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KitchenAid 5KCM1209 review: 47 specs compared

Avg. price:~£160Cups capacity:12 cupsPower:1100 WThermal insulated carafe:noIntegrated grinder:noTimer function:yes

KitchenAid 5KCM1209 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications, 4 expert reviews and 3 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the American Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

KitchenAid 5KCM1209
8.9/10

Overall score

Score
8.9/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

60%

9.0

Technical score

20%

8.5

User score

10%

8.4

Reviews score

10%

9.7

List score

★Better than 99% of American coffee machines
8.3

Value for money

Value for money
8.3/ 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
▲ Better than 63% of models
Score components

70%

8.9

Overall score

30%

6.9

Price

▲Better than 63%
9.0

Technical score

Technical score
9.0/ 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%

9.4

Brewing

30%

10

Convenience

10%

8.1

Carafe

10%

9.2

Maintenance

5%

6.8

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

★Better than 99%
8.4

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.4/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 63% of models

80%

8.4

Average grade

20%

8.5

Popularity

Grades by review (4)
4 reviews, average 8.3/10. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
▲Better than 63%
8.5

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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 63% of models

70%

8.4

Rating

30%

8.7

Popularity

▲Better than 63%
9.7

List score

List score
9.7/ 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 (3)
List score: in 3 of 8 lists (38%)
★Better than 97%
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Ranked #1 of 245 models in American Coffee Machines (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of filter coffee machine KitchenAid 5KCM1209

Technical score
Technical score
9.0/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 100% of models
Score components:

40%

9.4

Brewing

30%

10

Convenience

10%

8.1

Carafe

10%

9.2

Maintenance

5%

6.8

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

9.0
Reviews score
8.4
User score
8.5
List score
9.7
Value for money
Value for money
8.3/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 63% of models
Score components:

70%

8.9

Overall score

30%

6.9

Price

8.3
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
yes
This filter coffee machine lets you adjust how long the coffee stays warm. 21.4% of filter coffee machines offer this.
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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
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
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
plastic, stainless steel
Width
18.2 cm
Market range: <17 cm – >30 cm
This filter coffee machine is 18.2 cm wide, which is narrower than 82.4% of filter coffee machines and as wide as 0.4% of filter coffee machines.
Depth
25.2 cm
Market range: <16 cm – >28 cm
This filter coffee machine is 25.2 cm deep, which is deeper than 78.8% of filter coffee machines.
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KitchenAid 5KCM1209 vs the average filter coffee machine

246810TotalBrewingConvenienceDesignGrinderCarafeMaintenance
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 63% of models

    70%

    8.4

    Rating

    30%

    8.7

    Popularity

    8.5 vs 7.9
  • 12.8% higher list score
    List score
    9.7/ 10
    ✕
    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 (3)
    List score: in 3 of 8 lists (38%)
    9.7 vs 8.6
  • 6.3% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.4/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 63% of models

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    8.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    4 reviews, average 8.3/10. 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
  • 2.7% better value for money
    KitchenAid 5KCM1209 has better value for money than the average filter coffee machine (8.31 vs 8.1).
    8.31 vs 8.09
  • 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
  • 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 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.
  • 4.8 cm narrower
    This filter coffee machine is narrower than the average filter coffee machine (18.2 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    18.2 cm vs 23 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.
  • 2 cm longer cable
    This filter coffee machine has a longer power cable than the average filter coffee machine (82 cm vs 80 cm). The average filter coffee machine has a cable of 80 cm.
    82 cm vs 80 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 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.
  • 40.8% heavier
    This filter coffee machine is heavier than the average filter coffee machine (2.9 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    2.9 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 3.7 cm deeper
    This filter coffee machine is deeper than the average filter coffee machine (25.2 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    25.2 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 2.9 cm higher height
    This filter coffee machine is taller than the average filter coffee machine (36.4 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    36.4 cm vs 33.5 cm
  • 6.4x more expensive
    KitchenAid 5KCM1209 is more expensive than the average filter coffee machine (£160 vs £25).
    £160 vs £25
  • 1.3% larger volume
    This filter coffee machine has a larger body volume than the average filter coffee machine (16694 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    16,694 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 6.4x more expensive
    KitchenAid 5KCM1209 is more expensive than the average filter coffee machine (£160 vs £25).
    £160 vs £25
  • 40.8% heavier
    This filter coffee machine is heavier than the average filter coffee machine (2.9 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    2.9 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 3.7 cm deeper
    This filter coffee machine is deeper than the average filter coffee machine (25.2 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    25.2 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 2.9 cm higher height
    This filter coffee machine is taller than the average filter coffee machine (36.4 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    36.4 cm vs 33.5 cm
  • 1.3% larger volume
    This filter coffee machine has a larger body volume than the average filter coffee machine (16694 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    16,694 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3

Video reviews

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

9.0
Martins Family Reviews
≈ estimated
28/07/2023
First look · unboxing and feature walkthrough
Verdict
KitchenAid 5KCM1209 is a sleek, feature-rich coffee maker that is a solid pick for any kitchen.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
coffeeness.de
≈ estimated
19/02/2026
Hands-on test · Spiral-shower brewer
Verdict
The KitchenAid KCM1209 is a sturdy, good-looking drip maker that brews well-balanced coffee with a spiral showerhead, but its glass carafe and keep-warm plate are weak points.
8.0
imtest.de
≈ estimated
01/08/2026
Hands-on test · Filter coffee maker
Verdict
The KitchenAid 5KCM1209E brews fast and quietly with a large glass pot, but it uses a lot of power, especially when keeping coffee warm.
8.0
coffeeness.de
≈ estimated
22/04/2025
Test · Drip coffee maker
Verdict
The KitchenAid 5KCM1209 is a stylish drip coffee maker that holds its brew temperature well, best for households that brew big pots and like a smooth, rounded cup.
8.0
chip.de
✓ explicit
24/07/2024
Lab test · Filter coffee maker
Verdict
The KitchenAid 5KCM1209EOB is easy to use and well equipped, but brewing is slow and a one-liter pot tastes watery.

Third-party reviews

What we like about KitchenAid 5KCM1209

  • Excellent flavor extraction due to the 29-hole spiral showerhead design
  • Stylish, modern appearance with a premium build quality
  • Highly convenient removable water tank that makes filling and cleaning simple
  • Intuitive controls featuring 24-hour dual programming schedules
  • Useful gold-tone permanent filter with an integrated dosage ladder
  • Dual brew buttons on both the front and side for flexible countertop placement
  • Mess-free pouring with a well-designed, dripless carafe spout
  • Adjustable coffee intensity with both regular and bold brew options

What we don't like about KitchenAid 5KCM1209

  • Relatively high price point compared to standard drip coffee makers
  • The machine is physically tall, often requiring users to pull it out from underneath low upper kitchen cabinets to open the top
  • Occasional complaints regarding water leaking or condensation dripping from the carafe lid
  • Lacks advanced settings such as integrated bean grinding, milk frothing, or precise digital water temperature adjustments
  • Some users reported the glass carafe feels somewhat fragile

Verdict

The KitchenAid 5KCM1209 is a 1100-watt American drip coffee machine featuring a 1.7-liter glass carafe that brews up to 12 cups. Key technical characteristics include a unique 29-hole spiral showerhead designed for optimal flavor extraction, a variable brew strength selector (regular or bold), and dual-zone programmable auto-brew timers managed via a clear LCD display. Main pros include its highly convenient, clear, removable water tank with a built-in dosage chart, an eco-friendly reusable gold-tone permanent filter with integrated measurement markings, a drip-free spout design, and a programmable warming plate that keeps coffee hot for up to 40 minutes at adjustable high or low temperatures. However, noticeable cons include its relatively bulky plastic-heavy frame (standing over 36 cm tall) and a somewhat short keep-warm duration compared to some competitors that offer multi-hour thermal carafes.

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