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.