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Melitta Aromaboy 1015-01 review: 47 specs compared

Avg. price:~£25Cups capacity:2 cupsPower:500 WThermal insulated carafe:noIntegrated grinder:noTimer function:no

Melitta Aromaboy 1015-01 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 4 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the American Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Melitta Aromaboy 1015-01
6.7/10

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 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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Score components

60%

5.5

Technical score

20%

9.0

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

â–¼Worse than 84% of American coffee machines
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 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%

6.7

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 77%
5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 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%

3.5

Brewing

30%

6.8

Convenience

10%

6.4

Carafe

10%

7.4

Maintenance

5%

9.7

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

â–¼Worse than 95%
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%

8.5

Average grade

20%

8.5

Popularity

Grades by review (4)
4 reviews, average 8.5/10. 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%
9.0

User score

User score
9.0/ 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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â–² Better than 88% of models

70%

8.6

Rating

30%

9.9

Popularity

â–²Better than 88%
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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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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 Melitta Aromaboy 1015-01

Technical score
Technical score
5.5/ 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–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components:

40%

3.5

Brewing

30%

6.8

Convenience

10%

6.4

Carafe

10%

7.4

Maintenance

5%

9.7

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

5.5
Reviews score
8.5
User score
9.0
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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 77% of models
Score components:

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

7.7
Power
500 W
Market range: <600 W – >1.4k W
This filter coffee machine is rated at 500 W, which is lower than 98.8% of filter coffee machines and equal to 0.4% of filter coffee machines.
Cups capacity
2 cups
Market range: <6 cups – >15 cups
This filter coffee machine holds 2 cups, which is fewer than 98.8% of filter coffee machines and equal to 0.4% of filter coffee machines.
Water tank capacity
0.31 L
Market range: <0.6 L – >1.5 L
This filter coffee machine has a 0.31 L water tank, which is smaller than 98.4% of filter coffee machines and equal to 0.4% of filter coffee machines.
Brew time
?
Pre-infusion
?
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What reviewers say
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
?
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Timer function
no
This filter coffee machine does not have a start timer. 52.1% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Display
no
This filter coffee machine does not have a display. 48.2% 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
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
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
white
Vintage design
yes
This filter coffee machine has a vintage design. 97.7% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Body material
plastic
Width
16.8 cm
Market range: <17 cm – >30 cm
This filter coffee machine is 16.8 cm wide, which is narrower than 91.8% of filter coffee machines and as wide as 0.4% of filter coffee machines.
Depth
12.8 cm
Market range: <16 cm – >28 cm
This filter coffee machine is 12.8 cm deep, which is shallower than 98.8% of filter coffee machines and as deep as 0.4% of filter coffee machines.
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What reviewers say

Melitta Aromaboy 1015-01 vs the average filter coffee machine

246810TotalBrewingConvenienceDesignGrinderCarafeMaintenance
  • 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.
  • 74.2% smaller volume
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller body volume than the average filter coffee machine (4258 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    4,258 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 8.7 cm shallower
    This filter coffee machine is shallower than the average filter coffee machine (12.8 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    12.8 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 13.7 cm lower height
    This filter coffee machine is shorter than the average filter coffee machine (19.8 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    19.8 cm vs 33.5 cm
  • 62.6% lighter
    This filter coffee machine is lighter than the average filter coffee machine (0.8 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    0.77 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 6.2 cm narrower
    This filter coffee machine is narrower than the average filter coffee machine (16.8 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    16.8 cm vs 23 cm
  • Supports vintage design
    This filter coffee machine has a vintage design, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 2.7% 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.
  • 13.9% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 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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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 88% of models

    70%

    8.6

    Rating

    30%

    9.9

    Popularity

    9.0 vs 7.9
  • 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 75% of models

    80%

    8.5

    Average grade

    20%

    8.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    4 reviews, average 8.5/10. 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
  • 74.2% smaller volume
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller body volume than the average filter coffee machine (4258 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    4,258 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 8.7 cm shallower
    This filter coffee machine is shallower than the average filter coffee machine (12.8 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    12.8 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 13.7 cm lower height
    This filter coffee machine is shorter than the average filter coffee machine (19.8 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    19.8 cm vs 33.5 cm
  • 62.6% lighter
    This filter coffee machine is lighter than the average filter coffee machine (0.8 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    0.77 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 6.2 cm narrower
    This filter coffee machine is narrower than the average filter coffee machine (16.8 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    16.8 cm vs 23 cm
  • Supports vintage design
    This filter coffee machine has a vintage design, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 2.7% 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.
  • 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.
  • 500 W less power
    This filter coffee machine has a lower power rating than the average filter coffee machine (500 W vs 1000 W). The average filter coffee machine is rated at 1000 W.
    500 W vs 1,000 W
  • 0.94 L smaller water tank
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller water tank than the average filter coffee machine (0.3 L vs 1.25 L). The average filter coffee machine has a 1.25 L tank.
    0.31 L vs 1.25 L
  • No start timer
    This filter coffee machine does not have a start timer, while the average filter coffee machine does. 51.9% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • 8 cups smaller capacity
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller capacity than the average filter coffee machine (2 cups vs 10 cups). The average filter coffee machine holds 10 cups.
    2 cups vs 10 cups
  • No drip stop
    This filter coffee machine does not have a drip stop, while the average filter coffee machine does. 98.1% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • 5.6% worse value for money
    Melitta Aromaboy 1015-01 has worse value for money than the average filter coffee machine (7.66 vs 8.1).
    7.66 vs 8.09
  • 5.6% worse value for money
    Melitta Aromaboy 1015-01 has worse value for money than the average filter coffee machine (7.66 vs 8.1).
    7.66 vs 8.09
  • 500 W less power
    This filter coffee machine has a lower power rating than the average filter coffee machine (500 W vs 1000 W). The average filter coffee machine is rated at 1000 W.
    500 W vs 1,000 W
  • 0.94 L smaller water tank
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller water tank than the average filter coffee machine (0.3 L vs 1.25 L). The average filter coffee machine has a 1.25 L tank.
    0.31 L vs 1.25 L
  • 8 cups smaller capacity
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller capacity than the average filter coffee machine (2 cups vs 10 cups). The average filter coffee machine holds 10 cups.
    2 cups vs 10 cups
  • No start timer
    This filter coffee machine does not have a start timer, while the average filter coffee machine does. 51.9% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • No drip stop
    This filter coffee machine does not have a drip stop, while the average filter coffee machine does. 98.1% of filter coffee machines offer this.

Video reviews

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

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What reviewers agree on

Based on 4

Reviewers love how compact, simple and stylish it is, but all complain about the awkward filter size.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

10
expertreviews.co.uk
✓ explicit
20/09/2024
Hands-on test · Compact filter machine
Verdict
The Melitta Aromaboy is a simple one-cup machine for solo drinkers, but it is too small for families or guests.
7.0
coffeechronicler.com
≈ estimated
16/02/2023
Hands-on review · Tiny one-cup maker
Verdict
The Melitta Aromaboy is a tiny one-cup maker that suits medium and dark roasts, but its low brewing temperature hurts light roasts.
7.0
chip.de
✓ explicit
06/12/2024
Lab test · Tiny filter brewer
Verdict
The Melitta Aromaboy is a tiny machine for one large cup that suits small kitchens, but it keeps dripping after brewing and needs rare size 100 filters.
7.0
chip.de
✓ explicit
06/12/2024
Lab test · Tiny filter brewer
Verdict
The Melitta Aromaboy is a tiny machine for one large cup that suits small kitchens, but it keeps dripping after brewing and needs rare size 100 filters.
10
expertreviews.co.uk
✓ explicit
20/09/2024
Hands-on test · Compact filter machine
Verdict
The Melitta Aromaboy is a simple one-cup machine for solo drinkers, but it is too small for families or guests.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Melitta Aromaboy 1015-01

  • Extremely compact and space-saving design ideal for small kitchens, desks, and travel
  • Charming and nostalgic retro aesthetic
  • Prepares a perfect portion for single individuals or single-cup servings
  • Simple and straightforward single-button operation
  • Removable filter holder and glass carafe are dishwasher safe for easy cleaning
  • Reaches an optimal brewing temperature for good flavor extraction

What we don't like about Melitta Aromaboy 1015-01

  • Very limited capacity of only 1 large cup or 2 tiny cups (around 300ml)
  • Uses size 100 filters which can be rare and difficult to find in standard supermarkets
  • Lacks a drip-stop mechanism which can lead to messes when removing the jug
  • The integrated water tank is non-removable, making it slightly awkward to fill
  • Some users report the coffee could be hotter
  • Basic build quality with high plastic content and no advanced programming features

Verdict

The Melitta Aromaboy 1015-01 is an ultra-compact drip coffee machine operating at 500 watts, utilizing a 0.31-liter transparent water tank with a cup scale to brew up to 2 small cups (approximately 300ml) of filter coffee into its borosilicate glass jug. Its main characteristics include an iconic retro aesthetic dating back to 1979, an illuminated manual on/off switch, an integrated hotplate that keeps coffee warm, and a built-in automatic shut-off feature that triggers after 40 minutes for safety and energy efficiency. Key pros are its highly space-saving physical dimensions (198 x 168 x 128 mm), lightweight build of 0.77 kg, and easy maintenance thanks to a removable filter holder and dishwasher-safe components. On the downside, its minor cons include a limited capacity that only serves 1 to 2 people max, a short power cord, and a dependency on rare, proprietary size-100 paper filters that can be less common or harder to find than standard sizes.

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