OXO - 8-Cup Coffee Maker with Podless Single-Serve Function and Glass Carafe (SKU: 8722000)

>price The one without the warming plate has an insulated vacuum carafe instead of a glass one, and that's what you're paying extra for. The warming plate version has a cheaper glass carafe. The vacuum ones will keep it hot for a while even if they're not in the machine (so you can brew it and take the whole pot to another room), and won't make your coffee taste burnt after a while like hot plates often do. Downside is being hand wash only. >Pods It's saying that it has to ability to brew a single cup, something not always possible on this type of machine, by using a smaller filter holder (included) instead of a k-cup or whatnot. Both machines appear to come with the accessory if I'm reading the description right, so you can just ignore it as a deciding factor between the two.

> why would the one with a warming plate be cheaper? This requires a little explaining. Basically: the warming plate costs nothing. The reason the other one is more expensive is because of the carafe: the glass carafe on the warming plate version is way cheaper to manufacture than the thermal carafe from the other one. (Relatedly: you definitely want the thermal carafe version. Warming plates are the enemy of good-tasting coffee.) > What exactly is meant by 'podless'? Aren't they both podless? Yeah you have this right, and it's a stupid word. However, the point they're making isn't "podless", it's "podless single-serve". Which is still a stupid phrase. But here's the deal. Pod machines are designed for _single-serve_ coffee: they make one cup. The 8-cup coffee maker linked above (both versions) has an accessory designed to let you do the same: stick a smaller amount of water and coffee in the thing, and brew it into a cup instead of the usual carafe. The glass carafe version comes with that accessory, whereas the thermal carafe version does not; you have to buy it separately. That is why the glass carafe version says "podless single serve" in its title. > Is one coffee maker better than the other? Ish. In general: yes, not all drip coffee makers are created equal, some are much better than others. This is a good one. However, of the two you linked, you *definitely* want the thermal carafe one. Again: hotplates are the enemy of good-tasting coffee.

I have the OXO 8-cup and I love it. I cannot speak for the customer service/warranty experience for it or any other OXO products because I have never had one fail. The thing I particularly like about this coffeemaker is the vacuum insulated carafe. It keeps coffee warm for two hours without burning it. Huge upgrade from my old Black and Decker with the glass carafe and hotplate.

I’m on year seven of ownership of my OXO 8cup and still a great machine. The light reminds you to descale, do it. Other than that no maintenance needed than cleaning it.

The Aiden is my favorite coffee maker ever, and I have owned quite a few (Melitta Clarity, 2 Bonavita, Oxo 9 cup, Oxo 8 cup, and Technivorm KGBT). It excels at both single cup and batch brew. There is an issue with the flow meter getting clogged but Fellow is very good about supporting it and replacing the machine if this happens.

I love the Oxo 8 cup. It’s so simple to use, and it makes great coffee.

OXO 8 cup brewer, If you want an easier single cup. OXO 9 cup if you want programming and timer.

Why the mixed feelings? I also have Oxo 8 cup but think it makes great coffee.

I have the 8 cup OXO for 6 years now. I upgraded from a Mr Coffee and a French Press. Now only ever use the French Press on sundays because the OXO makes a cup just as good and with less hassle. It’s a very simple machine with a metal carafe so I don’t foresee any issue on the horizon. The coffee does get cold if you leave it in the carafe for over an hour but a thermos solves that. IT DOES NOT HAVE A TIMER IF THATS WHAT YOURE LOOKING FOR.

OXO stole the moccamaster design and engineered a cheaper version. I’ve had my 8 cup OXO 5 years and it is a huge improvement from my Mr. Coffee that lasted me through college and my poor years.

It makes really weak coffee. I had one for 5 years and switched to the OXO (suggested right below this). I was shocked at the quality difference.

I had a Bonavita for 7 years before it crapped out. Now on an OXO 8-cup, 2 years in. Daily use.

The Bonavita company I believe stopped making them and have zero ongoing support. So I didn’t get another. OXO 8-cup has been rock solid. The mixed reviews are from folks that simply don’t know how to make a pot of coffee. No frills, thermal carafe, pre-infusion, and brew starts with water temp at 205°F The Rocky is more than great for grinding drip coffee. Probably overkill to be honest. I occasionally use it for grinding espresso as well, for which it is highly usable. However if my primary use-case was espresso I would likely go with a different grinder. Specifically one that has zero or extremely low retention

I have the oxo 8 cup with the insulated carafe and really enjoy it. On days I work I brew a bigger batch with the carafe then on the weekends I'll usually do a single cup with a nicer coffee