Comparison · Drip Coffee Makers

Technivorm Moccamaster KBGT vs Technivorm Moccamaster KBTS Thermal Coffee Maker

Two drip coffee makers side by side. They differ on capacity. The Technivorm Moccamaster KBGT has more capacity (10 cups against 8 cups for the Technivorm Moccamaster KBTS Thermal Coffee Maker).

Our take

Pick by how much you brew at once. The Technivorm Moccamaster KBGT makes 10 cups and adds an automatic drip stop, so it suits households that regularly fill the carafe. The Technivorm Moccamaster KBTS Thermal Coffee Maker makes 8 cups, a better match for couples or small offices. Both are SCA certified with a thermal carafe and a 5 years warranty.

What actually differs

  • The Technivorm Moccamaster KBGT has more capacity (10 cups against 8 cups for the Technivorm Moccamaster KBTS Thermal Coffee Maker).

Which one should you buy?

Pick the Technivorm Moccamaster KBGT if…

Households or offices that brew 10-cup batches and prefer a thermal carafe over glass.

Buyers who regularly make up to 10 cups and want the coffee kept warm in a thermal carafe will find this model suitable because it meets SCA certification requirements.

Skip it if: You brew only one or two cups at a time.

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Pick the Technivorm Moccamaster KBTS Thermal Coffee Maker if…

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.

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Where each one wins

Edge to the Technivorm Moccamaster KBGT
  • More capacity

Specs compared

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

SpecTechnivorm Moccamaster KBGTTechnivorm Moccamaster KBTS Thermal Coffee Maker
Typical price$$$ $250–400$$$ $250–400
Capacity10 cups8 cups
CarafeThermalThermal
SCA certifiedYesYes
Warranty5 years5 years

What they have in common

Both record the same value for: carafe (Thermal); sca certified (Yes); warranty (5 years).

Technivorm Moccamaster KBGT vs Technivorm Moccamaster KBTS Thermal Coffee Maker: common questions

What is the main difference between the Technivorm Moccamaster KBGT and the Technivorm Moccamaster KBTS Thermal Coffee Maker?

The Technivorm Moccamaster KBGT has more capacity (10 cups against 8 cups for the Technivorm Moccamaster KBTS Thermal Coffee Maker).

Is the Technivorm Moccamaster KBGT or the Technivorm Moccamaster KBTS Thermal Coffee Maker more expensive?

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

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