Technivorm Moccamaster CDT Grand Coffee Maker vs Technivorm Moccamaster KBTS Thermal Coffee Maker
Two drip coffee makers side by side. They differ on capacity. The Technivorm Moccamaster CDT Grand Coffee Maker has more capacity (15 cups against 8 cups for the Technivorm Moccamaster KBTS Thermal Coffee Maker).
Technivorm Moccamaster CDT Grand Coffee Maker
Technivorm Moccamaster KBTS Thermal Coffee Maker
Our take
These two Moccamasters share a thermal carafe, SCA certification and a 5 years warranty, so size and budget decide it. The Technivorm Moccamaster CDT Grand Coffee Maker brews 15 cups, which suits big households or regular guests, but it sits in the higher price band. The Technivorm Moccamaster KBTS Thermal Coffee Maker makes 8 cups for less. Most homes should start with the KBTS.
What actually differs
- The Technivorm Moccamaster CDT Grand Coffee Maker has more capacity (15 cups against 8 cups for the Technivorm Moccamaster KBTS Thermal Coffee Maker).
- The Technivorm Moccamaster KBTS Thermal Coffee Maker sits in a lower typical price band than the Technivorm Moccamaster CDT Grand Coffee Maker ($$$ $250–400 against $$$$ $400+).
Which one should you buy?
Households that brew filter coffee in batches
Suits households that brew filter coffee in batches, with a thermal carafe that keeps coffee hot without a hot plate. The 15-cup capacity is the main trade-off for anyone brewing a single cup.
Skip it if: You brew only one or two cups at a time.
Full specs and review →Households that brew filter coffee in batches
A thermal-carafe drip brewer that keeps coffee hot without a hot plate, with an 8-cup capacity and SCA certification. It fits households making filter coffee in batches, with a warranty of 5 years.
Skip it if: You prefer a glass carafe over a thermal one.
Full specs and review →Where each one wins
- More capacity
- A lower typical price band
Specs compared
Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.
| Spec | Technivorm Moccamaster CDT Grand Coffee Maker | Technivorm Moccamaster KBTS Thermal Coffee Maker |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $$$$ $400+ | $$$ $250–400 |
| Capacity | 15 cups | 8 cups |
| Carafe | Thermal | Thermal |
| SCA certified | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
What they have in common
Both record the same value for: carafe (Thermal); sca certified (Yes); warranty (5 years).
Technivorm Moccamaster CDT Grand Coffee Maker vs Technivorm Moccamaster KBTS Thermal Coffee Maker: common questions
What is the main difference between the Technivorm Moccamaster CDT Grand Coffee Maker and the Technivorm Moccamaster KBTS Thermal Coffee Maker?
The Technivorm Moccamaster CDT Grand Coffee Maker has more capacity (15 cups against 8 cups for the Technivorm Moccamaster KBTS Thermal Coffee Maker). The Technivorm Moccamaster KBTS Thermal Coffee Maker sits in a lower typical price band than the Technivorm Moccamaster CDT Grand Coffee Maker ($$$ $250–400 against $$$$ $400+).
Is the Technivorm Moccamaster CDT Grand Coffee Maker or the Technivorm Moccamaster KBTS Thermal Coffee Maker more expensive?
The Technivorm Moccamaster CDT Grand Coffee Maker is $$$$ $400+ and the Technivorm Moccamaster KBTS Thermal Coffee Maker is $$$ $250–400. Check the retailer for today's price.