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Cecotec Coffee 66 Time review: 47 specs compared

Avg. price:~£20Cups capacity:12 cupsPower:950 WThermal insulated carafe:noIntegrated grinder:noTimer function:yes

Cecotec Coffee 66 Time Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the American Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Cecotec Coffee 66 Time
7.9/10

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 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%

7.9

Technical score

20%

8.3

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–²Better than 78% of American coffee machines
8.5

Value for money

Value for money
8.5/ 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 82% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 82%
7.9

Technical score

Technical score
7.9/ 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 76% of models
Score components

40%

7.9

Brewing

30%

9.0

Convenience

10%

7.6

Carafe

10%

6.2

Maintenance

5%

7.8

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

â–²Better than 76%
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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
8.3

User score

User score
8.3/ 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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â–² Better than 50% of models

70%

8.7

Rating

30%

7.3

Popularity

â–²Better than 50%
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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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Technical Specifications of filter coffee machine Cecotec Coffee 66 Time

Technical score
Technical score
7.9/ 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 76% of models
Score components:

40%

7.9

Brewing

30%

9.0

Convenience

10%

7.6

Carafe

10%

6.2

Maintenance

5%

7.8

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

7.9
Reviews score
7.7
User score
8.3
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.5/ 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 82% of models
Score components:

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

8.5
Power
950 W
Market range: <600 W – >1.4k W
This filter coffee machine is rated at 950 W, which is lower than 59.7% of filter coffee machines and equal to 2.4% 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
1.3 L
Market range: <0.6 L – >1.5 L
This filter coffee machine has a 1.3 L water tank, which is larger than 79.8% of filter coffee machines and equal to 1.6% 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
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
?
Dishwasher-safe parts
?
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
stainless steel
Width
17 cm
Market range: <17 cm – >30 cm
This filter coffee machine is 17 cm wide, which is narrower than 86.1% of filter coffee machines and as wide as 5.3% 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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Cecotec Coffee 66 Time 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.
  • 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.
  • 0.05 L larger water tank
    This filter coffee machine has a larger water tank than the average filter coffee machine (1.3 L vs 1.25 L). The average filter coffee machine has a 1.25 L tank.
    1.3 L vs 1.25 L
  • 6 cm narrower
    This filter coffee machine is narrower than the average filter coffee machine (17 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    17 cm vs 23 cm
  • 41.3% lighter
    This filter coffee machine is lighter than the average filter coffee machine (1.2 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    1.21 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 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.
  • 11% smaller volume
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller body volume than the average filter coffee machine (14662 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    14,662 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 5.5% better value for money
    Cecotec Coffee 66 Time has better value for money than the average filter coffee machine (8.53 vs 8.1).
    8.53 vs 8.09
  • 5.1% higher user score
    User score
    8.3/ 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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    â–² Better than 50% of models

    70%

    8.7

    Rating

    30%

    7.3

    Popularity

    8.3 vs 7.9
  • 25% cheaper
    Cecotec Coffee 66 Time is cheaper than the average filter coffee machine (£20 vs £25).
    £20 vs £25
  • 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
  • 0.05 L larger water tank
    This filter coffee machine has a larger water tank than the average filter coffee machine (1.3 L vs 1.25 L). The average filter coffee machine has a 1.25 L tank.
    1.3 L vs 1.25 L
  • 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.
  • 6 cm narrower
    This filter coffee machine is narrower than the average filter coffee machine (17 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    17 cm vs 23 cm
  • 41.3% lighter
    This filter coffee machine is lighter than the average filter coffee machine (1.2 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    1.21 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 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.
  • 11% smaller volume
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller body volume than the average filter coffee machine (14662 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    14,662 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 50 W less power
    This filter coffee machine has a lower power rating than the average filter coffee machine (950 W vs 1000 W). The average filter coffee machine is rated at 1000 W.
    950 W vs 1,000 W
  • 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
  • 1 cm higher height
    This filter coffee machine is taller than the average filter coffee machine (34.5 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    34.5 cm vs 33.5 cm
  • 50 W less power
    This filter coffee machine has a lower power rating than the average filter coffee machine (950 W vs 1000 W). The average filter coffee machine is rated at 1000 W.
    950 W vs 1,000 W
  • 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
  • 1 cm higher height
    This filter coffee machine is taller than the average filter coffee machine (34.5 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    34.5 cm vs 33.5 cm

Third-party reviews

What we like about Cecotec Coffee 66 Time

  • Good value for money with many features for its price point.
  • Convenient 24-hour programmable timer allows users to wake up to fresh coffee.
  • Aroma intensity selector successfully enhances and customizes the flavor.
  • Clear, intuitive, and easy-to-read backlit LCD display.
  • Large water reservoir capacity suitable for families or heavy coffee drinkers.
  • Functional anti-drip system prevents mess and spills during pouring.
  • Includes a reusable permanent mesh filter that is easy to remove and clean.

What we don't like about Cecotec Coffee 66 Time

  • Coffee temperature can sometimes lean towards lukewarm rather than piping hot for some users.
  • The multi-button interface can feel overly complex or excessive for simple daily use.
  • Requires more attentive maintenance and deeper regular cleaning than basic models.
  • The overall build quality relies heavily on plastic components and lacks a premium, robust feel.
  • Water tank window and level indicators can be awkward or difficult to read clearly.
  • As a standard drip system, it cannot replicate the dense body, intensity, or crema of an espresso machine.

Verdict

The Cecotec Coffee 66 Drop & Thermo Time is a programmable American drip coffee machine featuring a 950 W heating element, a 1.2-liter capacity that brews up to 10 cups of coffee, and a durable stainless steel finish. Its standout characteristics include ExtremeAroma technology for enhanced flavor extraction through continuous spraying, an integrated 24-hour timer controlled via a backlit LCD display, a permanent reusable mesh filter, and a helpful anti-drip system. Key pros include the convenience of waking up to pre-scheduled hot coffee, an insulated thermal carafe that retains heat efficiently without burning the brew, and a clean pouring experience. However, notable cons include its larger kitchen footprint and some user complaints regarding a steep learning curve for programming the interface and slightly fragile plastic components.

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