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Moccamaster Cup-One review: 47 specs compared

Avg. price:~£?Cups capacity:1 cupsPower:1200 WThermal insulated carafe:noIntegrated grinder:noTimer function:?

Moccamaster Cup-One Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 2 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the American Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Moccamaster Cup-One
6.9/10

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 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%

6.6

Technical score

20%

6.6

User score

10%

8.6

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

â–¼Worse than 81% of American coffee machines
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Value for money

Value for money
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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%

6.9

Overall score

30%

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Price

Price not known yet
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 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%

6.6

Brewing

30%

7.5

Convenience

10%

6.1

Carafe

10%

4.3

Maintenance

5%

8.4

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

â–¼Worse than 77%
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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80%

8.7

Average grade

20%

8.0

Popularity

Grades by review (2)
1 review + 1 video, average 9.3/10. We use 3 reviews; the 1 missing counts as the category's typical 8.5: (9.3 × 2 + 8.5 × 1) ÷ 3 = 9.0. 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%
6.6

User score

User score
6.6/ 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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6.6

Mark 8.2 is below the typical mark 8.3 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

70%

7.9

Rating

30%

8.9

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 86%
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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 Moccamaster Cup-One

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 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
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Score components:

40%

6.6

Brewing

30%

7.5

Convenience

10%

6.1

Carafe

10%

4.3

Maintenance

5%

8.4

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

6.6
Reviews score
8.6
User score
6.6
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 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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Score components:

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

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Price

7.8
Power
1,200 W
Market range: <600 W – >1.4k W
This filter coffee machine is rated at 1,200 W, which is higher than 87% of filter coffee machines and equal to 2.4% of filter coffee machines.
Cups capacity
1 cups
Market range: <6 cups – >15 cups
This filter coffee machine holds 1 cups, which is fewer than 99.6% of filter coffee machines and equal to 0.4% of filter coffee machines.
Water tank capacity
0.3 L
Market range: <0.6 L – >1.5 L
This filter coffee machine has a 0.3 L water tank, which is smaller than 99.2% of filter coffee machines and equal to 0.4% of filter coffee machines.
Brew time
4 min
Market range: <6 min – >11 min
This filter coffee machine brews in 4 min, which is quicker than 100% of filter coffee machines.
Pre-infusion
yes
This filter coffee machine supports pre-infusion. 5.3% of filter coffee machines offer this.
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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
?
Number of carafes
0
Market range: <0 – >2
This filter coffee machine has a carafe count of 0, which is fewer than 99.6% of filter coffee machines and equal to 0.4% 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
?
Display
?
Automatic shut-off
yes
This filter coffee machine switches off automatically. 0.8% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Auto shut-off interval
12 min
Market range: <5 min – >40 min
This filter coffee machine shuts off after 12 min, which is shorter than 88.3% of filter coffee machines and equal to 0.5% 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
no
This filter coffee machine does not have dishwasher-safe parts. 34.4% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Main color
silver
Vintage design
no
This filter coffee machine does not have a vintage design. 2.7% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Body material
stainless steel
Width
26 cm
Market range: <17 cm – >30 cm
This filter coffee machine is 26 cm wide, which is wider than 68.9% of filter coffee machines and as wide as 2.9% of filter coffee machines.
Depth
16.5 cm
Market range: <16 cm – >28 cm
This filter coffee machine is 16.5 cm deep, which is shallower than 86.1% of filter coffee machines and as deep as 2% of filter coffee machines.
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Moccamaster Cup-One vs the average filter coffee machine

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  • 200 W more power
    This filter coffee machine has a higher power rating than the average filter coffee machine (1200 W vs 1000 W). The average filter coffee machine is rated at 1000 W.
    1,200 W vs 1,000 W
  • Supports SCA standards
    This filter coffee machine is SCA certified, while the average filter coffee machine is not. 10.2% of filter coffee machines are SCA certified.
  • 3 min shorter brew time
    This filter coffee machine brews faster than the average filter coffee machine (4 min vs 7 min). The average filter coffee machine brews in 7 min.
    4 min vs 7 min
  • 5 cm shallower
    This filter coffee machine is shallower than the average filter coffee machine (16.5 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    16.5 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 3.7 cm lower height
    This filter coffee machine is shorter than the average filter coffee machine (29.8 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    29.8 cm vs 33.5 cm
  • 22.4% smaller volume
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller body volume than the average filter coffee machine (12784 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    12,784 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 14.1% lighter
    This filter coffee machine is lighter than the average filter coffee machine (1.8 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    1.77 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 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
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    â–² Better than 86% of models

    80%

    8.7

    Average grade

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (2)
    1 review + 1 video, average 9.3/10. We use 3 reviews; the 1 missing counts as the category's typical 8.5: (9.3 × 2 + 8.5 × 1) ÷ 3 = 9.0. 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
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 86% of models

    80%

    8.7

    Average grade

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (2)
    1 review + 1 video, average 9.3/10. We use 3 reviews; the 1 missing counts as the category's typical 8.5: (9.3 × 2 + 8.5 × 1) ÷ 3 = 9.0. 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
  • 200 W more power
    This filter coffee machine has a higher power rating than the average filter coffee machine (1200 W vs 1000 W). The average filter coffee machine is rated at 1000 W.
    1,200 W vs 1,000 W
  • Supports SCA standards
    This filter coffee machine is SCA certified, while the average filter coffee machine is not. 10.2% of filter coffee machines are SCA certified.
  • 3 min shorter brew time
    This filter coffee machine brews faster than the average filter coffee machine (4 min vs 7 min). The average filter coffee machine brews in 7 min.
    4 min vs 7 min
  • 5 cm shallower
    This filter coffee machine is shallower than the average filter coffee machine (16.5 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    16.5 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 3.7 cm lower height
    This filter coffee machine is shorter than the average filter coffee machine (29.8 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    29.8 cm vs 33.5 cm
  • 22.4% smaller volume
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller body volume than the average filter coffee machine (12784 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    12,784 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 14.1% lighter
    This filter coffee machine is lighter than the average filter coffee machine (1.8 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    1.77 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 0.95 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.
    0.3 L vs 1.25 L
  • 9 cups smaller capacity
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller capacity than the average filter coffee machine (1 cups vs 10 cups). The average filter coffee machine holds 10 cups.
    1 cups vs 10 cups
  • 28 min shorter auto shut-off
    This filter coffee machine shuts off after a shorter interval than the average filter coffee machine (12 min vs 40 min). The average filter coffee machine shuts off after 40 min.
    12 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.
  • 16.5% lower user score
    User score
    6.6/ 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
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models

    6.6

    Mark 8.2 is below the typical mark 8.3 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    7.9

    Rating

    30%

    8.9

    Popularity

    6.6 vs 7.9
  • 1 fewer carafes
    This filter coffee machine comes with fewer carafes than the average filter coffee machine (0 vs 1). The average filter coffee machine has a carafe count of 1.
    0 vs 1
  • 3 cm wider
    This filter coffee machine is wider than the average filter coffee machine (26 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    26.0 cm vs 23 cm
  • 3.7% worse value for money
    Moccamaster Cup-One has worse value for money than the average filter coffee machine (7.8 vs 8.1).
    7.8 vs 8.09
  • 16.5% lower user score
    User score
    6.6/ 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
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models

    6.6

    Mark 8.2 is below the typical mark 8.3 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    7.9

    Rating

    30%

    8.9

    Popularity

    6.6 vs 7.9
  • 3.7% worse value for money
    Moccamaster Cup-One has worse value for money than the average filter coffee machine (7.8 vs 8.1).
    7.8 vs 8.09
  • 0.95 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.
    0.3 L vs 1.25 L
  • 9 cups smaller capacity
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller capacity than the average filter coffee machine (1 cups vs 10 cups). The average filter coffee machine holds 10 cups.
    1 cups vs 10 cups
  • 28 min shorter auto shut-off
    This filter coffee machine shuts off after a shorter interval than the average filter coffee machine (12 min vs 40 min). The average filter coffee machine shuts off after 40 min.
    12 min vs 40 min
  • 3 cm wider
    This filter coffee machine is wider than the average filter coffee machine (26 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    26.0 cm vs 23 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.
  • 1 fewer carafes
    This filter coffee machine comes with fewer carafes than the average filter coffee machine (0 vs 1). The average filter coffee machine has a carafe count of 1.
    0 vs 1

Video reviews

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

9.0
Anthony's Randomness
≈ estimated
24/08/2019
First look · unboxing and first brew
Verdict
Moccamaster Cup-One is a strong single-cup machine for busy mornings, with good-tasting coffee on the first brew.
Not graded
Overview video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.5
owlychoice.com
✓ explicit
01/06/2020
Expert review · Single-cup brewer
Verdict
The Moccamaster Cup-One is a single-cup brewer for coffee lovers who want rich flavor, though it is slow and rejects K-cups.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Moccamaster Cup-One

  • The 1200 W heater makes a single cup in about 4 min.
  • The brewing temperature stays in the ideal extraction range.
  • The coffee tastes balanced and not bitter on the first brew.
  • At 26 cm wide and 1.77 kg, it is compact and light for a desk.
  • The removable cup holder fits mugs and travel tumblers.
  • It is made in the Netherlands with a five-year warranty.

What we don't like about Moccamaster Cup-One

  • The 0.3 L tank makes only one cup at a time.
  • There is no warming plate, so a poured cup cools.
  • The parts cannot go in the dishwasher.
  • It runs on 120 V, so it works only in the US and Canada.
  • It cannot use K-cups or pods, so you lose the convenience of capsules.

Verdict

One cup at a time is the main limit of the Moccamaster Cup-One, but within that limit it brews well. Its 0.3 L tank makes a single cup in about 4 min, and the 1200 W heater gets it there quickly. The copper heating element heats water well, and testers describe the coffee as balanced and not bitter. The metal housing is durable, and the machine is compact at 26 cm wide and 16.5 cm deep. The removable cup holder fits different mug sizes and travel tumblers. The trade-off is the warming plate. There is none, and there is no carafe, so nothing keeps a poured cup hot. It suits someone who drinks one good cup each morning and wants a small machine for a desk or a small kitchen.

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