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H.Koenig STW26 review: 47 specs compared

Avg. price:~£60Cups capacity:10 cupsPower:1000 WThermal insulated carafe:yesIntegrated grinder:noTimer function:yes

H.Koenig STW26 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the American Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

H.Koenig STW26
7.7/10

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components

60%

7.6

Technical score

20%

?

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

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 57% 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

9.1

Price

â–¼Worse than 52%
7.6

Technical score

Technical score
7.6/ 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 63% of models
Score components

40%

7.1

Brewing

30%

8.4

Convenience

10%

9.6

Carafe

10%

7.6

Maintenance

5%

6.8

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

â–²Better than 63%
?

Reviews score

Reviews score
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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
?

User score

User score
7.8/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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
?

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~ £60
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Technical Specifications of filter coffee machine H.Koenig STW26

Technical score
Technical score
7.6/ 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 63% of models
Score components:

40%

7.1

Brewing

30%

8.4

Convenience

10%

9.6

Carafe

10%

7.6

Maintenance

5%

6.8

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

7.6
Reviews score
7.7
User score
?
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components:

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

9.1

Price

8.1
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
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
15 min
Market range: <5 min – >40 min
This filter coffee machine shuts off after 15 min, which is shorter than 84.5% of filter coffee machines and equal to 2.8% 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
?
Main color
silver
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
24 cm
Market range: <17 cm – >30 cm
This filter coffee machine is 24 cm wide, which is wider than 55.7% of filter coffee machines and as wide as 4.5% 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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H.Koenig STW26 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 25 min shorter auto shut-off
    This filter coffee machine shuts off after a shorter interval than the average filter coffee machine (15 min vs 40 min). The average filter coffee machine shuts off after 40 min.
    15 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
  • 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
  • 7.8% larger volume
    This filter coffee machine has a larger body volume than the average filter coffee machine (17760 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    17,760 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 2.4x more expensive
    H.Koenig STW26 is more expensive than the average filter coffee machine (£60 vs £25).
    £60 vs £25
  • 1 cm wider
    This filter coffee machine is wider than the average filter coffee machine (24 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    24 cm vs 23 cm
  • 2.4x more expensive
    H.Koenig STW26 is more expensive than the average filter coffee machine (£60 vs £25).
    £60 vs £25
  • 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
  • 25 min shorter auto shut-off
    This filter coffee machine shuts off after a shorter interval than the average filter coffee machine (15 min vs 40 min). The average filter coffee machine shuts off after 40 min.
    15 min vs 40 min
  • 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
  • 7.8% larger volume
    This filter coffee machine has a larger body volume than the average filter coffee machine (17760 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    17,760 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 1 cm wider
    This filter coffee machine is wider than the average filter coffee machine (24 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    24 cm vs 23 cm

Third-party reviews

What we like about H.Koenig STW26

  • Easy to program and use
  • Double-walled stainless steel thermal carafe keeps coffee hot while preserving aroma
  • Quiet operation during the brewing process
  • Reliable anti-drip system prevents mess when removing the carafe
  • Good value for money with essential features like a programmable clock and 1.2L capacity

What we don't like about H.Koenig STW26

  • Average/limited water capacity (1.2 liters yields around 10 small cups, which may feel too small for larger families)
  • The thermal insulation keeps coffee hot for only a limited period, rather than a whole day
  • Slightly lightweight construction (1.9 kg) may feel less robust to some users compared to premium heavy-duty brands
  • Requires regular daily rinsing and descaling maintenance to keep the internal water circuit clear

Verdict

The H.Koenig STW26 is a 1000W programmable drip coffee machine featuring a 1.2-liter graduated water tank that brews up to 10 cups of coffee. Its key characteristics include an LCD control panel with a digital clock, a removable and washable filter holder, non-slip feet, and an integrated anti-drip system. Main advantages include its 24-hour programmable timer that ensures freshly brewed coffee exactly when desired, alongside a double-walled stainless steel isothermal jug designed to preserve flavors and keep the beverage hot for hours without a hotplate. However, a potential drawback is the lack of an adjustable coffee strength setting to customize the brew's intensity.

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