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Melitta Single 5 M720-1/2 review: 47 specs compared

Avg. price:~£35Cups capacity:5 cupsPower:700 WThermal insulated carafe:noIntegrated grinder:noTimer function:no

Melitta Single 5 M720-1/2 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the American Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Melitta Single 5 M720-1/2
6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

60%

5.6

Technical score

20%

8.3

User score

10%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.7, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

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

▼Worse than 87% of American coffee machines
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 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
▼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

▼Worse than 87%
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

40%

3.9

Brewing

30%

6.8

Convenience

10%

7.6

Carafe

10%

6.2

Maintenance

5%

9.3

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

▼Worse than 92%
?

Reviews score

Reviews score
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.7.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
No expert tests yet
8.3

User score

User score
8.3/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 50% of models

70%

8.7

Rating

30%

7.3

Popularity

▲Better than 50%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
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.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Technical Specifications of filter coffee machine Melitta Single 5 M720-1/2

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components:

40%

3.9

Brewing

30%

6.8

Convenience

10%

7.6

Carafe

10%

6.2

Maintenance

5%

9.3

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

5.6
Reviews score
7.7
User score
8.3
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components:

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

7.5
Power
700 W
Market range: <600 W – >1.4k W
This filter coffee machine is rated at 700 W, which is lower than 83% of filter coffee machines and equal to 1.6% of filter coffee machines.
Cups capacity
5 cups
Market range: <6 cups – >15 cups
This filter coffee machine holds 5 cups, which is fewer than 92% of filter coffee machines and equal to 4% of filter coffee machines.
Water tank capacity
0.65 L
Market range: <0.6 L – >1.5 L
This filter coffee machine has a 0.65 L water tank, which is smaller than 85.9% of filter coffee machines and equal to 2% 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
?
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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
?
Dishwasher-safe parts
?
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
Width
21.49 cm
Market range: <17 cm – >30 cm
This filter coffee machine is 21.49 cm wide, which is narrower than 65.6% of filter coffee machines.
Depth
15.01 cm
Market range: <16 cm – >28 cm
This filter coffee machine is 15.01 cm deep, which is shallower than 94.3% of filter coffee machines.
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Melitta Single 5 M720-1/2 vs the average filter coffee machine

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  • 6.49 cm shallower
    This filter coffee machine is shallower than the average filter coffee machine (15 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    15.01 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 43.2% smaller volume
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller body volume than the average filter coffee machine (9358 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    9,358 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 4.49 cm lower height
    This filter coffee machine is shorter than the average filter coffee machine (29 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    29.01 cm vs 33.5 cm
  • 35.4% lighter
    This filter coffee machine is lighter than the average filter coffee machine (1.3 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    1.33 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 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
  • 1.51 cm narrower
    This filter coffee machine is narrower than the average filter coffee machine (21.5 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    21.49 cm vs 23 cm
  • 5.1% higher user score
    User score
    8.3/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 50% of models

    70%

    8.7

    Rating

    30%

    7.3

    Popularity

    8.3 vs 7.9
  • 5.1% higher user score
    User score
    8.3/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 50% of models

    70%

    8.7

    Rating

    30%

    7.3

    Popularity

    8.3 vs 7.9
  • 6.49 cm shallower
    This filter coffee machine is shallower than the average filter coffee machine (15 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    15.01 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 43.2% smaller volume
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller body volume than the average filter coffee machine (9358 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    9,358 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 4.49 cm lower height
    This filter coffee machine is shorter than the average filter coffee machine (29 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    29.01 cm vs 33.5 cm
  • 35.4% lighter
    This filter coffee machine is lighter than the average filter coffee machine (1.3 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    1.33 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 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
  • 1.51 cm narrower
    This filter coffee machine is narrower than the average filter coffee machine (21.5 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    21.49 cm vs 23 cm
  • 0.6 L smaller water tank
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller water tank than the average filter coffee machine (0.7 L vs 1.25 L). The average filter coffee machine has a 1.25 L tank.
    0.65 L vs 1.25 L
  • 300 W less power
    This filter coffee machine has a lower power rating than the average filter coffee machine (700 W vs 1000 W). The average filter coffee machine is rated at 1000 W.
    700 W vs 1,000 W
  • 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.
  • 5 cups smaller capacity
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller capacity than the average filter coffee machine (5 cups vs 10 cups). The average filter coffee machine holds 10 cups.
    5 cups vs 10 cups
  • 4 older release dates
    This filter coffee machine is older than the average filter coffee machine (2017 vs 2021). The average filter coffee machine was released in 2021.
    2017 vs 2021
  • 7.9% worse value for money
    Melitta Single 5 M720-1/2 has worse value for money than the average filter coffee machine (7.5 vs 8.1).
    7.5 vs 8.09
  • 40% more expensive
    Melitta Single 5 M720-1/2 is more expensive than the average filter coffee machine (£35 vs £25).
    £35 vs £25
  • 7.9% worse value for money
    Melitta Single 5 M720-1/2 has worse value for money than the average filter coffee machine (7.5 vs 8.1).
    7.5 vs 8.09
  • 40% more expensive
    Melitta Single 5 M720-1/2 is more expensive than the average filter coffee machine (£35 vs £25).
    £35 vs £25
  • 0.6 L smaller water tank
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller water tank than the average filter coffee machine (0.7 L vs 1.25 L). The average filter coffee machine has a 1.25 L tank.
    0.65 L vs 1.25 L
  • 300 W less power
    This filter coffee machine has a lower power rating than the average filter coffee machine (700 W vs 1000 W). The average filter coffee machine is rated at 1000 W.
    700 W vs 1,000 W
  • 5 cups smaller capacity
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller capacity than the average filter coffee machine (5 cups vs 10 cups). The average filter coffee machine holds 10 cups.
    5 cups vs 10 cups
  • 4 older release dates
    This filter coffee machine is older than the average filter coffee machine (2017 vs 2021). The average filter coffee machine was released in 2021.
    2017 vs 2021
  • 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.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Melitta Single 5 M720-1/2

  • Compact and space-saving design ideal for small kitchens or single households
  • Aroma valve delivers hot coffee at an optimal brewing temperature (95°C) even for small quantities
  • Excellent value for money
  • Easy to clean with dishwasher-safe glass jug, lid, and removable filter insert
  • Reliable drip-stop system that prevents messes when removing the jug
  • Helpful safety features like automatic shut-off after 40 minutes

What we don't like about Melitta Single 5 M720-1/2

  • The water tank can be somewhat awkward or clumsy to fill due to the lid design
  • Some long-term users report durability concerns, including potential leaks in the water reservoir over time
  • The machine feels lightweight and uses mostly plastic materials
  • Warm-keeping plate window is relatively short (drops off after the auto-shutoff)

Verdict

The Melitta Single 5 M720-1/2 is a compact, space-saving drip filter coffee machine designed for small households, featuring a 0.65-litre transparent water tank with a double graduation scale that reliably brews 5 large cups (125 ml) or 7 small cups (85 ml) of coffee. Operating at 650 watts, its main characteristic is a specialized Aroma Valve regulating mechanism that delays water flow until it reaches the optimal extraction temperature of 95°C, ensuring full flavor deployment even when brewing small quantities. Key pros include a borosilicate glass jug with a cup scale, a removable dishwasher-safe filter holder utilizing size 1x2 filters, an integrated drip-stop system to prevent mess, an illuminated on/off switch, and a hot plate that keeps coffee warm for 40 minutes before activating an automatic safety shut-off. On the downside, its minor cons include a relatively short 90 cm power cable and a lack of advanced features like a programmable timer, strength selectors, or a built-in grinder.

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