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Cuisinart SS-15BKSP1 review: 75 specs compared

Avg. price:~£?Type:Capsule Coffee MachineWater Container Capacity:1.18 LPump Pressure:?Built-in Coffee Grinder:noAutomatic Milk Frother:no

Cuisinart SS-15BKSP1 Review: Compare 75 technical specifications and 2 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Cuisinart SS-15BKSP1
6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists, owners and ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 45%, Reviews score 20%, List score 15%, Sentiment score 10%, User 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components

45%

6.0

Technical score

20%

6.0

Reviews score

15%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

9.0

User score

▼Worse than 72% of coffee machines
?

Value for money

Value for money
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the coffee machine's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a coffee machine with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

?

Price

Price not known yet
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 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 45% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components

35%

5.6

Performance

25%

4.8

Coffee Preparation

25%

7.3

Features

15%

6.8

Design

▼Worse than 56%
6.0

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.0/ 10
✕
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 20% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 81% of models

6.0

Mark 8.1 is below the typical mark 8.1 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.4

Average grade

20%

6.5

Popularity

Grades by review (2)
2 videos, average 9.0/10. We use 3 reviews; the 1 missing counts as the category's typical 8.3: (9.0 × 2 + 8.3 × 1) ÷ 3 = 8.8. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
▼Worse than 81%
9.0

User score

User score
9.0/ 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 10% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 86% of models

70%

8.6

Rating

30%

10

Popularity

▲Better than 86%
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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 15% 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 coffee machine Cuisinart SS-15BKSP1

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 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 45% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components:

35%

5.6

Performance

25%

4.8

Coffee Preparation

25%

7.3

Features

15%

6.8

Design

6.0
Reviews score
6.0
User score
9.0
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the coffee machine's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a coffee machine with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components:

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

?

Price

7.6
Power
1,200 W
Market range: <1k W – >1.5k W
This coffee machine provides 1,200 W of heating power, which is lower than the power of 71.2% of coffee machines and equal to that of 2.4% of coffee machines.
Water Container Capacity
1.18 L
Market range: <0.7 L – >2 L
This coffee machine holds up to 1.18 L in its water tank, which is smaller than 61% of coffee machines.
Pump Pressure
?
Heating Time
?
Heating System
?
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Type
Capsule Coffee Machine
Works with Powdered Coffee
no
This coffee machine does not accept ground coffee. 52.1% of coffee machines accept ground coffee.
Works with ESE Pods
no
This coffee machine does not accept ESE pods. 20.4% of coffee machines accept ESE pods.
Works with Capsules
yes
This coffee machine accepts coffee capsules. 68% of coffee machines accept coffee capsules.
Capsule System
?
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Water Level Indicator
?
Water Filter
yes
This coffee machine has a water filter. 70.2% of coffee machines have a water filter.
Descaling Program
yes
This coffee machine has a descaling programme. 31.2% of coffee machines have a descaling programme.
Cleaning Alert
?
Automatic Milk Circuit Cleaning
no
This coffee machine does not clean its milk circuit automatically. 18.3% of coffee machines offer automatic milk circuit cleaning.
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Built-in Installation
no
Color
black
Vintage Look
no
This coffee machine does not have vintage styling. 10.6% of coffee machines have this look.
Housing Material
?
Drip Tray Material
Plastic
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Cuisinart SS-15BKSP1 vs the average coffee machine

246810TotalPerformanceCoffee PreparationFeaturesDesign
  • Has a water filter
    This coffee machine has a water filter, while the average coffee machine does not. 30% of coffee machines have a water filter.
  • Accepts coffee capsules
    This coffee machine accepts coffee capsules, while the average coffee machine does not. 32.1% of coffee machines accept coffee capsules.
  • 18.4% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 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 10% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 86% of models

    70%

    8.6

    Rating

    30%

    10

    Popularity

    9.0 vs 7.6
  • 18.4% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 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 10% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 86% of models

    70%

    8.6

    Rating

    30%

    10

    Popularity

    9.0 vs 7.6
  • Accepts coffee capsules
    This coffee machine accepts coffee capsules, while the average coffee machine does not. 32.1% of coffee machines accept coffee capsules.
  • Has a water filter
    This coffee machine has a water filter, while the average coffee machine does not. 30% of coffee machines have a water filter.
  • Cannot brew two cups at once
    This coffee machine cannot brew two cups at once, while the average coffee machine can. 57.5% of coffee machines offer two-cup brewing.
  • Fixed cup clearance
    This coffee machine does not have adjustable cup clearance, while the average coffee machine does. 67.5% of coffee machines have this feature.
  • 200 W lower power
    This coffee machine offers lower heating power than the average coffee machine (1,200 W vs 1,400 W).
    1,200 W vs 1,400 W
  • No ground coffee support
    This coffee machine does not accept ground coffee, while the average coffee machine does. 52% of coffee machines accept ground coffee.
  • No hot water dispenser
    This coffee machine does not have a hot water dispenser, while the average coffee machine does. 50.5% of coffee machines have a hot water dispenser.
  • 18.9% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.0/ 10
    ✕
    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 20% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 81% of models

    6.0

    Mark 8.1 is below the typical mark 8.1 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    6.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (2)
    2 videos, average 9.0/10. We use 3 reviews; the 1 missing counts as the category's typical 8.3: (9.0 × 2 + 8.3 × 1) ÷ 3 = 8.8. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    6.0 vs 7.4
  • 0.07 L smaller water tank
    This coffee machine has a smaller water reservoir than the average coffee machine (1.2 L vs 1.25 L).
    1.18 L vs 1.25 L
  • 0.3% worse value for money
    Cuisinart SS-15BKSP1 has worse value for money than the average coffee machine (7.63 vs 7.6).
    7.63 vs 7.61
  • 18.9% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.0/ 10
    ✕
    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 20% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 81% of models

    6.0

    Mark 8.1 is below the typical mark 8.1 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    6.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (2)
    2 videos, average 9.0/10. We use 3 reviews; the 1 missing counts as the category's typical 8.3: (9.0 × 2 + 8.3 × 1) ÷ 3 = 8.8. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    6.0 vs 7.4
  • 0.3% worse value for money
    Cuisinart SS-15BKSP1 has worse value for money than the average coffee machine (7.63 vs 7.6).
    7.63 vs 7.61
  • 200 W lower power
    This coffee machine offers lower heating power than the average coffee machine (1,200 W vs 1,400 W).
    1,200 W vs 1,400 W
  • 0.07 L smaller water tank
    This coffee machine has a smaller water reservoir than the average coffee machine (1.2 L vs 1.25 L).
    1.18 L vs 1.25 L
  • No ground coffee support
    This coffee machine does not accept ground coffee, while the average coffee machine does. 52% of coffee machines accept ground coffee.
  • No hot water dispenser
    This coffee machine does not have a hot water dispenser, while the average coffee machine does. 50.5% of coffee machines have a hot water dispenser.
  • Cannot brew two cups at once
    This coffee machine cannot brew two cups at once, while the average coffee machine can. 57.5% of coffee machines offer two-cup brewing.
  • Fixed cup clearance
    This coffee machine does not have adjustable cup clearance, while the average coffee machine does. 67.5% of coffee machines have this feature.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Just A Dad Approved
≈ estimated
06/03/2022
Hands-on review · brewing tests and daily use
Verdict
Cuisinart SS-15BKSP1 looks very nice on the countertop and makes both single cups and full pots well.
8.0
Just A Dad Approved
≈ estimated
24/03/2021
Hands-on review · brewing, timer and K-cup tests
Verdict
Cuisinart SS-15BKSP1 is a very nice dual brewer, though large and priced high for its standard features.
9.0
KITCHEN & DINING
≈ estimated
28/03/2019
Hands-on review · daily use, brewing and single-serve tests
Verdict
Cuisinart SS-15BKSP1 is neat, easy to use and compact on the counter, combining a full pot and single-serve brewer well.
Overview video
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Overview video
Hands-on video, no verdict

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Cuisinart SS-15BKSP1

  • A single cup or a full pot from one machine.
  • A water filter cuts down on scale in the tank.
  • A descaling program helps remove scale when it builds up.
  • Capsules work on the single-serve side.
  • It switches itself off after brewing.
  • The tank lifts out, so it is easy to fill.

What customers don't like about Cuisinart SS-15BKSP1

  • The two sides cannot brew at the same time.
  • There is no milk frother and no cappuccino program.
  • There is no display to show the settings.
  • The coffee temperature cannot be adjusted.
  • On the full-pot side, the water level must be set by hand to match the cup count.

Verdict

From the Cuisinart SS-15BKSP1 you get a single cup or a full pot, all from one countertop machine. The 1200 W heater and 1.18 L tank are a sensible size for a small household. The water filter cuts down on scale, and a descaling program handles what is left. The tank lifts out for filling at the sink, and the machine switches itself off after brewing. Capsules work on the single-serve side, so a pod is quick when you only need one cup. Reviewers like the taste and the quiet brewing. The trade-off is that the two sides cannot run at the same time, so you wait for one before starting the other. It suits a household that wants a simple morning machine without a display or a milk frother.

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