Comparison · Drip Coffee Makers

Cuisinart DCC-2800 PerfecTemp 14-Cup (Black) vs Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Auto Pause (SK13-RB)

Two drip coffee makers side by side. They differ on capacity, filter, warranty. The Cuisinart DCC-2800 PerfecTemp 14-Cup (Black) has more capacity (14 cups against 12 cups for the Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Auto Pause (SK13-RB)).

What actually differs

  • The Cuisinart DCC-2800 PerfecTemp 14-Cup (Black) has more capacity (14 cups against 12 cups for the Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Auto Pause (SK13-RB)).
  • Filter: the Cuisinart DCC-2800 PerfecTemp 14-Cup (Black) has Permanent, the Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Auto Pause (SK13-RB) has Paper.
  • The Cuisinart DCC-2800 PerfecTemp 14-Cup (Black) has a longer warranty (3 years against 1 year for the Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Auto Pause (SK13-RB)).

Which one should you buy?

Pick the Cuisinart DCC-2800 PerfecTemp 14-Cup (Black) if…

Households that brew large batches and want programmable start times with adjustable strength.

Choose this model when a large-capacity programmable maker with strength adjustment is needed. It suits households that brew multiple cups at once and want the option for bolder flavor.

Skip it if: Shoppers who require SCA certification.

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Pick the Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Auto Pause (SK13-RB) if…

Households that brew 12 cups of filter coffee at a time and want a simple machine with auto pause.

Buyers who want a basic drip machine for filter coffee can use this 12-cup model. It holds a full carafe and pauses brewing when the carafe is removed.

Skip it if: Users who need programmable start times should look elsewhere.

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Where each one wins

Edge to the Cuisinart DCC-2800 PerfecTemp 14-Cup (Black)
  • More capacity
  • A longer warranty

Specs compared

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

SpecCuisinart DCC-2800 PerfecTemp 14-Cup (Black)Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Auto Pause (SK13-RB)
Typical price$ Under $100$ Under $100
Capacity14 cups12 cups
CarafeGlassGlass
FilterPermanentPaper
Warranty3 years1 year

What they have in common

Both record the same value for: carafe (Glass).

Cuisinart DCC-2800 PerfecTemp 14-Cup (Black) vs Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Auto Pause (SK13-RB): common questions

What is the main difference between the Cuisinart DCC-2800 PerfecTemp 14-Cup (Black) and the Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Auto Pause (SK13-RB)?

The Cuisinart DCC-2800 PerfecTemp 14-Cup (Black) has more capacity (14 cups against 12 cups for the Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Auto Pause (SK13-RB)). Filter: the Cuisinart DCC-2800 PerfecTemp 14-Cup (Black) has Permanent, the Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Auto Pause (SK13-RB) has Paper.

Is the Cuisinart DCC-2800 PerfecTemp 14-Cup (Black) or the Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Auto Pause (SK13-RB) more expensive?

Both sit in the same typical price band, $ Under $100.

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