Technivorm Moccamaster CDT Grand Coffee Maker vs Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 79112 (Thermal)
Two drip coffee makers side by side. They differ on capacity, filter. The Technivorm Moccamaster CDT Grand Coffee Maker has more capacity (15 cups against 10 cups for the Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 79112 (Thermal)).
Technivorm Moccamaster CDT Grand Coffee Maker
Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 79112 (Thermal)
Our take
For a big household or regular guests, the Technivorm Moccamaster CDT Grand Coffee Maker offers 15 cups with a thermal carafe, though it uses paper filters only. The Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 79112 (Thermal) makes 10 cups, takes both filter types and costs less. Most small households will be happier with the KBT and its 5 year warranty.
What actually differs
- The Technivorm Moccamaster CDT Grand Coffee Maker has more capacity (15 cups against 10 cups for the Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 79112 (Thermal)).
- Filter: the Technivorm Moccamaster CDT Grand Coffee Maker has Paper, the Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 79112 (Thermal) has Both.
- The Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 79112 (Thermal) sits in a lower typical price band than the Technivorm Moccamaster CDT Grand Coffee Maker ($$$ $250–400 against $$$$ $400+).
Which one should you buy?
Households that brew filter coffee in batches
Suits households that brew filter coffee in batches, with a thermal carafe that keeps coffee hot without a hot plate. The 15-cup capacity is the main trade-off for anyone brewing a single cup.
Skip it if: You brew only one or two cups at a time.
Full specs and review →Households that brew filter coffee in batches
A solid pick for households that brew filter coffee in batches. It makes 10 cups into a thermal carafe, works with both filter types, and carries a 5 years warranty.
Skip it if: You only brew single cups rather than batches of up to 10 cups.
Full specs and review →Where each one wins
- More capacity
- A lower typical price band
Specs compared
Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.
| Spec | Technivorm Moccamaster CDT Grand Coffee Maker | Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 79112 (Thermal) |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $$$$ $400+ | $$$ $250–400 |
| Capacity | 15 cups | 10 cups |
| Carafe | Thermal | Thermal |
| Filter | Paper | Both |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
What they have in common
Both record the same value for: carafe (Thermal); warranty (5 years).
Technivorm Moccamaster CDT Grand Coffee Maker vs Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 79112 (Thermal): common questions
What is the main difference between the Technivorm Moccamaster CDT Grand Coffee Maker and the Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 79112 (Thermal)?
The Technivorm Moccamaster CDT Grand Coffee Maker has more capacity (15 cups against 10 cups for the Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 79112 (Thermal)). Filter: the Technivorm Moccamaster CDT Grand Coffee Maker has Paper, the Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 79112 (Thermal) has Both.
Is the Technivorm Moccamaster CDT Grand Coffee Maker or the Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 79112 (Thermal) more expensive?
The Technivorm Moccamaster CDT Grand Coffee Maker is $$$$ $400+ and the Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 79112 (Thermal) is $$$ $250–400. Check the retailer for today's price.