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OXO
Brew 8-Cup Coffee Maker
An SCA-certified thermal-carafe drip brewer that handles a single mug or a full pot for about $220.
8.5
Great
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Community
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- Type
- Drip coffee maker (thermal carafe, single-serve capable)
- Capacity
- 8 cups
- Certification
- SCA Certified Home Brewer
- Typical price
- $219.99
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Last reviewed October 17, 2026 by the Coffee Reviews editors · How we score
An SCA-certified thermal-carafe drip brewer that handles a single mug or a full pot for about $220.
The OXO Brew 8-Cup is a compact, stainless steel drip machine certified by the Specialty Coffee Association. OXO's BetterBrew system controls water temperature, volume and brew time, and a Rainmaker showerhead and bloom cycle spread water evenly over the grounds. It brews into a vacuum-insulated thermal carafe or straight into a mug with the included single-serve basket. Reviewers like the cup and the simplicity, but it has no clock or timer, and the carafe doesn't hold heat as long as some rivals'.
Best for
- One- to four-person households that want SCA-level drip coffee for about $200
- Anyone who switches between a single mug and a full pot
- Kitchens with low upper cabinets
What we like
- SCA Certified Home Brewer with controlled temperature, brew time and a bloom cycle
- Brews anything from one mug to a full 8-cup carafe; single-serve basket included
- Vacuum-insulated thermal carafe instead of a hotplate, so coffee isn't scorched
- Compact enough for low cabinets
- Removable brew parts are top-rack dishwasher safe
Watch-outs
- No clock, timer or delayed-brew option
- Carafe doesn't keep coffee hot as long as some rivals'
- Water tank is not removable
- Warranty terms aren't listed on the product page
How it scored
The breakdown.
8.5Great
Gear score out of 10, weighted across five factors.
- Performance30%8.7
SCA-certified temperature and timing. Homes & Gardens found the single-cup mode tastes as good as a full carafe, though it notes some users find the coffee too hot to drink right away.
- Build & reliability20%7.8
It has a stainless steel housing and a vacuum-insulated carafe, but some owners have posted videos of 'Clean' errors and units that stopped working, and OXO doesn't list the warranty on the product page.
- Ease of use15%8.6
Two brew buttons, a podless single-serve option and a compact footprint make it easy to live with, but it has no clock or timer and the water tank isn't removable.
- Value20%8.9
At $219.99 (often discounted) it is one of the cheapest SCA-certified brewers, costing well under the Moccamaster or Fellow Aiden.
- Community love15%8.4
Homes & Gardens calls it one of the best drip makers of all time, and deal-forum owners rave about it. The recurring gripes are heat retention and the missing timer.
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What people are saying
From the forums.
Verbatim from Reddit, forums and long-term owner write-ups — linked so you can read the full thread.
“Whether you’re brewing coffee for one or a whole family, the OXO 8 Cup Coffee Maker is a solid choice for its ease of use and sleek design. It may not keep your coffee super warm over time and have all the bells and whistles like a coffee grinder or clock, but it gets the job done.”
“We really liked this brewer and have no problem recommending it. It’s an excellent choice for a household of one or two coffee drinkers for whom 8 cups hits the spot.”
“We love this coffee maker. I needed something that fit under our short cabinet-counter height. Only downside is the carafe doesn't keep warm for long, but not a big issue since most will consume the entire pot quickly. Additionally, I would have loved a timer but brews are done in less than 10 minutes.”
“It's the best coffee maker I've had but currently not being used since we bought a Philips 3200. … However, in terms of coffee taste, the Oxo is still better. You can't go wrong with this. The only minor issue is that there will always be some liquid in the carafe.”
Specifications
By the numbers.
- Model
- 8718800
- Capacity
- 8 cups
- Certification
- SCA Certified Home Brewer
- Brew control
- BetterBrew precision control of water temperature, water volume and brew time
- Controls
- Power; Brew 2–4 cups / 5–8 cups; Clean
- Water distribution
- Rainmaker showerhead with integrated bloom cycle
- Carafe
- Double-wall, vacuum-insulated thermal carafe with brew-through, pour-through lid
- Single-serve
- Brews into a mug; flip-up or removable well cover; optional single-serve basket accessory included
- Cleaning
- Cleaning mode; removable parts top-rack dishwasher safe (hand-wash carafe and lid)
- Materials
- Stainless steel housing and carafe
- Hotplate
- None (thermal carafe only)
- Dimensions
- 13.5 × 10.5 × 7 in
- Weight
- 10.3 lb (10.285 lb as listed)
- Brews
- Drip machine
- Typical price
- $219.99 for 8-cup brewer with thermal carafe (checked October 2026)
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FAQ
Good questions.
Can the OXO 8-Cup brew a single cup?
Yes. You can brew straight into a mug by flipping the well cover up for short mugs or removing it for tall travel mugs. An included single-serve basket nests inside the main basket to give small doses a deeper coffee bed.
Does it have a warming plate?
No. OXO uses a double-wall, vacuum-insulated thermal carafe because it says hotplates can make coffee bitter or burned. OXO suggests preheating your mug and milk if you like coffee hotter, and reviewers note the carafe doesn't hold heat as long as some competitors.
Is the OXO 8-Cup programmable?
No. It has a power button, two brew buttons (2–4 cups and 5–8 cups) and a Clean button, but no clock or delayed start. Homes & Gardens and owners on Slickdeals both call the missing timer its main trade-off.
Which parts are dishwasher safe?
OXO says the brew basket, single-serve basket, scoop, well cover and Rainmaker showerhead are top-rack dishwasher safe. Wash the carafe and lid by hand with mild detergent.
Sources (11)
- oxo.com/8-cup-coffee-maker.html
- web.archive.org/web/20261005185343/https://www.oxo.com/8-cup-coffee-maker.html
- sca.coffee/sca-news/2020-08-07/the-oxo-brew-8-cup-coffee-maker-receives-sca-certified-home-brewer-mark-t74zc
- sca.coffee/certified-home-brewer
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OXO_(kitchen_utensils_brand)
- amazon.com/dp/B07H9G93WK
- homesandgardens.com/reviews/OXO-Brew-8-Cup-Coffee-Maker
- coffeedetective.com/oxo-brew-coffee-maker.html
- slickdeals.net/f/17114128-oxo-brew-8-cup-coffee-maker-stainless-steel-135-99-amazon
- youtube.com/watch?v=ghrhUMUz1S0
- youtube.com/watch?v=mZLASGXjvvo
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