Moccamaster coffee machines are some of the most popular on the market and for a good reason. With all models, you get an elegant design and a good cup of coffee – every time.
While all models of Moccamaster are distinguished by excellent quality and coffee, all models may not fit your specific needs. In this article, I review the best and most test-winning Moccamaster models on the market, so you can find the model that suits your coffee and household needs.
Moccamaster KBGC982
I will start my reviews with the Moccamaster KBGC982.
The machine makes a good cup of coffee and that it is quick to brew the coffee. However, I’m less enthusiastic about the machine’s power consumption if you keep the coffee on the machine’s hot plate.
Luxury Elements
Moccamaster KBGC982 is a coffee machine that comes in a simple, elegant, and clean design. Therefore, it is a model that will fit well in most kitchens as the machine will not interfere with the already existing decor.
The machine comes with several luxury elements and is somewhat reminiscent of the models used by baristas. This is why it is also in a higher price range than many other machines on the market.
Capacity and Motor
With the Moccamaster KBGC982, you get a machine with a 1.25-liter water tank. While this is not the largest capacity, it equates to about ten cups.
This is a fast model that brews coffee efficiently which is partly due to its powerful motor, which has a power output of 1520 watts.
One can, therefore, brew a whole pot of coffee in no more than six minutes.
Temperature Control
If you do not drink all the coffee right away, the Moccamaster KBGC982 has two heating elements. One of these comes with a Keep Warm feature that ensures that the coffee stays warm even after the coffee is brewed.
To ensure a good cup of coffee, it comes with a convenient Temperature Control. This feature ensures that the optimum temperature-water ratio is always achieved.
The best temperature for coffee brewing is approximately between 92 degrees and 96 degrees. This is why the brewing temperature is kept at this with the help of the machine’s heating elements.
Easy-to-Use
The Moccamaster KBGC982 comes with a descaling indicator that provides notification when descaling the machine.
Last but not least, the Moccamaster KBGC982 has an auto-off feature. This feature ensures that the machine turns itself off after 40 minutes if you forget it.
Not only is this a practical safety feature, but it also ensures that the machine does not consume unnecessary power.
Specifications
- Type: Coffee maker
- Brand: Moccamaster
- Power: 1520 watts
- Water tank capacity: 1.25 liters
- Number of cups in one tank: 10
- Height: 35.5 centimeters
- Width: 32.5 centimeters
- Depth: 17 centimeters
- Weight: 3.5 kilos
Advantages
- Descaling indicator
- With auto-off function
- Optimal brewing temperature
- Fast coffee brewing
- With two heating elements
- Keep-warm function
Moccamaster H931
Amongst all the best Moccamaster coffee machines the Moccamaster H931 is one that I was fairly impressed with.
While particularly enthusiastic about the machine’s coffee, I also think the user-friendliness of the model is something that should be mentioned.
However, once again, I need to make potential consumers aware that the machine consumes a relatively large amount of power if you keep the coffee warm on the hot plate for a long period of time.
A Few Basics
With the Moccamaster H931, you get a coffee machine with a water tank with a capacity of 1.25 liters. This means that the machine can brew about ten cups of coffee at a time.
While this is not the greatest capacity, the machine is, in turn, fast. These cups are brewed in just six minutes.
Also, the Moccamaster H931 comes with an auto-off feature. That means that the machine automatically switches off after 40 minutes if not used.
This ensures that the machine does not stay switched on if you forgot to switch it off. This way, you do not need to use electricity unnecessarily.
Two Heaters
The Moccamaster H931 is made of scratch-resistant aluminum. So, it has an elegant and stylish look so that it can be placed on most kitchen tables.
The coffee maker also comes with two separate heaters.ย While one heater is for coffee brewing, the other heater is to keep the coffee warm.ย
It comes with a Keep Warm feature that ensures that the coffee is kept warm even after brewing is complete.
Engine and Temperature
The Moccamaster H931 has a powerful and efficient engine, which is one reason it can brew an entire jug in less than six minutes.ย
The motor has a power output of 1520 watts, which is relatively powerful for a coffee machine.
Finally, the Moccamaster H931 comes with a feature that ensures that the coffee is brewed at the most optimal brewing temperature.ย
Specifications
- Type: Coffee maker
- Brand: Moccamaster
- Power: 1520 watts
- Water tank capacity: 1.25 liters
- Number of cups in one tank: 10
- Height: 35.5 centimeters
- Width: 32.5 centimeters
- Depth: 17 centimeters
- Weight: 3 kilos
Advantages
- Two separate heaters
- With auto-off function
- Fast coffee brewing
- Efficient motor
- Made of scratch-resistant aluminum
Moccamaster KBG962 AO
This coffee machine has the well-known quality, ease of use, and style characteristic of all Moccamaster coffee machines. It is also one of the most popular models for private households.
Smart Features
The model brews 1.25 liters of coffee, equivalent to ten cups, in just six minutes.
The coffee is not only brewed quickly but also quiet, and the model has an extra heater that can keep your coffee warm after brewing.
If you forget your coffee and the switched-on coffee maker, the auto-off feature will turn it off after 40 minutes.
The model also features a smart and automatic drip-stop feature to prevent coffee dripping from sticking to the heater.
The jug is elegantly designed in glass, and the machine itself is made of scratch-free aluminum.
Awards
Like all Moccamasters coffee machines, this model is approved by the ECBC – European Coffee Brewing Center.
This means that the coffee machine has been awarded one of the foremost pistons of coffee equipment, which accrues only the best coffee brewing products.
The machine is handmade and individually tested at Moccamaster’s factory in the Netherlands. There is a five-year warranty on the brewing unit. Although, this warranty does not cover loose parts such as jugs and plastic parts.
If you register your coffee machine on the Moccamaster website, you have the opportunity to increase the warranty on the brewing unit for a total of 10 years.
This model is only available in five different colors: Anthracite, Red, Light Ivory, Polished White, and Black. So you may be able to find a model that is perfect for you and your kitchen.
Advantages
- Auto power off feature
- Approved by European Coffee
- Brewing Center
- Double heater to keep your coffee warm
- Automatic drip stop function
- Scratch-free aluminum design
Moccamaster KBGT741
Another top model from Moccamaster, which is incredibly popular is designed in stainless steel, giving it an elegant and timeless design.
One of the really cool features of this Moccamaster, and where it really differs from the other models in the range, is that it brews the coffee directly into a thermos.
Reliable Machine
The model also has a highly reliable 1450 watt motor, which will ensure that you have a well-functioning coffee machine for the next several years to come.
The coffee machine has an anti-drip function and with temperature protection, it prevents the coffee machine from overheating.
Just like with all the other Moccamaster coffee machines here in the article, you get quality out of the ordinary here.
Top-Notch
If you are looking for an absolutely top-notch coffee maker that also incorporates thermal jugs, then the Moccamaster KBGT741 is the obvious choice.
The machine is handmade and individually tested at Moccamaster’s factory in the Netherlands.
There is a five-year warranty on the brewing unit, while loose parts such as jugs and plastic parts are not covered by this warranty.
If you register your coffee machine on the Moccamaster website, you have the opportunity to increase the warranty on the brewing unit for a total of 10 years.
Advantages
- Auto-off feature
- Approved by European Coffee
- Brewing Center
- Integrated thermos
- Stainless steel design
Moccamaster Cup-one
Cup-one is unlike the other Moccamaster coffee machines on this list.
Key Features
The model is an extremely compact and fast coffee machine that brews 0.3 liters of coffee. It brews in about four minutes and has a power of 1090 W.
The cup-one does not have a heating element and switches off automatically when the water tank is empty.
According to the manufacturer, the water heats up to 92-96 degrees, and the finished coffee has a temperature of 80-84. So even though the model has no heating element, the coffee is still more than sufficiently hot.
Balanced Cup of Coffee
We also tested the quality of coffee and the conclusion is that this model is for someone who loves filter coffee and who only needs to brew one large coffee cup at a time.ย
Most people might ask what to do with a coffee machine that can only brew one cup of coffee at a time? Why not just brew a single cup on a normal coffee machine?
Of course, it is only possible to brew a cup of coffee instead of a whole jug on a regular coffee machine. But because the water runs through faster than for example, on the Cup-one machine, it becomes both an expensive and bad cup of coffee.
The decisive factor is the time it takes for the water to run through the coffee.
On a normal coffee machine, the water runs significantly faster than on a Cup-one model so that the result will be a thin and bitter cup of coffee.
The design of Cup-one has just taken this into account, and both the dosage of water and coffee and temperature are balanced to deliver a good coffee cup.
Additional Items
The Moccamaster Cup-one comes with two white porcelain mugs with double insulating silicone.
Also, you get 10 take-away mugs with lids, so you have the opportunity to bring your morning coffee on the go.
It also comes with 80 coffee filters for the model and a small brush to clean the filter funnel.
The model is also available in several beautiful colors, and there should be something for every taste.
Advantages
- European Approved by European Coffee Brewing Center
- Brews 3.3 cups of coffee in about four minutes
- Specially designed to balance brewing time and taste for just one cup of coffee
- Comes with two porcelain mugs that exactly match it amount of coffee brewed
Moccamaster KB952 AO
This model is a classic from Moccamaster coffee machines that delivers their well-known quality, style, and ease of use.
The model can brew up to ten cups of coffee (1.25 liters) in just six minutes. The coffee machine has a double heating element, which ensures that the heat is optimal both during brewing and afterward.
Should you forget to turn off the coffee machine, it will automatically switch itself off after 40 minutes.
Also, the upper heating element turns off automatically when the water tank is empty. It increases safety and reduces power consumption.
The model also has automatic drip stops.
Ease of Use
The model is recommended by the Swedish Energy Agency, where it is praised for its ease of use and, of course, also for its energy consumption, which is 65 kWh / year.
This consumption is based on brewing one pitcher of coffee every day for 365 days and then leaving it on the heater for 30 minutes.
The coffee machine is made of scratch-resistant aluminum and is therefore resistant to the knocks and scratches that a standing coffee machine can easily get.
As it is approved by the European Coffee Brewing Center, it will deliver the correct brewing temperature, brewing time, and serving temperature.
The brewing unit has a five-year warranty with the same terms and conditions.
Advantages
- Low energy consumption
- Auto power off after 40 minutes
- Design in scratch resistant aluminum
- Approved by European Coffee Brewing Center
Moccamaster CD-011
This model from Moccamaster has been voted “fastest in testing” by the Swedish online magazine Smartson. They tested 12 different models of coffee machines, and here Moccamaster CD-011 brewed the fastest pitcher of coffee.
Exactly, the model was tested to brew 1.25 liters of coffee in 4 minutes and 55 seconds, which is really fast.
However, brewing time is not the only thing this model stands out for.
Smartson points out that in every aspect of coffee brewing that impresses the machine and you get with this model, according to Smartson, a solid and competent product where price and quality match.
Well-Made
As with the other Moccamaster models, the CD-011 is made of the highest quality and handmade in the Netherlands.
The enclosure of the model is made of aluminum, which gives the coffee maker a nice and streamlined look.
The machine has an automatic drip-stop and two heaters, which means that your coffee is brewed at one temperature and kept warm at another.
The coffee is brewed and heated at the right temperature, as these two things do not require the same temperature.
The model also has auto-off, which means that if you forget to turn off the coffee maker, it will turn itself off after 40 minutes.
Advantages
- Very fast brewing of a jug of coffee
- Auto power off after 40 minutes
- Drip stop function
- Approved by European Coffee Brewing Center
Best Moccamaster
Here are my 6 favorite options of Moccamaster coffee machines. My absolute favorite has to be the classic model: KBG741.
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You can also order these coffee machines from their website directly.
Cheaper Alternatives to Moccamaster
There is no doubt that with Moccamaster, you get some of the finest coffee machines, which the price also reflects.
If you are looking for a slightly more affordable coffee machine than Moccamaster can offer, then the guide below has a couple of good alternatives. These machines have distinguished themselves in terms of good quality, functionality, design, and price.
Electrolux EKF7800
The Electrolux EKF7800 is a coffee machine I have chosen because, among other things, the fact that the Electrolux EKF7800 brews a good cup of coffee and is equipped with a practical aroma function.
However, consumers should be aware that the Electrolux EKF7800 has a relatively high power consumption.
Large Capacity
Electrolux EKF7800 is a simple and elegant stainless steel coffee maker that is made to be easy to use.
The machine is also quick to brew coffee as it only takes about twelve minutes to brew an entire jug.
The coffee machine comes with a water tank with a capacity of 1.65 liters so that you can make a large jug of coffee simultaneously.ย
About twelve cups of coffee can be brewed in just one tank with this model.
However, you can also choose to brew a single cup or a few cups of coffee if you do not need a whole jug.
Aroma Function and Filteration
The Electrolux EKF7800 is equipped with an aroma function that allows you to customize the coffee to your own wishes.
You can choose between different coffee strengths, so you get the coffee the way you prefer.
To ensure an optimal cup of coffee, the Electrolux EKF7800 also comes with a PureAdvantage water filter.
This built-in water filter ensures optimum filtration and keeps the machine clean for as long as possible.
It is possible to find the various functions of the coffee machine on the user-friendly LCD.
Timer and Auto-Off
With the Electrolux EKF7800, you don’t have to worry about turning it off after use.
The machine has an auto-off function. It ensures that the model switches itself off after 40 minutes when it is no longer in use.
Furthermore, the Electrolux EKF7800 comes with a timer function. Here you can program the machine to brew coffee whenever you want.
For example, you can set it to finish with a pitcher of coffee when you get home or when you’re ready for a cup of coffee in the morning.
Last but not least, the Electrolux EKF7800 has a self-cleaning function.ย
Here you need to press a single button, and the machine will descale itself.
Advantages
- With PureAdvantage water filter
- With aroma function
- 1.65 liter water tank
- Timer function
- Auto switch off function
Specifications
- Type: Coffee maker
- Brand: Electrolux
- Power: 1080 watts
- Capacity in water tank: 1.65 liters
- Number of cups in one tank: 12
- Height: 36.1 centimeters
- Width: 19.2 centimeters
- Depth: 32 centimeters
- Weight: 2.96 kilos
Siemens TC86303
In January 2017, this coffee machine from Siemens was voted “best in test” by Think Consumer Council.
The model excels at being quick to warm up and brew coffee.
It has useful functions such as hours of memory function and auto-standby after two hours, so you do not have to worry about whether you have remembered to turn off the machine.
The model is particularly distinguished by user-friendliness, where it scores top marks on all parameters, from water filling to cleaning and descaling the machine.
This coffee machine’s water tank has a capacity of 1 liter of water, and the machine has an extra heater that keeps your coffee warm after it is brewed.
The water tank fills easily and quickly through the spout at the top without having to open the lid at all.
The coffee machine also has a drip stop, so the coffee stops running when the jug is removed.
Advantages
- Detachable water tank for easy filling
- Drip stop
- Hours and Auto power off function
- Great ease of use
- Approved by European Coffee
- Brewing Center
The Verdict
I already chose my favorite best Moccamaster and now you know about most of them.
Hopefully, you’ll be able to pick out a great machine from the best Moccamaster coffee machines or maybe any from its alternatives.
