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Russell Hobbs 25610-56 review: 47 specs compared

Avg. price:~£130Cups capacity:10 cupsPower:1000 WThermal insulated carafe:noIntegrated grinder:yesTimer function:yes

Russell Hobbs 25610-56 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications, 2 expert reviews and 1 best-of list to see how this product ranks in the American Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Russell Hobbs 25610-56
7.7/10

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 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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▲ Better than 63% of models
Score components

60%

7.6

Technical score

20%

8.3

User score

10%

7.6

Reviews score

10%

7.6

List score

▲Better than 63% of American coffee machines
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 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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▼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

7.5

Price

▼Worse than 77%
7.6

Technical score

Technical score
7.6/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 62% of models
Score components

40%

7.2

Brewing

30%

9.0

Convenience

10%

7.6

Carafe

10%

6.6

Maintenance

5%

3.6

Design

5%

8.0

Grinder

▲Better than 62%
7.6

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.6/ 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
▼ Worse than 72% of models

7.6

Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.0

Average grade

20%

8.0

Popularity

Grades by review (2)
2 reviews, average 6.5/10. We use 3 reviews; the 1 missing counts as the category's typical 8.5: (6.5 × 2 + 8.5 × 1) ÷ 3 = 7.2. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
▼Worse than 72%
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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 50% of models

70%

8.0

Rating

30%

8.9

Popularity

▲Better than 50%
7.6

List score

List score
7.6/ 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 (1)
List score: in 1 of 9 lists (11%)
▲Better than 86%
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Technical Specifications of filter coffee machine Russell Hobbs 25610-56

Technical score
Technical score
7.6/ 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
▲ Better than 62% of models
Score components:

40%

7.2

Brewing

30%

9.0

Convenience

10%

7.6

Carafe

10%

6.6

Maintenance

5%

3.6

Design

5%

8.0

Grinder

7.6
Reviews score
7.6
User score
8.3
List score
7.6
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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 77% of models
Score components:

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

7.5

Price

7.7
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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Integrated grinder
yes
This filter coffee machine has an integrated grinder. 89.8% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Bean container size
250 g
Market range: <150 g – >350 g
This filter coffee machine has a bean container of 250 g, which is larger than 77.8% of filter coffee machines and equal to 11.1% of filter coffee machines.
Number of grind settings
3
Market range: <1 – >11
This filter coffee machine offers 3 grind settings, which is more than 14.3% of filter coffee machines and equal to 52.4% of filter coffee machines.
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
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
yes
This filter coffee machine has a cleaning reminder. 83.2% 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
yes
This filter coffee machine has a removable filter holder. 0.6% of filter coffee machines offer this.
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
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
25 cm
Market range: <16 cm – >28 cm
This filter coffee machine is 25 cm deep, which is deeper than 75.5% of filter coffee machines and as deep as 2.9% of filter coffee machines.
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Russell Hobbs 25610-56 vs the average filter coffee machine

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  • Built-in grinder
    This filter coffee machine has an integrated grinder, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 10.5% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • 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.
  • Supports cleaning reminders
    This filter coffee machine has a cleaning reminder, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 17.1% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • 20 cm longer cable
    This filter coffee machine has a longer power cable than the average filter coffee machine (100 cm vs 80 cm). The average filter coffee machine has a cable of 80 cm.
    100 cm vs 80 cm
  • 50 g larger bean container
    This filter coffee machine has a larger bean container than the average filter coffee machine (250 g vs 200 g). The average filter coffee machine has a bean container of 200 g.
    250 g vs 200 g
  • 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.
  • 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%

    8.0

    Rating

    30%

    8.9

    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%

    8.0

    Rating

    30%

    8.9

    Popularity

    8.3 vs 7.9
  • 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.
  • 20 cm longer cable
    This filter coffee machine has a longer power cable than the average filter coffee machine (100 cm vs 80 cm). The average filter coffee machine has a cable of 80 cm.
    100 cm vs 80 cm
  • 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.
  • Built-in grinder
    This filter coffee machine has an integrated grinder, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 10.5% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • 50 g larger bean container
    This filter coffee machine has a larger bean container than the average filter coffee machine (250 g vs 200 g). The average filter coffee machine has a bean container of 200 g.
    250 g vs 200 g
  • 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.
  • Supports cleaning reminders
    This filter coffee machine has a cleaning reminder, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 17.1% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • 94% larger volume
    This filter coffee machine has a larger body volume than the average filter coffee machine (31974 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    31,974 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 2.67x heavier
    This filter coffee machine is heavier than the average filter coffee machine (5.5 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    5.5 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 10.3 cm higher height
    This filter coffee machine is taller than the average filter coffee machine (43.8 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    43.8 cm vs 33.5 cm
  • 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
  • 3.5 cm deeper
    This filter coffee machine is deeper than the average filter coffee machine (25 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    25 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 5.2x more expensive
    Russell Hobbs 25610-56 is more expensive than the average filter coffee machine (£130 vs £25).
    £130 vs £25
  • 11.6% lower list score
    List score
    7.6/ 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 (1)
    List score: in 1 of 9 lists (11%)
    7.6 vs 8.6
  • 5.4% worse value for money
    Russell Hobbs 25610-56 has worse value for money than the average filter coffee machine (7.67 vs 8.1).
    7.67 vs 8.09
  • 5.2x more expensive
    Russell Hobbs 25610-56 is more expensive than the average filter coffee machine (£130 vs £25).
    £130 vs £25
  • 11.6% lower list score
    List score
    7.6/ 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 (1)
    List score: in 1 of 9 lists (11%)
    7.6 vs 8.6
  • 5.4% worse value for money
    Russell Hobbs 25610-56 has worse value for money than the average filter coffee machine (7.67 vs 8.1).
    7.67 vs 8.09
  • 3.8% lower review score
    Reviews score
    7.6/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models

    7.6

    Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.0

    Average grade

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (2)
    2 reviews, average 6.5/10. We use 3 reviews; the 1 missing counts as the category's typical 8.5: (6.5 × 2 + 8.5 × 1) ÷ 3 = 7.2. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    7.6 vs 7.9
  • 94% larger volume
    This filter coffee machine has a larger body volume than the average filter coffee machine (31974 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    31,974 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 2.67x heavier
    This filter coffee machine is heavier than the average filter coffee machine (5.5 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    5.5 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 10.3 cm higher height
    This filter coffee machine is taller than the average filter coffee machine (43.8 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    43.8 cm vs 33.5 cm
  • 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
  • 3.5 cm deeper
    This filter coffee machine is deeper than the average filter coffee machine (25 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    25 cm vs 21.5 cm

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
29/12/2020
Hands-on test · Grind and brew
Verdict
The Russell Hobbs Grind and Brew is fine for pots of six or more cups, but its blade grinder is uneven and weak for smaller amounts.
6.0
coffeeness.de
≈ estimated
29/03/2025
Expert test · Built-in grinder
Verdict
The Russell Hobbs Grind and Brew is tasty and easy to use, but small batches come out too cold and the fixed tank is awkward.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Russell Hobbs 25610-56

  • Fresh coffee flavor from the integrated conical burr grinder
  • Convenient 24-hour programmable timer for automated morning brewing
  • Versatile functionality supporting both whole beans and pre-ground coffee
  • Compact and space-saving footprint suitable for small kitchens
  • Easy-to-use digital display and controls
  • Good value for money compared to expensive espresso or pod systems

What we don't like about Russell Hobbs 25610-56

  • The 40-minute automatic shut-off limit on the hot plate is too brief for some users
  • Brewing temperature can be slightly too low, especially when making fewer cups
  • The 3-step grind adjustment options feel limited for coffee enthusiasts
  • Water reservoir tank is non-removable, making refilling somewhat awkward
  • Grinding mechanism is loud during operation
  • A continuous power draw is required to maintain the clock and timer functions unless unplugged

Verdict

The Russell Hobbs 25610-56 Grind & Brew is a 1000-watt drip coffee machine constructed from brushed stainless steel, featuring an integrated conical burr grinder with a 250g bean hopper. It is equipped with a 1.25-litre glass jug capable of brewing up to 10 cups, an electronic control panel with a 24-hour programmable timer, a 3-level grind size selector (coarse, medium, fine), a strength selector, and a hot plate that keeps coffee warm for 40 minutes. Main advantages include its versatility in handling both whole beans and pre-ground coffee, automatic shut-off safety, an anti-drip pause-and-pour feature, motor protection against hard objects, and a self-cleaning cycle. However, notable drawbacks include loud noise levels during the grinding phase, a non-removable water reservoir that complicates filling, and a less consistent grind or weaker flavor output when brewing smaller batches of coffee.

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