Comparison · Drip Coffee Makers

Breville Luxe Brewer Thermal vs Ratio Six Coffee Maker Series 2

Two drip coffee makers side by side. They differ on capacity, warranty. The Breville Luxe Brewer Thermal has more capacity (12 cups against 8 cups for the Ratio Six Coffee Maker Series 2).

What actually differs

  • The Breville Luxe Brewer Thermal has more capacity (12 cups against 8 cups for the Ratio Six Coffee Maker Series 2).
  • The Ratio Six Coffee Maker Series 2 has a longer warranty (5 years against 2 years for the Breville Luxe Brewer Thermal).

Which one should you buy?

Pick the Breville Luxe Brewer Thermal if…

Households that brew filter coffee in batches

A 12-cup drip brewer with a thermal carafe that keeps coffee hot without a hot plate, plus a programmable start and SCA certification. It is built for batch brewing rather than single mugs.

Skip it if: You only brew small amounts rather than 12 cups.

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Pick the Ratio Six Coffee Maker Series 2 if…

Home coffee enthusiasts wanting an automated pour-over drip maker with a thermal carafe.

Coffee enthusiasts seeking an SCA-certified automated drip maker with a thermal carafe should consider this model for its 8-cup capacity and filter flexibility.

Skip it if: You need a drip maker larger than 8 cups.

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Where each one wins

Edge to the Breville Luxe Brewer Thermal
  • More capacity
Edge to the Ratio Six Coffee Maker Series 2
  • A longer warranty

Specs compared

Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.

SpecBreville Luxe Brewer ThermalRatio Six Coffee Maker Series 2
Typical price$$$ $250–400$$$ $250–400
Capacity12 cups8 cups
CarafeThermalThermal
SCA certifiedYesYes
Warranty2 years5 years

What they have in common

Both record the same value for: carafe (Thermal); sca certified (Yes).

Breville Luxe Brewer Thermal vs Ratio Six Coffee Maker Series 2: common questions

What is the main difference between the Breville Luxe Brewer Thermal and the Ratio Six Coffee Maker Series 2?

The Breville Luxe Brewer Thermal has more capacity (12 cups against 8 cups for the Ratio Six Coffee Maker Series 2). The Ratio Six Coffee Maker Series 2 has a longer warranty (5 years against 2 years for the Breville Luxe Brewer Thermal).

Is the Breville Luxe Brewer Thermal or the Ratio Six Coffee Maker Series 2 more expensive?

Both sit in the same typical price band, $$$ $250–400.

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