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TM Electron TMPCF020S review: 47 specs compared

Avg. price:~£45Cups capacity:4 cupsPower:600 WThermal insulated carafe:noIntegrated grinder:yesTimer function:no

TM Electron TMPCF020S Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the American Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

TM Electron TMPCF020S
5.8/10

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 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%

5.4

Technical score

20%

5.4

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 99% of American coffee machines
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 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%

5.8

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

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5.4

Technical score

Technical score
5.4/ 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%

3.5

Brewing

30%

6.8

Convenience

10%

7.6

Carafe

10%

5.1

Maintenance

5%

6.3

Design

5%

6.7

Grinder

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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
5.4

User score

User score
5.4/ 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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5.4

Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 8.3 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

70%

7.8

Rating

30%

7.6

Popularity

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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 TM Electron TMPCF020S

Technical score
Technical score
5.4/ 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%

3.5

Brewing

30%

6.8

Convenience

10%

7.6

Carafe

10%

5.1

Maintenance

5%

6.3

Design

5%

6.7

Grinder

5.4
Reviews score
7.7
User score
5.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 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%

5.8

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

6.9
Power
600 W
Market range: <600 W – >1.4k W
This filter coffee machine is rated at 600 W, which is lower than 89.7% of filter coffee machines and equal to 5.9% of filter coffee machines.
Cups capacity
4 cups
Market range: <6 cups – >15 cups
This filter coffee machine holds 4 cups, which is fewer than 96.4% of filter coffee machines and equal to 1.2% of filter coffee machines.
Water tank capacity
0.6 L
Market range: <0.6 L – >1.5 L
This filter coffee machine has a 0.6 L water tank, which is smaller than 89.1% of filter coffee machines and equal to 7.3% 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
?
Number of grind settings
1
Market range: <1 – >11
This filter coffee machine offers 1 grind settings, which is fewer than 90.5% of filter coffee machines and equal to 9.5% 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
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
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
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 cm
Market range: <17 cm – >30 cm
This filter coffee machine is 29 cm wide, which is wider than 84.4% of filter coffee machines and as wide as 1.6% of filter coffee machines.
Depth
20 cm
Market range: <16 cm – >28 cm
This filter coffee machine is 20 cm deep, which is shallower than 60% of filter coffee machines and as deep as 3.7% of filter coffee machines.
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TM Electron TMPCF020S 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 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.
  • 1.5 cm lower height
    This filter coffee machine is shorter than the average filter coffee machine (32 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    32 cm vs 33.5 cm
  • 1.5 cm shallower
    This filter coffee machine is shallower than the average filter coffee machine (20 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    20 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 1.5 cm lower height
    This filter coffee machine is shorter than the average filter coffee machine (32 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    32 cm vs 33.5 cm
  • 1.5 cm shallower
    This filter coffee machine is shallower than the average filter coffee machine (20 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    20 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 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 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.
  • 400 W less power
    This filter coffee machine has a lower power rating than the average filter coffee machine (600 W vs 1000 W). The average filter coffee machine is rated at 1000 W.
    600 W vs 1,000 W
  • 0.65 L smaller water tank
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller water tank than the average filter coffee machine (0.6 L vs 1.25 L). The average filter coffee machine has a 1.25 L tank.
    0.6 L vs 1.25 L
  • 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.
  • 6 cups smaller capacity
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller capacity than the average filter coffee machine (4 cups vs 10 cups). The average filter coffee machine holds 10 cups.
    4 cups vs 10 cups
  • 31.6% lower user score
    User score
    5.4/ 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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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models

    5.4

    Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 8.3 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    7.8

    Rating

    30%

    7.6

    Popularity

    5.4 vs 7.9
  • 6 cm wider
    This filter coffee machine is wider than the average filter coffee machine (29 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    29 cm vs 23 cm
  • 44.7% heavier
    This filter coffee machine is heavier than the average filter coffee machine (3 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    2.98 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 2 fewer grind settings
    This filter coffee machine offers fewer grind settings than the average filter coffee machine (1 vs 3). The average filter coffee machine offers 3 grind settings.
    1 vs 3
  • 31.6% lower user score
    User score
    5.4/ 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 99% of models

    5.4

    Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 8.3 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    7.8

    Rating

    30%

    7.6

    Popularity

    5.4 vs 7.9
  • 17.1% worse value for money
    TM Electron TMPCF020S has worse value for money than the average filter coffee machine (6.91 vs 8.1).
    6.91 vs 8.09
  • 80% more expensive
    TM Electron TMPCF020S is more expensive than the average filter coffee machine (£45 vs £25).
    £45 vs £25
  • 400 W less power
    This filter coffee machine has a lower power rating than the average filter coffee machine (600 W vs 1000 W). The average filter coffee machine is rated at 1000 W.
    600 W vs 1,000 W
  • 0.65 L smaller water tank
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller water tank than the average filter coffee machine (0.6 L vs 1.25 L). The average filter coffee machine has a 1.25 L tank.
    0.6 L vs 1.25 L
  • 6 cups smaller capacity
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller capacity than the average filter coffee machine (4 cups vs 10 cups). The average filter coffee machine holds 10 cups.
    4 cups vs 10 cups
  • 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.
  • 6 cm wider
    This filter coffee machine is wider than the average filter coffee machine (29 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    29 cm vs 23 cm
  • 44.7% heavier
    This filter coffee machine is heavier than the average filter coffee machine (3 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    2.98 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 12.6% larger volume
    This filter coffee machine has a larger body volume than the average filter coffee machine (18560 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    18,560 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 2 fewer grind settings
    This filter coffee machine offers fewer grind settings than the average filter coffee machine (1 vs 3). The average filter coffee machine offers 3 grind settings.
    1 vs 3

Third-party reviews

What we like about TM Electron TMPCF020S

  • Integrated electric blade grinder allows brewing with fresh coffee beans
  • Compact and space-saving design ideal for small kitchens and singles
  • Includes a permanent washable filter that eliminates disposable paper filters
  • Dual compatibility supporting both coffee beans and pre-ground coffee
  • Equipped with a built-in hot plate to keep the brewed coffee warm
  • Quiet grinding performance compared to larger fully-automatic alternatives
  • No-drip valve prevents messes when removing the glass carafe

What we don't like about TM Electron TMPCF020S

  • Small 4-cup capacity requires frequent refills for larger households
  • Electric blade grinder does not offer adjustable grind size settings
  • The glass carafe is delicate and requires careful manual cleaning
  • Lower 600-watt power means a slightly slower brewing speed
  • Lack of automated descaling indicators or deep-clean cycle buttons

Verdict

The TM Electron TMPCF020S is a compact mini drip coffee maker operating at 600W power with a 560ml water capacity, designed to brew up to 4 cups of American-style coffee into its included glass carafe. Its main characteristics include an integrated electric grinder with durable stainless steel blades, dual compatibility with both whole beans and pre-ground coffee, an aroma intensity dial, and a built-in heating plate to maintain coffee temperature. The primary pros are its space-saving footprint ideal for small kitchens, a reusable permanent washable filter that eliminates paper waste, and a front quantity selector that easily switches between brewing a half or full pot. On the downside, its smaller 4-cup capacity makes it less suitable for larger families or heavy coffee drinkers, and the manual bean-to-cup operation requires careful cleaning of the integrated grinder housing after multiple uses.

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