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Rosenstein & Söhne NX9685-944 review: 47 specs compared

Avg. price:~£35Cups capacity:3 cupsPower:170 WThermal insulated carafe:noIntegrated grinder:noTimer function:no

Rosenstein & Söhne NX9685-944 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the American Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Rosenstein & Söhne NX9685-944
6.1/10

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 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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▼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

60%

5.1

Technical score

20%

?

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

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 95% of American coffee machines
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

▼Worse than 96%
5.1

Technical score

Technical score
5.1/ 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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▼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

40%

3.6

Brewing

30%

5.8

Convenience

10%

7.6

Carafe

10%

4.3

Maintenance

5%

9.5

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

▼Worse than 99%
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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
?

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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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
?

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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Best prices
    N/A~ £35
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Technical Specifications of filter coffee machine Rosenstein & Söhne NX9685-944

Technical score
Technical score
5.1/ 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 99% of models
Score components:

40%

3.6

Brewing

30%

5.8

Convenience

10%

7.6

Carafe

10%

4.3

Maintenance

5%

9.5

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

5.1
Reviews score
7.7
User score
?
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

7.2
Power
170 W
Market range: <600 W – >1.4k W
This filter coffee machine is rated at 170 W, which is lower than 100% of filter coffee machines.
Cups capacity
3 cups
Market range: <6 cups – >15 cups
This filter coffee machine holds 3 cups, which is fewer than 98% of filter coffee machines and equal to 0.4% 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
?
Water level indicator
no
This filter coffee machine does not have a water level indicator. 96.9% 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
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
19 cm
Market range: <17 cm – >30 cm
This filter coffee machine is 19 cm wide, which is narrower than 77.9% of filter coffee machines and as wide as 1.6% of filter coffee machines.
Depth
14.5 cm
Market range: <16 cm – >28 cm
This filter coffee machine is 14.5 cm deep, which is shallower than 96.3% of filter coffee machines and as deep as 0.8% of filter coffee machines.
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Rosenstein & Söhne NX9685-944 vs the average filter coffee machine

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  • 57.4% smaller volume
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller body volume than the average filter coffee machine (7025 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    7,025 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 7 cm shallower
    This filter coffee machine is shallower than the average filter coffee machine (14.5 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    14.5 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 8 cm lower height
    This filter coffee machine is shorter than the average filter coffee machine (25.5 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    25.5 cm vs 33.5 cm
  • 53.9% lighter
    This filter coffee machine is lighter than the average filter coffee machine (1 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    0.95 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • Supports 12V operation
    This filter coffee machine supports 12V operation, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 0.8% of filter coffee machines support 12V operation.
  • 4 cm narrower
    This filter coffee machine is narrower than the average filter coffee machine (19 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    19 cm vs 23 cm
  • Supports 12V operation
    This filter coffee machine supports 12V operation, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 0.8% of filter coffee machines support 12V operation.
  • 57.4% smaller volume
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller body volume than the average filter coffee machine (7025 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    7,025 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 7 cm shallower
    This filter coffee machine is shallower than the average filter coffee machine (14.5 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    14.5 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 8 cm lower height
    This filter coffee machine is shorter than the average filter coffee machine (25.5 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    25.5 cm vs 33.5 cm
  • 53.9% lighter
    This filter coffee machine is lighter than the average filter coffee machine (1 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    0.95 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 4 cm narrower
    This filter coffee machine is narrower than the average filter coffee machine (19 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    19 cm vs 23 cm
  • 830 W less power
    This filter coffee machine has a lower power rating than the average filter coffee machine (170 W vs 1000 W). The average filter coffee machine is rated at 1000 W.
    170 W vs 1,000 W
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 7 cups smaller capacity
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller capacity than the average filter coffee machine (3 cups vs 10 cups). The average filter coffee machine holds 10 cups.
    3 cups vs 10 cups
  • No water level indicator
    This filter coffee machine does not have a water level indicator, while the average filter coffee machine does. 96.5% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • 12.6% worse value for money
    Rosenstein & Söhne NX9685-944 has worse value for money than the average filter coffee machine (7.18 vs 8.1).
    7.18 vs 8.09
  • 40% more expensive
    Rosenstein & Söhne NX9685-944 is more expensive than the average filter coffee machine (£35 vs £25).
    £35 vs £25
  • 12.6% worse value for money
    Rosenstein & Söhne NX9685-944 has worse value for money than the average filter coffee machine (7.18 vs 8.1).
    7.18 vs 8.09
  • 40% more expensive
    Rosenstein & Söhne NX9685-944 is more expensive than the average filter coffee machine (£35 vs £25).
    £35 vs £25
  • 830 W less power
    This filter coffee machine has a lower power rating than the average filter coffee machine (170 W vs 1000 W). The average filter coffee machine is rated at 1000 W.
    170 W vs 1,000 W
  • 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
  • 7 cups smaller capacity
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller capacity than the average filter coffee machine (3 cups vs 10 cups). The average filter coffee machine holds 10 cups.
    3 cups vs 10 cups
  • 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.
  • No water level indicator
    This filter coffee machine does not have a water level indicator, while the average filter coffee machine does. 96.5% of filter coffee machines offer this.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Rosenstein & Söhne NX9685-944

  • Ideal for mobile use in cars, trucks, and camping due to the 12V cigarette lighter connection
  • Environmentally friendly and cost-effective reusable permanent filter
  • Compact and space-saving design suitable for small spaces
  • Spill-free handling provided by the built-in anti-drip mechanism
  • Easy to clean and highly intuitive operation

What we don't like about Rosenstein & Söhne NX9685-944

  • Very low wattage (170W) results in significantly longer brewing times compared to household machines
  • Limited capacity of only 650 ml, yielding a maximum of 3 small cups at a time
  • Requires a high vehicle fuse rating (at least 15A), which may not be compatible with all cigarette lighters
  • Only works when the vehicle engine or a powerful 12V battery source is running to avoid draining the car battery

Verdict

The Rosenstein & Söhne NX9685-944 is a compact, travel-friendly filter coffee maker designed with a durable stainless steel housing and engineered for 12V operation, making it ideal for cars, camping, and road trips. This 170-watt appliance features a 0.65-litre water reservoir capable of brewing up to 3 cups of coffee into its included glass carafe, alongside safety features like integrated overheat protection and an eco-friendly permanent filter. Its primary advantages include exceptional portability, an environmentally conscious reusable filter, and reliable safety guards, though it is limited by a low brewing capacity and slower operating speeds inherent to its lower power draw.

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