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A coffee maker with a grinder does two jobs in one box. It grinds whole beans, drops the grounds straight into the filter basket and brews a pot of drip coffee, usually on a timer, so the beans stay whole until the minute they are needed. That is the whole case for the category: fresher coffee without a second appliance, a second plug and a second thing to clean.
The grinder is the half that decides the cup. Drip coffee is hot water passing through a bed of grounds. If the particles are all much the same size, they give up their flavour at much the same rate. If they range from dust to chunks, the dust over-extracts and turns bitter while the chunks under-extract and taste thin. That is why coffee people care so much about one word: burr. A burr grinder crushes beans between two cutting surfaces set a fixed distance apart. A blade grinder chops them with a spinning propeller until the motor stops.
So we read all ten listings below for two things: which kind of grinder each one says it has, and how many grind settings it says you get.
Five of the ten say burr. The two Gevi machines, the Havato sold by Onepee, the Kenmore Elite and the URintells Cuising all put the word in the title or the bullets. Two say blade: the Cuisinart DGB-400NAS and the Elite Gourmet. Three do not say at all: the VEVOR, the AIRMSEN and the Electactic.
Then the count. Of the five burr machines, exactly one puts a number on its grind: the Gevi 10-cup, which states “8 grind settings”. The other four offer a “Grind Size Selector”, a knob that runs “from coarse to fine”, an “adjustable conical burr grinder”, or nothing at all. The dearest machine on the page, the Kenmore Elite, is one of the silent ones.
Three other numbers do appear, all on machines that never say burr. The Electactic states “8 grind levels”. The AIRMSEN states “3 grind settings”. The Elite Gourmet, a blade machine, offers “Coarse or Fine”, which is two. The listing with the most ratings on the page, the Cuisinart, names no setting at all, because a blade grinder has none to name.
That is the finding this guide is built on. “Burr” is easy to print. A count of settings is rarer, and on this page it does not follow the price, the rating or the word burr. This guide sorts the ten by what each listing actually commits to: grinder type, grind settings, batch size, timer, keep-warm, filter, and the rating record behind each one. It also covers the secondary questions buyers ask: the best coffee maker and grinder combo, the best built-in grinder coffee maker for a small kitchen, and whether a separate grinder and drip coffee maker is the better buy.
The ten range from the VEVOR to the Kenmore Elite, and the cheapest machine on the page that names a burr is the Havato.
Our Quick Picks
Best OverallGevi 10-Cup Grind-and-Brew
The only burr listing here that counts its grind, 8 settings, with 3 strengths and 4.2 across 1,273 ratings.
Most ReviewedCuisinart DGB-400NAS
A blade grinder, but 4.0 across 3,066 ratings, a 3-year limited warranty and Amazon.com as the seller.
Lowest PriceVEVOR 10-Cup Grind and Brew
Adjustable coarseness and 3 strengths at the lowest price here, backed by 4.0 across 406 ratings, though it never names its grinder type.
At a Glance
Ten Grind-and-Brew Machines, With the Grinder Type Beside the Count
Read the first two columns together. A burr with no number is a promise about the parts, not about how fine or coarse you can go.
| # | Model | Grinder | Grind Settings | Cups | Best Sellers Rank | Standout | Main Drawback | Check Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Gevi 10-Cup |
Burr | 8 | 2–10 | #55 in Coffee Machines | Only burr listing that states a number of settings | No timer or keep-warm time stated | View on Amazon |
| 2 |
 Cuisinart DGB-400NAS |
Blade | None stated | 12 (1–4 cup setting) | #27 in Coffee Machines | 3,066 ratings; 3-year limited warranty; sold by Amazon.com | Blade grinder with no grind adjustment named | View on Amazon |
| 3 |
 VEVOR 10 Cup |
Not stated | Adjustable, no number | 10 | #313 in Coffee Machines | Cheapest here; 4.0 across 406 ratings | Needs paper filters; keeps warm 35 minutes only | View on Amazon |
| 4 |
 Electactic 10 Cup |
Not stated | 8 | 2–10 | #330 in Coffee Machines | 8 grind levels, 24H timer, sold by Amazon.com | Only 40 ratings; grinder type never named | View on Amazon |
| 5 |
 Havato 10-Cup (Onepee) |
Burr (horizontal) | Coarse to fine, no number | 2–10 | #134 in Coffee Machines | Cheapest burr here; states 161°F keep-warm | 4.4 rests on just 27 ratings | View on Amazon |
| 6 |
 Gevi Touch 10-Cup |
Burr | Not stated | 4–10 | #98 in Coffee Machines | Keep-warm adjustable from 60 to 240 minutes | No grind or strength settings in the bullets | View on Amazon |
| 7 |
 AIRMSEN 5-Cup |
Not stated | 3 | 1–5 | #280 in Coffee Machines | Shortest here at 11.39 in; 300+ bought last month | 3.9 across 40 ratings; grinder type not named | View on Amazon |
| 8 |
 URintells Cuising |
Conical burr | Adjustable, no number | 1–5 (up to 22oz) | #526 in Coffee Machines | Grind-Only mode and an Over-Ice setting | 3.2 across 87 ratings; 30-minute keep-warm | View on Amazon |
| 9 |
 Elite Gourmet 12-Cup |
Blade | 2 (Coarse, Fine) | 12 | #262 in Coffee Machines | Carafe, lid and basket top-rack dishwasher safe | No rating yet; blade grinder | View on Amazon |
| 10 |
 Kenmore Elite 12 Cup |
Burr | Selector, no number | 2–12 | #98 in Electric Burr Grinders | Only stated hopper size: 1/2 lb, air-tight | 2.9 across 231 ratings, the lowest here | View on Amazon |
Ratings and specifications are taken from each manufacturer’s Amazon listing as displayed on 5 October 2026 through a United States connection, and may change. Grinder type and settings are as printed by each seller. “Not stated” in the Grinder column means the title, bullets and spec table never say burr or blade; the VEVOR, the AIRMSEN and the Electactic all describe an adjustable grinder without naming its kind. “No number” means the listing says the grind adjusts but does not say into how many steps. The Gevi Touch says burr in its title and describes no grind adjustment at all. The Elite Gourmet’s two settings are its stated Coarse and Fine. Cups are the listing’s own cup, which is smaller than a mug; the URintells gives its range in ounces, 4.4oz to 22oz. The Cuisinart’s weight field and the Kenmore’s height field look wrong and are not used. The Kenmore’s rank is in Electric Burr Grinders; all other ranks quoted are in Coffee Machines.
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How We Chose These Ten
We researched current listings, compared manufacturer specifications and documentation, and examined recurring patterns in customer feedback. We did not carry out hands-on testing, and nothing below is presented as measured performance data.
- Drip machines with a grinder built in — every product here grinds whole beans and brews a carafe of drip coffee in one appliance. Espresso machines with grinders, single-serve pod brewers and stand-alone grinders were not in the running.
- The grinder sentence read first — for each listing we looked in the title, the bullets and the spec table for the words burr, blade or conical, and report exactly what was printed, and when it was nothing.
- Grind settings counted only when counted — a stated number such as 8 or 3 is reported as a number. “Adjustable”, “coarse to fine” or a “selector” with no number is reported as that. We did not count knob positions in photos.
- The drip half read as carefully — batch size, timer, keep-warm time, filter type, water tank, descale reminder and dishwasher claims, as stated. These decide whether the machine fits your morning.
- Size and data quality checked — heights matter for a grind-and-brew machine that opens from the top under a wall cabinet. Where a dimension or weight looks implausible, we say so and do not rely on it.
- Ratings only with their sample size — every rating below carries its review count. The Elite Gourmet had no rating yet in our capture, and we say so wherever it appears.
- Verified stock and price — each product was in stock on amazon.com on 5 October 2026, at the buy-box price shown, checked through Amazon’s official Creators API. The Kenmore was flagged as scarce.
The Ten Coffee Makers With Grinders in Detail
1. Gevi 10-Cup Grind-and-Brew Drip Coffee Maker with Built-In Burr Grinder — Best Overall
The one burr machine on the page that tells you how many grind settings you get, with three strengths and the second-deepest rating record behind it.
Key Specifications
| Grinder | Burr (“integrated burr grinder”) |
|---|---|
| Grind settings | 8 stated |
| Strength | 3 levels |
| Capacity | 2–10 cups; “POWDER 2-10” button |
| Filter | Reusable |
| Pre-brew | Stated; no temperature given |
| Timer / keep warm | Not stated |
| Size | 12.36"D x 8.38"W x 16.93"H |
| Rating | 4.2 across 1,273 ratings |
| Rank | #55 in Coffee Machines; 700+ bought in past month |
| Best For | Buyers who want a burr and a number to go with it |
Why We Recommend It
This is the only burr listing on the page that counts. Five machines here say burr. Four of them leave it there. The Gevi 10-cup says it twice, in the title (“Built-In Burr Grinder”) and in the bullets (“The integrated burr grinder grinds whole beans fresh before each brew”), and then gives the number that turns the word into something you can use: “Choose from 3 strength levels and 8 grind settings to match your taste.” If you are buying a coffee maker with a grinder because the grind matters to you, this is the listing that treats the grind as something to specify rather than something to mention.
Eight settings is a useful number, and it is still only a number. The listing does not say what the coarsest and finest settings are, how far apart the steps sit, or which setting the maker recommends for a full pot. Nor would most buyers know what to do with a micron figure if it were printed. What eight steps do give you is room to move. If a bag of beans tastes bitter, you can go one or two steps coarser. If it tastes thin and sour, you go finer. A selector with no stated steps may offer the same room, or very little; the listing will not tell you which. On a drip machine, where the brew time is fixed by the machine and not by you, the grind is the main lever you have over extraction, so a stated eight beats an unstated anything.
The cup control is clever, if you read it carefully. The first bullet says the “POWDER 2-10” button “automatically adjusts water-to-coffee ratio for optimal flavor” whether you brew two cups or ten. That is the right idea: a small batch should get a small dose. The listing never states a grind-off or pre-ground option in plain words, which several cheaper machines here do, so check the manual if you brew ground decaf.
It is the one listing that tells you to measure. A bullet headed “Check Your Cabinet Clearance” gives the size as 12.36 inches deep, 8.38 inches wide and 16.93 inches high, and says it “is designed to fit comfortably under most cabinets—just double-check the height”. That is honest advice for a category where the bean hopper sits on top and has to open. Note also that the Electactic, lower on this page, lists 12.35 by 8.39 by 16.92 inches and the same 8 grind levels, 3 strengths and 2–10 cups. The two listings read like the same base machine under two labels. Neither says so, and we cannot confirm it, but if you like this one and want Amazon.com as the seller, the Electactic is the lower-priced of the two.
What it leaves out. There is no stated timer, no keep-warm time, no warranty term, no weight and no hopper capacity. The missing timer matters most; check the manual or photos for a clock. The record is solid: 4.2 across 1,273 ratings, #55 in Coffee Machines and 700+ bought in the past month, the second-busiest listing here after the Cuisinart. It is sold by Gevi Official.
Pros
- Only burr listing that states its grind settings: 8
- 3 strength levels plus a 2–10 cup ratio button
- 4.2 across 1,273 ratings; 700+ bought last month
- Reusable filter; no paper needed
- Pre-brew wetting stated
- Lists its own height and tells you to check it
Cons
- No timer stated
- No keep-warm time stated
- Pre-ground option not stated in plain words
- No warranty term or weight given
- Sold by Gevi Official, not Amazon.com
- 16.93 in tall before the hopper lid opens
Best for: A buyer who wants a burr grinder with a stated number of settings and a broad rating record behind it.
2. Cuisinart Automatic Grind & Brew 12-Cup Coffee Maker (DGB-400NAS) — Most Reviewed
A blade grinder with no grind settings at all, and more ratings than the other nine listings put together.
Key Specifications
| Grinder | Blade (“Blade grinder automatically grinds whole beans”) |
|---|---|
| Grind settings | None stated; grind-off option |
| Capacity | 12-cup glass carafe; 1–4 cup setting |
| Brew Pause | Yes (pour mid-cycle) |
| Filters | Permanent gold-tone coffee filter; charcoal water filter |
| Programmable | Yes, per the title |
| Warranty | Limited 3-Year Warranty |
| Size | 15.5 in high, 9.98 in wide, 8.13 in long |
| Rating | 4.0 across 3,066 ratings |
| Rank | #27 in Coffee Machines; 1K+ bought in past month |
| Best For | Buyers who trust a long track record over grinder type |
Why We Recommend It
This is the most-bought, most-rated machine on the page, and it uses a blade. 4.0 across 3,066 ratings is more ratings than the other nine listings here combined, which add up to 3,051 (the Elite Gourmet has none yet). It ranks #27 in Coffee Machines and #11,245 overall, the best on both counts, and 1K+ were bought in the past month. It is sold and shipped by Amazon.com. Whatever you think of blade grinders, a lot of people have bought this one, used it, and come back to rate it.
The listing says blade, plainly, which we respect. “AUTOMATIC GRINDER: Blade grinder automatically grinds whole beans right before brewing.” No grind setting is named, and none would make sense: a blade grinder is a spinning propeller, and its result depends on how long it runs and how many beans are in the chamber, not on a gap between two surfaces. That means a mixed particle size, some fine dust, some larger pieces. In a paper or mesh drip filter, the dust can slow the flow and add bitterness, while the larger pieces add little. Many people drink blade-ground drip coffee every day and like it. The point is that you will have no control over the grind beyond the bean and the amount.
The features around the grinder are the best documented on the page. Brew Pause lets you pour a cup before the cycle finishes. The “1-4 Cup Setting” in the title adjusts the brew for small batches, so a full 12-cup carafe is not the only option. A “Permanent gold-tone coffee filter” comes in the box, and a “built-in charcoal water filter” treats the water before it reaches the grounds. The grind-off option lets you “serve pre-ground blends”, which is useful for decaf or for a guest’s favourite bag.
What to check. One of its only four bullets is a reminder to read the user guide. It gives no timer detail beyond “Programmable”, no keep-warm time and no hopper capacity, and its weight field is not plausible. It stands 15.5 inches high. It is a blade machine like the Elite Gourmet, and it sits below the burr Gevi in price.
Pros
- 4.0 across 3,066 ratings, more than the other nine combined
- Best rank here: #27 in Coffee Machines; 1K+ bought
- Limited 3-Year Warranty, the longest stated
- Sold and shipped by Amazon.com
- Brew Pause, 1–4 cup setting and grind-off option
- Gold-tone filter and charcoal water filter included
Cons
- Blade grinder: no control over grind size
- No grind settings named, because a blade has none
- Only four bullets, one of them a manual reminder
- No keep-warm time or hopper size stated
- Weight field (1.0 lb) is not plausible
- 4.0 average, below the Gevi’s 4.2
Best for: A buyer who values a deep rating record, a three-year warranty and Brew Pause over grind control.
3. VEVOR Coffee Maker with Grinder, 10 Cup Grind and Brew — Lowest Price
The cheapest machine on the page, with adjustable coarseness and three strengths, from a listing that never says whether its grinder is burr or blade.
Key Specifications
| Grinder | Not stated |
|---|---|
| Grind settings | “Adjustable Grinding Coarseness”; no number |
| Strength | 3 (light, moderate, strong) |
| Capacity | 10 cups |
| Pre-ground | Yes, switchable |
| Keep warm | 35 minutes |
| Filter | Disposable paper filters |
| Weight | 9.92 lb |
| Height | 17.16 in |
| Rating | 4.0 across 406 ratings |
| Rank | #313 in Coffee Machines |
| Best For | A first grind-and-brew machine on a tight budget |
Why We Recommend It
This is the least you can pay for a coffee maker with a grinder on this page. The VEVOR undercuts the next-cheapest machine, the Elite Gourmet, and the cheapest burr machine, the Havato. For that you get a 10-cup carafe, a grinder with adjustable coarseness, three strengths, and the option of brewing pre-ground coffee. 4.0 across 406 ratings is a respectable record for a budget machine.
It never says what kind of grinder it is. The title, the five bullets and the spec table describe a “Coffee Bean Grinding Component” and “Adjustable Grinding Coarseness”, but neither the word burr nor the word blade appears. That silence matters. A blade grinder’s “coarseness” is usually a matter of grind time; a burr grinder’s is a gap. The listing’s phrasing, “you can easily switch between different grinding coarseness”, could describe either. Makers who use a burr tend to say so, because it sells. Treat this one as undetermined, and look at the product photos and the manual if it matters to you.
It is the only machine here that wants paper filters. “Use disposable paper filters that can be discarded after use to reduce coffee grounds buildup in the funnel or internal pipes.” Paper holds back fine particles and oils, which gives a cleaner cup and easy disposal. It is also a running cost. The VEVOR keeps warm for only 35 minutes, and no timer is stated.
What else to know. It is sold by Suplander, a third party, and free delivery was quoted for Wednesday 14 October at capture, the slowest delivery on the page. It weighs a stated 9.92 lb and stands 17.16 inches high, the second-tallest stated height here. It ranks #313 in Coffee Machines with no recent sales figure shown. As the budget pick, it is a sensible first try at grind-and-brew, as long as you go in knowing the listing has not told you what grinds your beans.
Pros
- Cheapest here
- Adjustable coarseness and 3 strength levels
- Brews pre-ground coffee as well as beans
- 4.0 across 406 ratings
- Paper filters keep fines out of the cup
- 10-cup carafe
Cons
- Grinder type never stated
- No number of grind settings
- Keeps warm for only 35 minutes
- No timer stated
- Paper filters are an ongoing cost
- Third-party seller; slowest quoted delivery
Best for: A budget buyer trying grind-and-brew for the first time who is happy with paper filters.
4. Electactic 10 Cup Coffee Maker with Grinder — Most Settings for Less
Eight stated grind levels, three strengths and a 24-hour timer, sold by Amazon.com, on a listing that never says burr.
Key Specifications
| Grinder | Not stated |
|---|---|
| Grind settings | 8 grind levels |
| Strength | 3 settings |
| Capacity | 2–10 cups; 1.5 liter reservoir |
| Timer | 24H brew timer |
| Keep warm | “about two hours”; remembers setting after power loss |
| Cleaning | Auto-clean; descale alert after 150 uses; descaling solution included |
| Size | 16.92 in high, 12.35 in long, 8.39 in wide |
| Rating | 4.2 across 40 ratings |
| Rank | #330 in Coffee Machines; 50+ bought in past month |
| Best For | Buyers who want counted settings and a timer from Amazon.com |
Why We Recommend It
This listing gives more numbers than any other on the page, except the one that matters most. It states “3 different strength settings and 8 grind levels”, a 2–10 cup range, a “1.5liter water reservoir”, a 24-hour timer, a descale alert after 150 uses and a keep-warm of about two hours. What it never states is the grinder type. Burr does not appear in the title, the bullets or the spec table, and neither does blade. For a machine that counts its grind levels, that is a strange omission.
It looks a great deal like the Gevi 10-cup. The Gevi is 12.36 by 8.38 by 16.93 inches with 8 settings, 3 strengths and 2 to 10 cups; the Electactic is 12.35 by 8.39 by 16.92 with the same three numbers. Neither listing says they share a design, and we have not seen inside either, so if the burr is what you are paying for, confirm it from the manual before treating them as the same machine.
Where it beats the Gevi on paper. It states a timer: “You can decide when to start brewing as early as a full day before you actually want it.” It states a keep-warm of “about two hours” and says “It remembers your keep-warm setting after power loss”. It includes a descaling solution in the box and tracks brew count to alert you after 150 uses. It plainly supports pre-ground coffee: “use pre-ground coffee when you are in a hurry”. And it is sold and shipped by Amazon.com, at a lower price than the Gevi.
The record is thin. 4.2 across 40 ratings is a good average on a small sample; the AIRMSEN also has 40, and only the Havato, at 27, has fewer. It ranks #330 in Coffee Machines, with 50+ bought in the past month. The listing data is sloppy in places: the colour and size fields both read “1”, and the model field just says “Coffee Maker”. None of that affects the coffee, but it does suggest a seller who has not spent long on the page. It is also listed at a discount to its list price.
Pros
- 8 grind levels and 3 strengths stated
- 24H brew timer and about two hours keep-warm
- Remembers keep-warm setting after power loss
- Descale alert after 150 uses; solution included
- Sold and shipped by Amazon.com
- Pre-ground coffee supported in plain words
Cons
- Grinder type never stated
- Only 40 ratings behind the 4.2
- Specs mirror the Gevi; build not confirmed
- Colour, size and model fields are placeholders
- No warranty term stated
- 16.92 in tall
Best for: A buyer who wants counted grind levels, a timer and Amazon.com as the seller, and can confirm the grinder type from the manual.
5. Havato Drip Coffee Maker with Built-In Grinder, 10-Cup (CM1025AO-UL) — Cheapest Burr
The lowest-priced machine on the page that says burr, and the only one that states a keep-warm temperature, on a record of just 27 ratings.
Key Specifications
| Grinder | Burr, “horizontal grinding system” |
|---|---|
| Grind settings | Knob, “from coarse to fine”; no number |
| Strength | Mild to robust |
| Capacity | 2–10 cups; 50oz water tank |
| Timer | Up to 24 hours in advance |
| Keep warm | 2 hours at 161°F |
| Filter | Permanent filter; glass carafe |
| Size | 16.93 in high, 10.63 in long, 8.66 in wide |
| Rating | 4.4 across 27 ratings |
| Rank | #134 in Coffee Machines; 100+ bought in past month |
| Best For | The cheapest named burr with a timer |
Why We Recommend It
If you want the word burr for the least money, this is it. The Havato is the cheapest of the five machines here that name a burr grinder. The next burr up is the Gevi 10-cup; the dearest is the Kenmore Elite. No burr machine on the page costs less than the Havato, and every machine below it in price either uses a blade or does not say.
The grind control has no count, and shares a sentence with strength. “This 2-in-1 grind and brew coffee machine has an adjustable knob simply allows seamless control over grind fineness—from coarse to fine—while also allowing you to adjust brew strength from mild to robust.” It is not clear from that sentence whether one knob does both jobs or there are two controls. Either way, “from coarse to fine” is a direction, not a number. Seamless suggests a continuous dial rather than clicks. That can be fine, but without marks it is hard to return to a setting you liked.
It is the only listing that gives a keep-warm temperature. “Our grind and brew coffee maker preserves your coffee at the optimal 161℉ for 2 hours.” Every other keep-warm on the page is a time. A figure for the hot plate is useful: coffee held too hot cooks and turns bitter, and too cool is unpleasant to drink. The timer is also stated, “scheduling your coffee appointment up to 24 hours in advance”, and the batch runs from 2 to 10 cups from a stated 50oz water tank. A permanent filter and a glass carafe are in the title.
The record is the smallest on the page. 4.4 across 27 ratings is the highest average among the rated machines, and the smallest sample. A handful of early owners is not much to go on for a machine with a grinder, where problems often show up after months of oily beans. It ranks #134 in Coffee Machines, with 100+ bought in the past month. The listing is sold by Onepee; the spec table names the brand as Havato and the model as CM1025AO-UL, the same code the Electactic uses as its part number. The title itself carries no brand at all. The last bullet is pure mood (“your personal barista station”) and tells you nothing. No warranty term or weight is given.
Pros
- Cheapest burr machine here
- Only stated keep-warm temperature: 161°F for 2 hours
- 24-hour programmable timer
- Horizontal burr pitched at less chute residue
- 2–10 cups from a stated 50oz tank
- Permanent filter and glass carafe
Cons
- No number of grind settings
- Only 27 ratings behind the 4.4
- Unclear whether one knob sets grind and strength
- Brand absent from the title
- No warranty term or weight stated
- Third-party seller, Onepee
Best for: A buyer who wants a named burr and a timer at the lowest price on the page, and accepts a thin rating record.
6. Gevi 10-Cup Grind & Brew Drip Coffee Maker with Touch Control — Longest Adjustable Warm
A burr in the title, a touchscreen and a keep-warm you can set from 60 to 240 minutes, and not one word in the bullets about grind settings.
Key Specifications
| Grinder | Burr (title only) |
|---|---|
| Grind settings | Not stated |
| Strength | Not stated |
| Capacity | 4–10 cups |
| Controls | Touchscreen |
| Keep warm | Adjustable, 60–240 minutes |
| Size | 10.7"D x 7.9"W x 17.8"H |
| Weight | 4.7 lb |
| Rating | 4.2 across 947 ratings |
| Rank | #98 in Coffee Machines; 200+ bought in past month |
| Best For | Slow drinkers who want the pot hot for hours |
Why We Recommend It
This Gevi costs more than the other Gevi and tells you less about its grinder. The title says “Built-In Burr Grinder”. The five bullets then talk about a touchscreen, a keep-warm plate, the cup range and the dimensions, and never come back to the grinder. No grind settings. No strength levels. No mention of pre-ground coffee. The cheaper Gevi 10-cup states 8 grind settings and 3 strengths. If grind control is why you are here, the dearer Gevi is the weaker listing.
What the extra money buys is a screen and a long warm. “This coffee maker is equipped with a large responsive touchscreen for straightforward daily operation.” And, more usefully: “The holding time can be adjusted between 60 and 240 minutes via the touch panel.” That is the most flexible keep-warm on the page. The Elite Gourmet goes up to 4 hours too, but starts from 30 minutes; the Gevi Touch starts at an hour. If your household drinks the pot in shifts across a morning, four hours on a temperature-controlled plate is the feature. No temperature is given for the plate, only that it is “temperature-controlled”.
The batch starts at four cups. The Gevi 10-cup, the Electactic and the Havato all go down to 2. The bullet headed “4 Customizable Brewing Styles” repeats the 4–10 cup text almost word for word and never names four styles; read it as a copy error. The listing gives the height as 17.8 inches, the tallest here.
The record is broad. 4.2 across 947 ratings is the third-largest sample here, behind the Cuisinart and the other Gevi. It ranks #98 in Coffee Machines and 200+ were bought in the past month. It is sold by Gevi Official, listed below its list price. No timer is stated, which is surprising on a touchscreen machine, and no warranty term is given. Buy it for the screen and the long hold, not for the grinder you have been told nothing about.
Pros
- Keep-warm adjustable from 60 to 240 minutes
- Touchscreen control panel
- 4.2 across 947 ratings; 200+ bought last month
- Burr grinder named in the title
- Slim 7.9 in footprint
- Listed below its list price
Cons
- No grind settings described at all
- No strength levels or timer stated
- Smallest batch is 4 cups
- Tallest here at 17.8 in
- Repeated bullet promises “4 Styles” it never names
- Costs more than the Gevi that counts its grind
Best for: A household that drinks the pot slowly through the morning and wants it held hot for up to four hours.
7. AIRMSEN Grind & Brew Coffee Maker with Built-In Grinder, 5-Cup — Best for Small Kitchens
The shortest machine on the page, with 3 stated grind settings, a 24-hour timer and a 1–5 cup batch.
Key Specifications
| Grinder | Not stated |
|---|---|
| Grind settings | 3 |
| Capacity | 1–5 cups; 800mL water tank |
| Timer | 24H, with memory |
| Keep warm | 2 hours |
| Water filter | Built in |
| Descale | Reminder after 500 uses |
| Size | 11.39 in high, 11.54 in long, 6.61 in wide |
| Weight | 6.15 lb |
| Warranty | 1-Year |
| Rating | 3.9 across 40 ratings |
| Rank | #280 in Coffee Machines; 300+ bought in past month |
Why We Recommend It
This is the built-in grinder coffee maker for a small kitchen. It stands 11.39 inches high, the shortest believable height on the page by more than two inches; the Elite Gourmet is next at 13.78. (The Kenmore’s listing says 10.0 inches, which does not fit a 12-cup machine with a top hopper.) It is 6.61 inches wide, the narrowest of the ten. It brews 1 to 5 cups from an 800mL tank, and the listing pitches it at “small kitchens, apartments, dorms, and offices”. Every 10-cup machine here is at least 16.92 inches tall. If your wall cabinets sit low, this is the one most likely to fit under them with the lid open.
It counts its settings and does not name its grinder. The first bullet says “3 grind settings”, which is a number, and more than the VEVOR, the Havato or the Kenmore give. It never says burr or blade. Three settings is a narrow range: realistically coarse, medium and fine, or close to it. For a drip machine that is often enough, since drip coffee is forgiving across medium grinds. Whether the three settings move a burr gap or change a blade’s run time, the listing does not say, and it changes what those three settings mean.
The drip half is well specified. A “24-hour programmable timer and memory function that remembers your schedule”. A “2-hour keep warm feature”. A built-in water filter. An “automatic descaling reminder after 500 uses”. Removable parts that “rinse easily under running water”. A clear digital display. Hidden cord storage. Dual fuse, thermostat overheating protection and a lid safety switch. It also brews whole beans or pre-ground coffee. That is a long list for a budget machine; the only other low-priced machine with a stated timer is the Elite Gourmet, a blade.
The record is short and below the page average. 3.9 across 40 ratings. It ranks #280 in Coffee Machines but 300+ were bought in the past month, the third-highest sales figure here, so it is selling. It is sold by SieGen-US, a third party. The warranty field states 1 year and invites you to contact the seller with problems. The stated weight is 6.15 lb. As a coffee maker and grinder combo for one or two people, it is the most sensible size on the page; as a machine for a family, five small cups will not stretch.
Pros
- Shortest (11.39 in) and narrowest (6.61 in) here
- 3 grind settings stated
- 24H timer with memory; 2-hour keep-warm
- Built-in water filter and descale reminder
- 1-Year warranty stated
- 300+ bought in the past month
Cons
- Grinder type not stated
- 3.9 across only 40 ratings
- Five cups at most from an 800mL tank
- Only three grind steps
- Third-party seller, SieGen-US
- Descale reminder at 500 uses may be late for hard water
Best for: One or two people with low wall cabinets who want a timer and a small, fresh-ground pot.
8. URintells Cuising Coffee Maker with Grinder (CM6110-US) — Grind-Only and Iced Modes
A conical burr with a Grind-Only mode and an Over-Ice setting, sized for one or two people, on the second-weakest rating record here.
Key Specifications
| Grinder | Conical burr, adjustable |
|---|---|
| Grind settings | No number stated |
| Modes | Whole bean, pre-ground, Grind-Only |
| Strength | 3 levels |
| Temperature | 3 settings: Over-Ice, Hot, Extra-Hot |
| Capacity | 1–5 cups; 4.4oz to 22oz |
| Timer | Programmable |
| Keep warm | Up to 30 minutes |
| Size | 12.80 in deep, 6.69 in wide, 16.93 in high |
| Rating | 3.2 across 87 ratings |
| Rank | #526 in Coffee Machines |
Why We Recommend It
This is the only machine here that will grind without brewing. The listing says the built-in grinder “supports whole beans, pre-ground coffee, and Grind-Only mode for maximum flexibility”. That makes it a coffee maker and grinder combo in a fuller sense than the others: you can grind a dose for a French press, a pour-over or a friend’s machine, and use the brewer separately. Every other machine on the page grinds only into its own basket.
It names the burr type and stops there. “Enjoy rich flavor from freshly ground beans with the adjustable conical burr grinder.” Conical is the most specific burr description on the page; the Gevis, Havato and Kenmore just say burr. But “adjustable” carries no number. For a machine that offers a Grind-Only mode, the count matters more than usual, because grinding for a French press wants a coarser setting than drip, and you need to know the dial reaches it. The listing does not say.
It has the only iced-coffee setting. “Customize every brew with 3 coffee strength levels and 3 temperature settings, including Over-Ice, Hot, and Extra-Hot.” The Over-Ice mode “uses a concentrated brewing process” so the coffee stays balanced once it hits the ice and melts some of it. That is the right approach: iced coffee brewed at normal strength tastes watery. No other listing here states any brew temperature setting at all, let alone three.
The record is the concern. 3.2 across 87 ratings is the second-lowest average here, above only the Kenmore’s 2.9. It ranks #526 in Coffee Machines, the lowest rank on the page, with no recent sales figure shown. A low average on 87 ratings is enough to take seriously, so read the low reviews for a repeated complaint before buying. It is sold by URintells Cuising, the cup range runs from 4.4oz to 22oz, and keep-warm lasts up to 30 minutes. No warranty term or weight is stated.
Pros
- Only Grind-Only mode on the page
- Conical burr named
- Only stated temperature settings, including Over-Ice
- 3 strength levels
- Honest ounce figures: 4.4oz to 22oz
- Programmable timer
Cons
- 3.2 across 87 ratings, second-lowest here
- No number of grind settings
- Lowest category rank here, #526
- Keep-warm only up to 30 minutes
- Five cups is just 22oz
- No warranty term or weight stated
Best for: One or two people who want iced coffee and a grinder they can also use for other brewers, and who will read the low reviews first.
9. Elite Gourmet 12-Cup Coffee Maker with Built-In Grinder (EHC1250GD) — Easiest to Clean
A blade grinder that says so, with two stated settings, the only dishwasher-safe claim on the page and no rating yet.
Key Specifications
| Grinder | Blade |
|---|---|
| Grind settings | 2: Coarse or Fine; Brew Only for pre-ground |
| Capacity | 12 cups |
| Timer | Up to 24 hours in advance |
| Keep warm | 30 minutes to 4 hours, or off |
| Filter | Reusable permanent filter |
| Dishwasher safe | Glass carafe, carafe lid and filter basket (top rack) |
| Descale | Reminder light after 60 brew cycles |
| Height | 13.78 in |
| Weight | 7.48 lb |
| Rating | No rating yet in our capture |
| Rank | #262 in Coffee Machines |
Why We Recommend It
This is the cheaper of the two blade machines, and the only one that gives you a grind choice. “The built-in blade grinder lets you brew directly from whole coffee beans. Select Coarse or Fine grind settings or choose Brew Only when using pre-ground coffee.” Two settings on a blade grinder most likely means two run times, short for coarse and longer for fine. That is a modest control, but it is a stated one, which the Cuisinart, the dearer blade machine, does not offer.
It has no rating yet, and we will not guess one. Our capture returned no star rating and no review count for this listing. It ranks #262 in Coffee Machines, so it is selling, but there is no owner record yet to test any line on this card against. Elite Gourmet’s own pitch is the brand: “As a trusted brand for over 40 years”, with a U.S.-based support team reachable by phone, email or live chat. The warranty field says only “Manufacturer Warranty”, without a term.
The cleaning claim is the most specific on the page. “The glass carafe, carafe lid, and filter basket are top-rack dishwasher safe.” No other listing here names a single part as dishwasher safe. With a grind-and-brew machine, the basket and the area around it collect damp grounds every day, so being able to put the basket in the dishwasher is worth more than it would be on a plain drip maker. A descale reminder light comes on after 60 brew cycles, the most frequent prompt of the three machines that state one.
It is the shortest 12-cup machine here. At 13.78 inches high, it is the second-shortest believable height on the page, after the 5-cup AIRMSEN, and 1.72 inches shorter than the Cuisinart, the other 12-cup blade machine. That makes it the most likely full-size machine to fit under low cabinets. The stated weight is 7.48 lb. It is sold by Amazon.com. As a built-in grinder coffee maker for a family that drinks a big pot and wants the washing-up easy, it is a reasonable bet; the missing rating is the gamble.
Pros
- Only dishwasher-safe claim here: carafe, lid and basket
- Blade grinder stated plainly, with Coarse and Fine
- 24-hour timer; keep-warm 30 minutes to 4 hours or off
- Shortest 12-cup machine at 13.78 in
- Sold by Amazon.com
- Reusable filter, Pause & Serve, water window
Cons
- No rating or review count yet
- Blade grinder, only two settings
- No warranty term stated
- Descale reminder every 60 cycles is frequent
- Brand claim is the main reassurance
- No hopper capacity stated
Best for: A family that wants a 12-cup pot, a timer and dishwasher-safe parts, and accepts a blade and no rating record yet.
10. Kenmore Elite Grind and Brew Coffee Maker with Burr Grinder, 12 Cup — Largest Batch
The dearest machine on the page, with a burr, a half-pound air-tight hopper and a 12-cup batch, and the lowest rating here.
Key Specifications
| Grinder | Burr, with Grind Size Selector |
|---|---|
| Grind settings | Selector; no number stated |
| Capacity | 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 or 12 cups |
| Hopper | 1/2 lb, air-tight |
| Strength | Mild, Medium or Strong |
| Water filter | Built-in charcoal |
| Timer | Programmable automatic brewing |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
| Weight | 11.5 lb |
| Rating | 2.9 across 231 ratings |
| Rank | #98 in Electric Burr Grinders |
Why We Recommend It
This is the most expensive coffee maker with a grinder on the page, and the lowest rated. It is the dearest machine here, above both the Gevi 10-cup and the VEVOR. Its record is 2.9 across 231 ratings, the only average below 3 here. A sample of 231 is large enough that the number is not a fluke. It was in stock at capture but flagged as scarce.
The burr claim is the loudest on the page and the least specific. “Coffee lovers consider burr grinders the gold standard when it comes to uniformity and flavor, with a naturally energy-efficient and heat resistant design and higher-quality product compared to blade grinders.” The bullet is headed “Burr Grinder with Grind Size Selector”. How many sizes the selector offers, it does not say. The general argument for burrs is sound. But the Gevi 10-cup makes the same burr claim and adds a count of 8; the dearer Kenmore adds none.
The hopper is the one thing nobody else specifies. “Air-tight coffee bean hopper keeps up to one-half pound of coffee beans fresh.” No other listing here gives a hopper capacity. Half a pound is several days of beans for most households, and a sealed hopper is the right design for beans that will sit there. Note one thing: beans keep best away from warmth and light, and a hopper on top of a hot brewer is not the ideal place to store them for long. Fill it with a few days’ worth, not a week’s.
The data has problems. The brand and manufacturer fields both say Koolatron rather than Kenmore; the listing is sold by Amazon.com. The stated height, 10.0 inches, is implausible for a 12-cup machine with a top hopper, so check the photos. The stated weight is 11.5 lb, the heaviest here. Its #98 rank is in Electric Burr Grinders, not Coffee Machines. On paper this is a well-specified machine; on the evidence of 231 owners, it has not lived up to the paper.
Pros
- Only stated hopper capacity: 1/2 lb, air-tight
- Grinds for 2 to 12 cups in two-cup steps
- Burr grinder with a Grind Size Selector
- Mild, Medium, Strong and grind-off for pre-ground
- 2-year warranty; charcoal water filter
- Sold by Amazon.com
Cons
- 2.9 across 231 ratings, the lowest here
- Most expensive here
- No number of grind settings
- Height field (10.0 in) looks wrong
- Heaviest stated weight, 11.5 lb
- Stock flagged as scarce at capture
Best for: A large household that wants a burr, a big batch and a half-pound hopper, and has read the low reviews and still wants it.
Burr, Blade or Not Stated: What the Ten Listings Say
Every grinder sentence in the ten listings, sorted by what each one commits to.
| Machine | Grinder type stated | Grind settings stated | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gevi 10-Cup | Burr | 8 | 4.2 across 1,273 |
| Kenmore Elite 12 Cup | Burr | “Grind Size Selector”, no number | 2.9 across 231 |
| Havato 10-Cup | Burr (horizontal) | “from coarse to fine”, no number | 4.4 across 27 |
| URintells Cuising | Conical burr | “adjustable”, no number | 3.2 across 87 |
| Gevi Touch 10-Cup | Burr (title only) | Not mentioned | 4.2 across 947 |
| Electactic 10 Cup | Not stated | 8 | 4.2 across 40 |
| AIRMSEN 5-Cup | Not stated | 3 | 3.9 across 40 |
| VEVOR 10 Cup | Not stated | “Adjustable”, no number | 4.0 across 406 |
| Elite Gourmet 12-Cup | Blade | 2 (Coarse, Fine) | No rating yet |
| Cuisinart DGB-400NAS | Blade | None | 4.0 across 3,066 |
Five say burr; one of the five counts. The Gevi 10-cup is the only listing on the page that names a burr and states how many settings it has. Four burr machines describe the adjustment in words, or not at all. The Gevi Touch, made by the same brand, puts burr in its title and then never mentions the grind again.
Four listings count; three of them never say burr. The numbers that do appear are 8, 8, 3 and 2. Apart from the Gevi, they belong to the Electactic, which does not name its grinder type; the AIRMSEN, which does not either; and the Elite Gourmet, which is a blade. If you sort these ten listings by how much they tell you about the grind, the word burr and the count of settings hardly overlap.
Burr starts with the Havato here. The Havato is the cheapest burr machine on the page. Below it sit the AIRMSEN, the Elite Gourmet and the VEVOR: one blade and two unnamed. The Cuisinart is a blade. So if you want a stated burr from this set, your floor is the Havato, and your ceiling is the Kenmore.
The ratings do not reward the burr. The two lowest averages on the page are both burr machines: the Kenmore at 2.9 across 231 and the URintells at 3.2 across 87. The deepest record belongs to a blade, the Cuisinart, at 4.0 across 3,066. The highest average belongs to a burr, the Havato, at 4.4 across 27, which is too small a sample to settle anything. Grinder type is one part of a grind-and-brew machine. Owners rate the whole thing: the grinder, but also the chute that clogs, the hopper that sticks, the carafe that drips, the timer, the noise at six in the morning. A burr on its own does not buy a better-rated machine.
Why a Count of Grind Settings Is Only Half an Answer
A number of settings is better than no number. It is still not the whole story, and it helps to know what a count does and does not tell you.
What a count tells you. Eight settings means eight steps between the coarsest and finest the machine allows. It tells you that you can make small corrections, and come back to a setting you liked. It does not tell you how far apart the ends are, or how big each step is. A machine with eight steps across a narrow band and one with three steps across a wide band could reach the same extremes. On a drip machine, where the target is a medium grind, a narrow band of fine control is often more useful than a wide range you will never use.
What no count tells you. A “Grind Size Selector” might have four clicks or twelve. A knob that goes “from coarse to fine” might be stepless, with no marks to return to. “Adjustable” might be two positions. You can find out from the product photos, the manual or the questions section on the listing, and you should, before paying a premium for a selector on the Kenmore or an “adjustable conical burr” on the URintells.
Where the strength button fits. Six listings here state strength settings: the Gevi 10-cup, the Electactic and the URintells each say 3 levels; the VEVOR says light, moderate and strong; the Kenmore says Mild, Medium or Strong; and the Havato says mild to robust. Strength on these machines usually means a different dose of coffee or a slower pour for the same water, which changes how concentrated the brew is. It is a separate lever from the grind. Using both together gives you more control. The Cuisinart, the Gevi Touch, the AIRMSEN and the Elite Gourmet state no strength setting at all, so on those the bean and the grind are your only levers.
Timers, Keep-Warm and Filters: The Drip Half of the Combo
If you are after the best grinder and drip coffee maker, this half of the spec sheet decides whether you like using it.
| Machine | Batch | Timer | Keep warm | Filter | Pre-ground option |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gevi 10-Cup | 2–10 cups | Not stated | Not stated | Reusable | Not stated plainly |
| Cuisinart DGB-400NAS | 12 cups; 1–4 setting | Programmable | Not stated | Gold-tone + charcoal water filter | Grind-off |
| VEVOR 10 Cup | 10 cups | Not stated | 35 minutes | Paper | Yes |
| Electactic 10 Cup | 2–10 cups | 24H | About 2 hours | Not stated | Yes |
| Havato 10-Cup | 2–10 cups | 24 hours | 2 hours at 161°F | Permanent | Not stated |
| Gevi Touch 10-Cup | 4–10 cups | Not stated | 60–240 minutes | Not stated | Not stated |
| AIRMSEN 5-Cup | 1–5 cups | 24H | 2 hours | Built-in water filter | Yes |
| URintells Cuising | 4.4–22oz | Programmable | Up to 30 minutes | Not stated | Yes, plus Grind-Only |
| Elite Gourmet 12-Cup | 12 cups | 24 hours | 30 minutes–4 hours, or off | Reusable permanent | Brew Only |
| Kenmore Elite 12 Cup | 2–12 cups | Programmable | Not stated | Charcoal water filter | Grind off |
The timer is the feature that makes a grinder worth having. A grinder in the machine means the beans can wait whole in the hopper overnight and be ground minutes before brewing. That only works if the machine can start itself. Seven listings state a timer or programmable brewing. Three do not: the Gevi 10-cup, the Gevi Touch and the VEVOR. The Gevi 10-cup is our top pick on grind control, and the missing timer is its biggest gap. Check the manual or the photos for a clock before you buy it for automatic mornings.
Keep-warm runs from 30 minutes to 4 hours. The URintells keeps warm for up to 30 minutes and the VEVOR for 35. The Havato, AIRMSEN and Electactic hold for about two hours. The Gevi Touch is adjustable from 60 to 240 minutes, and the Elite Gourmet from 30 minutes to 4 hours, or off. A hot plate keeps coffee hot but slowly cooks it, so a long hold suits a household that drinks across a morning more than one that wants the best possible cup. Only the Havato states the temperature, 161°F.
Filters split three ways. The VEVOR is the only machine that asks for paper. Four list a reusable, permanent or gold-tone basket filter: the Cuisinart, the Gevi 10-cup, the Havato and the Elite Gourmet. Several name a water filter instead: the Cuisinart and Kenmore list charcoal water filters, and the AIRMSEN a built-in water filter. A permanent mesh filter lets more fine particles and oils into the cup than paper does, which means more body and some sediment.
Three Listings, One Machine? Reading the Shared Numbers
Three listings share enough numbers to be worth setting side by side. None of them says it shares a design with another.
The Gevi and the Electactic match to a hundredth of an inch. 12.36 by 8.38 by 16.93 inches against 12.35 by 8.39 by 16.92. Settings, strengths and cup range are identical. That is a strong hint of a shared design. The Electactic adds a stated timer, a two-hour keep-warm, a descale counter and Amazon.com as the seller; the Gevi adds the word burr and a far bigger rating record, 1,273 against 40.
The Havato and the Electactic share a code. CM1025AO-UL is the Havato’s model number and the Electactic’s part number. Their stated depths differ, 10.63 inches against 12.35, which may be a different measurement point or a different body. The Havato says burr. The Electactic does not.
What this means for you. If these are close relatives, then the burr the Gevi and Havato promise may well be inside the Electactic too, and the price gap between the Gevi and the Electactic buys mainly a brand, a seller and a rating record. If not, its silence is a real unknown. Before you buy the Electactic, ask the seller one question: burr or blade?
Best Alternatives
| Alternative | Why Consider It | Better For | Main Trade-Off |
|---|---|---|---|
| A separate burr grinder and a drip coffee maker | Each part can be chosen and replaced on its own; see our coffee grinder roundup and drip coffee maker roundup | Buyers who want a counted, wide grind range | Two appliances, two plugs and no grind-on-timer |
| A manual grinder and a pour-over cone | Full control of grind and pour; see our manual coffee grinder roundup | One or two cups, made by hand | No timer, no carafe, more effort every morning |
| A French press with a burr grinder | Coarse grind, full-bodied cup; see our burr grinder for French press roundup | Weekend pots and people who like body | Sediment in the cup, and nothing automatic |
| A single-serve brewer | One cup at a time, no carafe on a hot plate; see our single-serve coffee maker roundup | Households that each drink one cup at different times | Pods or pre-ground coffee, so no fresh grind |
What Each Step Up Actually Buys
The entry tier — VEVOR, Elite Gourmet, AIRMSEN. The budget end, and none of the three names a burr. The VEVOR is the cheapest machine here, with adjustable coarseness and no type or count. The Elite Gourmet is a blade with two stated settings, the only dishwasher-safe claim and no rating yet. The AIRMSEN counts 3 settings, has a timer, and is the size for a small kitchen. At this level, you are buying fresh grinding and a timer more than grind quality.
The middle tier — Cuisinart, Electactic, Havato, Gevi 10-Cup, URintells. The middle of the page and the busiest tier. It holds the most-reviewed machine, a blade; the cheapest named burr, the Havato; the only burr with a count, the Gevi; its near-twin, the Electactic, with the same count and no type; and the only Grind-Only and iced modes, on the URintells. This is where reading the listing pays most, because these five machines buy very different things.
The top tier — Gevi Touch, Kenmore Elite. The top tier adds features around the grinder, not more information about it. The Gevi Touch adds a touchscreen and a 60–240 minute keep-warm; the Kenmore adds a half-pound hopper and a 12-cup batch. Neither states a number of grind settings, and the Kenmore carries the lowest rating on the page.
Grind detail does not follow the price. The one burr machine that counts its settings is mid-tier. The two dearest machines on the page do not count theirs. Money buys capacity, screens and hoppers here. It does not reliably buy a more specific grinder.
What to Check Before You Buy
Find the Word Burr, or the Word Blade
Start with the grinder type. Five listings here say burr, two say blade and three say neither. A blade grinder will make drinkable drip coffee, and the most-reviewed machine on the page uses one. But if you are paying for a grind-and-brew machine because you care about the grind, a burr is the reason. Where a listing does not say, check the manual, the product photos or the questions section. Be wary of reading a listing’s silence as a burr; makers who use one usually say so in the title.
Look for a Number of Grind Settings
Then look for a count. Four listings give one: the Gevi 10-cup and the Electactic say 8, the AIRMSEN says 3 and the Elite Gourmet says Coarse or Fine. The rest describe a selector, a knob or an adjustment with no number. A count lets you make small changes for a new bag of beans and return to a setting you liked. If a listing gives none, look for photos of the dial. A dial with marked steps is a lot easier to live with than a smooth knob with no marks.
Match the Batch to the Way You Drink
A listing’s “cup” is small. The URintells is the only one that gives ounces: 5 cups is 22oz, roughly two big mugs. The 10- and 12-cup machines suit a family or an office; the 5-cup AIRMSEN and URintells suit one or two people. Check the smallest batch too. The Gevi Touch starts at 4 cups; the Cuisinart has a 1–4 cup setting; the Kenmore grinds for 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 or 12. A machine that grinds only for the batch you choose wastes fewer beans than one that grinds a full pot’s worth every time.
Measure the Height Under Your Cabinets
A grind-and-brew machine is taller than a plain drip maker because the hopper sits on top, and that hopper has to open to be filled. Believable stated heights here run from 11.39 inches for the AIRMSEN to 17.8 inches for the Gevi Touch. Most of the 10-cup machines sit near 17 inches. Measure from your worktop to the underside of your wall cabinets, then allow for the hopper lid swinging up. If it will not open in place, you will be sliding the machine forward every time you add beans, and that gets old fast. The Kenmore’s stated 10.0-inch height looks wrong; check its photos.
Plan for Cleaning the Grinder Path
Ground coffee travels from the grinder to the basket through a chute, and the steam from brewing makes that chute damp. Damp grounds stick, and stuck grounds go stale and can block the path. Ask how the chute and grinder are cleaned before you buy. The Havato pitches its horizontal burr at less residue; the VEVOR says grounds “directly fall into the collection container”; the Electactic claims an auto-cleaning system. Only the Elite Gourmet names parts as dishwasher safe. Descale reminders arrive after 60 brew cycles on the Elite Gourmet, 150 uses on the Electactic and 500 on the AIRMSEN; hard water will need it sooner.
Decide How Long the Pot Must Stay Hot
Keep-warm runs from 30 minutes on the URintells to 4 hours on the Elite Gourmet, with the Gevi Touch adjustable from 60 to 240 minutes. Three listings state no keep-warm time at all. A long hold suits slow drinkers. A short one suits flavour: coffee left on a hot plate keeps getting hotter in taste, turning flat and bitter. If you drink a cup at seven and another at ten, decide whether you would rather reheat or drink it held. Only the Havato states a holding temperature, 161°F.
Read the Rating Record, Not Just the Stars
Averages here run from 2.9 to 4.4, and samples from 27 to 3,066, with one machine not yet rated. A 4.4 across 27 ratings is a promising start; a 4.0 across 3,066 is a track record. Grind-and-brew machines tend to show their problems late, as oils build up in the grinder and minerals in the heater, so a large, older record is more useful here than in most categories. Read the low reviews on any machine you shortlist and look for the same complaint repeated. Check the warranty too: three years on the Cuisinart, two on the Kenmore, one on the AIRMSEN, and no term on the rest.
Common Mistakes
- Assuming every grind-and-brew machine uses a burr. Two of these ten say blade and three never say; only five name a burr.
- Taking “burr” as proof of control. Four of the five burr listings give no number of grind settings.
- Paying more for more grinder information. The premium Kenmore counts nothing; the Gevi 10-cup counts 8.
- Reading a high average on a tiny sample as a verdict. The Havato’s 4.4 rests on 27 ratings; the Cuisinart’s 4.0 on 3,066.
- Forgetting the hopper lid. Stated heights reach 17.8 in, and the lid has to swing open above that.
- Buying a grinder machine without a timer. Three listings, including both Gevis, state no timer, so the beans cannot grind themselves at dawn.
- Ignoring the filter type. The VEVOR needs paper filters; four others ship with a reusable basket filter.
Who Should Buy Which
Buy the Gevi 10-Cup if the grind is why you are here. It is the only burr machine that states its settings, 8, with 3 strengths and a 2–10 cup ratio button. 4.2 across 1,273 ratings. Check for a timer before relying on it for automatic mornings.
Buy the Cuisinart DGB-400NAS if you trust a long track record. It is a blade with no grind settings, but 4.0 across 3,066 ratings, a 3-year limited warranty, Brew Pause and Amazon.com as the seller make it the safest-known machine on the page.
Buy the VEVOR if the budget is fixed. Adjustable coarseness, 3 strengths and pre-ground brewing, with 4.0 across 406 ratings. It never names its grinder, needs paper filters and keeps warm for only 35 minutes.
Buy the Electactic if you want counted settings, a timer and Amazon.com. 8 grind levels, 3 strengths, a 24H timer, about two hours of keep-warm and a descale counter. It never says burr, and 4.2 rests on 40 ratings; confirm the grinder type first.
Buy the Havato if you want a named burr for the least money. A horizontal burr, a 24-hour timer and the only stated keep-warm temperature, 161°F. The grind adjustment has no count, and 4.4 rests on 27 ratings.
Buy the Gevi Touch if you drink the pot slowly. Its keep-warm runs from 60 to 240 minutes on a touchscreen, with 4.2 across 947 ratings. Its bullets say nothing about grind settings, and it is the tallest machine here.
Buy the AIRMSEN if your kitchen is small. 11.39 inches tall, 1–5 cups, 3 grind settings, a 24H timer and a 1-year warranty. 3.9 across 40 ratings and no stated grinder type.
Buy the URintells Cuising if you want iced coffee or a grinder for other brewers. It has the only Grind-Only mode and the only Over-Ice setting, with a conical burr. Read the low reviews first: 3.2 across 87 ratings.
Buy the Elite Gourmet if easy cleaning and a big pot matter most. Its carafe, lid and filter basket are top-rack dishwasher safe, it brews 12 cups on a 24-hour timer and keeps warm up to 4 hours. It is a blade with Coarse and Fine, and it has no rating yet.
Buy the Kenmore Elite only if you need its hopper and batch, and have read the reviews. A half-pound air-tight hopper, 2–12 cup grinding in two-cup steps and a 2-year warranty, against 2.9 across 231 ratings and no count of grind settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best coffee maker with grinder?
For most people, the Gevi 10-Cup Grind-and-Brew. Of the five machines on this page that say they use a burr grinder, it is the only one that states how many grind settings you get: 8. It adds 3 strength levels, a 2 to 10 cup range with a button that adjusts the coffee-to-water ratio, a reusable filter and pre-brew wetting. It carries 4.2 stars across 1,273 ratings, the second-deepest record here. Its gap is the timer, which the listing does not mention, so check the manual if you want it to grind and brew on its own in the morning. If you would rather have a long track record than a burr, the Cuisinart DGB-400NAS uses a blade grinder but has 4.0 stars across 3,066 ratings and a 3-year limited warranty. The cheapest option is the VEVOR, which never names its grinder type.
What is the best coffee maker and grinder combo?
It depends what you mean by combo. If you mean one machine that grinds and brews, the Gevi 10-Cup is the best documented, with a burr and 8 stated grind settings. The Electactic actually calls itself a grinder and brewer combo, states the same 8 grind levels and 3 strengths, adds a 24-hour timer, and is sold by Amazon.com, but it never says whether its grinder is burr or blade and has only 40 ratings. If you mean a machine whose grinder you can also use on its own, the URintells Cuising is the only one here with a Grind-Only mode, so you can grind for a French press or pour-over and use the brewer separately; it has 3.2 stars across 87 ratings. If you mean two separate appliances, a stand-alone burr grinder and a drip coffee maker give more control but lose the grind-on-a-timer convenience.
Is a burr or blade grinder better in a coffee maker?
A burr is better for consistency. It crushes beans between two surfaces set a fixed distance apart, so the pieces come out much more alike in size, and you can change the size by changing the gap. A blade chops beans with a spinning propeller, and the result depends on how long it runs, so you always get a mix of fine dust and larger pieces. In drip coffee, the dust tends to over-extract and taste bitter while the large pieces under-extract. That said, the grinder is only one part of these machines. On this page, the two lowest-rated machines both use burrs: the Kenmore Elite at 2.9 across 231 ratings and the URintells at 3.2 across 87. The most-reviewed machine, the Cuisinart, uses a blade and holds 4.0 across 3,066. A burr is the better grinder; it does not guarantee the better machine.
What is the best built in grinder coffee maker for a small kitchen?
The AIRMSEN Grind and Brew 5-Cup. It stands 11.39 inches high and is 6.61 inches wide, the shortest believable height and the narrowest machine on this page; every 10-cup machine here is at least 16.92 inches tall. It brews 1 to 5 cups from an 800mL tank, states 3 grind settings, a 24-hour timer with memory, a 2-hour keep-warm, a built-in water filter and a 1-year warranty, and can brew pre-ground coffee. The listing does not say whether the grinder is burr or blade, and it has 3.9 stars across only 40 ratings. If you need a full 12-cup pot in limited height, the Elite Gourmet is 13.78 inches high, the shortest full-size machine here, though it uses a blade grinder and has no rating yet. Whatever you choose, measure from the worktop to the underside of the wall cabinets and allow for the hopper lid opening.
What is the best grinder and drip coffee maker if I want them separate?
Separate appliances make sense if the grind matters most to you. A stand-alone burr grinder usually offers a wider range of settings than any built-in grinder here, and can grind for a French press, pour-over or espresso as well as drip. It can also be replaced on its own if it fails, without losing the brewer. The trade-offs are counter space, two plugs, two things to clean, and the loss of the most useful feature of a grind-and-brew machine: beans that grind themselves on a timer while you sleep. If you go that way, our coffee grinder and drip coffee maker roundups cover both halves. If you want one machine but the flexibility of a separate grinder, the URintells Cuising is the only machine on this page with a Grind-Only mode, which lets you use its conical burr for other brewers too.
How many grind settings does a coffee maker with grinder need?
For drip coffee, fewer than you might think, as long as the steps are in the right range. Drip brewing works with a medium grind, and you mainly need room to go a little finer or a little coarser as your beans change. On this page, four listings give a count: the Gevi 10-Cup and the Electactic state 8, the AIRMSEN states 3, and the Elite Gourmet offers Coarse or Fine. Eight steps give you room for small corrections and a setting you can return to. Three is workable. Two on a blade grinder is really two run times. The other six listings either describe an adjustment without a number, such as the Kenmore Elite’s Grind Size Selector or the Havato’s knob that runs from coarse to fine, or give no adjustment at all, like the Cuisinart. If a listing gives no count, look at photos of the dial before buying.
Can I use pre-ground coffee in a coffee maker with grinder?
In most of these, yes. Seven of the ten listings state a way to skip the grinder. The Cuisinart and the Kenmore Elite call it grind-off, the Elite Gourmet calls it Brew Only, and the VEVOR, the AIRMSEN, the Electactic and the URintells all say plainly that you can brew pre-ground coffee. That is useful for decaf, for a bag of ground coffee you were given, or for the morning the hopper is empty. Three listings do not say: the Havato and the Gevi Touch never mention pre-ground coffee, and the Gevi 10-Cup has a button labelled POWDER 2-10 without saying in plain words whether that is a pre-ground mode. If you regularly drink two kinds of coffee, check the manual of any of those three before you buy. When you do brew pre-ground coffee, use a grind meant for drip machines; a fine espresso grind can slow the water and overflow the basket.
Final Verdict
The only burr listing that counts its grind, 8 settings, plus 3 strengths and 4.2 across 1,273 ratings.
A blade grinder, but 4.0 across 3,066 ratings, a 3-year limited warranty and Brew Pause, from Amazon.com.
Adjustable coarseness, 3 strengths and pre-ground brewing at the lowest price here, with 4.0 across 406 ratings. Grinder type not stated.
Every coffee maker with a grinder sells freshness, and the grinder is where the claims thin out. Five of these ten listings say burr. Two say blade. Three never say. Of the five that say burr, one, the Gevi 10-cup, tells you how many grind settings you get. Four listings state a count at all, and three of those never name a burr. The dearest machine on the page, the Kenmore Elite, offers a selector with no number and the lowest rating here, 2.9 across 231.
So shop on the grinder first, then the count, then the drip half. Find the word burr or blade, and if neither is there, ask. Look for a number of settings, or at least a marked dial. Then check the parts you will use every day: a timer, so the beans grind themselves at dawn; a keep-warm that matches how slowly you drink; a filter type you are happy to live with; a pre-ground option; and a height that lets the hopper open under your cabinets.
Then read the record behind it. The ratings here do not follow the word burr. The deepest record belongs to a blade machine with more ratings than the other nine combined, and the two lowest averages belong to burr machines. A big sample tells you more about living with a grind-and-brew machine than any bullet does.
If you buy one coffee maker with a grinder from this page, make it the Gevi 10-Cup: a named burr, the only stated count of settings among the burr machines, 8, three strengths, and 1,273 ratings averaging 4.2 behind it.