Black+Decker Thermal Coffeemaker, 12-Cup CM2035B
Highest scored product for this attribute based on supporting review evidence.
Highest scored product for this attribute based on supporting review evidence.
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Strongest overall product among items with scored evidence for this attribute.
Capacity was a clear strength, with reviewers noting the full 12-cup output works well for larger households, offices, or frequent entertaining.
Pros: Pot function, Design, ergonomics and footprint
Cons: Water system, maintenance and descaling, Speed and time-to-cup
The 72-ounce removable reservoir is a consistent strength, allowing multiple cups between refills and making the water level easy to monitor.
Pros: Overall user experience, Espresso and beverage quality
Cons: Build quality and durability, Pump pressure consistency
The roughly 2.5-liter water tank is a standout convenience and supports frequent drinks without constant refilling. The removable hopper also makes it easier to switch beans, though rear tank access...
Pros: Overall user experience, Espresso and beverage quality
Cons: Grinder, hopper and dosing system, Build quality and durability
Capacity feedback is positive where discussed, especially the large water tank and healthy drip-tray capacity for an entry-level model.
Pros: Water system, maintenance and descaling, Overall user experience
Cons: Accessories, Design flaws
Capacity is consistently useful, with reviewers valuing the 60-ounce or 12-cup output for families, guests, teams, offices, or small cafe-style service.
Pros: Brewing performance and consistency, Overall user experience
Cons: Water system, maintenance and descaling, Design flaws
Capacity was a clear strength, with reviewers praising the 12-cup output for families, crowds, and big-pot convenience; one test found it close to the advertised capacity.
Pros: Water system, maintenance and descaling, Overall user experience
Cons: Speed and time-to-cup, Design flaws
The 1.9-liter tank, 275-gram hopper, larger milk carafes, and eight profiles make it well suited to busy multi-user homes. Its generous capacity contributes to a large countertop footprint.
Pros: Automation and sensors, Overall user experience
Cons: Design flaws, Mess-free used-puck disposal
Capacity is a strength, with praise for the large water tank, 12-cup output, and bean/reservoir capacity that reduces refills.
Pros: Overall user experience, Grinder, hopper and dosing system
Cons: Water system, maintenance and descaling, Design flaws
Capacity was praised as generous, with reviewers highlighting large water, bean and grounds capacities that reduce refilling in daily use.
Pros: Overall user experience, Milk, steam and frothing
Cons: App, connectivity and smart control, Design flaws
Capacity is viewed positively because the reservoir lasts multiple days or reduces the need for frequent refilling.
Pros: Overall user experience, Espresso and beverage quality
Cons: Design flaws
Capacity is supported mainly by the ability to make a large shared pot, with the 12-cup format seen as useful for families, offices, or heavier coffee drinkers.
Pros: Overall user experience, Value and Price
Cons: Design flaws
Capacity is viewed positively for basic household use, with one reviewer noting it can make a large amount of coffee.
Pros: Espresso and beverage quality, Value and Price
Cons: Design flaws, Brewing performance and consistency
The 2.1L reservoir is roomy for a compact machine, and the larger brass boiler improves steam reserves over older versions. The brew boiler is still small enough that large jugs...
Pros: Build quality and durability, Overall user experience
Cons: Speed and time-to-cup, Accessories
Capacity worked well for the intended use cases, from small households and solo drinkers to full-pot hosting, though the exact variant affected fit.
Pros: Brewing performance and consistency, Overall user experience
Cons: Design flaws, Automation and sensors
Capacity is praised for guest-sized brewing and flexible small or large batches, although reviewers clarify that coffee-maker cups are smaller than typical mugs.
Pros: Brewing performance and consistency, Automation and sensors
Cons: Cup, tray and carafe handling, Design, ergonomics and footprint
Capacity was viewed positively by reviewers who valued batches that make many diluted drinks, with larger yield also tied to the appliance’s bigger footprint.
Pros: Design, ergonomics and footprint, Iced / cold-brew function quality
Cons: Design flaws, Water system, maintenance and descaling
Capacity was viewed as flexible for single cups through eight-cup batches, though one reviewer still considered the eight-cup maximum relatively small.
Pros: Brewing performance and consistency, Overall user experience
Cons: Design flaws
Capacity is viewed positively for the water tank and bean hopper, though the machine’s size can affect countertop fit.
Pros: Overall user experience, Milk, steam and frothing
Cons: Design flaws, Boiler type (single vs dual)
Water capacity is repeatedly praised as generous for such a small machine and capable of handling multiple drinks without refilling.
Pros: Milk, steam and frothing, Espresso and beverage quality
Cons: Cup, tray and carafe handling, Build quality and durability
Capacity was praised for the 2-liter water tank, large drip tray, and workable hopper size, with only minor refill-handling caveats.
Pros: Milk, steam and frothing, Espresso and beverage quality
Cons: Design flaws, Warranty and Customer support
Capacity is a strength for a portable maker because reviewers praised the 18g-plus basket and true double-shot capability.
Pros: Espresso and beverage quality, Overall user experience
Cons: Assembly and Setup, Design flaws
Capacity was judged sufficient for the machine size, with reviewers saying the reservoir is plenty for multiple cups or a small machine.
Pros: Milk, steam and frothing, Overall user experience
Cons: Accessories, Design flaws
Capacity is usually praised, especially the large water tank and useful hopper sizing, although one review warns heavy users may still refill often.
Pros: Overall user experience, Espresso and beverage quality
Cons: Value and Price, Grinder, hopper and dosing system
The water reservoir is a strength, with testers saying it holds plenty and rarely needs refilling. The eight-tab waste drawer is fine for home use but can feel small in...
Pros: Environmental packaging sustainability, Capsules, pods and consumables
Cons: Drink variety and customization, Accuracy of marketing claims
Capacity evidence is positive for batch use, with reviewers pointing to the large carafe, 10-cup scale, and preference for the Zojirushi when brewing batches.
Pros: Pot function, Water system, maintenance and descaling
Cons: Design flaws, Speed and time-to-cup
Capacity evidence was generally favorable across single-cup and larger-batch use, though reviewers warned that larger pots expose heat-retention and carafe-mixing limitations.
Pros: Brewing performance and consistency, Automation and sensors
Cons: App, connectivity and smart control, Water system, maintenance and descaling
Capacity is one of the strongest themes, with many reviewers praising the 14-cup format for families or offices, though measured capacity can be below the marketing claim.
Pros: Design, ergonomics and footprint, Capacity
Cons: Design flaws
Capacity comments were positive where reviewers discussed the grounds container, water reservoir, or milk carafe lasting through multiple drinks or being a useful size.
Pros: Milk, steam and frothing, Overall user experience
Cons: Design flaws, Pot function
Capacity was viewed positively where discussed, with reviewers appreciating the large hopper and multi-day household capacity.
Pros: Overall user experience, Milk, steam and frothing
Cons: Iced / cold-brew function quality, Accuracy of marketing claims
Water and bean capacity were usually seen as adequate or generous for the compact size, but one reviewer considered the bean hopper smaller than preferred.
Pros: Milk, steam and frothing, App, connectivity and smart control
Cons: Grinder, hopper and dosing system, Iced / cold-brew function quality
Capacity drew praise for the large reservoir, hopper, travel-mug clearance, and flexible cup sizes, but the machine remains better for individual servings than batch brewing.
Pros: Milk, steam and frothing, Value and Price
Cons: Design flaws, Cup, tray and carafe handling
Capacity was mostly viewed positively for the large tank, hopper and grounds handling, though one reviewer felt cleaning cycles made the tank need refilling often.
Pros: Overall user experience, Iced / cold-brew function quality
Cons: Accessories, App, connectivity and smart control
Capacity is mostly positive for full-pot brewing, with praise for 10-cup or 40-ounce output, but one reviewer says it is weaker for smaller brew sizes.
Pros: Brewing performance and consistency, Espresso and beverage quality
Cons: Automation and sensors, Design flaws
Capacity evidence is mixed: reviewers liked the large water tank and decent hopper, but the milk carafe and grounds capacity can feel limiting for heavier use.
Pros: Overall user experience, Milk, steam and frothing
Cons: Design flaws
Capacity is generally adequate to good for the hopper and water tank, but the machine itself is large and one reviewer emphasizes counter-space demands.
Pros: Overall user experience, Milk, steam and frothing
Cons: Design flaws
Capacity worked well for two to four cups or a small group, though one camping reviewer found the smaller size insufficient and preferred 64 ounces.
Pros: Overall user experience, Filter
Cons: Portability and travel-friendliness, Cup, tray and carafe handling
Serving capacity is flexible for single cups, but carafe capacity control is more limited because only half- and full-carafe sizes are available.
The half/full-pot flexibility and batch size worked well for couples, families, and groups, but reviewers noted limits for single cups, larger 50-ounce expectations, or big mugs.
Pros: Brewing performance and consistency, Espresso and beverage quality
Cons: Design flaws, Automation and sensors
Capacity was usually adequate for households or multiple mugs, but reviewers repeatedly noted Smeg cup sizing makes the 10-cup claim feel smaller in real mugs.
Pros: Design, ergonomics and footprint, Overall user experience
Cons: Value and Price, Water system, maintenance and descaling
This is primarily a single-cup brewer, with owners commonly making roughly 10 to 20 ounces depending on mug size and technique. Shoppers wanting larger batches may find the cone too...
Pros: Build quality and durability, Overall user experience
Cons: Cup, tray and carafe handling, Filter
Capacity is good for households and family mornings, with large tank/hopper praise, but it is not suited to making rounds of coffee for groups.
Pros: Overall user experience, Milk, steam and frothing
Cons: Design flaws, Cup, tray and carafe handling
The compact tank and hopper are adequate for light daily use, and some owners go days between refills. Heavier users are more likely to notice the limited hopper or reservoir...
Pros: Overall user experience, Espresso and beverage quality
Cons: Build quality and durability, Value and Price
Capacity is best framed as small-household capacity: reviewers repeatedly treated the 5-cup size as ideal for one person, smaller homes, or fewer coffee drinkers, not big pots.
Pros: Overall user experience, Design, ergonomics and footprint
Cons: Cup, tray and carafe handling, Automation and sensors
Capacity is mostly viewed as practical, especially water and bean storage, though one review warns refilling and emptying may still be frequent.
Pros: Overall user experience, Water system, maintenance and descaling
Cons: Design flaws, Iced / cold-brew function quality
Capacity works well for solo, two-person, or roughly four-mug use, but reviewers imply larger gatherings may need more volume.
Pros: Espresso and beverage quality, Filter
Cons: Design flaws
Capacity feedback is mixed: the 1.4L tank is often seen as generous for the tiny footprint, while the drip tray and basket capacity draw complaints.
Pros: Overall user experience, Espresso and beverage quality
Cons: Accessories, Grinder, hopper and dosing system
Capacity is mixed: water and grounds capacity are praised, but the bean hopper and milk carafe receive limits for bag size and two-drink milk service.
Pros: Design, ergonomics and footprint, Milk, steam and frothing
Cons: Speed and time-to-cup, Design flaws
Capacity feedback was mixed: one reviewer liked the water tank for longer steaming, while another wanted a larger tank for this class of machine.
Pros: Overall user experience, Design, ergonomics and footprint
Cons: Value and Price, Design flaws
The 6- to 12-ounce single-cup capacity is well suited to one person or one to two daily drinks. Refilling for every cup becomes tedious for couples, guests, offices, or anyone...
Pros: Overall user experience, Design, ergonomics and footprint
Cons: Build quality and durability, Design flaws
Capacity is strong for full hot batches and the large tank, but cold brew capacity drew limitations because some reviewers noted smaller maximum output.
Pros: Overall user experience, Brewing performance and consistency
Cons: Design flaws