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Melitta Aroma Elegance Deluxe 1012-03 review: 47 specs compared

Avg. price:~£140Cups capacity:10 cupsPower:1850 WThermal insulated carafe:noIntegrated grinder:noTimer function:yes

Melitta Aroma Elegance Deluxe 1012-03 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 3 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the American Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Melitta Aroma Elegance Deluxe 1012-03
8.3/10

Overall score

Score
8.3/ 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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★ Better than 98% of models
Score components

60%

8.6

Technical score

20%

8.0

User score

10%

8.5

Reviews score

10%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

★Better than 98% of American coffee machines
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 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%

8.3

Overall score

30%

7.3

Price

â–¼Worse than 60%
8.6

Technical score

Technical score
8.6/ 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%

8.5

Brewing

30%

10

Convenience

10%

8.1

Carafe

10%

9.2

Maintenance

5%

4.7

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

★Better than 99%
8.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.5/ 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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â–² Better than 75% of models

80%

8.6

Average grade

20%

8.3

Popularity

Grades by review (3)
3 reviews, average 8.7/10. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
â–²Better than 75%
8.0

User score

User score
8.0/ 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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70%

8.2

Rating

30%

7.6

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 51%
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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.
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Ranked #3 of 245 models in American Coffee Machines (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of filter coffee machine Melitta Aroma Elegance Deluxe 1012-03

Technical score
Technical score
8.6/ 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
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components:

40%

8.5

Brewing

30%

10

Convenience

10%

8.1

Carafe

10%

9.2

Maintenance

5%

4.7

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

8.6
Reviews score
8.5
User score
8.0
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 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 60% of models
Score components:

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

7.3

Price

8.0
Power
1,850 W
Market range: <600 W – >1.4k W
This filter coffee machine is rated at 1,850 W, which is higher than 98.8% 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
1.13 L
Market range: <0.6 L – >1.5 L
This filter coffee machine has a 1.13 L water tank, which is smaller than 72.2% of filter coffee machines and equal to 0.4% 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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What reviewers say
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
silver
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
29.6 cm
Market range: <17 cm – >30 cm
This filter coffee machine is 29.6 cm wide, which is wider than 88.1% of filter coffee machines and as wide as 0.4% of filter coffee machines.
Depth
27.7 cm
Market range: <16 cm – >28 cm
This filter coffee machine is 27.7 cm deep, which is deeper than 88.6% of filter coffee machines and as deep as 0.4% of filter coffee machines.
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Melitta Aroma Elegance Deluxe 1012-03 vs the average filter coffee machine

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  • 850 W more power
    This filter coffee machine has a higher power rating than the average filter coffee machine (1850 W vs 1000 W). The average filter coffee machine is rated at 1000 W.
    1,850 W vs 1,000 W
  • Supports SCA standards
    This filter coffee machine is SCA certified, while the average filter coffee machine is not. 10.2% of filter coffee machines are SCA certified.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 7.6% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.5/ 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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    â–² Better than 75% of models

    80%

    8.6

    Average grade

    20%

    8.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (3)
    3 reviews, average 8.7/10. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    8.5 vs 7.9
  • 1.3% higher user score
    User score
    8.0/ 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–¼ Worse than 51% of models

    70%

    8.2

    Rating

    30%

    7.6

    Popularity

    8.0 vs 7.9
  • 850 W more power
    This filter coffee machine has a higher power rating than the average filter coffee machine (1850 W vs 1000 W). The average filter coffee machine is rated at 1000 W.
    1,850 W vs 1,000 W
  • Supports SCA standards
    This filter coffee machine is SCA certified, while the average filter coffee machine is not. 10.2% of filter coffee machines are SCA certified.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 10 cm longer cable
    This filter coffee machine has a longer power cable than the average filter coffee machine (90 cm vs 80 cm). The average filter coffee machine has a cable of 80 cm.
    90 cm vs 80 cm
  • 0.1 cm lower height
    This filter coffee machine is shorter than the average filter coffee machine (33.4 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    33.4 cm vs 33.5 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.
  • 0.12 L smaller water tank
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller water tank than the average filter coffee machine (1.1 L vs 1.25 L). The average filter coffee machine has a 1.25 L tank.
    1.13 L vs 1.25 L
  • 66.2% larger volume
    This filter coffee machine has a larger body volume than the average filter coffee machine (27385 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    27,385 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 6.6 cm wider
    This filter coffee machine is wider than the average filter coffee machine (29.6 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    29.6 cm vs 23 cm
  • 6.2 cm deeper
    This filter coffee machine is deeper than the average filter coffee machine (27.7 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    27.7 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 44.2% heavier
    This filter coffee machine is heavier than the average filter coffee machine (3 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    2.97 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 5.6x more expensive
    Melitta Aroma Elegance Deluxe 1012-03 is more expensive than the average filter coffee machine (£140 vs £25).
    £140 vs £25
  • 0.7% worse value for money
    Melitta Aroma Elegance Deluxe 1012-03 has worse value for money than the average filter coffee machine (8.03 vs 8.1).
    8.03 vs 8.09
  • 5.6x more expensive
    Melitta Aroma Elegance Deluxe 1012-03 is more expensive than the average filter coffee machine (£140 vs £25).
    £140 vs £25
  • 0.7% worse value for money
    Melitta Aroma Elegance Deluxe 1012-03 has worse value for money than the average filter coffee machine (8.03 vs 8.1).
    8.03 vs 8.09
  • 0.12 L smaller water tank
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller water tank than the average filter coffee machine (1.1 L vs 1.25 L). The average filter coffee machine has a 1.25 L tank.
    1.13 L vs 1.25 L
  • 66.2% larger volume
    This filter coffee machine has a larger body volume than the average filter coffee machine (27385 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    27,385 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 6.6 cm wider
    This filter coffee machine is wider than the average filter coffee machine (29.6 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    29.6 cm vs 23 cm
  • 6.2 cm deeper
    This filter coffee machine is deeper than the average filter coffee machine (27.7 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    27.7 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 44.2% heavier
    This filter coffee machine is heavier than the average filter coffee machine (3 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    2.97 kg vs 2.06 kg

What reviewers agree on

Based on 3

Reviewers all like the water tank, and no clear complaint comes up.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
coffeeness.de
≈ estimated
26/06/2016
Hands-on test · Filter machine
Verdict
Melitta Aroma Elegance Deluxe is a simple, quiet filter machine that works like a Moccamaster and suits buyers who want a removable tank and a five-year warranty.
9.0
sonntagmorgen.com
≈ estimated
2026
Hands-on test · Filter machine
Verdict
Melitta Aroma Elegance Deluxe is a handsome, simple filter machine whose eight-hole shower head makes tasty, hot coffee, though its keep-warm function loses too much heat.
8.0
lesnumeriques.com
✓ explicit
25/01/2017
Lab test · Filter machine
Verdict
Melitta Aroma Elegance Deluxe is an easy-to-use, well-finished filter machine with a good anti-drip system, but it brews cool and its keep-warm fades fast.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Melitta Aroma Elegance Deluxe 1012-03

  • Aroma Control feature optimizes flavor extraction even when brewing small quantities
  • Removable water reservoir makes refilling at the tap quick and convenient
  • Integrated 3-in-1 descaling program and water hardness adjustment simplify regular maintenance
  • Durable borosilicate glass jug and sleek black with brushed stainless steel design blend well into modern kitchens
  • Quick and quiet brewing performance backed by a powerful 1850-watt heating element

What we don't like about Melitta Aroma Elegance Deluxe 1012-03

  • Bulky machine footprint takes up significant countertop space in smaller kitchens
  • Isolated quality control complaints regarding early water dispensing before full temperature is reached, causing weak coffee
  • Premium pricing makes it significantly more expensive than standard filter coffee makers
  • The 40-minute automatic shut-off limit on the hot plate is considered too short by some users who prefer longer heating windows

Verdict

The Melitta Aroma Elegance Deluxe 1012-03 is a premium drip coffee machine featuring a 1520-watt heating system, a 1.25-liter removable water tank, and a high-quality borosilicate glass carafe capable of brewing up to 10 large or 15 small cups. Utilizing advanced Aroma Premium and Aroma Control technologies, it guarantees optimal flavor extraction even for smaller quantities (2 to 5 cups), while its built-in programmable LCD timer ensures your coffee is ready exactly when needed. Main advantages include its practical detachable components, a drip-stop system, a 3-in-1 descaling program with adjustable water hardness settings, and a customizable hotplate that keeps coffee warm for 20, 40, or 60 minutes without burning it. On the downside, the machine lacks an integrated bean grinder, requires regular manual descaling maintenance, and commands a relatively high retail price compared to basic filter models.

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