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Breville Flow VCF139 review: 47 specs compared

Avg. price:~£55Cups capacity:12 cupsPower:1100 WThermal insulated carafe:noIntegrated grinder:noTimer function:no

Breville Flow VCF139 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the American Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Breville Flow VCF139
7.6/10

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 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%

7.2

Technical score

20%

8.5

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–¼Worse than 52% of American coffee machines
8.1

Value for money

Value for money
8.1/ 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%

7.6

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

â–¼Worse than 52%
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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Score components

40%

8.8

Brewing

30%

6.5

Convenience

10%

7.6

Carafe

10%

4.8

Maintenance

5%

6.4

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

â–¼Worse than 56%
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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
8.5

User score

User score
8.5/ 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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70%

8.4

Rating

30%

8.6

Popularity

â–²Better than 63%
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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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Technical Specifications of filter coffee machine Breville Flow VCF139

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
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Score components:

40%

8.8

Brewing

30%

6.5

Convenience

10%

7.6

Carafe

10%

4.8

Maintenance

5%

6.4

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

7.2
Reviews score
7.7
User score
8.5
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 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%

7.6

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

8.1
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
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
1.7 L
Market range: <0.6 L – >1.5 L
This filter coffee machine has a 1.7 L water tank, which is larger than 95.2% of filter coffee machines and equal to 0.8% 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
30 min
Market range: <5 min – >40 min
This filter coffee machine shuts off after 30 min, which is shorter than 66.7% of filter coffee machines and equal to 16.9% 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
grey
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
20.2 cm
Market range: <17 cm – >30 cm
This filter coffee machine is 20.2 cm wide, which is narrower than 73% of filter coffee machines.
Depth
32.7 cm
Market range: <16 cm – >28 cm
This filter coffee machine is 32.7 cm deep, which is deeper than 95.9% of filter coffee machines and as deep as 0.4% of filter coffee machines.
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Breville Flow VCF139 vs the average filter coffee machine

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  • 0.45 L larger water tank
    This filter coffee machine has a larger water tank than the average filter coffee machine (1.7 L vs 1.25 L). The average filter coffee machine has a 1.25 L tank.
    1.7 L vs 1.25 L
  • 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
  • 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
  • 2.8 cm narrower
    This filter coffee machine is narrower than the average filter coffee machine (20.2 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    20.2 cm vs 23 cm
  • 27.2% lighter
    This filter coffee machine is lighter than the average filter coffee machine (1.5 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    1.5 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 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
  • 7.6% higher user score
    User score
    8.5/ 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–² Better than 63% of models

    70%

    8.4

    Rating

    30%

    8.6

    Popularity

    8.5 vs 7.9
  • 7.6% higher user score
    User score
    8.5/ 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–² Better than 63% of models

    70%

    8.4

    Rating

    30%

    8.6

    Popularity

    8.5 vs 7.9
  • 0.45 L larger water tank
    This filter coffee machine has a larger water tank than the average filter coffee machine (1.7 L vs 1.25 L). The average filter coffee machine has a 1.25 L tank.
    1.7 L vs 1.25 L
  • 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
  • 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
  • 2.8 cm narrower
    This filter coffee machine is narrower than the average filter coffee machine (20.2 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    20.2 cm vs 23 cm
  • 27.2% lighter
    This filter coffee machine is lighter than the average filter coffee machine (1.5 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    1.5 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 10 min shorter auto shut-off
    This filter coffee machine shuts off after a shorter interval than the average filter coffee machine (30 min vs 40 min). The average filter coffee machine shuts off after 40 min.
    30 min vs 40 min
  • 11.2 cm deeper
    This filter coffee machine is deeper than the average filter coffee machine (32.7 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    32.7 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 28.3% larger volume
    This filter coffee machine has a larger body volume than the average filter coffee machine (21137 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    21,137 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 2.2x more expensive
    Breville Flow VCF139 is more expensive than the average filter coffee machine (£55 vs £25).
    £55 vs £25
  • 2.2x more expensive
    Breville Flow VCF139 is more expensive than the average filter coffee machine (£55 vs £25).
    £55 vs £25
  • 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.
  • 10 min shorter auto shut-off
    This filter coffee machine shuts off after a shorter interval than the average filter coffee machine (30 min vs 40 min). The average filter coffee machine shuts off after 40 min.
    30 min vs 40 min
  • 11.2 cm deeper
    This filter coffee machine is deeper than the average filter coffee machine (32.7 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    32.7 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 28.3% larger volume
    This filter coffee machine has a larger body volume than the average filter coffee machine (21137 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    21,137 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3

Third-party reviews

What we like about Breville Flow VCF139

  • Easy to use and straightforward to operate.
  • Easy to clean with a lift-and-clean filter basket.
  • Brews coffee quickly and efficiently.
  • Includes an Auto-Pause feature to pour a cup mid-brew.
  • Comes with a reusable, permanent filter basket.
  • Large 12-cup (1.7-liter) capacity is great for households.
  • Features a built-in cord storage compartment to hide extra wire.
  • Attractive, flowing textured design looks stylish in kitchens.

What we don't like about Breville Flow VCF139

  • Keep-warm hot plate only stays active for about 30 minutes.
  • It can take a long time to reheat between consecutive brewing cycles.
  • Uses a flat-bottomed filter basket which can cause sizing confusion with standard cone filters.
  • Some users reported the coffee is not as piping hot as they desired.
  • The handle on the reusable filter can sometimes get in the way when emptying grounds.
  • Manufacturer does not sell official replacement glass jugs or filter baskets directly.
  • Lacks advanced programming features like a digital timer setup for morning brewing.

Verdict

The Breville Flow VCF139 is a filter coffee maker with a slate-grey textured design, a 900 W motor and a glass carafe for about 12 cups, or approximately 1.4 to 1.7 litres. Auto Pause allows a cup to be poured during brewing, while the Keep Warm plate holds the coffee for 30 minutes; it also has a graduated water window and a removable washable permanent filter. It is easy to use, brews quickly and is simple to clean, although it lacks an advanced digital programmable timer and original replacement carafes may be difficult to source.

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