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Moccamaster KBTS review: 47 specs compared

Avg. price:~£?Cups capacity:8 cupsPower:1400 WThermal insulated carafe:yesIntegrated grinder:noTimer function:?

Moccamaster KBTS Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the American Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Moccamaster KBTS
7.5/10

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 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%

7.2

Technical score

20%

8.5

User score

10%

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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

â–¼Worse than 54% 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%

7.5

Overall score

30%

?

Price

Price not known yet
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 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%

7.9

Brewing

30%

7.5

Convenience

10%

8.0

Carafe

10%

4.3

Maintenance

5%

7.0

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

â–¼Worse than 57%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
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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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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
8.5

User score

User score
8.5/ 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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70%

8.6

Rating

30%

8.3

Popularity

â–²Better than 63%
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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.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Technical Specifications of filter coffee machine Moccamaster KBTS

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 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%

7.9

Brewing

30%

7.5

Convenience

10%

8.0

Carafe

10%

4.3

Maintenance

5%

7.0

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

7.2
Reviews score
7.7
User score
8.5
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.3/ 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 63% of models
Score components:

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

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Price

8.3
Power
1,400 W
Market range: <600 W – >1.4k W
This filter coffee machine is rated at 1,400 W, which is higher than 89.7% of filter coffee machines and equal to 0.4% of filter coffee machines.
Cups capacity
8 cups
Market range: <6 cups – >15 cups
This filter coffee machine holds 8 cups, which is fewer than 75.6% of filter coffee machines and equal to 8% of filter coffee machines.
Water tank capacity
1 L
Market range: <0.6 L – >1.5 L
This filter coffee machine has a 1 L water tank, which is smaller than 74.2% of filter coffee machines and equal to 6.9% of filter coffee machines.
Brew time
6 min
Market range: <6 min – >11 min
This filter coffee machine brews in 6 min, which is quicker than 60% of filter coffee machines and equal to 35% 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
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
?
Display
?
Automatic shut-off
yes
This filter coffee machine switches off automatically. 0.8% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Auto shut-off interval
12.5 min
Market range: <5 min – >40 min
This filter coffee machine shuts off after 12.5 min, which is shorter than 87.8% 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
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
aluminium
Width
29.2 cm
Market range: <17 cm – >30 cm
This filter coffee machine is 29.2 cm wide, which is wider than 86.5% of filter coffee machines and as wide as 1.2% of filter coffee machines.
Depth
17.1 cm
Market range: <16 cm – >28 cm
This filter coffee machine is 17.1 cm deep, which is shallower than 79.6% of filter coffee machines and as deep as 0.4% of filter coffee machines.
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Moccamaster KBTS 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.
  • 400 W more power
    This filter coffee machine has a higher power rating than the average filter coffee machine (1400 W vs 1000 W). The average filter coffee machine is rated at 1000 W.
    1,400 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.
  • 4.4 cm shallower
    This filter coffee machine is shallower than the average filter coffee machine (17.1 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    17.1 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 1 min shorter brew time
    This filter coffee machine brews faster than the average filter coffee machine (6 min vs 7 min). The average filter coffee machine brews in 7 min.
    6 min vs 7 min
  • 7.6% higher user score
    User score
    8.5/ 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 63% of models

    70%

    8.6

    Rating

    30%

    8.3

    Popularity

    8.5 vs 7.9
  • 0.5 cm lower height
    This filter coffee machine is shorter than the average filter coffee machine (33 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    33 cm vs 33.5 cm
  • 2.4% better value for money
    Moccamaster KBTS has better value for money than the average filter coffee machine (8.28 vs 8.1).
    8.28 vs 8.09
  • 7.6% higher user score
    User score
    8.5/ 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 63% of models

    70%

    8.6

    Rating

    30%

    8.3

    Popularity

    8.5 vs 7.9
  • 2.4% better value for money
    Moccamaster KBTS has better value for money than the average filter coffee machine (8.28 vs 8.1).
    8.28 vs 8.09
  • 400 W more power
    This filter coffee machine has a higher power rating than the average filter coffee machine (1400 W vs 1000 W). The average filter coffee machine is rated at 1000 W.
    1,400 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.
  • 1 min shorter brew time
    This filter coffee machine brews faster than the average filter coffee machine (6 min vs 7 min). The average filter coffee machine brews in 7 min.
    6 min vs 7 min
  • 4.4 cm shallower
    This filter coffee machine is shallower than the average filter coffee machine (17.1 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    17.1 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 0.5 cm lower height
    This filter coffee machine is shorter than the average filter coffee machine (33 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    33 cm vs 33.5 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.
  • 0.25 L smaller water tank
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller water tank than the average filter coffee machine (1 L vs 1.25 L). The average filter coffee machine has a 1.25 L tank.
    1 L vs 1.25 L
  • 27.5 min shorter auto shut-off
    This filter coffee machine shuts off after a shorter interval than the average filter coffee machine (12.5 min vs 40 min). The average filter coffee machine shuts off after 40 min.
    12.5 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.
  • 6.2 cm wider
    This filter coffee machine is wider than the average filter coffee machine (29.2 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    29.2 cm vs 23 cm
  • 2 cups smaller capacity
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller capacity than the average filter coffee machine (8 cups vs 10 cups). The average filter coffee machine holds 10 cups.
    8 cups vs 10 cups
  • 32% heavier
    This filter coffee machine is heavier than the average filter coffee machine (2.7 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    2.72 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 0.25 L smaller water tank
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller water tank than the average filter coffee machine (1 L vs 1.25 L). The average filter coffee machine has a 1.25 L tank.
    1 L vs 1.25 L
  • 2 cups smaller capacity
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller capacity than the average filter coffee machine (8 cups vs 10 cups). The average filter coffee machine holds 10 cups.
    8 cups vs 10 cups
  • 27.5 min shorter auto shut-off
    This filter coffee machine shuts off after a shorter interval than the average filter coffee machine (12.5 min vs 40 min). The average filter coffee machine shuts off after 40 min.
    12.5 min vs 40 min
  • 6.2 cm wider
    This filter coffee machine is wider than the average filter coffee machine (29.2 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    29.2 cm vs 23 cm
  • 32% heavier
    This filter coffee machine is heavier than the average filter coffee machine (2.7 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    2.72 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 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.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Moccamaster KBTS

  • Pre-infusion wets the grounds first, for a more even brew.
  • The 1400 W heater gets water hot quickly.
  • The thermal carafe keeps coffee hot without a plate scorching it.
  • It carries SCA certification, a sign that it meets the specialty coffee brewing standard.
  • Drip stop lets you pour a cup before the brew finishes.
  • At 29.2 cm wide and 17.1 cm deep, it fits a narrow shelf.

What we don't like about Moccamaster KBTS

  • The 12.5 min auto shut-off is short if you pour a second cup later.
  • There is no warming plate, so coffee relies on the carafe to stay hot.
  • The 1 L tank holds 8 cups, so a larger group needs a second brew.
  • The parts cannot go in the dishwasher, so cleaning is by hand.
  • At 2.72 kg it is heavy to lift on and off a shelf.

Verdict

Short on counter space, the Moccamaster KBTS packs a thermal carafe into a body just 29.2 cm wide and 33 cm tall. Pre-infusion wets the grounds before the main brew, which tends to give a more even extraction. The 1400 W heater finishes the brew in about 6 min, which is quick for a machine this size. The 1 L tank makes up to 8 cups, enough for a couple or a family breakfast. The thermal carafe keeps coffee hot without a hotplate underneath to scorch it. The main limit is the 12.5 min auto shut-off, which is short if you pour a second cup later. It suits a small office or a busy household that wants fast coffee from a compact machine and does not need a warming plate.

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