Comparison: Best Fastest Coffee Maker (Updated | Nov 10th)
In today’s fast-paced world, a reliable and speedy coffee maker can make all the difference for those craving a quick yet satisfying morning brew. This comparison explores top-performing models designed for efficiency and quality, evaluating factors like brew time, ease of use, and consistency. Whether you prioritize portability, programmable settings, or robust durability, we aim to help you find a coffee maker that balances speed with the flavor and convenience you need to start your day right. Explore our curated picks to discover which option aligns best with your lifestyle and brewing preferences.
Editor’s Choice
Best for a specific purpose
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Best for best overall:
Cuisinart 14-Cup Coffee Maker -
Best for fastest brew:
BUNN CSB2B Speed Brew Elite 10-Cup Coffee Maker -
Best for digital controls:
BLACK+DECKER 12-Cup Digital Coffee Maker -
Best for fast brew:
BUNN 52700 CSB2G Speed Brew Elite Coffee Maker Gray -
Best for strong brew:
Keurig K-Express Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker -
Best for 2-way brewing:
Hamilton Beach 2-Way Programmable Coffee Maker -
Best for best budget:
BLACK+DECKER 12-Cup Coffee Maker with Easy On/Off Switch -
Best for strong brew:
Keurig K-Express Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker -
Best for pod & grounds:
Ninja Pod & Grounds Specialty Single-Serve Coffee Maker -
Best for 3 brew ways:
Hamilton Beach FlexBrew Trio 2-Way Coffee Maker
Product Comparison: Best Fastest Coffee Maker
Best overall
Cuisinart 14-Cup Coffee Maker, Programmable PerfecTemp Glass Carafe Coffee Machine with 1-4 Cup Setting, Brew Strength Control and Brew Pause, Stainless Steel, DCC-3200NAS
Cuisinart
- ADJUSTABLE CARAFE TEMP: Our Cuisinart 14-Cup* Coffee Maker with adjustable carafe temp feature adjusts the warming plate temperature to Low, Medium, or High to keep freshly brewed coffee at the temperature you prefer.
- BREW STRENGTH CONTROL: This coffee maker customizes your brew to perfection with regular or bold settings, catering to your unique taste preferences every time.
- FULLY AUTOMATIC COFFEE MAKER: The coffee machine offers convenience with 24-hour programmability, 1-4 cup settings, auto-off (0-4 hours), and an optional ready alert tone.
- 14-CUP* CAPACITY: *Cup equals approx. 5 oz. (varies by brewing technique).
- FILL WITH EASE: Enjoy precise water filling with the easy-to-view water window, while the Cuisinart coffee maker Brew Pause feature lets you savor a cup before the brewing cycle finishes, enhancing your experience.
Fastest brew
BUNN CSB2B Speed Brew Elite 10-Cup Coffee Maker, Black/SST
Bunn
- BUNN BREWS DIFFERENTLY – The BUNN Speed Brew uses an internal commercial grade stainless steel hot water tank that keeps 70oz of water always hot so you can quickly brew at the flip of a lid.
- SIMPLE TO USE – Pour-in bowl features a water level indicator to show you how much water has been added.
- MATTE BLACK FINISH with high-polished stainless-steel backsplash and top-band accent.
- DESIGNED AND ASSEMBLED in the USA.
- EXCLUSIVE DRIP-FREE CARAFE delivers the cleanest pour on the market with a proprietary lid and spout design that arcs the coffee into the cup and wicks the rest back into the carafe.
- SWITCH ACTIVATED warmer plate keeps your coffee at optimal serving temperature.
- FASTEST 10-CUP HOME COFFEE MAKER* – Our technology allows our coffee maker to brew a full carafe of coffee in 4 minutes, half the time of typical coffee makers. *Based on internal testing of BUNN Speed Brew coffee makers to other similar coffee makers.
- CAFÉ TASTE AT HOME – Commercial style multi-stream sprayhead evenly showers hot water over the coffee grounds to maximize the flavor of your coffee similar to your favorite café.
Digital controls
BLACK+DECKER 12-Cup Digital Coffee Maker, Programmable, Washable Basket Filter, Sneak-A-Cup, Auto Brew, Water Window, Keep Hot Plate, Black
BLACK+DECKER
- 12-CUP DURALIFE GLASS CARAFE: The sturdy 12-cup* carafe has measurement markings for accurate filling and an easy-grip handle for comfortable pouring.*Cup equals approximately 5 ounces (varies by brewing technique).
- SNEAK-A-CUP FEATURE TO PREVENT DRIPS: This feature temporarily stops the flow of coffee so you can pour your first cup before brewing ends without making a mess.
- EASY-VIEW WATER WINDOW: The front-facing window shows you the exact amount of water that will turn into coffee.
- DIGITAL CONTROLS WITH RUBBERIZED FEEL: Large, rubberized buttons give you full control of the coffeemaker, and the easy-read screen displays the clock, brew time, and programming options.
- QUICKTOUCH PROGRAMMING WITH AUTO SHUTOFF: Easily program the 24-hour auto brew feature so you can wake up to a fresh pot of coffee or whenever you desire. 2-Hour Auto Shutoff for added safety and peace of mind with every use.
Fast brew
BUNN 52700 CSB2G Speed Brew Elite Coffee Maker Gray, 10-Cup,Grey
Bunn
- BUNN BREWS DIFFERENTLY – The BUNN Speed Brew uses an internal commercial grade stainless steel hot water tank that keeps 70oz of water always hot so you can quickly brew at the flip of a lid.
- SIMPLE TO USE – Pour-in bowl features a water level indicator to show you how much water has been added.
- MATTE GREY FINISH with black gloss accents and high-polished stainless-steel backsplash and top-band accent.
- DESIGNED AND ASSEMBLED in the USA.
- EXCLUSIVE DRIP-FREE CARAFE delivers the cleanest pour on the market with a proprietary lid and spout design that arcs the coffee into the cup and wicks the rest back into the carafe.
- SWITCH ACTIVATED warmer plate keeps your coffee at optimal serving temperature.
- FASTEST 10-CUP HOME COFFEE MAKER* – Our technology allows our coffee maker to brew a full carafe of coffee in 4 minutes, half the time of typical coffee makers. *Based on internal testing of BUNN Speed Brew coffee makers to other similar coffee makers.
- CAFÉ TASTE AT HOME – Commercial style multi-stream sprayhead evenly showers hot water over the coffee grounds to maximize the flavor of your coffee similar to your favorite café.
Strong brew
Keurig K-Express Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker, 3 Brew Sizes, Strong Button Feature, 42oz Removable Reservoir, Black
Keurig
- STRONG BREW: Increases the strength and bold taste of your coffee’s flavor.
- 3 CUP SIZES: Brew an 8, 10, or 12 oz. cup at the push of a button.
- MULTIPLE CUP WATER RESERVOIR: 42oz. removable reservoir lets you brew up to 4 cups before refilling. 8 oz. cup size
- FAST & FRESH BREWED: Delicious coffee made in minutes.
- TRAVEL MUG FRIENDLY: Removable drip tray accommodates travel mugs up to 7.4” tall.
- ENERGY EFFICIENT: Auto off feature turns off your coffee maker 5 minutes after the last brew, helping to save energy.
- COMPATIBLE WITH THE MY K-CUP UNIVERSAL REUSABLE COFFEE FILTER: Brew your own ground coffee (sold separately).
2-way brewing
Hamilton Beach 2-Way Programmable Coffee Maker, 12 Cup Glass Carafe And Single Serve Coffee Maker, Black with Stainless Steel Accents, 49980RG
Hamilton Beach
- 2 WAYS TO BREW: SINGLE CUP OR FULL POT. The included single-serve scoop makes it easy to just scoop, place and brew. You can brew up to 14 oz. into a cup or travel mug on the single-serving side or make up to 12 cups on the carafe side with ground coffee.
- SIMPLE SINGLE-SERVE BREWING: With the included mesh scoop, adding your favorite ground coffee to the single cup coffee maker couldn’t be easier: just scoop, place and brew. (Not compatible with K-Cup* pods.)
- ECO-FRIENDLY AND EASY ON YOUR WALLET. For fresh flavor and less waste, skip the plastic pods. Since this Hamilton Beach coffee maker doesn't use K-Cup* pods, there's less to buy and throw away.
- HAMILTON BEACH PROGRAMMABLE COFFEE MAKER WITH MULTIPLE BREW SETTINGS: Choose whether to make a single cup or full pot, select bold or regular brew strength options, and program the coffee maker up to 24 hours in advance for wake-up ready coffee.
- GET YOUR FIRST CUP FAST WITH AN AutoPause & Pour COFFEE MACHINE: Enjoy a quick cup while your coffee is still brewing. There's no need to wait for the full pot, thanks to the AutoPause & Pour feature on this carafe and single-serve coffee maker.
- 2 SEPARATE EASY-FILL WATER RESERVOIRS: Each brewer has its own water reservoir that’s easy to fill and features a water window, so you always know how much water is on each side.
- *K-Cup is a registered trademark of Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. Use of the K-Cup trademark does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.
Best budget
BLACK+DECKER 12-Cup Coffee Maker with Easy On/Off Switch, Easy Pour, Non-Drip Carafe with Removable Filter Basket, Vortex Technology, Black
BLACK+DECKER
- VORTEX TECHNOLOGY: The exclusive showerhead design evenly saturates coffee grounds, resulting in rich flavor extraction for maximum flavor.
- SNEAK-A-CUP: This feature temporarily stops the flow of coffee, allowing you to pour your first cup before brewing ends without making a mess. Be sure to return carafe to the “Keep Hot” plate within 30 seconds to avoid overflow, and brewing will resume.
- NO-DRIP PERFECT POUR SPOUT: Don’t put up with annoying spills. The carafe spout on this coffee maker is designed to prevent spills and drips while pouring.
- REMOVABLE FILTER BASKET: Cleanup is easy with the dishwasher-safe brew basket, which is compatible with basket-style paper filters.
- KEEP HOT CARAFE PLATE: The heated carafe plate keeps coffee in the 12-cup carafe at the ideal drinking temperature after brewing. Refer to your user guide for more brewing techniques.
Strong brew
Keurig K-Express Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker, 3 Brew Sizes, Strong Button Feature, 42oz Removable Reservoir, Evergreen
Keurig
- STRONG BREW: Brew a stronger, more intense cup.
- BREWS MULTIPLE CUP SIZES: Brew an 8, 10, or 12 oz. cup at the push of a button.
- MULTIPLE CUP WATER RESERVOIR: 42oz. removable reservoir lets you brew up to 4* cups before refilling. *8 oz. cup size
- FAST & FRESH BREWED: Coffee made in minutes.
- TRAVEL MUG FRIENDLY: Removable drip tray accommodates travel mugs up to 7.4” tall.
- ENERGY EFFICIENT: Auto off feature turns off your coffee maker 5 minutes after the last brew, helping to save energy.
- COMPATIBLE WITH THE MY K-CUP UNIVERSAL REUSABLE COFFEE FILTER: Brew your own ground coffee (sold separately).
Pod & grounds
Ninja Pod & Grounds Specialty Single-Serve Coffee Maker, K-Cup Pod Compatible, Brews Grounds, Compact Design, Built-In Milk Frother, 56-oz. Reservoir, 6-oz. Cup to 24-oz. Mug Sizes, Stone, PB051ST
Ninja
- BREW WITH PODS OR GROUNDS: Brew a single-serve cup of coffee with grounds for ultimate flavor or with a coffee pod for ultimate convenience in one small footprint.
- 4 BREW STYLES: Select Classic, Rich, Over Ice, or Specialty for your grounds or coffee pods.
- ULTIMATE BREW VERSATILITY: Brew a 6, 8, 10, or 12-oz. pod brew or choose from a 6, 8, 10, 12, 18, or 24-oz. grounds brew.
- COMPACT DESIGN AND STORAGE: Sleek, compact design takes up little countertop space, with a storage drawer for the brew basket or permanent filter when not in use.
- COFFEEHOUSE DRINKS AT HOME: Brew a super-rich coffee concentrate that you can use to create delicious lattes, macchiatos, cappuccinos, and other coffeehouse-style drinks.
- BUILT-IN, FOLD-AWAY FROTHER: Turns hot or cold milk/milk alternative into silky-smooth froth. Removable for easy cleaning.
- REMOVABLE RESERVOIR: Features a removable 56-oz. water reservoir for easy refilling.
- THERMAL FLAVOR EXTRACTION DUO: Delivers perfect flavor for grounds and pods with even saturation and precise temperature control for ultra-flavorful coffee.
3 brew ways
Hamilton Beach FlexBrew Trio 2-Way Coffee Maker, Compatible with K-Cup Pods or Grounds, Combo, Single Serve & Full 12c Pot, Black – Fast Brewing (49902)
Hamilton Beach
- 3 WAYS TO BREW: With this 12 cup Hamilton Beach coffee maker, brew a single cup with a pod or coffee grounds or brew up to 12 cups using your favorite ground coffee
- FAST BREWING — BREW A SINGLE CUP IN ABOUT 90 SECONDS: In the morning, every second counts. Unlike 2 way coffee makers of the past, the FlexBrew Trio Coffee Machine prepares a single cup in 90 seconds so you have more time to enjoy your brew
- BREW 7 SINGLE SERVINGS WITHOUT REFILLING THE 56 OZ. WATER RESERVOIR: With this single serve coffee maker, you'll save time with fast 90-second brewing and a large 56 oz. water reservoir that can brew 7 cups without needing a refill
- WAKE-UP READY COFFEE WITH EASY-TOUCH PROGRAMMING: For the 12 cup coffee maker side, wake up to a hot mug by setting the Easy-Touch programming the night before; the backlit display clearly shows the time & settings.
- 5 SINGLE-SERVE SIZES TO CHOOSE FROM: Customize brewing size to your cup using the Hamilton Beach Flex Brew coffee machine; select 6, 8, 10, 12 or 14 oz. with ground coffee or 6, 8 or 10 oz. via a pod — you'll get perfect amount in your cup
- CONVENIENT CUP REST: The cup rest securely holds a standard-size cup of coffee and is removable to let you brew into a 7" tall travel mug. The storage area inside the cup rest holds your choice of the single-serve pod holder or brew basket
- VERSATILE BREWING OPTIONS: This drip coffee maker lets you control strength with Select-a Brew's regular and bold settings. The Auto Pause & Pour feature lets you serve yourself a cup while brewing
- EASY TO CLEAN: The 12 cup glass carafe is dishwasher safe, while its pod-piercing needle removes for easy cleaning on a single brewing side to prevent any clogging in this coffee maker 12 cup.
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Buying Guide
FAQs
Which coffee maker brews the fastest?
BUNN CSB2B Speed Brew Elite and BUNN 52700 CSB2G Speed Brew Elite are known for their rapid brewing speeds.
Is there a programmable option for fast brewing?
Cuisinart 14-Cup Coffee Maker and BLACK+DECKER 12-Cup Digital Coffee Maker offer programmable features.
Do any models support single-serve pods for quick brewing?
Keurig K-Express, Ninja Pod & Grounds, and Hamilton Beach FlexBrew Trio support single-serve pods.
Which model has a 2-way brewing system for flexibility?
Hamilton Beach FlexBrew Trio and Hamilton Beach 2-Way Programmable Coffee Maker offer both carafe and single-serve options.
What is the largest capacity among the fastest coffee makers?
BLACK+DECKER 12-Cup models and Hamilton Beach 12-Cup models provide the highest carafe capacities.
Are there models with washable filters for easy maintenance?
BLACK+DECKER 12-Cup Digital Coffee Maker features a washable basket filter.
Which coffee maker has a non-drip carafe design?
BLACK+DECKER 12-Cup Coffee Maker with Easy Pour includes a non-drip carafe option.
