew system for optimized temperature and extraction, an AromaCarafe to preserve freshness, a pivoting filter basket with overflow protection, and an integrated water filtration system. Main pros include a convenient drip-stop mechanism for mid-brew pouring, an exclusive one-touch filter release button, dishwasher-safe components, and a 40-minute automatic shut-off feature for safety. Minor cons include its lack of a built-in grinder and its 220/240V power requirement, making it incompatible with standard USA outlets without a transformer.

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