Which is better for a household that wants both a pot and quick single cups?

B. The Coffee Center Grind & Brew Plus brews a 12-cup carafe and single-serve pods, so one machine covers both. A only brews pots.

Is the DGB-400NAS worth the extra money?

Only if you never want pods and value the 3-year warranty. At the listed prices A costs $119.95 and B costs $50.00, so B is the better value on features.

Which makes better coffee?

Both use a built-in blade grinder, so grounds quality is similar. B adds a brew strength selector, which helps when you want a stronger cup. A's 1–4 cup setting helps small pots.

A backs its build with a limited 3-year warranty; B does not state a warranty length. That makes A the safer bet on paper, though both are similar Cuisinart drip machines.

Which fits better on a counter?

B is shorter and slightly wider at 14.2"H x 10.4"W x 10.1"D. A is taller at 15.5" and needs overhead clearance for the bean hopper lid.

Does either use pre-ground coffee?

A has a grind-off setting for pre-ground beans. B's carafe side also brews pre-ground, and its pod side takes single-serve capsules.

Cuisinart Grind and Brew DGB-400NAS vs Cuisinart Coffee Center Grind & Brew Plus

Buy the Grind & Brew Plus (B) if you want one machine for a full pot and single-serve pods, and the $50 at eBay as of November 8, 2026 is a real bargain. Buy the DGB-400NAS (A) if you only brew pots and want a simpler, more predictable machine with a 3-year warranty. B is the more versatile machine and costs far less right now; A is the safer long-term pick.

Today the Cuisinart Coffee Center Grind & Brew Plus costs $69.95 less at its best price.

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