Which makes better coffee, the Grind and Brew or the PerfecTemp?

The Grind and Brew wins on freshness because it grinds beans seconds before brewing. The PerfecTemp brews hotter and faster and offers a Bold setting, so pre-ground coffee drinkers often prefer its cup.

Is the Grind and Brew worth about $85 more?

Only if you want the built-in grinder and do not own one. At $119.95 at Best Buy versus $34.99 at eBay as of November 8, 2026, the PerfecTemp is the better value for everyone else.

Which holds more coffee?

The PerfecTemp, at 14 cups against 12 cups (about 60 oz) for the Grind and Brew.

Which is better for iced coffee?

The PerfecTemp. It has a dedicated over-ice function; the Grind and Brew has none.

Which is easier to fill and clean?

The PerfecTemp has a front-fill reservoir and water window, though owners say its lid does not open far. The Grind and Brew fills from the top and has a self-clean cycle with a decalcify indicator.

Does the PerfecTemp come with a warranty?

No written warranty is listed for the DCC-3500BKS. The Grind and Brew carries a limited 3-year warranty.

Cuisinart Grind and Brew DGB-400NAS vs Cuisinart PerfecTemp 14-Cup Coffee Maker

Buy the PerfecTemp 14-Cup (DCC-3500BKS) if you want more coffee, hotter brewing and a lower price: it is $34.99 at eBay as of November 8, 2026, against $119.95 at Best Buy for the Grind and Brew. Buy the Grind and Brew if you want beans ground right before brewing without a separate grinder. The PerfecTemp is the better value by a wide margin; the Grind and Brew only earns its price for the built-in grinder.

Today the Cuisinart PerfecTemp 14-Cup Coffee Maker costs $84.96 less at its best price.

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