Bunn BTX

The Bunn BTX is an automatic coffee maker known for speed. If there's hot water in its reservoir, the BTX can brew 10 cups in about three minutes (15 minutes if the water is cold). Owner reviews say that can be a mixed blessing. While owner reviews are very good overall, some users say the fast brew time results in weak coffee and some even say it isn't hot enough. Others say the thermal carafe dribbles when you pour, not an uncommon complaint about carafes in general. There's a pause function but no programmable timer or automatic shutoff. The Bunn BTX comes in white or black. The Bunn NHBX (*Est. $100) is about $40 cheaper but lacks a thermal carafe. These Bunn coffee makers might be a good option for small offices or homes that brew several pots of coffee per day. If you'll only use your coffee maker once or twice a day, consider the Cuisinart Brew Central DCC-1200 (*Est. $80), a standard coffee maker that gets good reviews.

Neither ConsumerReports.org nor Cook's Illustrated rates the Bunn BTX, although ConsumerReports.org ranks the cheaper Bunn NHBX. We found about 200 owner reviews at Amazon.com and a smattering at other websites, such as Epinions.com.