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Tristar CM-1246 review: 75 specs compared

Avg. price:~£?Type:?Water Container Capacity:0.6 LPump Pressure:0 barBuilt-in Coffee Grinder:noAutomatic Milk Frother:no

Tristar CM-1246 Review: Compare 75 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Tristar CM-1246
6.3/10

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

45%

4.9

Technical score

20%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.7, the mark of a weaker model in this category

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%

?

User scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 88% 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
Score components

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

?

Price

Price not known yet
4.9

Technical score

Technical score
4.9/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

35%

2.5

Performance

25%

4.7

Coffee Preparation

25%

6.8

Features

15%

7.6

Design

â–¼Worse than 97%
?

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 20% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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
✕
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
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
?

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.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £?
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Technical Specifications of coffee machine Tristar CM-1246

Technical score
Technical score
4.9/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components:

35%

2.5

Performance

25%

4.7

Coffee Preparation

25%

6.8

Features

15%

7.6

Design

4.9
Reviews score
7.7
User score
?
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 10
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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
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components:

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

?

Price

7.4
Power
600 W
Market range: <1k W – >1.5k W
This coffee machine provides 600 W of heating power, which is lower than the power of 97.1% of coffee machines and equal to that of 0.2% of coffee machines.
Water Container Capacity
0.6 L
Market range: <0.7 L – >2 L
This coffee machine holds up to 0.6 L in its water tank, which is smaller than 93.2% of coffee machines and equal to that of 3% of coffee machines.
Pump Pressure
0 bar
Market range: <15 bar – >19 bar
This coffee machine delivers 0 bar of pump pressure, which is lower than the pump pressure of 98.1% of coffee machines and equal to that of 1.9% of coffee machines.
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
yes
This coffee machine has a water level indicator. 37.9% of coffee machines have a 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
?
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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Tristar CM-1246 vs the average coffee machine

246810TotalPerformanceCoffee PreparationFeaturesDesign
  • 800 W lower power
    This coffee machine offers lower heating power than the average coffee machine (600 W vs 1,400 W).
    600 W vs 1,400 W
  • 260 g smaller bean hopper
    This coffee machine holds fewer coffee beans in its hopper than the average coffee machine (0 g vs 260 g).
    0 g vs 260 g
  • 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.
  • 15 bar lower pump pressure
    This coffee machine delivers lower pump pressure than the average coffee machine (0 bar vs 15 bar).
    0 bar vs 15 bar
  • 0.65 L smaller water tank
    This coffee machine has a smaller water reservoir than the average coffee machine (0.6 L vs 1.25 L).
    0.6 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.
  • 2.5% worse value for money
    Tristar CM-1246 has worse value for money than the average coffee machine (7.42 vs 7.6).
    7.42 vs 7.61
  • 2.5% worse value for money
    Tristar CM-1246 has worse value for money than the average coffee machine (7.42 vs 7.6).
    7.42 vs 7.61
  • 800 W lower power
    This coffee machine offers lower heating power than the average coffee machine (600 W vs 1,400 W).
    600 W vs 1,400 W
  • 260 g smaller bean hopper
    This coffee machine holds fewer coffee beans in its hopper than the average coffee machine (0 g vs 260 g).
    0 g vs 260 g
  • 15 bar lower pump pressure
    This coffee machine delivers lower pump pressure than the average coffee machine (0 bar vs 15 bar).
    0 bar vs 15 bar
  • 0.65 L smaller water tank
    This coffee machine has a smaller water reservoir than the average coffee machine (0.6 L vs 1.25 L).
    0.6 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.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Tristar CM-1246

  • The hot water dispenser fills a cup without a kettle.
  • A water level indicator shows how much water is left.
  • The removable tank makes filling easy.
  • Adjustable cup clearance fits mugs of different heights.
  • Sleep mode and automatic shutdown save power.
  • Overheat protection is built in.

What customers don't like about Tristar CM-1246

  • The 600 W power is low.
  • With 0 bar pump pressure, it cannot make espresso.
  • The bean container holds 0 g, so beans cannot be used.
  • The 0.6 L water tank needs refilling often.
  • It does not work with capsules or powdered coffee.

Verdict

Without a pump, a bean container or a capsule slot, the Tristar CM-1246 is not an espresso machine. Its 600 W heater and 0.6 L water tank point to a small, simple unit. The hot water dispenser is the main point, so you can fill a cup for tea without boiling a kettle first. A water level indicator shows how full the tank is, and the tank is removable for easy filling. The cup stand adjusts, and a sleep mode with automatic shutdown helps save power when you step away. The trade-off is the long list of things it does not take: capsules, powdered coffee and beans. It suits someone who wants fast hot water for tea in a small kitchen or office and does not need coffee from it.

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