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Breville Precision Brewer scores higher on safety - here's why.
The most important dimensions, side by side.
Safety Context
Here's what our analysis flagged on the safety front - not to alarm you, but because this is exactly the kind of detail that's hard to find in a spec sheet.
Breville
No active safety flags in our analysis.
OXO
Active Prop 65 warning
California requires this disclosure when a product contains substances on its list - it doesn't mean it's unsafe, but it's worth factoring in for families with young children.
Safety flags affect scores - safety is the highest-weighted pillar in our scoring system. If a product has an active Prop 65 warning, that's reflected in its safety pillar rating above. The comparison above shows exactly where the gap lives.
The reservoir uses Eastman Tritan — a specifically identified, FDA-cleared plastic that's free from BPA and all bisphenols. It's one of the safest widely used plastics, though it doesn't match stainless steel or glass for inertness.
The reservoir is confirmed BPA-free, which is a positive step. However, OXO doesn't specify which replacement polymer they use — and some BPA substitutes like BPS and BPF have raised their own concerns in lab studies. The specific material remains unknown.
Breville declares all plastic components free from BPA, BPS, BPF, and phthalates — one of the most comprehensive material safety commitments in this category.
OXO explicitly confirms all water-contact plastic components are BPA-free — that's a clear, documented commitment that removes one significant concern.
UL-listed for electrical safety — an independent lab has verified this machine meets fire and shock prevention standards.
No independent lab has confirmed this machine has been tested for electrical safety. The SCA certification this machine carries validates brew quality — not fire, shock, or overheating safety. Those require separate UL or ETL testing, which we couldn't find documentation for.
The PID-controlled heating system keeps water precisely in the optimal range for full flavor extraction — you get consistent, repeatable results cup after cup, which many simpler machines struggle with.
Brews at 201°F — right in the middle of the optimal range for full flavor extraction. This is an SCA Certified Home Brewer, which means it's been independently verified to meet the Gold Cup Standard for brew quality.
The glass carafe sits on a warming plate that keeps reheating your coffee — which sounds convenient but actually breaks down the flavors over time. Coffee that's been sitting for 30+ minutes tastes noticeably different. The thermal carafe version of this machine solves this.
The stainless steel thermal carafe keeps coffee hot for hours without a warming plate. No continued heating means your coffee won't turn bitter from sitting on a hot plate — every cup from the pot tastes fresh.
The carafe and filter basket need hand-washing — a minor daily chore but worth noting if you value minimal cleanup.
The thermal carafe goes right in the dishwasher — no daily hand-scrubbing needed. A genuine convenience for busy mornings.
The 60-ounce water tank is built in — you'll need to bring water to the machine rather than taking the tank to the sink. Consider counter placement near a water source.
The water reservoir lifts out for easy filling at the sink — no awkward pouring or measuring cups. Simple daily convenience.
Six brew modes including Gold, Strong, Iced, and Cold Brew — plus a fully customizable My Brew setting where you control bloom time, temperature, and flow rate. This is the most programmable drip brewer you can buy.
Set it the night before and wake up to fresh coffee — the 24-hour programmable timer handles the morning routine for you.
Comes with a reusable mesh basket filter right in the box — no need to buy paper filters unless you prefer the cleaner taste they produce.
You'll need paper cone filters for every brew — an ongoing cost and environmental consideration. No permanent filter option is included.
At $329.95 this is a premium machine — but the PID temperature control and six brew modes offer more versatility than anything else at this price. Price is recorded for context but does not affect the R3 score.
At $229.99, the OXO sits in the mid-premium range — recorded for reference but does not affect the overall score.
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Everything you need to make the call - who each one is for, and who should skip it.
Go for it if you...
You want granular control over every brew parameter — bloom time, temperature, and flow rate are all adjustable
You value material safety transparency and want a reservoir made from an identifiable, FDA-cleared polymer
You brew multiple styles and want dedicated modes for Gold, Strong, Iced, Cold Brew, and custom recipes
You prefer a reusable filter to reduce paper waste and ongoing filter costs
Performance is what matters most to you.
You want the lowest price option at $230.
The main thing to know
This ASIN (B07DMBYH4S) is the glass carafe model with a warming plate that degrades coffee quality over time — the thermal carafe version (BDC450, ASIN B078RQVQF1) solves this at the same price.
The water reservoir is BPA-free plastic, but OXO doesn't disclose which replacement polymer is used — and no UL/ETL electrical safety certification has been found.
Skip this if you...
You want coffee that stays fresh in the carafe for hours — the glass warming plate model degrades flavor over time (get the thermal version instead)
You want a removable water tank for easy filling at the sink — this machine's 60-oz tank is fixed
You prefer a simple one-switch brewer over a multi-mode machine with a learning curve
You need full material transparency for every water-contact component — the reservoir polymer is unspecified despite the BPA-free claim.
You require verified electrical safety certification — no UL or ETL mark has been found, and the SCA certification only covers brew quality.
You want a permanent reusable filter to avoid ongoing paper filter costs and waste.
Neither of these quite what you're looking for?
I've reviewed all Coffee Machine options at every price pointEvery Coffee Machine in our database is scored using R3's deterministic scoring system - the same inputs always produce the same score. For this comparison, we evaluated Breville and OXO across 3 independent criteria: Safety (72%), Efficacy (23%), Usability (4%). No sponsored rankings. No paid placements.
Straight answers - no sponsored content, no filler.
I'd start with Breville Breville Precision Brewer - it scored 8.5/10 overall in our scoring system. Safety is our top-weighted scoring pillar, followed by efficacy (23%), and usability (4%). Check which pillar matters most to your family and compare those specific scores.
R3 uses a deterministic scoring system - the same inputs always produce the same score. We evaluate each Coffee Machine across Safety (72%), Efficacy (23%), Usability (4%) using independently verified data. No sponsored rankings. No paid placements. Every score is fully reproducible.
Not necessarily. The overall score reflects our weighted rubric, but your priorities may differ. If you care most about safety, compare the safety scores directly. If budget drives your decision, the value scores and prices tell a clearer story. The "right" pick is the one that matches what matters most to your family.
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