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Which scores higher on safety? R3 breaks it down.
The most important dimensions, side by side.
The reservoir is labeled BPA-free, which removes one concern — but the exact replacement polymer is not specified, leaving some questions about long-term safety.
The reservoir is made from plastic that's certified BPA, BPS, BPF, and phthalate-free — a more comprehensive safety claim than most competitors. The one gap: the exact plastic type isn't named, which limits full verification.
The manufacturer explicitly declares BPA-free construction for water-contact components — a meaningful commitment to reducing hormonal disruption risk.
Moccamaster goes further than most brands — they explicitly declare freedom from BPA, BPS, BPF, and phthalates across all plastic components that touch your water and coffee.
This machine carries third-party electrical safety certification, meaning an independent lab has verified it meets fire and shock prevention standards.
This machine carries third-party electrical safety certification, meaning an independent lab has verified it meets fire and shock prevention standards.
Brews within the optimal temperature range for full flavor extraction — you get the complete spectrum of coffee aromatics and oils in every cup.
The copper heating element delivers water at 196-205°F — right in the sweet spot for pulling the full range of flavors from your coffee grounds. This is SCA Gold Cup certified brewing.
Stainless thermal carafe keeps coffee hot for hours without a warming plate — no continuous reheating means your coffee tastes as good at the bottom of the pot as it did at the top.
The glass-lined stainless thermal carafe keeps coffee hot for hours without a warming plate — your last cup tastes as good as the first, with no burnt or stale flavors from reheating.
The carafe is dishwasher safe — easy, thorough cleaning without hand-washing after every brew.
The thermal carafe needs hand-washing after every use — not uncommon for glass-lined thermal carafes, but it does add to your daily routine.
The water reservoir lifts out for easy filling at the sink and periodic deep cleaning — no awkward pouring or spillage.
The water reservoir lifts right out so you can fill it at the sink — no awkward pouring or worrying about spills. It also makes periodic deep cleaning much easier.
Programmable auto-brew lets you wake up to fresh coffee — set it the night before and your morning routine starts itself.
There's no timer or scheduling — you flip the switch when you're ready to brew. Moccamaster's simplicity is intentional, but it means no waking up to fresh coffee.
Requires paper filters for every brew — an ongoing cost and environmental consideration.
You'll need to keep #4 paper filters on hand. Many coffee enthusiasts actually prefer paper for a cleaner cup, but it's an ongoing purchase.
Priced at $399.95 — recorded for reference but does not affect the overall R3 score.
At $349 this is a premium investment — but the 5-year warranty and Dutch craftsmanship back it up. Price is recorded for context but does not affect the R3 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 prioritize material safety and want a machine with transparent, well-documented water-contact materials.
You prefer a thermal carafe that keeps coffee hot without a warming plate degrading the flavor over time.
You want coffee brewed at optimal temperature for full flavor extraction from specialty beans.
You want programmable auto-brew so coffee is ready when you wake up or get home.
You care most about coffee quality and want SCA-certified brewing with a thermal carafe that preserves flavor for hours
You prefer a simple, reliable machine with one-switch operation and minimal electronics that could fail
You value a 5-year warranty and handmade Dutch construction that's built to last a decade
You want a removable water reservoir for easy filling and cleaning at the sink
The main thing to know
The water reservoir uses plastic (labeled BPA-free but without specific polymer identification) — water sits in this material before and during every brew cycle.
The water reservoir uses BPA-free plastic without specifying the exact polymer — while Moccamaster's broader BPS/BPF/phthalate-free claim is reassuring, full material transparency would push this into the top safety tier.
Skip this if you...
You are budget-conscious — this machine is priced above $350, which pushes into diminishing returns for home drip coffee.
You need specific features not offered by this machine — review the specs above to compare with alternatives.
You want to wake up to fresh coffee — there is no programmable timer or delay brew feature
You prefer dishwasher-safe components for minimal cleanup effort in your daily routine
You need the absolute safest reservoir material — stainless steel or glass options exist from other brands
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 Fellow and Technivorm across 3 independent criteria: Safety (72%), Efficacy (23%), Usability (4%). No sponsored rankings. No paid placements.
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Both scored close to 8.3/10, so the better choice depends on your priorities. 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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