BLACK+DECKER 12-Cup Digital Coffee Maker, Programmable, Washable Basket Filter, Sneak-A-Cup, Auto Brew, Water Window, Keep Hot…
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$34.99
Updated May 16, 2026 · 1 min read
Sources behind this verdict
10 reviewers weighted by source trust
The consensus
What reviewers found
Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.
Across the reviewers we read, the Black+Decker CM1160B is the candidate where reviewer expectations and price line up most cleanly. Coffeeness.de, the one high-trust expert source in its file, says it 'hits the sweet spot between functionality and a great price point' as a low-cost programmable. Amazon backs that up with the highest review count among our budget candidates — over 49,000 ratings averaging 4.4 stars — and Home Depot verified-purchase reviewers describe it as easy to use and consistently good.
What reviewers liked
- Coffeeness.de directly endorses it as a value pick
- 49,000+ Amazon ratings at 4.4 average is the largest customer-review base in this pool
- Programmable with sneak-a-cup pause, water window, and 2-hour auto shutoff
- Washable basket filter compatible with paper filters reduces ongoing cost
- Sub-$40 pricing is hard to match for the feature set
Where it falls short
- At this price, brew temperature and water-distribution quality are not expected to match higher-tier brewers
- r/JamesHoffmann commentary suggests money is often better spent stepping up if the budget allows
- Plastic build with a glass carafe on a hot plate — flavor degrades quickly after the brew
- Several positive community write-ups in the candidate set read promotional rather than organic
- No brew-strength selector or thermal carafe option at this tier
Across the reviewers we read, the Black+Decker CM1160B is the candidate where reviewer expectations and price line up most cleanly. Coffeeness.de, the one high-trust expert source in its file, says it 'hits the sweet spot between functionality and a great price point' as a low-cost programmable. Amazon backs that up with the highest review count among our budget candidates — over 49,000 ratings averaging 4.4 stars — and Home Depot verified-purchase reviewers describe it as easy to use and consistently good.
Specialist-community sentiment is more measured. An r/JamesHoffmann thread frames it as a reasonable choice unless you're stretching budget that could go to a nicer drip brewer, which is a fair summary of the trade-off. Smaller positive threads on r/FindingGemsOnline and r/AllAboutKeto read more promotional in tone and were weighted accordingly. Nobody in the high-trust set is claiming this is a high-end brewer — the consensus is that it does the basic job competently at a price that's hard to argue with.
The synthesis: if your budget is roughly $35-40 and you want a programmable 12-cup with a washable basket, sneak-a-cup pause, and 2-hour auto shutoff, this is the candidate the high-trust source in this pool actively endorses. Expectations for brew temperature and shower-head distribution should be set accordingly.
- 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.
Straight out of the box, the coffee maker looked sleek and modern in black. It wasn't bulky, and the control panel was intuitive. The water ...
This drip coffee maker gets things right with its Vortex Technology, which ensures water saturates coffee grounds evenly. I tested this feature ...
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