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Tefal Equinox CM520D10 review: 47 specs compared

Avg. price:~£?Cups capacity:12 cupsPower:900 WThermal insulated carafe:noIntegrated grinder:noTimer function:yes

Tefal Equinox CM520D10 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the American Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Tefal Equinox CM520D10
7.5/10

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 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%

7.3

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

â–¼Worse than 58% of American coffee machines
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Value for money

Value for money
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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%

7.5

Overall score

30%

?

Price

Price not known yet
7.3

Technical score

Technical score
7.3/ 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%

7.1

Brewing

30%

8.8

Convenience

10%

7.6

Carafe

10%

4.8

Maintenance

5%

7.6

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

â–¼Worse than 54%
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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
?

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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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
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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 Tefal Equinox CM520D10

Technical score
Technical score
7.3/ 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 54% of models
Score components:

40%

7.1

Brewing

30%

8.8

Convenience

10%

7.6

Carafe

10%

4.8

Maintenance

5%

7.6

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

7.3
Reviews score
7.7
User score
?
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 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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â–² Better than 55% of models
Score components:

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

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Price

8.2
Power
900 W
Market range: <600 W – >1.4k W
This filter coffee machine is rated at 900 W, which is lower than 62.5% of filter coffee machines and equal to 6.7% of filter coffee machines.
Cups capacity
12 cups
Market range: <6 cups – >15 cups
This filter coffee machine holds 12 cups, which is more than 63.2% of filter coffee machines and equal to 21.6% of filter coffee machines.
Water tank capacity
1.2 L
Market range: <0.6 L – >1.5 L
This filter coffee machine has a 1.2 L water tank, which is smaller than 58.9% of filter coffee machines and equal to 12.9% 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
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
?
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
stainless steel
Width
17.9 cm
Market range: <17 cm – >30 cm
This filter coffee machine is 17.9 cm wide, which is narrower than 84.4% of filter coffee machines.
Depth
26.1 cm
Market range: <16 cm – >28 cm
This filter coffee machine is 26.1 cm deep, which is deeper than 81.6% of filter coffee machines.
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Tefal Equinox CM520D10 vs the average filter coffee machine

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  • 2 cups larger capacity
    This filter coffee machine has a larger capacity than the average filter coffee machine (12 cups vs 10 cups). The average filter coffee machine holds 10 cups.
    12 cups vs 10 cups
  • 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.
  • 5.1 cm narrower
    This filter coffee machine is narrower than the average filter coffee machine (17.9 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    17.9 cm vs 23 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
  • 17.5% lighter
    This filter coffee machine is lighter than the average filter coffee machine (1.7 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    1.7 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 9.8% smaller volume
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller body volume than the average filter coffee machine (14857 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    14,857 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 1.7% better value for money
    Tefal Equinox CM520D10 has better value for money than the average filter coffee machine (8.23 vs 8.1).
    8.23 vs 8.09
  • 1.7% better value for money
    Tefal Equinox CM520D10 has better value for money than the average filter coffee machine (8.23 vs 8.1).
    8.23 vs 8.09
  • 2 cups larger capacity
    This filter coffee machine has a larger capacity than the average filter coffee machine (12 cups vs 10 cups). The average filter coffee machine holds 10 cups.
    12 cups vs 10 cups
  • 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.
  • 5.1 cm narrower
    This filter coffee machine is narrower than the average filter coffee machine (17.9 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    17.9 cm vs 23 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
  • 17.5% lighter
    This filter coffee machine is lighter than the average filter coffee machine (1.7 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    1.7 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 9.8% smaller volume
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller body volume than the average filter coffee machine (14857 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    14,857 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 100 W less power
    This filter coffee machine has a lower power rating than the average filter coffee machine (900 W vs 1000 W). The average filter coffee machine is rated at 1000 W.
    900 W vs 1,000 W
  • 0.05 L smaller water tank
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller water tank than the average filter coffee machine (1.2 L vs 1.25 L). The average filter coffee machine has a 1.25 L tank.
    1.2 L vs 1.25 L
  • 4.6 cm deeper
    This filter coffee machine is deeper than the average filter coffee machine (26.1 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    26.1 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 100 W less power
    This filter coffee machine has a lower power rating than the average filter coffee machine (900 W vs 1000 W). The average filter coffee machine is rated at 1000 W.
    900 W vs 1,000 W
  • 0.05 L smaller water tank
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller water tank than the average filter coffee machine (1.2 L vs 1.25 L). The average filter coffee machine has a 1.25 L tank.
    1.2 L vs 1.25 L
  • 4.6 cm deeper
    This filter coffee machine is deeper than the average filter coffee machine (26.1 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    26.1 cm vs 21.5 cm

Third-party reviews

What we like about Tefal Equinox CM520D10

  • At 17.9 cm wide, it fits a narrow worktop.
  • At 1.7 kg it is easy to lift and move.
  • The removable filter holder makes it quick to clear the grounds.
  • A timer lets you set a brew for later.
  • The display shows the settings at a glance.
  • The warming plate keeps the pot hot while you pour.

What we don't like about Tefal Equinox CM520D10

  • The parts are not dishwasher-safe, so rinsing is done by hand.
  • There is no automatic cleaning, so descaling is a manual job.
  • The tank cannot be removed, so you fill it in place.
  • There is no aroma strength control, so the strength of the cup is fixed.
  • There is no thermal carafe, so the coffee sits on the warming plate and can taste burnt.

Verdict

Narrow kitchens are where the Tefal Equinox CM520D10 earns its place. At 17.9 cm wide, it takes up little space on the worktop, and at 1.7 kg it is easy to lift. The 900 W heater is enough for a daily pot of filter coffee. The 1.2 L tank is rated for 12 cups, which is plenty for a morning. A display and a timer make the daily routine simple, and the filter holder comes out for rinsing. The trade-off is upkeep, because none of the parts can go in the dishwasher. It has no automatic cleaning, so descaling is a manual job too. It suits someone with a small kitchen who makes filter coffee for one or two people and does not mind a bit of hand washing.

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