Which makes better coffee, the OXO Brew 9-Cup or the Cuisinart 12-Cup?

The OXO, on paper. It is SCA-certified and holds brew water at 197.6–204.8F for the entire cycle, while the Cuisinart lists no brew temperature spec. The Cuisinart's hot plate also keeps stewing the coffee after brewing.

Is the OXO worth $159 more than the Cuisinart?

If you drink coffee slowly or care about temperature accuracy, yes. The thermal carafe and certified brewing are the reasons. If you just want 12 cups of hot coffee fast, the Cuisinart at $69.95 does that for far less.

Which is better for a large household or office?

The Cuisinart. Its 12-cup glass carafe and keep-warm plate serve a crowd, and refilling is cheap at $69.95. The OXO tops out at 9 cups and its thermal carafe holds heat but not volume.

Does the OXO keep coffee hot without a hot plate?

Yes. The double-wall stainless thermal carafe holds heat passively, so the coffee does not keep cooking. Expect it hot for a couple of hours, cooler after that.

The Cuisinart carries a 3-year limited warranty, which is a concrete commitment. OXO does not publish a comparable term in the specs here. Glass carafes break more easily than steel ones, so the Cuisinart may need a replacement carafe sooner.

Do both have water filters and programmability?

Yes. Both include a water filter and a programmable brew timer. The Cuisinart adds a reusable gold-tone filter; the OXO uses Melitta #4 paper cones.

Cuisinart Stainless Steel 12-Cup Coffee Maker vs OXO Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker

Buy the OXO Brew 9-Cup if coffee quality matters most: it is SCA-certified, holds water at 197.6–204.8F through the whole brew, and its thermal carafe keeps coffee hot without a hot plate. Buy the Cuisinart DCC-1220 if you need 12 cups, a keep-warm plate with adjustable temperature, and a much lower price. The gap is large: $69.95 for the Cuisinart against $229.00 at Imprint Coffee Roasting as of November 3, 2026.

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