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Melitta Look IV Therm Selection 1011-16 review: 47 specs compared

Avg. price:~£90Cups capacity:10 cupsPower:1080 WThermal insulated carafe:yesIntegrated grinder:noTimer function:no

Melitta Look IV Therm Selection 1011-16 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 2 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the American Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Melitta Look IV Therm Selection 1011-16
7.9/10

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 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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Score components

60%

7.3

Technical score

20%

9.6

User score

10%

8.6

Reviews score

10%

?

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

â–²Better than 79% 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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Score components

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

â–¼Worse than 52%
7.3

Technical score

Technical score
7.3/ 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%

8.0

Brewing

30%

7.0

Convenience

10%

8.0

Carafe

10%

6.6

Maintenance

5%

6.9

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

â–¼Worse than 52%
8.6

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.6/ 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 86% of models

80%

8.8

Average grade

20%

8.0

Popularity

Grades by review (2)
2 reviews, average 9.5/10. We use 3 reviews; the 1 missing counts as the category's typical 8.5: (9.5 × 2 + 8.5 × 1) ÷ 3 = 9.2. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
â–²Better than 86%
9.6

User score

User score
9.6/ 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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★ Better than 100% of models

70%

9.4

Rating

30%

10

Popularity

★Better than 100%
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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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Ranked #41 of 245 models in American Coffee Machines (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of filter coffee machine Melitta Look IV Therm Selection 1011-16

Technical score
Technical score
7.3/ 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
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Score components:

40%

8.0

Brewing

30%

7.0

Convenience

10%

8.0

Carafe

10%

6.6

Maintenance

5%

6.9

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

7.3
Reviews score
8.6
User score
9.6
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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components:

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

8.1
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
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
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
no
This filter coffee machine does not have a start timer. 52.1% 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
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
no
This filter coffee machine does not have dishwasher-safe parts. 34.4% 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
23 cm
Market range: <17 cm – >30 cm
This filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide, which is narrower than 50% of filter coffee machines and as wide as 4.5% of filter coffee machines.
Depth
22 cm
Market range: <16 cm – >28 cm
This filter coffee machine is 22 cm deep, which is deeper than 52.2% of filter coffee machines and as deep as 3.7% of filter coffee machines.
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Melitta Look IV Therm Selection 1011-16 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 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 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.
  • 21.5% higher user score
    User score
    9.6/ 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 100% of models

    70%

    9.4

    Rating

    30%

    10

    Popularity

    9.6 vs 7.9
  • 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.
  • 21.5% higher user score
    User score
    9.6/ 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
    ★ Better than 100% of models

    70%

    9.4

    Rating

    30%

    10

    Popularity

    9.6 vs 7.9
  • 8.9% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.6/ 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 86% of models

    80%

    8.8

    Average grade

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (2)
    2 reviews, average 9.5/10. We use 3 reviews; the 1 missing counts as the category's typical 8.5: (9.5 × 2 + 8.5 × 1) ÷ 3 = 9.2. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    8.6 vs 7.9
  • 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.
  • 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 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
  • 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 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 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 2.2 cm higher height
    This filter coffee machine is taller than the average filter coffee machine (35.7 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    35.7 cm vs 33.5 cm
  • 18.4% heavier
    This filter coffee machine is heavier than the average filter coffee machine (2.4 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    2.44 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 9.6% larger volume
    This filter coffee machine has a larger body volume than the average filter coffee machine (18064 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    18,064 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 3.6x more expensive
    Melitta Look IV Therm Selection 1011-16 is more expensive than the average filter coffee machine (£90 vs £25).
    £90 vs £25
  • 0.5 cm deeper
    This filter coffee machine is deeper than the average filter coffee machine (22 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    22 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 3.6x more expensive
    Melitta Look IV Therm Selection 1011-16 is more expensive than the average filter coffee machine (£90 vs £25).
    £90 vs £25
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 2.2 cm higher height
    This filter coffee machine is taller than the average filter coffee machine (35.7 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    35.7 cm vs 33.5 cm
  • 18.4% heavier
    This filter coffee machine is heavier than the average filter coffee machine (2.4 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    2.44 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 9.6% larger volume
    This filter coffee machine has a larger body volume than the average filter coffee machine (18064 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    18,064 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 0.5 cm deeper
    This filter coffee machine is deeper than the average filter coffee machine (22 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    22 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 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

9.0
chip.de
≈ estimated
08/08/2024
Magazine test · Thermal carafe timer
Verdict
The Melitta LookTherm Timer is a dependable filter machine that brews good coffee fast and keeps it hot, but its fiddly timer and hard-to-clean carafe hold it back.
10
lesnumeriques.com
✓ explicit
27/11/2016
Review · Thermal filter machine
Verdict
The Melitta Look IV Therm Selection 1011-16 is a sleek, sturdy filter machine that brews at good temperatures, but its opaque carafe hides how much coffee is left.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Melitta Look IV Therm Selection 1011-16

  • Double-walled stainless steel thermal jug keeps coffee hot for several hours without burning it
  • Patented AromaSelector allows easy adjustment of coffee intensity from mild to strong
  • User-friendly design with a clear front-facing water level indicator
  • Easy to clean with a dishwasher-safe removable swivel filter and automated descaling program
  • The one-handed operation handle and click-on lid make pouring very convenient

What we don't like about Melitta Look IV Therm Selection 1011-16

  • The anti-drip system is not completely foolproof and can occasionally leak coffee drops
  • Brewing a full pot of coffee takes slightly longer than some other fast-brew competitors
  • The thermal jug requires manual hand washing and is more tedious to clean inside compared to standard glass carafes
  • Largely constructed from plastic components despite the premium brushed steel accents

Verdict

The Melitta Look IV Therm Selection 1011-16 is a 1000-watt drip filter coffee machine featuring a 1.2-liter capacity capable of brewing up to 10 large cups or 15 small cups using standard 1x4 paper filters. Key characteristics include an integrated digital timer with an LED display, an adjustable AromaSelector for personalizing coffee strength, a 3-in-1 CALC protection system with programmable water hardness, and a double-walled stainless steel insulated thermal carafe. Main pros include its capability to keep coffee hot for up to 2 hours without consuming extra power, an automated 15-minute auto-off safety feature, an anti-drip valve system, a one-handed jug operation lid, and dishwasher-safe components like the swivel filter insert. Minor cons are that the unit lacks a permanent filter mesh, necessitating ongoing purchases of paper filters, and some users note that the anti-drip mechanism can occasionally let a stray drop slip through.

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