Bonavita Enthusiast 8-Cup Coffee Brewer vs THE BREWER Plastic-free Programmable Coffee Maker

Buy the Enthusiast if you want an SCA-certified brewer with a proven track record and a thermal carafe that keeps coffee hot for hours. Buy THE BREWER if you want a programmable timer and a brew path with no plastic or aluminum touching your water or coffee. Both brew 8 cups in about 6 minutes and hold 195–205°F. The Enthusiast has the longer review history and the SCA stamp; THE BREWER has the higher rating, the timer and the plastic-free build, but owners report a small carafe and a finicky drip stop.

• Choose the Enthusiast if you want SCA-certified brewing, a stainless thermal carafe and a simple one-touch machine with no programming to set.
• Choose THE BREWER if a 24-hour timer and a plastic-free brew path matter more to you than a certification badge.