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.

If you want a little cheaper option, the Oxo 8 or 9 cup coffee makers are also SCA approved automated pourover styles and run around $200 instead of like $350.

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.

Ok so I have some experience here. I've owned 2 different Bonavita, and Oxo 9 cup, Oxo 8 cup, Moccamaster KBGT, and finally a Fellow Aiden. If you are looking for the very best coffee maker for what you get in the cup as black coffee, then of those all that is hands down the Aiden. However, for all the technical wizardry it has, it is mostly plastic, so longevity is a definite unknown. Of the other ones, Oxo has the best warranty in practice, and Technivorm has the best warranty on paper. Technivorm does not warranty their carafes at all - if it breaks, you are out $80+ shipping to replace it. This is even if it breaks due to a manufacturing flaw or some other reason. Oxo on the other hand replaced my carafe for free on my Oxo 9 cup 3 times - over time it would lose the vacuum, and would get hot to the touch. The coffee maker was 6+ years old the last time - long out of warranty, but they still replaced the carafe. The Oxo 9 cup is the best all around of the coffee makers I had before the Aiden. While it is tall, it made excellent coffee, and was programmable if you wanted to use that. It requires no stirring of the coffee while it is brewing. I cannot say the same with the Technivorm. While the Moccamaster does make excellent coffee, it is more hands-on to get the best out of it because of their dumb design for the shower bar. Ground saturation is an issue - I usually stirred everything after about 1 minute of brewing. The bar also feels like it is just a bit too short - most of the water doesn't fall in the center but rather closer to the back. The Bonavita coffee makers work well, and are smaller. My old one died for no reason that I could determine after a few years. The ones made now though are technically a different company - that original company went bankrupt. The Oxo 8 cup was an absolute disaster - no idea how that thing got the praise that it does from some reviewers. It always had to be stirred or half the coffee would never even get wet. I hated it. Overall from a BIFL perspective, the TV Moccamaster is likely the top candidate. They do just work for a long time, usually. Make sure to buy it from an authorized retailer and keep your proof of purchase if you need warranty service. If you buy one with a thermal carafe - baby it. They changed from being all stainless and basically unbreakable to being glass lined a couple years ago. It may keep coffee hotter but the carafes are very delicate and prone to breaking.

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.

I just ordered an 8 cup due to the fact it’s more than half the price of a MM and have heard that although MM stuff is replaceable it still feels cheap. If I’m paying $500 CAD for a drip machine I want it to feel like a $500 machine. Also not into having to manually fuck with my grinds as it brews like some MM users claim they have to to get a great brew. Seen a lot of Amazon reviews claiming their MM overflows or doesn’t distribute the water evenly on the grounds. OXO also has a 2-4 cup option if you don’t make a full pot everyday like myself whereas the MM doesn’t have that option (Will update my thoughts after trying when it arrives)

This is so validating to hear haha I ordered my OXO last week @$200 CAD and just checked today to see the price jumped up to $275. Got one just in time before the price raise

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 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

Our OXO lasted less than a year of being used 4x/week. Customer service is non-existent. So disappointed in our purchase.

Lol, yeah, I suppose I was exaggerating a bit. Anyways, that’s beside the point - I don’t think it would be worth the money for OP to buy an Aiden if he has a poor quality grinder and isn’t buying good beans. That was the main thing I was trying to say. I’ve owned an Oxo 8-cup, Breville Precision and my dad owns an Aiden so I’ve tried that now too and they are absolutely fantastic, although my favorite is still a pour over. None of those would be as good without good grinders, though.

Consider the OXO 8 Cup machine. We were in the market 2 years ago and we narrowed our choice between the Moccamaster and the OXO - Both met the SCA standard and we opted for the OXO because it was on sale for half the cost of the Moccamaster. We use it daily, consistent 200° brewed coffee, no issues…

Sorry to hear that! Ours is still plugging away after almost 3 years…

Have this one and love it. The thermos keeps coffee warm for a day or two as well

My oxo 8 is really good. I used to be strictly aeropress and almost never use it any more.

Seems like a good price. I love my oxo 8 cup but would have tried moccamaster for 250

I think for $200 very solid machine

I had an oxo for ages—still have it, actually, it’s not broken but someone gave me a moccamaster. Both make very good coffee, but the moccamaster has a slight edge. It isn’t programmable though.

I’ve had both, both are great, long-lasting machines

I spent a few months down this rabbit hole. Ultimately, I settled on a Bonavita Connoisseur. I spent a month with a Moccamaster and it was tedious, especially for half pots (I'm also a former barista of 10+ years). It's a beautiful machine with stellar QC, but it brews too fast and the uneven spray head drove me batty. I constantly adjusted grind on my X-Ultra and burned through 3 bags of beans before I finally gave up and returned it. It such a lovely machine in terms of aesthetics though and I think that's why MM Truthers swear by it. The coffee it brews is meh imo. I tried an OXO 8 Cup as well. It was decent, but the Connoisseur won out. Taste is all I care about it brews a very tasty cup with distinguishable notes and, most importantly, with ease. It took me all of 3 pot to dial it in. It's very forgiving. Currently sipping a lovely Rwanda with an amazing strawberry note. *However*, Bonavita QC is bad to awful. I've don't expect this machine to last more than a 3-4 years. I'm also curious about the Ratio Four but I'm already hearing not so great things.

I have this, it’s looks and works great

Same

Unpopular opinion. No. I made a post a few days ago. You can read up on it. The unit feels cheap. Compared to my oxo which cost 50% less, it is considerably cheaper plastics. As for the brew. No matter what I do, the coffee is weak and under extracted. I'm currently waiting for different filters. I suspect the moccamaster filters are too thick, and catch too many oils / flavor compounds. As someone who really wanted to love the moccamaster, I can only recommend it for style and the absolutely amazing thermal carafe it comes with. As for actual brewing and material quality, it is second tier.

It makes a great cup of coffee, but so does my oxo 8 cup. Is it worth the cost ? Hard to say. The oxo feels more premium. It has denser plastics, and a less fiddly design. Overall, it's more solid at over $100 less. I think the moccamaster price has a pretty big brand mark up. Need to pay for those 8 week northern European vacations after all. That being said, I like the style , and it does deliver on a quality brew. If you look at how much it costs to drink good coffee every day, the price of the unit quickly Becomes inconsequential. If you are price sensitive, get the oxo and don't look back. It has a more modern design, and a more premium feel. On the other hand, the moccamaster has style, heritage and pedigree. The moccamaster thermos is also way better than any other one I've used. Can't go wrong either way.

OXO 8-cup is in your price range if you don't want to just get the cheapest thing. It does a good job for a batch brew and also includes an insert for doing single cups (using Kalitta Wave 185 size filters). I do daily pourovers and only rarely brew batch and it's a good fit for that. There may be others in the same quality for price range. There are certainly more expensive ones that are more highly regarded as well as much cheaper ones that might do an okay job as well. As for grinding, if it's just occasional and you're getting whole bean from a local shop, I'd just have them grind it for you. If you're using it quickly it will still stay reasonably fresh.

I’ve enjoyed my Oxo 8, but can’t compare to other machines since it’s my first. Buying from Oxo’s website is probably cheaper than Amazon (use one of their generic codes like “oxo15” or “welcome15”). The moccamasters tend to go on deep discount on prime day and Black Friday, not sure if they’ll be in your price range normally.

Oxo 8 cup has a special basket for single brews. It's been a good brewer for me for the past four or five years. I can't compare it to the others being recommended here, but it was definitely a step up from our previous machine (nothing special, a Capresso I think).

I went with the oxo 8 cup got a BNIB off Facebook for 1/2 the cost of a new one, it does a good job on 10-20oz cups. One thing I noticed is that grinding my own beans makes a big difference, I initially bought a high quality bag of pre ground coffee which was amazing on the first day but got stale by the end of the bag and tasted pretty dismal, I started grinding beans in the morning and the difference was huge.

OXO is the way to go then, my friend. I have a Moccamaster, but it really only shines with "good" coffee. The times I brewed whatever bag of starbucks/dunkin nonsense I grabbed in a pinch, you couldn't tell that I had an expensive brewer. Moccamaster does look super nice on the counter though, so if you're thinking of early Christmas, it'll be an impressive gift

Another vote for the Oxo 8. Been using it for 4+ years for drip (usually a pot, sometimes the single-serve option). Great customer service too when I broke the basket handle.

We have the OXO 8-cup drip and have never had any issues. It doesn't have any fancy features, so there's nothing to really figure out, and it makes great coffee. People are constantly asking us where we got the coffee, but I think it's also bc of the machine!

Get the oxo 8 cup

If she's making a lot at once and has the space for it, OXO 8 cup. If she's making smaller amounts or wants something with a smaller footprint, honestly this is a case where I'd probably just get a cheap Mr. Coffee.

My OXO eight cup stopped working after a few years. It brewed a nice cup though. I just switched to a pour over.

My OXO eight cup broke after about two years. YMMV.

Breville Precision Brewer does a single cup, but you need to buy an adaptor to brew directly into a cup. It’s big and looks a big like a space ship. The Oxo 8 cup is smaller, can brew directly into a mug, but there’s no way to set for an auto start, and for this reason it’s less expensive. I have the BPB and really like it as it makes good pots!

A quality grinder makes more of a difference than spending more on a brewer, so make sure that a significant part of your budget goes towards the grinding. You should be able to get my setup for your budget. Baratza Encore grinder for $150, and the OXO Brew 8-cup drip brewer for $200. The grinder is pretty good, but doesn't have a timer - I just measured the right amount of beans, put a mark on a jelly jar, and put enough beans for one pot at a time into the grinder. The brewer is nice because it doesn't heat the carafe, and it has a nice shower head instead of pouring a small stream into the center of the basket. It also has the ability to brew smaller batches (1-4 'cups') directly into a mug or thermos, but not a very tall one (maybe get a nice thermos to go with the setup!). I worked in cafes for years and used to roast coffee. For years, I was using a Japanese hand-crank grinder and making single cup pour overs, but finally got tired of doing that every morning. I'm very happy with what we bought, and sometimes take an extra thermos to work to share with coworkers, all of whom have commented on the quality. Do find out what he likes to drink - if he's buying espresso drinks, the nicest drip brewer in the world won't replace that.

OXO 8 cup drip. Some nice features (it splashes the grounds and waits 90 seconds to activate them) but all of this is hidden. Add water and coffee, push button. No warmer plate to turn off, just a very good thermos. Look nice. Buy her the OXO grinder to go with it. One button. Very fresh.

Not disagreeing, but OXO also sells spares of everything that can break or get lost.

I've like the OXO 8 cup for the batch/single option. It won't do espresso, but I think it's best to consider that in a separate machine.

Still like our Oxobrew 8

My issue with the 8 cup is not only that it stopped working, but the water fill tank is hard to clean/dry

Love my pox eight cup

I just returned my MM KBGV After having it for about 2 months and went back to an OXO machine. Got the 8 cup this time (previously had the 9 cup for 7yrs). Hands down the oxo makes better coffee with almost every grind. Like you I didn’t want dick around with adjusting grind size and mixing the grinds manually. I really wanted the MM to be good but after 60 days I returned it out of disappointment and got the oxo and saved $200

I’m getting by with an OXO 8-cup drip coffee maker and a Fellow grinder. The OXO has an insert to accept smaller filters so you can put your travel mug under it. It’s… OK - no customization at all to the brew. I’ve looked at the Fellow Aiden as it’s very customizable, but I’ve seen people having issues with the water reservoir.

agree OXO 8 is perfect

Not getting a lot of answers related to your specific point. I can't give you a comparison of drip machines but I do have a V60, Aeropress, and an OXO 8-cup. They Oxo 8-cup is indeed a fast/easy process relative to the other two option and I run it in low serving mode (2-4 cup) all the time. The machine defines 'a cup' as 5 oz water, so that means 10-20 oz brewed coffee. Add water (measured for volume or just use the 2 cup mark on the tank), add filter, add grounds, press power, press '2-4'. I've brewed to the carafe and directly to my mug (flip the base, change the slider from carafe to cup) It really is easy and to my (admittedly unrefined) palate makes a decent cup of coffee. I prefer to still use the V60 when I get a particularly fancy bag of specialty light roast so I have a bit more control, but the Oxo has made me some nice, bright cups of coffee. Why I chose Oxo over Moccamaster Cup-one: (a) at the time of purchase it was decent bit cheaper and (b) while there is general love for Moccamaster I've read a number of gripes that specifically the design of the Cup-One tends to result in clogs/stalls. That the Oxo is adept at making 10 oz or all the way to 40 oz of coffee and has the nice thermal carafe was a bonus. I will note the drawback (if considered as such) of the Oxo is for small batch it uses an insert in the grounds chamber and highly recommends using Kalita Wave 185 filters...which while good filters are not the cheapest filters around and using something else can result in the machines drip flow speed not being optimized for the filter.

I don't have any recommendation of anything equivalent to the Aiden, very few drip or pseudo pour over coffeemakers are going to be significantly adjustable and still be easy to set up purely by feel. Like the Aiden, makers like xBloom tend to be high on visual interface and low on tactile feedback. If considering taking the step back to a more basic machine like Moccamaster those could work for you. There are others that may be slightly less long term reliable but also have easy interfaces and somewhat cheaper. I recently got an Oxo 8-cup machine which is more or less same operation as a 40 ounce Moccamaster. Has 4 points of interaction: water chamber, coffee grounds chamber, a slider that selects carafe or single cup brew mode, and the buttons - press power then one of two buttons next to that sets brew volume range (2 to 4 cups or 4 to 8 cups). I think it would be learnable by touch, with the most complexity being seating the filter and adding the grounds. It won't give you any dial in control other than ratio, but like the Moccamaster it is SCA certified and does some pourover bloom like operation. The advantage is it is typically cheaper than the Moccamaster and a bit better at brewing a specific volume of water to your preference. Moccamasters tend to want you to brew either their full capacity or half their full capacity.

Having never had a Moccamaster I am not able to compare. I was thinking about getting one or the other, the Oxo was cheaper at the time I ended up ordering. I sort of cycle between using an Aeropress, V60 with dripper, and the Oxo. Each is distinct in outcome and all 3 make, to me, a decent cup. When I've dialed in the grind I've been able to get some nice bright cups from the Oxo when using beans from a local roaster and would say the result is in the middle of the V60 and Aeropress in character.

I enjoy my Oxo. My only complaint is that it has no way to preset it for the next morning, and a smart plug wouldn't be a work around either.

Wild. My Oxo 8 cup has never tasted like plastic and brews a fantastic cup. I've tried pretty much all of the SCA certified drip machines and the Oxo is as good as any of them, in my opinion.

I've had coffee from the first two you listed and those are the two I typically recommend if someone is looking to get a "serious" drip machine. I don't know if they make identically good coffee but they both at least make very good coffee. I'd be equally happy owning one over the other.

I love my oxo, it's simple but brews pretty well and is a tank. I had to replace one part over the past 8 years and it was sent for free from oxo after explaining what happened. Would highly recommend.

OXO 8 cup brewer! It has an insert for brewing 2-4 cups and I use it daily before work. Batch brews on weekends.

Ive being using the oxo 8-cup brewer. I have mixed feelings but gets the job done. Lots of pourovers when i can. What do people think of the oxo?

I have an OXO 8 cup coffee maker makes some really good coffee.

I find the simplicity to be a benefit. Press power press small or large and you’re done. There have been a couple days where I would have used a timer but even then I just prestage the water and grounds and it’s 2 button presses and 5 minutes from coffee.

Hey same thing until my Mr coffee glass pot broke. I genuinely like oxo as a brand and switched to their 8 cup one being recommended. Highly recommend. I ended up getting the burr grinder that was also recommended. Also highly recommend. Been on 3 years of daily use and practically no wear

Oxo can do a pot or 1 cup and it’s good. It has an insert that goes into it to put coffee for just a cup.

I have an OXO which makes really good coffee and its simple. I bought the one that can also do a single cup which is what I use most of the time.

I have been very pleased with my KitchenAid drip coffee maker the past two years. Just prior I tried Cuisinart, OXO, and Braun and was not happy with the coffee flavor and other features like size/configuration. The KA brew is very tasty imo and since it is programmable, I come downstairs every morning to the smell of a fresh pot. It has stainless trim and a sleek glass carafe so it looks nice on the counter as well.

Pour Overs are as complicated as you want to make it to be. I dont really do anything that complicated and once I find a technique/recipe that I like, I just stick to it. If you don't count the time that it takes for the water to heat up, it only takes a few minutes to make a cup. I personally enjoy the process and feel like it's a good 5 min break to brew the coffee. I have a good oxo machine for drip coffee but I rarely use it because I only drink 1 small cup of coffee a day. I would say maybe start with pour overs to see how you like it first? Both method basically require a lot of the same gear, like you'll need a scale/grinder for both. The only difference is that you need a electric gooseneck kettle + pour over device (they're not really expensive, v60 switch is maybe $35) vs a drip machine. In the worst case scenario, where you hate the pourover process, the electric kettle is still a great tool to have in the kitchen (if you don't currently have one). The electric kettle has become one of my most used tool in the kitchen because it boils water so much faster than the stove. I wish I got one sooner lol.

I have the OXO that’s going on 10 years of near-daily use and after all that time it’s finally starting to show its age. The coffee in the carafe isn’t as hot as it should be and the red “clean me” light comes on way more frequently. I’ve been looking at the Mocca Master as a potential replacement or, honestly, just another OXO. Anyone who’s owned both have any thoughts? I wfh and tend to drink a pot over several hours in the morning so the one with the heated glass pot is tempting me. But I’ve had such bad luck in the past with warming plates overheating the brewed coffee.

rockin the oxo for about 5 years, got it for $60 open box at a swap meet

I got an Oxo and I’m disappointed. It’s fiddly (too many little parts, including a rubber tube inside the carafe) and cranky. Every couple months it just refuses to brew coffee until it has been descaled 3-4 times, a process that takes a couple hours. And I have soft water.

Anything certified by the SCA is going to make a great cup of coffee. Lots of folks swear by the Moccamaster, I have an OXO because it was like half the price, but I doubt you can go wrong with anything on this list. https://sca.coffee/certified-home-brewer

I have one from Oxo that's been going strong for years now.

I’ve got the OXO which I use when guest are here (day in and out I mostly brew espresso or pour overs.) it makes a very good cup of coffee, on par with the Moccamaster. It is louder and doesn’t feel like it will last 20years like most Moccamasters do. For occasional use or tighter budget it’s a really good option. Sometimes you just need a big drop for ease of use.

I also have the OXO and IMHO it makes a solid cup of coffee. I've used Urnex Cafiza to clean the carafe and the carafe lid and to get the oil buildup off the bottom of the carafe.

I’ve had both the oxo and the moccamaster and would lean towards the moccamaster. It’s literally add water, add beans, and flip the switch. The cleaning is a little easier on MM and it’s got good support for replacement parts if you ever need them. I had a minor issue and they shipped me a new part next day. You can’t go wrong with the oxo either, but I prefer the MM, especially from a BIFL perspective. Alternatively go for the Mr. Coffee base model and just replace it when the time comes. They can last for decades too.

We have the oxo and I'll second that it makes. A great cup of coffee

My OXO is working very good still, I put in a lot of research when buying one. Moccamaster if your budget is higher

Same situation, no time for fancy coffee, but want the best drip I could get. I have an Oxo drip, with their burr grinder. Best drip coffee I've had. I looked at the Moccamaster, but this seemed fine.

I loved my Oxo. Great machine, super easy, one button great cup. Aiden there’s so much you can do. I can control the temperature and duration of the bloom, temp & the rate of water pulses into the bed of coffee throughout the brew. I can do an 8 hour cold brew. Aiden will use the exact amount of water you set and will tell you how much coffee to add based on your selected profile, the type of coffee or exact batch from specific brand. It’s the closest cup to pour over I’ve had from a machine.

I had an OXO that lasted about 12 years. Would have lasted longer if I descaled it more often. Now on a Moccamaster. I think the Moccamaster has a better build and the aluminum carafe is glass lined. But if you are buying regular coffee both of these are overkill.

Found a moccamaster for free on my towns buy nothing FB page. Needed a new filter basket and lid for the water tank as they were both missing. Both easily grabbed from Amazon for $15-20 each. Looks and works like new. Great coffee. The Oxo also get hot enough, and has great customer service for lot of replacement parts.

Only get the moccamaster if your mom buys quality coffee. If she’s a Maxwell house, Folgers or Seattles Best gal, then stick to the OXO. Moccamaster does the best job extracting the flavor from beans. But if the beans are shitty, that’s not actually ideal.

I hate my oxo

Oxo has been really good to me, a little more affordable than the moccamaster