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Mr. Coffee 5-Cup Mini Brew Switch review: 75 specs compared

Avg. price:~£20Type:?Water Container Capacity:0.74 LPump Pressure:N/A barBuilt-in Coffee Grinder:noAutomatic Milk Frother:no

Mr. Coffee 5-Cup Mini Brew Switch Review: Compare 75 technical specifications and 1 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Mr. Coffee 5-Cup Mini Brew Switch
5.8/10

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 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 97% of models
Score components

45%

4.7

Technical score

20%

4.7

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%

9.1

User score

▼Worse than 97% of coffee machines
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▼Worse than 91%
4.7

Technical score

Technical score
4.7/ 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 98% of models
Score components

35%

3.3

Performance

25%

4.7

Coffee Preparation

25%

5.3

Features

15%

6.8

Design

▼Worse than 98%
4.7

Reviews score

Reviews score
4.7/ 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 99% of models

4.7

Mark 7.7 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%

5.0

Popularity

Grades by review (1)
1 video: 9.0/10. We use 3 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.3: (9.0 × 1 + 8.3 × 2) ÷ 3 = 8.5. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
▼Worse than 99%
9.1

User score

User score
9.1/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 90% of models

70%

8.8

Rating

30%

10

Popularity

★Better than 90%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
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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Where to buy
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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Mr. Coffee 5-Cup Mini Brew Switch

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Reviewers agree the coffee tastes great, but most say the warming plate disappoints.
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Technical Specifications of coffee machine Mr. Coffee 5-Cup Mini Brew Switch

Technical score
Technical score
4.7/ 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 98% of models
Score components:

35%

3.3

Performance

25%

4.7

Coffee Preparation

25%

5.3

Features

15%

6.8

Design

4.7
Reviews score
4.7
User score
9.1
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 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 91% of models
Score components:

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.0
Power
650 W
Market range: <1k W – >1.5k W
This coffee machine provides 650 W of heating power, which is lower than the power of 96.1% of coffee machines and equal to that of 0.8% of coffee machines.
Water Container Capacity
0.74 L
Market range: <0.7 L – >2 L
This coffee machine holds up to 0.74 L in its water tank, which is smaller than 85.1% of coffee machines.
Pump Pressure
N/A
Heating Time
?
Heating System
Thermoblock
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Type
?
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
no
This coffee machine does not accept coffee capsules. 32.2% of coffee machines accept coffee capsules.
Capsule System
N/A
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Water Level Indicator
?
Water Filter
no
This coffee machine does not have a water filter. 30% of coffee machines have a water filter.
Descaling Program
no
This coffee machine does not have a descaling programme. 69% of coffee machines have a descaling programme.
Cleaning Alert
no
This coffee machine does not alert you when cleaning is needed. 61.1% of coffee machines offer cleaning alerts.
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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What reviewers say
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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Mr. Coffee 5-Cup Mini Brew Switch vs the average coffee machine

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  • 19.7% higher user score
    User score
    9.1/ 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 90% of models

    70%

    8.8

    Rating

    30%

    10

    Popularity

    9.1 vs 7.6
  • 6x cheaper
    Mr. Coffee 5-Cup Mini Brew Switch is cheaper than the average coffee machine (£20 vs £120).
    £20 vs £120
  • 19.7% higher user score
    User score
    9.1/ 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 90% of models

    70%

    8.8

    Rating

    30%

    10

    Popularity

    9.1 vs 7.6
  • 6x cheaper
    Mr. Coffee 5-Cup Mini Brew Switch is cheaper than the average coffee machine (£20 vs £120).
    £20 vs £120
  • 750 W lower power
    This coffee machine offers lower heating power than the average coffee machine (650 W vs 1,400 W).
    650 W vs 1,400 W
  • 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.
  • No descaling programme
    This coffee machine does not have a descaling programme, while the average coffee machine does. 68.9% of coffee machines have a descaling programme.
  • 36.5% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.7/ 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 99% of models

    4.7

    Mark 7.7 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%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 video: 9.0/10. We use 3 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.3: (9.0 × 1 + 8.3 × 2) ÷ 3 = 8.5. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    4.7 vs 7.4
  • No cleaning alerts
    This coffee machine does not alert you when cleaning is needed, while the average coffee machine does. 61% of coffee machines offer cleaning alerts.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 0.51 L smaller water tank
    This coffee machine has a smaller water reservoir than the average coffee machine (0.7 L vs 1.25 L).
    0.74 L vs 1.25 L
  • 36.5% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.7/ 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 99% of models

    4.7

    Mark 7.7 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%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 video: 9.0/10. We use 3 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.3: (9.0 × 1 + 8.3 × 2) ÷ 3 = 8.5. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    4.7 vs 7.4
  • 8.2% worse value for money
    Mr. Coffee 5-Cup Mini Brew Switch has worse value for money than the average coffee machine (7.03 vs 7.6).
    7.03 vs 7.61
  • 750 W lower power
    This coffee machine offers lower heating power than the average coffee machine (650 W vs 1,400 W).
    650 W vs 1,400 W
  • 0.51 L smaller water tank
    This coffee machine has a smaller water reservoir than the average coffee machine (0.7 L vs 1.25 L).
    0.74 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.
  • 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.
  • No descaling programme
    This coffee machine does not have a descaling programme, while the average coffee machine does. 68.9% of coffee machines have a descaling programme.
  • No cleaning alerts
    This coffee machine does not alert you when cleaning is needed, while the average coffee machine does. 61% of coffee machines offer cleaning alerts.
  • No automatic switch-off
    This coffee machine does not switch off automatically when idle, while the average coffee machine does. 95.4% of coffee machines offer automatic switch-off.
  • 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
14/10/2021
Hands-on review · brewing, temperature and cleanup tests
Verdict
The Mr. Coffee 5-Cup Mini Brew Switch is a simple, compact brewer that makes a very good, hot cup of coffee, and cleanup is easy.
9.0
Just A Dad Approved
≈ estimated
29/03/2023
Hands-on review · brewing, temperature and cleanup tests
Verdict
The Mr. Coffee 5-Cup Mini Brew Switch is a simple, quiet-running brewer that makes hot, good-tasting coffee, and the creator clearly likes its design.
9.0
Just A Dad Approved
≈ estimated
15/04/2022
Hands-on review · brewing, temperature and taste tests
Verdict
The Mr. Coffee 5-Cup Mini Brew Switch makes a very good cup of coffee in a compact footprint, and the creator really likes it.
9.0
Just A Dad Approved
≈ estimated
15/04/2022
Hands-on review · brewing and temperature tests
Verdict
The Mr. Coffee 5-Cup Mini Brew Switch is a very nice, simple coffee maker that makes good, hot coffee.
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Mr. Coffee 5-Cup Mini Brew Switch

  • One switch starts and stops the brew, so there is little to learn.
  • The coffee comes out hot and tastes good.
  • It is compact and takes up little counter space.
  • The carafe, filter basket and lid all go in the dishwasher.
  • The glass carafe pours cleanly, and the large water opening makes filling easy.
  • A hot water dispenser adds hot water for tea and soups, not only coffee.

What customers don't like about Mr. Coffee 5-Cup Mini Brew Switch

  • The 0.74 L water tank makes only a small pot, which is too little for a family.
  • It does not switch itself off, so the warming plate stays on until someone turns the switch off.
  • Steam pops out and the machine gets louder toward the end of brewing.
  • The coffee temperature cannot be adjusted, so the machine sets it for you.
  • There is no display to show the state of the brew.

Verdict

Simple one-switch operation is the first thing you notice with the Mr. Coffee 5-Cup Mini Brew Switch, a small brewer for one person or a couple. The coffee comes out hot and tastes good, and the brew is quick enough for a rushed morning. It takes up little counter space, and the carafe, filter basket and lid all go in the dishwasher. The glass carafe pours cleanly, and the large water opening makes filling simple. The trade-off is power and safety. At 650 W and 0.74 L it holds a small pot. There is no automatic shutdown, so the warming plate stays on until you turn the switch off. It suits a buyer who wants a plain coffee maker, does not need much volume and is happy to switch it off by hand.

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