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Melitta Optima Timer 100801 review: 47 specs compared

Avg. price:~£60Cups capacity:12 cupsPower:850 WThermal insulated carafe:noIntegrated grinder:noTimer function:yes

Melitta Optima Timer 100801 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.

7.9/10

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 10
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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%

7.8

Technical score

20%

?

User scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

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 74% of American coffee machines
8.2

Value for money

Value for money
8.2/ 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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â–² Better than 55% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

9.1

Price

â–²Better than 55%
7.8

Technical score

Technical score
7.8/ 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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â–² Better than 73% of models
Score components

40%

7.3

Brewing

30%

9.7

Convenience

10%

8.1

Carafe

10%

6.1

Maintenance

5%

7.2

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

â–²Better than 73%
8.6

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.6/ 10
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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%

8.6

Average grade

20%

8.5

Popularity

Grades by review (4)
4 reviews, average 8.8/10. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
â–²Better than 86%
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User score

User score
7.8/ 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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No ratings from across the web yet, so it counts as 7.8, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
No ratings from across the web yet
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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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Technical Specifications of filter coffee machine Melitta Optima Timer 100801

Technical score
Technical score
7.8/ 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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â–² Better than 73% of models
Score components:

40%

7.3

Brewing

30%

9.7

Convenience

10%

8.1

Carafe

10%

6.1

Maintenance

5%

7.2

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

7.8
Reviews score
8.6
User score
?
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 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–² Better than 55% of models
Score components:

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

9.1

Price

8.2
Power
850 W
Market range: <600 W – >1.4k W
This filter coffee machine is rated at 850 W, which is lower than 70% of filter coffee machines and equal to 1.2% 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
1.2 L
Market range: <0.6 L – >1.5 L
This filter coffee machine has a 1.2 L water tank, which is smaller than 58.9% of filter coffee machines and equal to 12.9% 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
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
30 min
Market range: <5 min – >40 min
This filter coffee machine shuts off after 30 min, which is shorter than 66.7% of filter coffee machines and equal to 16.9% 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
?
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
25.5 cm
Market range: <17 cm – >30 cm
This filter coffee machine is 25.5 cm wide, which is wider than 66% of filter coffee machines and as wide as 0.4% of filter coffee machines.
Depth
19 cm
Market range: <16 cm – >28 cm
This filter coffee machine is 19 cm deep, which is shallower than 66.9% of filter coffee machines and as deep as 3.7% of filter coffee machines.
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What reviewers say

Melitta Optima Timer 100801 vs the average filter coffee machine

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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 2.5 cm shallower
    This filter coffee machine is shallower than the average filter coffee machine (19 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    19 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 8.9% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.6/ 10
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    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%

    8.6

    Average grade

    20%

    8.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    4 reviews, average 8.8/10. 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
  • 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%

    8.6

    Average grade

    20%

    8.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    4 reviews, average 8.8/10. 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
  • 1.8% better value for money
    Melitta Optima Timer 100801 has better value for money than the average filter coffee machine (8.23 vs 8.1).
    8.23 vs 8.09
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 2.5 cm shallower
    This filter coffee machine is shallower than the average filter coffee machine (19 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    19 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 1.5% smaller volume
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller body volume than the average filter coffee machine (16231 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    16,231 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 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.
  • 150 W less power
    This filter coffee machine has a lower power rating than the average filter coffee machine (850 W vs 1000 W). The average filter coffee machine is rated at 1000 W.
    850 W vs 1,000 W
  • 10 min shorter auto shut-off
    This filter coffee machine shuts off after a shorter interval than the average filter coffee machine (30 min vs 40 min). The average filter coffee machine shuts off after 40 min.
    30 min vs 40 min
  • 0.05 L smaller water tank
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller water tank than the average filter coffee machine (1.2 L vs 1.25 L). The average filter coffee machine has a 1.25 L tank.
    1.2 L vs 1.25 L
  • 2.5 cm wider
    This filter coffee machine is wider than the average filter coffee machine (25.5 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    25.5 cm vs 23 cm
  • 17% 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.
    2.41 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 2.4x more expensive
    Melitta Optima Timer 100801 is more expensive than the average filter coffee machine (£60 vs £25).
    £60 vs £25
  • 2.4x more expensive
    Melitta Optima Timer 100801 is more expensive than the average filter coffee machine (£60 vs £25).
    £60 vs £25
  • 150 W less power
    This filter coffee machine has a lower power rating than the average filter coffee machine (850 W vs 1000 W). The average filter coffee machine is rated at 1000 W.
    850 W vs 1,000 W
  • 0.05 L smaller water tank
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller water tank than the average filter coffee machine (1.2 L vs 1.25 L). The average filter coffee machine has a 1.25 L tank.
    1.2 L vs 1.25 L
  • 10 min shorter auto shut-off
    This filter coffee machine shuts off after a shorter interval than the average filter coffee machine (30 min vs 40 min). The average filter coffee machine shuts off after 40 min.
    30 min vs 40 min
  • 2.5 cm wider
    This filter coffee machine is wider than the average filter coffee machine (25.5 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    25.5 cm vs 23 cm
  • 17% 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.
    2.41 kg vs 2.06 kg

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
coffeeness.de
≈ estimated
07/08/2024
Hands-on test · Timer coffee maker
Verdict
The Melitta Optima Timer is a simple machine whose removable water tank and timer suit everyday brewing, though it is mostly plastic and has no thermos jug.
9.2
kaffeefibel.com
✓ explicit
08/12/2014
Hands-on test · Drip stop
Verdict
The Melitta Optima Timer suits an average household and has a drip stop that works reliably, but its glass jug holds only 4–5 large cups.
9.0
testfazit.de
≈ estimated
01/01/2026
Hands-on test · Cube design
Verdict
The Melitta Optima Timer is a neat, well-finished brewer whose drip stop and quick brew suit everyday use, though its bulky closed body takes up counter space.
8.0
sonntagmorgen.com
≈ estimated
01/01/2026
Hands-on test · Timer and cleaning
Verdict
The Melitta Optima Timer is easy to use and clean, with a timer for morning coffee, though its brew could be stronger and it is mostly plastic.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Melitta Optima Timer 100801

  • Easily removable water tank with clear graduation markings for hassle-free filling
  • Integrated automatic descaling program and water hardness customization
  • Adjustable hot-plate keep-warm times (30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes) with auto shut-off
  • Compact, aesthetically pleasing design that saves kitchen counter space
  • Reliable drip-stop system that prevents messy leaks when removing the carafe
  • Dishwasher-safe components like the filter insert and glass jug for easy cleanup

What we don't like about Melitta Optima Timer 100801

  • Considered slightly expensive compared to standard non-timer filter coffee makers
  • Lacks clock internal memory, requiring a time reset every time the machine is unplugged
  • Uses smaller, less common size 102 paper filters instead of standard 1x4 sizes
  • Smaller carafe capacity (approx. 1 liter) which may only yield 4 average-sized mugs
  • Descaling indicator functions as a basic cycle counter rather than monitoring actual buildup
  • Coffee cannot be brewed unless the digital clock time has been fully configured first

Verdict

The Melitta Optima Timer 100801 is an 850-watt drip coffee maker featuring a 1.2-liter removable water tank that brews 8 large (125 ml) or 12 small (85 ml) cups using size 102 filters. Key characteristics include a programmable timer with an illuminated LED display, a borosilicate glass jug with an anti-drip system, and a 3-in-1 calc protection system with adjustable water hardness settings and a descaling indicator. Its main pros are the highly convenient detachable water tank for easy refills under the tap, an adjustable auto-off warm-keeping plate (30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes), and dishwasher-safe components. However, its notable cons include a lack of internal clock memory when unplugged and a relatively small brewing capacity compared to full-sized 12-cup American coffee machines.

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