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Quick verdict
Choose the Technivorm Moccamaster KBG Select if you want sCAA certified, brews at the correct temperature every time. Choose the Bonavita BV1901TS 8-Cup One-Touch Coffee Brewer if you'd rather have pre-infusion bloom evens out grounds saturation. Overall we rank the Technivorm Moccamaster KBG Select higher: #1 versus #3 in our Best Drip Coffee Makers list.
Winner overall: Technivorm Moccamaster KBG Select
Technivorm Moccamaster KBG Select vs Bonavita BV1901TS 8-Cup One-Touch Coffee Brewer compared
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Bottom line
Choose the Technivorm Moccamaster KBG Select if you want sCAA certified, brews at the correct temperature every time. Choose the Bonavita BV1901TS 8-Cup One-Touch Coffee Brewer if you'd rather have pre-infusion bloom evens out grounds saturation. Overall we rank the Technivorm Moccamaster KBG Select higher: #1 versus #3 in our Best Drip Coffee Makers list.
Best OverallTechnivorm
SCAA certified, brews at the correct temperature every time
- SCAA certified
- 196 to 205°F
- 10-cup
- Made in Netherlands
✓ Pros
- Pre-infusion bloom evens out grounds saturation
- Thermal steel carafe holds heat without a warming plate
- One-button operation with nothing to program incorrectly
✕ Cons
- No programmable timer
- 8-cup capacity is on the small side for larger households
- No strength or brew-mode adjustment
- Utilitarian plastic-and-steel design lacks the polish of the Technivorm or Breville
Bonavita
It stands out for bloom mode wets grounds evenly before extraction, a step almost no other machine in this range includes and thermal carafe avoids the burnt, stale taste a hot plate produces after 20 minutes.
- SCA-certified brew temperature of 198 to 205 degrees
- Pre-infusion bloom mode for even saturation
- 8-cup stainless steel thermal carafe
- One-touch, single-button operation
- Flat-bottom showerhead filter design
✓ Pros
- Bloom mode wets grounds evenly before extraction, a step almost no other machine in this range includes
- Thermal carafe avoids the burnt, stale taste a hot plate produces after 20 minutes
- Flat-bottom showerhead distributes water more evenly than the cone filters most competitors use
✕ Cons
- No programmable timer, must be started by hand every time
- No digital display or brew-strength adjustment
- 8-cup capacity is limiting for larger households
FAQ
Common questions
Which is better, the Technivorm Moccamaster KBG Select or the Bonavita BV1901TS 8-Cup One-Touch Coffee Brewer?
Choose the Technivorm Moccamaster KBG Select if you want sCAA certified, brews at the correct temperature every time. Choose the Bonavita BV1901TS 8-Cup One-Touch Coffee Brewer if you'd rather have pre-infusion bloom evens out grounds saturation. Overall we rank the Technivorm Moccamaster KBG Select higher: #1 versus #3 in our Best Drip Coffee Makers list.
What is the difference between the Technivorm Moccamaster KBG Select and the Bonavita BV1901TS 8-Cup One-Touch Coffee Brewer?
The Technivorm Moccamaster KBG Select stands out because sCAA certified, brews at the correct temperature every time, while the Bonavita BV1901TS 8-Cup One-Touch Coffee Brewer stands out because pre-infusion bloom evens out grounds saturation. The trade-offs differ too: the Technivorm Moccamaster KBG Select's ma in caveat is that no programmable timer, manual brew only, and the Bonavita BV1901TS 8-Cup One-Touch Coffee Brewer's is that no programmable timer.
Is the Technivorm Moccamaster KBG Select worth it over the Bonavita BV1901TS 8-Cup One-Touch Coffee Brewer?
For most buyers, yes: it's our #1 pick. Consider the Bonavita BV1901TS 8-Cup One-Touch Coffee Brewer instead if no programmable timer, manual brew only is a deal-breaker for you.
Who should buy the Bonavita BV1901TS 8-Cup One-Touch Coffee Brewer instead of the Technivorm Moccamaster KBG Select?
The Bonavita BV1901TS 8-Cup One-Touch Coffee Brewer suits buyers whose priorities match its strengths, while the Technivorm Moccamaster KBG Select is best for buyers who want the best overall package.
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