Technivorm vs Zojirushi
Based on tests by America's Test Kitchen (Jun 2025). How we score
Skip it. Our pick is the OXO.
Neither is our first choice. See Technivorm vs OXO
From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
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What the testers found
America's Test Kitchen's Best Buy made better-rated coffee than the KBGV, with "full body" and "balanced flavor," at a small fraction of the price. The catch is size: five "cups" is about 20 ounces, "just enough to fill one big travel mug, or two 10-ounce mugs." Glass carafe, removable water tank. ATK didn't test long-term durability, and the listing doesn't state a warranty.
| Criterion | Technivorm | Zojirushi |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee quality | 2/3 | 3/3 |
| Ease of use | 2.5/3 | 3/3 |
| Carafe | 1/3 | 2/3 |
| Cleanup | 2/3 | 3/3 |
From America's Test Kitchen: The Best Coffee Makers (updated June 11, 2025)
Specs side by side
| Spec | Technivorm | Zojirushi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $368 | $89.95 |
| Cost per year | — | — |
| Warranty | 5-year | — |
| Capacity | 40 oz water | 22 oz water |
| Carafe | Glass, on a hot plate that shuts off after 100 minutes | Glass |
| Brewing temp in ideal range | 91% of the cycle (measured by America's Test Kitchen) | 60% of the cycle (measured by America's Test Kitchen) |
| Coffee temp right after brewing | 180°F (measured by America's Test Kitchen) | 179°F (measured by America's Test Kitchen) |
| SCA certified | Yes | No |
Sources: America's Test Kitchen: The Best Coffee Makers (updated June 11, 2025)
