Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I love a good cup of coffee and can't remember the last time I didn't start the day with one. After much research, I purchased the Bonavita and have not been disappointed. This was for a 2nd home - we have a MoccaMaster in our primary home, which I love, but really didn't believe that it was worth $300+. Both brew great coffee with precise heating and both are certified by the Specialty Coffee Association of America. The Bonavita is labeled 8 cups while the MoccaMaster is labeled 10. Both brew roughly 40 oz pots of coffee. The Bonavita uses flat-bottom filters while the MoccaMaster uses cone shaped. The Bonavita has a 2 year warranty while the MoccMaster has a 5 year warranty. Longevity is part of the claim to fame for the MoccMaster, but it is also more than 2x the price of the Bonavita. Designs are quite different. The MoccaMaster is tall and somewhat industrial looking while the Bonavita is much more compact. I like the look of both. While the Bonavita will easily fit under most any kitchen cabinet, be aware of the steam that this unit produces. You'll need space to pull it out from under the cabinet when brewing. The MoccMaster brew basket lid traps steam, so steam isn't much of an issue there. The brew basket sits directly on top of the pot on the Bonavita. Once the coffee finishes brewing, you have to take the brew basket off and screw a lid on. Not a major issue, but a nuance. This also prevents you from pouring a cup while the pot is brewing - something the MoccMaster allows for, as its brew basket sits on a ledge above the pot and has a shut off valve that stops brewing if the pot is removed. The Bonavita nozzles are arranged in a circular pattern over the grounds while the MoccaMaster has a straight, narrow rectangular arm. I don't know that it really matters, as the grounds get thoroughly soaked by both. I've read where some people stir their grounds during the brew on the MoccaMaster, but I've never done so and love the coffee it makes. The Bonavita has pre-infusion mode that wets the grounds before brewing. All in all, both brew great coffee, recognizing that the real determinants are clean filtered water and fresh grounds. I rated both units 4 stars. The Bonavita brew basket design prevented a 5 star rating and the MoccaMaster price cost it a star. I went with the Bonavita this time around due to price and am happy with the decision.