When comparing Black & Decker 12-Cup Switch Coffee Maker (CM1200B) vs Cuisinart DGB-900BC Grind & Brew Coffeemaker, the Slant community recommends Black & Decker 12-Cup Switch Coffee Maker (CM1200B) for most people. In the question“What are the best drip coffee makers?” Black & Decker 12-Cup Switch Coffee Maker (CM1200B) is ranked 3rd while Cuisinart DGB-900BC Grind & Brew Coffeemaker is ranked 4th.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Has a grinder
With this machine, you'll not have to spend the extra money on buying a grinder since the brewer comes with an integrated grinder.
Pro Has a water filter
This coffee maker has a water filter that removes the impurities from the water.
Pro Programmable
Using the machine's timer, you can program it to brew coffee at the exact time you need it.
Cons
Con Difficult to visually determine how much coffee is in the thermal carafe
The thermal carafe is not transparent and has no viewing window, making it difficult to visually determine how much coffee is left. Switching to a glass (or non-thermal) carafe isn't ideal because of the hot plate — it shuts off after the coffee is done brewing, so the coffee won't stay warm in non-thermal carafes.