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Smeg DCF02CREU review: 47 specs compared

Avg. price:~£140Cups capacity:10 cupsPower:1050 WThermal insulated carafe:noIntegrated grinder:noTimer function:yes

Smeg DCF02CREU Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the American Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Smeg DCF02CREU
8.0/10

Overall score

Score
8.0/ 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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â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components

60%

7.9

Technical score

20%

8.8

User score

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

â–²Better than 88% of American coffee machines
7.8

Value for money

Value for money
7.8/ 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–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

Overall score

30%

7.3

Price

â–¼Worse than 72%
7.9

Technical score

Technical score
7.9/ 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%

8.7

Brewing

30%

9.0

Convenience

10%

7.6

Carafe

10%

5.1

Maintenance

5%

5.4

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

â–²Better 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
8.8

User score

User score
8.8/ 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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â–² Better than 77% of models

70%

8.3

Rating

30%

9.8

Popularity

â–²Better than 77%
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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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Ranked #25 of 245 models in American Coffee Machines (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of filter coffee machine Smeg DCF02CREU

Technical score
Technical score
7.9/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components:

40%

8.7

Brewing

30%

9.0

Convenience

10%

7.6

Carafe

10%

5.1

Maintenance

5%

5.4

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

7.9
Reviews score
7.7
User score
8.8
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 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–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components:

70%

8.0

Overall score

30%

7.3

Price

7.8
Power
1,050 W
Market range: <600 W – >1.4k W
This filter coffee machine is rated at 1,050 W, which is higher than 70.4% of filter coffee machines and equal to 2.4% 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
1.4 L
Market range: <0.6 L – >1.5 L
This filter coffee machine has a 1.4 L water tank, which is larger than 82.3% 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
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
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
yes
This filter coffee machine has a water filtration system. 91.8% 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
cream
Vintage design
yes
This filter coffee machine has a vintage design. 97.7% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Body material
plastic
Width
25.6 cm
Market range: <17 cm – >30 cm
This filter coffee machine is 25.6 cm wide, which is wider than 66.8% of filter coffee machines and as wide as 0.8% of filter coffee machines.
Depth
24.5 cm
Market range: <16 cm – >28 cm
This filter coffee machine is 24.5 cm deep, which is deeper than 72.7% of filter coffee machines and as deep as 1.6% of filter coffee machines.
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Smeg DCF02CREU vs the average filter coffee machine

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  • Supports strength control
    This filter coffee machine supports aroma strength control, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 31.4% of filter coffee machines support aroma strength control.
  • 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.
  • 0.15 L larger water tank
    This filter coffee machine has a larger water tank than the average filter coffee machine (1.4 L vs 1.25 L). The average filter coffee machine has a 1.25 L tank.
    1.4 L vs 1.25 L
  • Supports water filtration
    This filter coffee machine has a water filtration system, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 8.6% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • 50 W more power
    This filter coffee machine has a higher power rating than the average filter coffee machine (1050 W vs 1000 W). The average filter coffee machine is rated at 1000 W.
    1,050 W vs 1,000 W
  • 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
  • Supports vintage design
    This filter coffee machine has a vintage design, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 2.7% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • 11.4% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 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 77% of models

    70%

    8.3

    Rating

    30%

    9.8

    Popularity

    8.8 vs 7.9
  • 11.4% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 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 77% of models

    70%

    8.3

    Rating

    30%

    9.8

    Popularity

    8.8 vs 7.9
  • Supports strength control
    This filter coffee machine supports aroma strength control, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 31.4% of filter coffee machines support aroma strength control.
  • 0.15 L larger water tank
    This filter coffee machine has a larger water tank than the average filter coffee machine (1.4 L vs 1.25 L). The average filter coffee machine has a 1.25 L tank.
    1.4 L vs 1.25 L
  • 50 W more power
    This filter coffee machine has a higher power rating than the average filter coffee machine (1050 W vs 1000 W). The average filter coffee machine is rated at 1000 W.
    1,050 W vs 1,000 W
  • 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
  • Supports vintage design
    This filter coffee machine has a vintage design, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 2.7% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • Supports water filtration
    This filter coffee machine has a water filtration system, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 8.6% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • 65% heavier
    This filter coffee machine is heavier than the average filter coffee machine (3.4 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    3.4 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 37.4% larger volume
    This filter coffee machine has a larger body volume than the average filter coffee machine (22642 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    22,642 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 2.6 cm higher height
    This filter coffee machine is taller than the average filter coffee machine (36.1 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    36.1 cm vs 33.5 cm
  • 3 cm deeper
    This filter coffee machine is deeper than the average filter coffee machine (24.5 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    24.5 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 2.6 cm wider
    This filter coffee machine is wider than the average filter coffee machine (25.6 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    25.6 cm vs 23 cm
  • 5.6x more expensive
    Smeg DCF02CREU is more expensive than the average filter coffee machine (£140 vs £25).
    £140 vs £25
  • 3.5% worse value for money
    Smeg DCF02CREU has worse value for money than the average filter coffee machine (7.82 vs 8.1).
    7.82 vs 8.09
  • 5.6x more expensive
    Smeg DCF02CREU is more expensive than the average filter coffee machine (£140 vs £25).
    £140 vs £25
  • 3.5% worse value for money
    Smeg DCF02CREU has worse value for money than the average filter coffee machine (7.82 vs 8.1).
    7.82 vs 8.09
  • 65% heavier
    This filter coffee machine is heavier than the average filter coffee machine (3.4 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    3.4 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 37.4% larger volume
    This filter coffee machine has a larger body volume than the average filter coffee machine (22642 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    22,642 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 2.6 cm higher height
    This filter coffee machine is taller than the average filter coffee machine (36.1 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    36.1 cm vs 33.5 cm
  • 3 cm deeper
    This filter coffee machine is deeper than the average filter coffee machine (24.5 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    24.5 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 2.6 cm wider
    This filter coffee machine is wider than the average filter coffee machine (25.6 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    25.6 cm vs 23 cm

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.6
computerbild.de
✓ explicit
24/02/2024
Hands-on test · Filter coffee machine
Verdict
The Smeg DCF02 brews quiet, well-balanced filter coffee with a retro look, but its fixed water tank is awkward to fill and clean.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Smeg DCF02CREU

  • Iconic, highly attractive 1950s retro design that acts as a kitchen style statement
  • Convenient reusable permanent filter that minimizes waste and saves on paper costs
  • Adjustable aroma intensity settings allowing users to select light or deep flavor strengths
  • Operates quietly during the brewing process compared to other countertop models
  • Simple control panel layout with a clear digital LED clock that is easy to program

What we don't like about Smeg DCF02CREU

  • Overpriced for basic drip functionality compared to non-designer appliances
  • Narrow water tank opening makes pouring water in difficult without spilling
  • Exterior housing is mostly finished in plastic rather than premium metal panels
  • Glass carafe is fragile, prone to handle breakages, and not safe for dishwashers
  • Bulky machine footprint takes up significant counter space and lacks vertical storage options
  • Keep-warm plate turns off after 40 to 60 minutes and doesn't hold maximum temperature

Verdict

The Smeg DCF02CREU is a 1050-watt drip coffee maker featuring an iconic 1950s retro cream design, a 1.4-liter water tank, and a 1.25-liter glass carafe capable of brewing up to 10 cups of coffee. Main characteristics and pros include its digital LED display with a clock, a programmable autostart timer, a 40-minute keep-warm hotplate, a reusable permanent filter, an anti-drip system, and a customizable aroma intensity selector (delicate or intense) alongside adjustable water hardness settings. However, notable cons include its high premium price point, a relatively large countertop footprint, and a narrow water reservoir opening that can be awkward to fill under low kitchen cabinets.

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