Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 79112 (Thermal) vs Technivorm Moccamaster KBTS Thermal Coffee Maker
Two drip coffee makers side by side. They differ on capacity. The Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 79112 (Thermal) has more capacity (10 cups against 8 cups for the Technivorm Moccamaster KBTS Thermal Coffee Maker).
Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 79112 (Thermal)
Technivorm Moccamaster KBTS Thermal Coffee Maker
Our take
The main choice is capacity and filter flexibility. The Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 79112 (Thermal) makes 10 cups and works with both filter types. The Technivorm Moccamaster KBTS Thermal Coffee Maker makes 8 cups and is SCA certified. Both sit in the same price band with a thermal carafe. For larger households, take the KBT; for smaller ones, the KBTS is enough.
What actually differs
- The Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 79112 (Thermal) has more capacity (10 cups against 8 cups for the Technivorm Moccamaster KBTS Thermal Coffee Maker).
Which one should you buy?
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 →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
Specs compared
Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.
| Spec | Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 79112 (Thermal) | Technivorm Moccamaster KBTS Thermal Coffee Maker |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $$$ $250–400 | $$$ $250–400 |
| Capacity | 10 cups | 8 cups |
| Carafe | Thermal | Thermal |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
What they have in common
Both record the same value for: carafe (Thermal); warranty (5 years).
Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 79112 (Thermal) vs Technivorm Moccamaster KBTS Thermal Coffee Maker: common questions
What is the main difference between the Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 79112 (Thermal) and the Technivorm Moccamaster KBTS Thermal Coffee Maker?
The Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 79112 (Thermal) has more capacity (10 cups against 8 cups for the Technivorm Moccamaster KBTS Thermal Coffee Maker).
Is the Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 79112 (Thermal) or the Technivorm Moccamaster KBTS Thermal Coffee Maker more expensive?
Both sit in the same typical price band, $$$ $250–400.