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Severin KA 4479 review: 47 specs compared

Avg. price:~£25Cups capacity:10 cupsPower:800 WThermal insulated carafe:noIntegrated grinder:noTimer function:no

Severin KA 4479 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the American Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Severin KA 4479
7.0/10

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 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%

6.4

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 74% of American coffee machines
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 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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Score components

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 65%
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 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%

6.4

Brewing

30%

6.6

Convenience

10%

7.6

Carafe

10%

4.8

Maintenance

5%

7.8

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

â–¼Worse than 81%
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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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â–² Better than 63% of models

70%

8.2

Rating

30%

9.1

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 Severin KA 4479

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components:

40%

6.4

Brewing

30%

6.6

Convenience

10%

7.6

Carafe

10%

4.8

Maintenance

5%

7.8

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

6.4
Reviews score
7.7
User score
8.5
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 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–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components:

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

7.9
Power
800 W
Market range: <600 W – >1.4k W
This filter coffee machine is rated at 800 W, which is lower than 71.5% of filter coffee machines and equal to 8.3% 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
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
35 min
Market range: <5 min – >40 min
This filter coffee machine shuts off after 35 min, which is shorter than 62.4% of filter coffee machines and equal to 3.8% 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
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
Width
26.5 cm
Market range: <17 cm – >30 cm
This filter coffee machine is 26.5 cm wide, which is wider than 72.5% of filter coffee machines and as wide as 2.5% of filter coffee machines.
Depth
18.4 cm
Market range: <16 cm – >28 cm
This filter coffee machine is 18.4 cm deep, which is shallower than 72.2% of filter coffee machines and as deep as 0.8% of filter coffee machines.
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Severin KA 4479 vs the average filter coffee machine

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  • 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.
  • 3.1 cm shallower
    This filter coffee machine is shallower than the average filter coffee machine (18.4 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    18.4 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 1.7 cm lower height
    This filter coffee machine is shorter than the average filter coffee machine (31.8 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    31.8 cm vs 33.5 cm
  • 25.7% lighter
    This filter coffee machine is lighter than the average filter coffee machine (1.5 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    1.53 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 5 cm longer cable
    This filter coffee machine has a longer power cable than the average filter coffee machine (85 cm vs 80 cm). The average filter coffee machine has a cable of 80 cm.
    85 cm vs 80 cm
  • 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 63% of models

    70%

    8.2

    Rating

    30%

    9.1

    Popularity

    8.5 vs 7.9
  • 5.9% smaller volume
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller body volume than the average filter coffee machine (15506 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    15,506 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 63% of models

    70%

    8.2

    Rating

    30%

    9.1

    Popularity

    8.5 vs 7.9
  • 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.
  • 3.1 cm shallower
    This filter coffee machine is shallower than the average filter coffee machine (18.4 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    18.4 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 1.7 cm lower height
    This filter coffee machine is shorter than the average filter coffee machine (31.8 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    31.8 cm vs 33.5 cm
  • 25.7% lighter
    This filter coffee machine is lighter than the average filter coffee machine (1.5 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    1.53 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 5 cm longer cable
    This filter coffee machine has a longer power cable than the average filter coffee machine (85 cm vs 80 cm). The average filter coffee machine has a cable of 80 cm.
    85 cm vs 80 cm
  • 5.9% smaller volume
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller body volume than the average filter coffee machine (15506 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    15,506 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 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.
  • 200 W less power
    This filter coffee machine has a lower power rating than the average filter coffee machine (800 W vs 1000 W). The average filter coffee machine is rated at 1000 W.
    800 W vs 1,000 W
  • 5 min shorter auto shut-off
    This filter coffee machine shuts off after a shorter interval than the average filter coffee machine (35 min vs 40 min). The average filter coffee machine shuts off after 40 min.
    35 min vs 40 min
  • 3.5 cm wider
    This filter coffee machine is wider than the average filter coffee machine (26.5 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    26.5 cm vs 23 cm
  • 2.4% worse value for money
    Severin KA 4479 has worse value for money than the average filter coffee machine (7.9 vs 8.1).
    7.9 vs 8.09
  • 2.4% worse value for money
    Severin KA 4479 has worse value for money than the average filter coffee machine (7.9 vs 8.1).
    7.9 vs 8.09
  • 200 W less power
    This filter coffee machine has a lower power rating than the average filter coffee machine (800 W vs 1000 W). The average filter coffee machine is rated at 1000 W.
    800 W vs 1,000 W
  • 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.
  • 5 min shorter auto shut-off
    This filter coffee machine shuts off after a shorter interval than the average filter coffee machine (35 min vs 40 min). The average filter coffee machine shuts off after 40 min.
    35 min vs 40 min
  • 3.5 cm wider
    This filter coffee machine is wider than the average filter coffee machine (26.5 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    26.5 cm vs 23 cm

Third-party reviews

What we like about Severin KA 4479

  • Excellent value for money and highly affordable
  • Brews coffee quickly and functions quietly
  • Produces hot, great-tasting, and aromatic filter coffee
  • Compact, space-saving design ideal for small kitchens or 1-2 people
  • Includes a highly functional reusable nylon filter
  • Equipped with a useful warming plate and transparent water level indicator
  • Simple, straightforward, and easy-to-use operation

What we don't like about Severin KA 4479

  • Standard size 2 paper filters do not fit well unless the reusable filter is completely removed
  • Some users report potential long-term water leakage issues around the base of the machine
  • Plastic construction can feel somewhat cheap or less durable over time
  • Lacks advanced settings such as a programmable timer or adjustable brewing temperature

Verdict

The Severin KA 4479 is a compact drip filter coffee machine operating at 800 watts of power with a 1.4-liter capacity capable of brewing up to 10 large cups. It features a transparent water tank with a clear water level indicator, a 1x4 swivel filter with a removable insert, a glass carafe, and an on/off switch with an indicator light. Its primary advantages include a convenient anti-drip stop valve for mess-free jug removal, an integrated hotplate that keeps coffee warm, an automatic shut-off mechanism that triggers after 35 minutes for enhanced energy safety, and a dishwasher-safe filter holder that ensures easy cleanup. On the downside, the machine lacks an integrated coffee grinder, does not include a programmable timer for delayed brewing, lacks advanced coffee strength customization adjustments, and is constructed without a removable water reservoir, making refilling slightly less convenient.

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