Which makes better coffee?

Neither has a certified brew temperature on record. The Bella has a Strong setting that slows the brew for more extraction. The Cuisinart's edge is water filtration, which matters most if your water is hard or chlorinated.

The Cuisinart carries a 3-year limited warranty; Bella states none. That is the clearest durability signal between them, though both use glass carafes that break if dropped.

Is the Cuisinart worth $69.95?

Worth it if you will use the water filter and the adjustable keep-warm plate, and value the 3-year warranty. Otherwise the Bella at $29.99 does the same core job for less than half.

Do both have a permanent filter?

Yes. The Cuisinart ships with a gold-tone filter and the Bella with a permanent filter, so neither needs paper filters.

How big is the Bella on the counter?

It measures 7.48 inches wide, 10.16 inches deep and 12.91 inches tall, with a 1.8-quart water tank. Cuisinart does not list dimensions for the DCC-1220BKSWM.

Cuisinart Stainless Steel 12-Cup Coffee Maker vs Bella PRO 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker

Q: Is the Bella PRO good enough, or should I pay more for the Cuisinart?

Both brew 12 cups on a 24-hour timer with a permanent filter and pause-and-serve. The Cuisinart adds a charcoal water filter, adjustable keep-warm temperature and a 3-year warranty for roughly $40 more. If your tap water tastes fine, the Bella covers the basics.

Buy the Bella PRO if you want a cheap, simple 12-cup drip machine with a strong-brew option. Buy the Cuisinart DCC-1220BKSWM if you want a charcoal water filter, adjustable keep-warm temperature and a 3-year warranty. The Bella is $29.99 at Best Buy as of November 3, 2026, and the Cuisinart's only recorded price is $69.95, set on October 31, 2026.

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