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Cuisinart DGB650BCU review: 47 specs compared

Avg. price:~£170Cups capacity:10 cupsPower:1000 WThermal insulated carafe:yesIntegrated grinder:yesTimer function:yes

Cuisinart DGB650BCU Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 2 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the American Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Cuisinart DGB650BCU
7.9/10

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 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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Score components

60%

7.9

Technical score

20%

7.9

User score

10%

8.4

Reviews score

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
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 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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Score components

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

6.6

Price

â–¼Worse than 87%
7.9

Technical score

Technical score
7.9/ 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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Score components

40%

7.6

Brewing

30%

8.9

Convenience

10%

9.6

Carafe

10%

5.1

Maintenance

5%

6.9

Design

5%

6.7

Grinder

â–²Better than 78%
8.4

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.4/ 10
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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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â–² Better than 63% of models

80%

8.5

Average grade

20%

8.0

Popularity

Grades by review (2)
1 review + 1 video, average 8.5/10. We use 3 reviews; the 1 missing counts as the category's typical 8.5: (8.5 × 2 + 8.5 × 1) ÷ 3 = 8.5. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
â–²Better than 63%
7.9

User score

User score
7.9/ 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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7.9

Mark 8.2 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%

7.6

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 55%
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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 Cuisinart DGB650BCU

Technical score
Technical score
7.9/ 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 78% of models
Score components:

40%

7.6

Brewing

30%

8.9

Convenience

10%

9.6

Carafe

10%

5.1

Maintenance

5%

6.9

Design

5%

6.7

Grinder

7.9
Reviews score
8.4
User score
7.9
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 10
✕
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–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components:

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

6.6

Price

7.5
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
yes
This filter coffee machine has an integrated grinder. 89.8% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Bean container size
?
Number of grind settings
1
Market range: <1 – >11
This filter coffee machine offers 1 grind settings, which is fewer than 90.5% of filter coffee machines and equal to 9.5% of filter coffee machines.
Thermal insulated carafe
yes
This filter coffee machine has a thermal insulated carafe. 79.6% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Carafe material
stainless steel
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
0 min
Market range: <5 min – >40 min
This filter coffee machine shuts off after 0 min, which is shorter than 93.9% of filter coffee machines and equal to 6.1% 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
?
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
plastic, stainless steel
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
18 cm
Market range: <16 cm – >28 cm
This filter coffee machine is 18 cm deep, which is shallower than 73.9% of filter coffee machines and as deep as 2.5% of filter coffee machines.
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Cuisinart DGB650BCU vs the average filter coffee machine

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  • Insulated carafe
    This filter coffee machine has an insulated carafe, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 20.7% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • Built-in grinder
    This filter coffee machine has an integrated grinder, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 10.5% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • 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 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 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.
  • 3.5 cm shallower
    This filter coffee machine is shallower than the average filter coffee machine (18 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    18 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 19.2% smaller volume
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller body volume than the average filter coffee machine (13320 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    13,320 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 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
  • 6.3% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.4/ 10
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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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    â–² Better than 63% of models

    80%

    8.5

    Average grade

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (2)
    1 review + 1 video, average 8.5/10. We use 3 reviews; the 1 missing counts as the category's typical 8.5: (8.5 × 2 + 8.5 × 1) ÷ 3 = 8.5. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    8.4 vs 7.9
  • 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 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.
  • 3.5 cm shallower
    This filter coffee machine is shallower than the average filter coffee machine (18 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    18 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 19.2% smaller volume
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller body volume than the average filter coffee machine (13320 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    13,320 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 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
  • Built-in grinder
    This filter coffee machine has an integrated grinder, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 10.5% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • Insulated carafe
    This filter coffee machine has an insulated carafe, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 20.7% 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.
  • 40 min shorter auto shut-off
    This filter coffee machine shuts off after a shorter interval than the average filter coffee machine (0 min vs 40 min). The average filter coffee machine shuts off after 40 min.
    0 min vs 40 min
  • 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
  • 94.2% heavier
    This filter coffee machine is heavier than the average filter coffee machine (4 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    4 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 3.5 cm higher height
    This filter coffee machine is taller than the average filter coffee machine (37 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    37 cm vs 33.5 cm
  • 2 fewer grind settings
    This filter coffee machine offers fewer grind settings than the average filter coffee machine (1 vs 3). The average filter coffee machine offers 3 grind settings.
    1 vs 3
  • 6.8x more expensive
    Cuisinart DGB650BCU is more expensive than the average filter coffee machine (£170 vs £25).
    £170 vs £25
  • 7.6% worse value for money
    Cuisinart DGB650BCU has worse value for money than the average filter coffee machine (7.51 vs 8.1).
    7.51 vs 8.09
  • 4 cm shorter cable
    This filter coffee machine has a shorter power cable than the average filter coffee machine (76 cm vs 80 cm). The average filter coffee machine has a cable of 80 cm.
    76 cm vs 80 cm
  • 6.8x more expensive
    Cuisinart DGB650BCU is more expensive than the average filter coffee machine (£170 vs £25).
    £170 vs £25
  • 7.6% worse value for money
    Cuisinart DGB650BCU has worse value for money than the average filter coffee machine (7.51 vs 8.1).
    7.51 vs 8.09
  • 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
  • 40 min shorter auto shut-off
    This filter coffee machine shuts off after a shorter interval than the average filter coffee machine (0 min vs 40 min). The average filter coffee machine shuts off after 40 min.
    0 min vs 40 min
  • 94.2% heavier
    This filter coffee machine is heavier than the average filter coffee machine (4 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    4 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 3.5 cm higher height
    This filter coffee machine is taller than the average filter coffee machine (37 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    37 cm vs 33.5 cm
  • 4 cm shorter cable
    This filter coffee machine has a shorter power cable than the average filter coffee machine (76 cm vs 80 cm). The average filter coffee machine has a cable of 80 cm.
    76 cm vs 80 cm
  • 2 fewer grind settings
    This filter coffee machine offers fewer grind settings than the average filter coffee machine (1 vs 3). The average filter coffee machine offers 3 grind settings.
    1 vs 3

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Just A Dad Approved
≈ estimated
06/03/2021
Hands-on review · grinding, brewing and timer programming
Verdict
Cuisinart DGB650BCU is an all-in-one grinder and brewer that makes a very good cup, though it needs more cleanup and has a hard-to-read display.
Brand video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
24/06/2022
Hands-on review · Built-in grinder
Verdict
Cuisinart Grind & Brew Auto is simple to set up and grinds fresh beans well, but its 10-cup carafe fills only about five mugs.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Cuisinart DGB650BCU

  • Freshly ground taste due to the integrated bean grinder.
  • The double-walled, insulated thermal carafe keeps coffee hot for hours without burning it.
  • Fully programmable 24-hour timer makes it easy to wake up to ready-brewed coffee.
  • Includes a permanent gold-tone commercial filter, eliminating the need for paper filters.
  • Convenient features like automatic shut-off and a 1-4 cup selector for optimal smaller-batch brewing.
  • Removable grinder and filter assemblies are easy to clean.

What we don't like about Cuisinart DGB650BCU

  • The built-in blade grinder can be very loud during operation.
  • The bean feeder/hopper capacity is small and only holds enough for one brew session.
  • Mixed feedback regarding the long-term consistency of the grind and heat retention.
  • Requires high vertical clearance when the lid is open, making it difficult to fit or open under standard kitchen cabinets.
  • Cleaning can become messy as the internal area around the grinder chute requires regular wiping to prevent moisture clogging.

Verdict

The Cuisinart DGB650BCU Grind & Brew Auto is a fully automatic 10-cup drip coffee maker featuring an integrated blade grinder that processes whole beans directly before brewing, alongside a 24-hour programmable timer, a 1-4 cup extraction selector, and dual charcoal water filters. Its main advantages include a permanent gold-tone filter that eliminates paper waste, a double-walled stainless steel thermal carafe that keeps coffee hot for hours without scorching, a grind-off feature for pre-ground coffee, and a 3-year guarantee. However, its notable drawbacks are a fixed-size blade grinder rather than a burr mill, a tall 15-inch profile requiring high vertical clearance to open the top lid, and multi-part components that demand meticulous cleaning after each use to prevent ground buildup.

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