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Twenty dollars won't get you a coffeemaker with lots of neat features, nor one of the new single-serving "pod" (think coffee-filled tea bag) machines that manufacturers would love people to use as a substitute for Starbucks. But it will buy a basic machine that does the job very well. A $20 coffeemaker ranked highest of all, besting six models that cost $100 to $300.
In tests of single-serve (1- to 2-cup) and full-size (8- to 12-cup) coffeemakers, we found that a high price doesn't get you better coffee or easier brewing. Here's more news from our tests:
Coffee quality depends more on the beans than on the machine. For our report on coffee, see page 47. ...