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Tefal Vita CM1718 review: 47 specs compared

Avg. price:~£?Cups capacity:15 cupsPower:730 WThermal insulated carafe:noIntegrated grinder:noTimer function:?

Tefal Vita CM1718 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the American Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Tefal Vita CM1718
6.9/10

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 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%

6.8

Technical score

20%

6.8

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–¼Worse than 79% 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%

6.9

Overall score

30%

?

Price

Price not known yet
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 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%

7.0

Brewing

30%

8.0

Convenience

10%

4.5

Carafe

10%

4.8

Maintenance

5%

8.2

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

â–¼Worse than 72%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
✕
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
6.8

User score

User score
6.8/ 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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6.8

Mark 7.5 is below the typical mark 8.3 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

70%

8.0

Rating

30%

6.4

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 83%
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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 Tefal Vita CM1718

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 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–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components:

40%

7.0

Brewing

30%

8.0

Convenience

10%

4.5

Carafe

10%

4.8

Maintenance

5%

8.2

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

6.8
Reviews score
7.7
User score
6.8
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 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–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components:

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

?

Price

7.8
Power
730 W
Market range: <600 W – >1.4k W
This filter coffee machine is rated at 730 W, which is lower than 82.6% of filter coffee machines.
Cups capacity
15 cups
Market range: <6 cups – >15 cups
This filter coffee machine holds 15 cups, which is more than 86.8% of filter coffee machines and equal to 12% of filter coffee machines.
Water tank capacity
1.5 L
Market range: <0.6 L – >1.5 L
This filter coffee machine has a 1.5 L water tank, which is larger than 83.1% of filter coffee machines and equal to 10.9% 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
no
This filter coffee machine does not have a warming plate. 87.3% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Adjustable keep-warm time
no
This filter coffee machine does not let you adjust how long the coffee stays warm. 85.7% of filter coffee machines offer this.
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Timer function
?
Display
?
Automatic shut-off
yes
This filter coffee machine switches off automatically. 0.8% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Auto shut-off interval
30 min
Market range: <5 min – >40 min
This filter coffee machine shuts off after 30 min, which is shorter than 66.7% of filter coffee machines and equal to 16.9% 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
?
Depth
?
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Tefal Vita CM1718 vs the average filter coffee machine

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  • 5 cups larger capacity
    This filter coffee machine has a larger capacity than the average filter coffee machine (15 cups vs 10 cups). The average filter coffee machine holds 10 cups.
    15 cups vs 10 cups
  • 0.25 L larger water tank
    This filter coffee machine has a larger water tank than the average filter coffee machine (1.5 L vs 1.25 L). The average filter coffee machine has a 1.25 L tank.
    1.5 L vs 1.25 L
  • 35.4% lighter
    This filter coffee machine is lighter than the average filter coffee machine (1.3 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    1.33 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 5 cups larger capacity
    This filter coffee machine has a larger capacity than the average filter coffee machine (15 cups vs 10 cups). The average filter coffee machine holds 10 cups.
    15 cups vs 10 cups
  • 0.25 L larger water tank
    This filter coffee machine has a larger water tank than the average filter coffee machine (1.5 L vs 1.25 L). The average filter coffee machine has a 1.25 L tank.
    1.5 L vs 1.25 L
  • 35.4% lighter
    This filter coffee machine is lighter than the average filter coffee machine (1.3 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    1.33 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 270 W less power
    This filter coffee machine has a lower power rating than the average filter coffee machine (730 W vs 1000 W). The average filter coffee machine is rated at 1000 W.
    730 W vs 1,000 W
  • No adjustable keep-warm time
    This filter coffee machine does not let you adjust keep-warm time, while the average filter coffee machine does. 80% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • No warming plate
    This filter coffee machine does not have a warming plate, while the average filter coffee machine does. 86.9% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • 10 min shorter auto shut-off
    This filter coffee machine shuts off after a shorter interval than the average filter coffee machine (30 min vs 40 min). The average filter coffee machine shuts off after 40 min.
    30 min vs 40 min
  • No small-batch brewing
    This filter coffee machine does not support small-batch brewing, while the average filter coffee machine does. 94.4% of filter coffee machines support small-batch brewing.
  • 13.9% lower user score
    User score
    6.8/ 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
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models

    6.8

    Mark 7.5 is below the typical mark 8.3 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.0

    Rating

    30%

    6.4

    Popularity

    6.8 vs 7.9
  • 3% worse value for money
    Tefal Vita CM1718 has worse value for money than the average filter coffee machine (7.85 vs 8.1).
    7.85 vs 8.09
  • 13.9% lower user score
    User score
    6.8/ 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–¼ Worse than 83% of models

    6.8

    Mark 7.5 is below the typical mark 8.3 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.0

    Rating

    30%

    6.4

    Popularity

    6.8 vs 7.9
  • 3% worse value for money
    Tefal Vita CM1718 has worse value for money than the average filter coffee machine (7.85 vs 8.1).
    7.85 vs 8.09
  • 270 W less power
    This filter coffee machine has a lower power rating than the average filter coffee machine (730 W vs 1000 W). The average filter coffee machine is rated at 1000 W.
    730 W vs 1,000 W
  • No small-batch brewing
    This filter coffee machine does not support small-batch brewing, while the average filter coffee machine does. 94.4% of filter coffee machines support small-batch brewing.
  • 10 min shorter auto shut-off
    This filter coffee machine shuts off after a shorter interval than the average filter coffee machine (30 min vs 40 min). The average filter coffee machine shuts off after 40 min.
    30 min vs 40 min
  • No adjustable keep-warm time
    This filter coffee machine does not let you adjust keep-warm time, while the average filter coffee machine does. 80% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • No warming plate
    This filter coffee machine does not have a warming plate, while the average filter coffee machine does. 86.9% of filter coffee machines offer this.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Tefal Vita CM1718

  • The 1.5 L tank holds enough water for a big batch of coffee.
  • Fifteen cups per brew suit a family or a small office.
  • Automatic shut-off after 30 min stops it running unattended.
  • The drip stop lets you pour a cup before brewing finishes.
  • A removable filter holder makes rinsing easy.
  • At 1.33 kg it is light enough to move around the kitchen.

What we don't like about Tefal Vita CM1718

  • At 730 W the heater takes a while to bring the water to temperature.
  • There is no warming plate and no adjustable keep-warm time.
  • The carafe is not insulated, so coffee cools quickly.
  • The water tank cannot be removed, so it is filled on the machine.
  • Parts are not dishwasher-safe, so cleaning is by hand.

Verdict

With a 1.5 L tank and room for 15 cups, the Tefal Vita CM1718 suits a family or a small office that brews a lot at once. The large tank is the main reason to buy it, and the machine weighs only 1.33 kg, so it is easy to lift to the sink for cleaning. It switches itself off after 30 min, and the drip stop lets you pour a cup before the brew ends. The filter holder comes out for rinsing. The trade-off is the power. At 730 W the water takes a while to reach brewing heat. There is no warming plate, and the carafe is not insulated, so coffee cools in the pot. It suits a buyer who makes big batches of coffee and does not mind a slower start.

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