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Russell Hobbs 20680-56 review: 47 specs compared

Avg. price:~£55Cups capacity:10 cupsPower:1000 WThermal insulated carafe:noIntegrated grinder:noTimer function:yes

Russell Hobbs 20680-56 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 3 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the American Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Russell Hobbs 20680-56
8.0/10

Overall score

Score
8.0/ 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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Score components

60%

7.5

Technical score

20%

9.3

User score

10%

8.4

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 82% of American coffee machines
8.3

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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 63% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

â–²Better than 63%
7.5

Technical score

Technical score
7.5/ 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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â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components

40%

7.3

Brewing

30%

9.0

Convenience

10%

7.6

Carafe

10%

5.5

Maintenance

5%

7.0

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

â–²Better than 57%
8.4

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.4/ 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 63% of models

80%

8.5

Average grade

20%

8.3

Popularity

Grades by review (3)
3 reviews, average 8.4/10. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
â–²Better than 63%
9.3

User score

User score
9.3/ 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
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★ Better than 98% of models

70%

9.0

Rating

30%

10

Popularity

★Better than 98%
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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 Russell Hobbs 20680-56

Technical score
Technical score
7.5/ 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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â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components:

40%

7.3

Brewing

30%

9.0

Convenience

10%

7.6

Carafe

10%

5.5

Maintenance

5%

7.0

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

7.5
Reviews score
8.4
User score
9.3
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.3/ 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 63% of models
Score components:

70%

8.0

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

8.3
Power
1,000 W
Market range: <600 W – >1.4k W
This filter coffee machine is rated at 1,000 W, which is higher than 41.1% of filter coffee machines and equal to 28.1% of filter coffee machines.
Cups capacity
10 cups
Market range: <6 cups – >15 cups
This filter coffee machine holds 10 cups, which is more than 25.2% of filter coffee machines and equal to 37.6% of filter coffee machines.
Water tank capacity
1.25 L
Market range: <0.6 L – >1.5 L
This filter coffee machine has a 1.25 L water tank, which is larger than 41.5% of filter coffee machines and equal to 37.9% of filter coffee machines.
Brew time
?
Pre-infusion
?
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What reviewers say
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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What reviewers say
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
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
yes
This filter coffee machine has an automatic cleaning cycle. 84% 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, stainless steel
Width
23 cm
Market range: <17 cm – >30 cm
This filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide, which is narrower than 50% of filter coffee machines and as wide as 4.5% of filter coffee machines.
Depth
20.5 cm
Market range: <16 cm – >28 cm
This filter coffee machine is 20.5 cm deep, which is shallower than 56.7% of filter coffee machines and as deep as 1.2% of filter coffee machines.
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Russell Hobbs 20680-56 vs the average filter coffee machine

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  • 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.
  • 17.7% higher user score
    User score
    9.3/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ★ Better than 98% of models

    70%

    9.0

    Rating

    30%

    10

    Popularity

    9.3 vs 7.9
  • 1 cm lower height
    This filter coffee machine is shorter than the average filter coffee machine (32.5 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    32.5 cm vs 33.5 cm
  • 7% smaller volume
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller body volume than the average filter coffee machine (15324 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    15,324 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 1 cm shallower
    This filter coffee machine is shallower than the average filter coffee machine (20.5 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    20.5 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 7.3% lighter
    This filter coffee machine is lighter than the average filter coffee machine (1.9 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    1.91 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 6.3% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.4/ 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 63% of models

    80%

    8.5

    Average grade

    20%

    8.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (3)
    3 reviews, average 8.4/10. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    8.4 vs 7.9
  • 17.7% higher user score
    User score
    9.3/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ★ Better than 98% of models

    70%

    9.0

    Rating

    30%

    10

    Popularity

    9.3 vs 7.9
  • 6.3% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.4/ 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 63% of models

    80%

    8.5

    Average grade

    20%

    8.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (3)
    3 reviews, average 8.4/10. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    8.4 vs 7.9
  • 3% better value for money
    Russell Hobbs 20680-56 has better value for money than the average filter coffee machine (8.33 vs 8.1).
    8.33 vs 8.09
  • 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.
  • 1 cm lower height
    This filter coffee machine is shorter than the average filter coffee machine (32.5 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    32.5 cm vs 33.5 cm
  • 7% smaller volume
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller body volume than the average filter coffee machine (15324 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    15,324 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 1 cm shallower
    This filter coffee machine is shallower than the average filter coffee machine (20.5 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    20.5 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 7.3% lighter
    This filter coffee machine is lighter than the average filter coffee machine (1.9 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    1.91 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 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.
  • 19 cm shorter cable
    This filter coffee machine has a shorter power cable than the average filter coffee machine (61 cm vs 80 cm). The average filter coffee machine has a cable of 80 cm.
    61 cm vs 80 cm
  • 2.2x more expensive
    Russell Hobbs 20680-56 is more expensive than the average filter coffee machine (£55 vs £25).
    £55 vs £25
  • 2.2x more expensive
    Russell Hobbs 20680-56 is more expensive than the average filter coffee machine (£55 vs £25).
    £55 vs £25
  • 19 cm shorter cable
    This filter coffee machine has a shorter power cable than the average filter coffee machine (61 cm vs 80 cm). The average filter coffee machine has a cable of 80 cm.
    61 cm vs 80 cm

Video reviews

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

Not graded

What reviewers agree on

Based on 3

Makes pleasingly strong coffee, but reviewers agree it does a poor job of keeping it warm.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
techadvisor.com
✓ explicit
17/03/2021
Hands-on test · Programmable timer
Verdict
The Russell Hobbs Buckingham suits people who want coffee ready on waking, thanks to its 24-hour timer, but its warming plate switches off after 40 minutes.
9.0
idealgrind.co.uk
≈ estimated
N/A
Personal review · Built-in filter
Verdict
The Russell Hobbs Buckingham is easy to use and consistent, and its timer suits anyone wanting fresh coffee on waking, though quality drops after 40 minutes.
8.2
qualescegliere.it
✓ explicit
20/03/2017
Practical test · Drip coffee maker
Verdict
The Russell Hobbs Buckingham brews a strongly aromatic pot in about four minutes, but its mostly plastic body and missing paper filter count against it.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Russell Hobbs 20680-56

  • Convenient 24-hour programmable auto-brew timer
  • Advanced showerhead technology expands water coverage for better flavor extraction
  • Heats up and brews significantly faster than standard models
  • Eco-friendly permanent washable mesh filter saves money on paper filters
  • Sleek design with an attractive blue illumination light ring
  • Handy pause-and-pour feature prevents drips when removing the carafe mid-brew
  • Built-in self-cleaning and automatic descaling alerts

What we don't like about Russell Hobbs 20680-56

  • The 40-minute automatic hot-plate shutoff limit is considered too short by some users
  • Confusing or hard-to-read water level and cup size markings
  • Mixed reviews regarding initial temperature, with some finding the coffee only lukewarm straight away
  • The tight-clipping lid mechanism requires two hands to open comfortably
  • The glass carafe can occasionally be tight or difficult to slide smoothly into place

Verdict

The Russell Hobbs 20680-56 Buckingham is a 1000-watt drip coffee maker equipped with a 1.25-liter glass carafe that brews up to 10 large cups or 15 smaller cups of ground coffee. Key characteristics and pros include an advanced showerhead water distribution technology that maximizes flavor extraction, a fast-heating system that reaches optimum temperature 50% quicker, a 24-hour programmable digital timer, an auto-clean mode, a 2-4 cup selective brewing option, and an elegant brushed stainless steel body with a blue illuminated status ring. However, primary cons reported by users include a relatively short 40-minute automatic shut-off hotplate limit and somewhat confusing cup markings on the side of the machine.

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