You don't necessarily have to sacrifice coffee flavor for a low-priced coffee maker – these models are big on performance and consumers like them. But you may have to do away with some convenience features in order to stay on budget. Best coffee maker features include auto shut-off, pause and serve, drip-free carafe, permanent filter and a programmable function so coffee can be ready when you are.
Though at the high end of the budget line, the Cuisinart offers tremendous value in terms of performance and features for the price. Fully automatic and 24-hr programmable, it has lots to offer including a permanent gold-tone filter. An impressive 3 year warranty is value-added.
An affordable and dependable choice, the Proctor Silex offers a little more than most basic coffeemakers with a pause-serve feature and water level viewing window. It takes standard basket style filters.
The B40 is is the most affordable single serve coffee maker in Keurig's lineup. Only brews one cup size of 7.25 oz, but still makes great tasting coffee in seconds. Uses pre-measured portions called K-cups that eliminate the hassle of grinding beans, measuring, or dealing with messy paper filters. Simply put the K-cup in place, lower the handle, and press Start and the coffee is ready within seconds. Once you’re done, just dispose of the K-cup – there’s no mess to deal with. The K-cups are available from many different manufacturers and come in many different variations of tea, coffee, and cocoa.
Perfect for buyers on a budget, this programmable coffee maker is affordable, easy to use, and brews up to 12 cups of coffee at a time. Programming is a breeze with the intuitive touch pad, and you can set it to automatically brew coffee in the morning so it’s ready when you wake up. The “Perfect Pour Carafe” has a wider spout that prevents leaks and spills.
Maybe it's a little retro but this style of coffee maker is regaining popularity and some swear by the bold, rich flavor of coffee brewed in a perculator. Presto offers good value and a durable stainless steel construction.