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Melitta AromaFresh Therm 1021-13 review: 47 specs compared

Avg. price:~£150Cups capacity:10 cupsPower:1080 WThermal insulated carafe:yesIntegrated grinder:yesTimer function:yes

Melitta AromaFresh Therm 1021-13 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 1 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the American Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Melitta AromaFresh Therm 1021-13
8.2/10

Overall score

Score
8.2/ 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 93% of models
Score components

60%

8.4

Technical score

20%

8.1

User score

10%

7.8

Reviews score

10%

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

★Better than 93% of American coffee machines
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 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%

8.2

Overall score

30%

7.1

Price

â–¼Worse than 65%
8.4

Technical score

Technical score
8.4/ 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%

7.9

Brewing

30%

10

Convenience

10%

8.0

Carafe

10%

9.2

Maintenance

5%

3.7

Design

5%

6.8

Grinder

★Better than 98%
7.8

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.8/ 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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80%

8.5

Average grade

20%

5.0

Popularity

Grades by review (1)
1 review: 8.4/10. We use 3 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.5: (8.4 × 1 + 8.5 × 2) ÷ 3 ≈ 8.4. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
â–¼Worse than 58%
8.1

User score

User score
8.1/ 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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70%

8.2

Rating

30%

7.9

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.
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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Ranked #5 of 245 models in American Coffee Machines (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of filter coffee machine Melitta AromaFresh Therm 1021-13

Technical score
Technical score
8.4/ 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 98% of models
Score components:

40%

7.9

Brewing

30%

10

Convenience

10%

8.0

Carafe

10%

9.2

Maintenance

5%

3.7

Design

5%

6.8

Grinder

8.4
Reviews score
7.8
User score
8.1
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 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 65% of models
Score components:

70%

8.2

Overall score

30%

7.1

Price

7.9
Power
1,080 W
Market range: <600 W – >1.4k W
This filter coffee machine is rated at 1,080 W, which is higher than 73.1% of filter coffee machines and equal to 5.9% 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
1.25 L
Market range: <0.6 L – >1.5 L
This filter coffee machine has a 1.25 L water tank, which is larger than 41.5% of filter coffee machines and equal to 37.9% 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
180 g
Market range: <150 g – >350 g
This filter coffee machine has a bean container of 180 g, which is smaller than 55.6% of filter coffee machines and equal to 33.3% of filter coffee machines.
Number of grind settings
3
Market range: <1 – >11
This filter coffee machine offers 3 grind settings, which is more than 14.3% of filter coffee machines and equal to 52.4% 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
no
This filter coffee machine does not have a warming plate. 87.3% 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
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
26.5 cm
Market range: <17 cm – >30 cm
This filter coffee machine is 26.5 cm wide, which is wider than 72.5% of filter coffee machines and as wide as 2.5% of filter coffee machines.
Depth
23.6 cm
Market range: <16 cm – >28 cm
This filter coffee machine is 23.6 cm deep, which is deeper than 67.8% of filter coffee machines and as deep as 2% of filter coffee machines.
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Melitta AromaFresh Therm 1021-13 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 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.
  • 80 W more power
    This filter coffee machine has a higher power rating than the average filter coffee machine (1080 W vs 1000 W). The average filter coffee machine is rated at 1000 W.
    1,080 W vs 1,000 W
  • 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.
  • 2.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.1/ 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%

    7.9

    Popularity

    8.1 vs 7.9
  • 80 W more power
    This filter coffee machine has a higher power rating than the average filter coffee machine (1080 W vs 1000 W). The average filter coffee machine is rated at 1000 W.
    1,080 W vs 1,000 W
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • No warming plate
    This filter coffee machine does not have a warming plate, while the average filter coffee machine does. 86.9% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • 67.4% larger volume
    This filter coffee machine has a larger body volume than the average filter coffee machine (27580 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    27,580 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 2.29x heavier
    This filter coffee machine is heavier than the average filter coffee machine (4.7 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    4.71 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 10.6 cm higher height
    This filter coffee machine is taller than the average filter coffee machine (44.1 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    44.1 cm vs 33.5 cm
  • 20 g smaller bean container
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller bean container than the average filter coffee machine (180 g vs 200 g). The average filter coffee machine has a bean container of 200 g.
    180 g vs 200 g
  • 3.5 cm wider
    This filter coffee machine is wider than the average filter coffee machine (26.5 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    26.5 cm vs 23 cm
  • 2.1 cm deeper
    This filter coffee machine is deeper than the average filter coffee machine (23.6 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    23.6 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 6x more expensive
    Melitta AromaFresh Therm 1021-13 is more expensive than the average filter coffee machine (£150 vs £25).
    £150 vs £25
  • 6x more expensive
    Melitta AromaFresh Therm 1021-13 is more expensive than the average filter coffee machine (£150 vs £25).
    £150 vs £25
  • 2.9% worse value for money
    Melitta AromaFresh Therm 1021-13 has worse value for money than the average filter coffee machine (7.86 vs 8.1).
    7.86 vs 8.09
  • 1.3% lower review score
    Reviews score
    7.8/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models

    80%

    8.5

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 review: 8.4/10. We use 3 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.5: (8.4 × 1 + 8.5 × 2) ÷ 3 ≈ 8.4. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    7.8 vs 7.9
  • 67.4% larger volume
    This filter coffee machine has a larger body volume than the average filter coffee machine (27580 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    27,580 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 2.29x heavier
    This filter coffee machine is heavier than the average filter coffee machine (4.7 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    4.71 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 10.6 cm higher height
    This filter coffee machine is taller than the average filter coffee machine (44.1 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    44.1 cm vs 33.5 cm
  • 3.5 cm wider
    This filter coffee machine is wider than the average filter coffee machine (26.5 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    26.5 cm vs 23 cm
  • 2.1 cm deeper
    This filter coffee machine is deeper than the average filter coffee machine (23.6 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    23.6 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 20 g smaller bean container
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller bean container than the average filter coffee machine (180 g vs 200 g). The average filter coffee machine has a bean container of 200 g.
    180 g vs 200 g
  • No warming plate
    This filter coffee machine does not have a warming plate, while the average filter coffee machine does. 86.9% of filter coffee machines offer this.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.4
flypresso.com
✓ explicit
10/03/2026
Review · Grind-and-brew filter
Verdict
The Melitta AromaFresh Therm suits daily drip drinkers who want fresh grounds without a separate grinder, but it can't make espresso or steamed milk.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Melitta AromaFresh Therm 1021-13

  • Integrated grinder produces highly aromatic and delicious coffee from fresh beans.
  • Unbreakable, double-walled stainless steel thermal carafe retains heat efficiently.
  • Customizable flavor profile with multiple grind level and coffee strength settings.
  • Convenient 3-in-1 calcification protection with a proactive descaling alert and program.
  • Grinder-bypass button allows easy brewing using pre-ground coffee.
  • Features a completely detachable bean container and a removable water tank for seamless refills.

What we don't like about Melitta AromaFresh Therm 1021-13

  • The integrated stainless steel grinder is noticeably loud during operation.
  • Bulky, tall machine stature requires significant kitchen counter space.
  • The thermal carafe needs pre-rinsing with hot water to keep coffee completely hot.
  • The machine brews all the water placed in the tank rather than measuring by selected cups.
  • The grinder can occasionally produce an uneven consistency, impacting extraction balance.

Verdict

The Melitta AromaFresh Therm 1021-13 is a 1080-watt drip filter coffee machine featuring a built-in steel burr grinder with 3 adjustable coarseness settings and a removable bean canister. It accommodates a 1.25-litre removable water tank to brew up to 10 cups of coffee using 1x4 size paper filters. Key characteristics include 3 adjustable coffee strength levels (mild, medium, strong), a programmable LED timer for scheduled automated brewing, and a double-walled, unbreakable stainless steel thermal insulated jug that retains heat without needing a hotplate. Main advantages include its 3-in-1 calc protection with automatic descaling alerts, dishwasher-safe removable filter inserts, and the ability to turn off the grinder to use pre-ground coffee. However, some limitations include its tall vertical profile at over 46 cm which can make under-cabinet bean filling tight, a large worktop footprint, and a mechanism that automatically brews the entire water tank regardless of the selected cup dose setting.

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