Best 12 cup coffee maker with auto shut off

We updated this article in August 2022 to add more information about each featured product, based on extensive testing done by the Good Housekeeping Institute. Our original top-rated picks, selected by the Kitchen Appliances Lab, mostly remain the same. We added new picks from Wolf and Breville.


Many Americans have more than just one type of coffee maker in their home. And while drip coffee makers are still the most common, the specialty coffee category has grown dramatically over the past couple of years. Many are continuing to invest in single-serve coffee makers, coffee makers with grinders and other high-end brewers, including the best espresso machines and even latte makers.

To round up the best coffee makers, we scoured decades worth of testing data from the Good Housekeeping Institute's Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab where we've tested more than 100 coffee makers and made more than 1,000 cups of coffee in all different types of coffee makers over the years, from drip coffee makers to Nespresso machines, French presses, cold brew coffee makers, portable coffee makers and more. Of the many models we've tested, here are some of the best coffee makers you can buy in 2022.

Our top picks:

  • Best Overall Coffee Maker

    Precision Brewer Breville Read More

  • 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker BLACK+DECKER Read More

  • 5-Cup Mini Drip Coffee Maker Capresso Read More

  • Best Coffee Maker with Thermal Carafe

    Programmable Coffee Maker Wolf Gourmet Read More

  • Best Coffee Maker with Grinder

    Grind Control Coffee Maker Breville Read More

  • VertuoPlus Coffee Maker Breville-Nespresso Read More

  • Best Cold Brew Coffee Maker

    Cold Brew Coffee Maker OXO Read More

After our top picks, stick around to learn more about how we test coffee machines in the Lab and what you should look for when shopping for one.

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Best Overall Coffee Maker

Precision Brewer

Type of coffee makerDrip coffee makerCup capacity12 cupsType of carafeThermal carafeDimensions14 x 9 x 16 inches

2 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker

Type of coffee makerDrip coffee makerCup capacity12 cupsType of carafeGlass carafeDimensions8.25 x 12.25 x 11 inches

3 5-Cup Mini Drip Coffee Maker

Type of coffee makerDrip coffee makerCup capacity5 cupsType of carafeGlass carafeDimensions8 x 6.25 x 10 Inches

4 Specialty 10-Cup Coffee Maker

Type of coffee makerDrip coffee makerCup capacity10 cupsType of carafeGlass carafeDimensions112 x 8.75 x 15 inches

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Best Coffee Maker with Thermal Carafe

Programmable Coffee Maker

Type of coffee makerDrip coffee makerCup capacity10 cupsType of carafeThermal carafeDimensions11 x 9 x 14.4 inches

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Best Coffee Maker with Grinder

Grind Control Coffee Maker

Type of coffee makerDrip coffee makerCup capacity12 cupsType of carafeThermal carafeDimensions12.5 x 8.5 x 16.3 inches

Type of coffee makerSingle-serve pod coffee makerCup capacity1 cupType of carafeBrews into a mug of your choiceDimensions10.8 x 14.75 x 15.5 inches

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Best Cold Brew Coffee Maker

Cold Brew Coffee Maker

Type of coffee makerCold brew coffee makerCup capacity4 cups of coffee concentrateType of carafeGlass carafeDimensions9.5 x 9.5 x 14.7 inches

How we test coffee makers

To determine the best overall coffee makers, we brew at least two full pots of coffee in each drip machine and record the brew time, the brew temperature and how well the coffee keeps warm over a two-hour time span. We also pay attention to consistency, as we do when we test espresso machines and single-serve coffee makers. As part of our brew tests, we also conduct a sensory test and get as many people as we can to taste the results and share their tasting notes.

In addition to performance, we assess ease of use by scoring a number of factors including the usefulness of the user guide and how easy it is to use the controls, access the water tank and brew basket, read the markings on the tank and carafe, clean the carafe and more.

What to look for when buying the best coffee maker

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✔️ Type of coffee maker: Coffee makers range in variety from drip coffee makers to cold brew coffee makers and espresso machines. Consider what type of coffee you drink most and if you'd like a coffee machine that can make different styles of coffee, including single-serve sizes, full pots of coffee and sometimes even espresso. It’s becoming increasingly popular for coffee makers to offer multiple ways to enjoy your coffee.

✔️ Strength preference: If you prefer your coffee mild or strong, look for a coffee maker that has adjustable strengths. Many of the models we tested have two to three strength options available. Espresso in general also has a stronger flavor as does coffee made in stovetop coffee makers.

✔️ Number of servings: Most drip coffee makers will make 10 to 14 cups of coffee, but if you don’t need that much, look to smaller coffee makers that make 4 to 5 cups or single-serve options that can brew one cup at a time. Manual coffee makers are also great for making small amounts of coffee because you can more easily control the brew times.

✔️ Convenience: If you’re pressed for time or don’t want to prep your coffee, a single-serve machine may be a benefit as there’s little to no prep or cleaning up. A drip machine takes longer to brew coffee since it’s making a larger quantity, but this also allows for more customization. If you have plenty of time on your hands, pour-overs and French presses take longer to brew and require a more hands-on approach, but the flavor is typically richer, smoother and worth the fuss.

Why trust Good Housekeeping?

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Nicole Papantoniou is the director of the Good Housekeeping Kitchen Appliances and Culinary Innovation Lab where she oversees all of Good Housekeeping's content and testing related to kitchen appliances, tools, gadgets and gear. She's been testing kitchen appliances professionally since 2013 and has worked at kitchen appliance companies where she helped develop some popular coffee makers as well as many recipes for them. She is trained in classic culinary arts and is a professional recipe developer.

Jamie Kim's first job at Good Housekeeping Institute was testing a variety of consumer products, including kitchen appliances and cooking tools. Since then she has tested and written about many kitchen-related and cooking tools, especially anything coffee related. She has a passion for cooking and is always in her kitchen and loves trying all the new kitchen appliances and tools. She holds an apparel and textile design degree as well as mechanical engineering.

Which coffee makers have auto shut off?

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Will a coffee maker automatically shut off?

While most coffee makers will turn off automatically after a set amount of time, some do not. If your coffee maker does not turn off automatically, you'll need to do it manually.

Do Cuisinart coffee makers turn off automatically?

Cuisinart 10-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker Designed with a powerful blade grinder that automatically grinds beans just before brewing, it does all the work for you with programmable 24-hour brew start, auto-off, and 1-4 cup setting options.

Does the Black and Decker 5 cup coffee maker have auto shut off?

KEEP HOT CARAFE PLATE The nonstick carafe plate keeps coffee warm for an hour after brewing; no auto shutoff.