Comparison · Drip Coffee Makers

Cuisinart PerfecTemp DCC-3200 14-Cup vs Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Auto Pause (SK13-RB)

Two drip coffee makers side by side, both picks for filter coffee. They differ on capacity, filter, warranty. The Cuisinart PerfecTemp DCC-3200 14-Cup has more capacity (14 cups against 12 cups for the Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Auto Pause (SK13-RB)).

What actually differs

  • The Cuisinart PerfecTemp DCC-3200 14-Cup has more capacity (14 cups against 12 cups for the Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Auto Pause (SK13-RB)).
  • Filter: the Cuisinart PerfecTemp DCC-3200 14-Cup has Permanent, the Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Auto Pause (SK13-RB) has Paper.
  • The Cuisinart PerfecTemp DCC-3200 14-Cup 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 PerfecTemp DCC-3200 14-Cup if…

Households that regularly make filter coffee in batches of several cups and want timer and strength options.

This maker suits households that brew several cups of filter coffee at once. The programmable timer and 1-4 cup setting cover both full pots and smaller batches.

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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 PerfecTemp DCC-3200 14-Cup
  • 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 PerfecTemp DCC-3200 14-CupMr. 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 PerfecTemp DCC-3200 14-Cup vs Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Auto Pause (SK13-RB): common questions

What is the main difference between the Cuisinart PerfecTemp DCC-3200 14-Cup and the Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Auto Pause (SK13-RB)?

The Cuisinart PerfecTemp DCC-3200 14-Cup has more capacity (14 cups against 12 cups for the Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Auto Pause (SK13-RB)). Filter: the Cuisinart PerfecTemp DCC-3200 14-Cup has Permanent, the Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Auto Pause (SK13-RB) has Paper.

Is the Cuisinart PerfecTemp DCC-3200 14-Cup 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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