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Braun KF 7120 review: 47 specs compared

Avg. price:~£90Cups capacity:12 cupsPower:1000 WThermal insulated carafe:noIntegrated grinder:noTimer function:yes

Braun KF 7120 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 1 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the American Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Braun KF 7120
8.2/10

Overall score

Score
8.2/ 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 93% of models
Score components

60%

8.5

Technical score

20%

?

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

10%

8.0

Reviews score

10%

?

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

★Better than 93% of American coffee machines
8.3

Value for money

Value for money
8.3/ 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 63% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

â–²Better than 63%
8.5

Technical score

Technical score
8.5/ 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 99% of models
Score components

40%

8.6

Brewing

30%

9.0

Convenience

10%

7.6

Carafe

10%

10

Maintenance

5%

7.6

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

★Better than 99%
8.0

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.0/ 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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80%

8.7

Average grade

20%

5.0

Popularity

Grades by review (1)
1 review: 10/10. We use 3 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.5: (10 × 1 + 8.5 × 2) ÷ 3 = 9.0. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
â–¼Worse than 52%
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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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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
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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~ £90
Best rankings
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Ranked #204 of 245 models in American Coffee Machines (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of filter coffee machine Braun KF 7120

Technical score
Technical score
8.5/ 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
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components:

40%

8.6

Brewing

30%

9.0

Convenience

10%

7.6

Carafe

10%

10

Maintenance

5%

7.6

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

8.5
Reviews score
8.0
User score
?
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.3/ 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 63% of models
Score components:

70%

8.2

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

8.3
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
12 cups
Market range: <6 cups – >15 cups
This filter coffee machine holds 12 cups, which is more than 63.2% of filter coffee machines and equal to 21.6% 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
yes
This filter coffee machine has a display. 52.3% 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
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
black
Vintage design
no
This filter coffee machine does not have a vintage design. 2.7% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Body material
metal, plastic
Width
20 cm
Market range: <17 cm – >30 cm
This filter coffee machine is 20 cm wide, which is narrower than 74.2% of filter coffee machines and as wide as 2.1% of filter coffee machines.
Depth
20 cm
Market range: <16 cm – >28 cm
This filter coffee machine is 20 cm deep, which is shallower than 60% of filter coffee machines and as deep as 3.7% of filter coffee machines.
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Braun KF 7120 vs the average filter coffee machine

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  • 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.
  • 2 cups larger capacity
    This filter coffee machine has a larger capacity than the average filter coffee machine (12 cups vs 10 cups). The average filter coffee machine holds 10 cups.
    12 cups vs 10 cups
  • Supports digital display
    This filter coffee machine has a display, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 47.9% 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 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.
  • 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
  • 2.2% better value for money
    Braun KF 7120 has better value for money than the average filter coffee machine (8.27 vs 8.1).
    8.27 vs 8.09
  • 1.3% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.0/ 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–¼ Worse than 52% of models

    80%

    8.7

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 review: 10/10. We use 3 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.5: (10 × 1 + 8.5 × 2) ÷ 3 = 9.0. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    8.0 vs 7.9
  • 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.
  • 2 cups larger capacity
    This filter coffee machine has a larger capacity than the average filter coffee machine (12 cups vs 10 cups). The average filter coffee machine holds 10 cups.
    12 cups vs 10 cups
  • Supports digital display
    This filter coffee machine has a display, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 47.9% 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
  • 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.
  • 3 cm narrower
    This filter coffee machine is narrower than the average filter coffee machine (20 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    20 cm vs 23 cm
  • 12.6% smaller volume
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller body volume than the average filter coffee machine (14400 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    14,400 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 1.5 cm shallower
    This filter coffee machine is shallower than the average filter coffee machine (20 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    20 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 60.2% heavier
    This filter coffee machine is heavier than the average filter coffee machine (3.3 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    3.3 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 2.5 cm higher height
    This filter coffee machine is taller than the average filter coffee machine (36 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    36 cm vs 33.5 cm
  • 3.6x more expensive
    Braun KF 7120 is more expensive than the average filter coffee machine (£90 vs £25).
    £90 vs £25
  • 3.6x more expensive
    Braun KF 7120 is more expensive than the average filter coffee machine (£90 vs £25).
    £90 vs £25
  • 60.2% heavier
    This filter coffee machine is heavier than the average filter coffee machine (3.3 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    3.3 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 2.5 cm higher height
    This filter coffee machine is taller than the average filter coffee machine (36 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    36 cm vs 33.5 cm

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

10
lesnumeriques.com
✓ explicit
10/05/2017
Lab test · Programmable filter coffee maker
Verdict
Braun PurAroma 7 KF7120 has a clear control panel and timer, but it brews too cool and does a poor job of keeping coffee hot.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Braun KF 7120

  • Intuitive and easy-to-use digital controls with an integrated 24-hour programmable timer
  • Compact kitchen footprint with a clean, attractive aesthetic combining plastic and stainless steel
  • Convenient maintenance alerts, including a dedicated indicator that clearly shows when descaling is needed
  • Removable components are fully dishwasher-safe, making cleanup quick and straightforward
  • Effective anti-drip system allows for easy mid-brew pouring without leaving messy spills

What we don't like about Braun KF 7120

  • The glass carafe is prone to minor spills and dripping if coffee is poured too quickly
  • Refilling the integrated water reservoir can be awkward and tight due to the top-loading layout
  • Lacks an external water level window, making it difficult to gauge the filled amount from the side
  • The metallic exterior surfaces easily attract and display highly visible fingerprints
  • Some users find the control panel programming and overall button interface slightly overcomplicated

Verdict

The Braun PurAroma 7 KF 7120 is a 1,000 W drip coffee maker with a glass carafe for up to 12 cups. OptiBrew technology, a premium LCD display with 24-hour programmable timer, adjustable coffee strength, a 1-to-4-cup setting, anti-drip protection, descaling alert and 40-minute automatic shut-off provide useful control. The integrated water tank is not removable and has no front-level window, which can make filling less convenient when the machine is positioned under cabinets.

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