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Best alternatives to the Breville Precision Brewer

The Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select is the strongest alternative.

Breville Precision Brewer

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The Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select at work: a coffee maker on a kitchen counter in the morning

Strongest all-rounder

Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV SelectTechnivorm Moccamaster KBGV SelectSuperb, simple drip coffee that lasts, but it costs a lot

Suits you if

  • You want coffee that tastes close to pour-over without the effort
  • You'd rather own one well-built machine for years than replace cheaper ones

Most dependable

OXO Brew 8-Cup Coffee MakerOXO Brew 8-Cup Coffee MakerA compact, simple brewer that makes rich, consistent coffee

Suits you if

  • You care most about how your coffee tastes
  • You have a small kitchen or limited counter space

Easiest to live with

Keurig K-EliteKeurig K-EliteEasy, quiet single-cup brewer that wins on convenience, not flavor

Suits you if

  • You drink pod coffee and want it fast with no fuss
  • Your household makes several cups back to back each morning

If not this, then what?

If the Breville Precision Brewer isn't quite right, start with the Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select: it suits you if you want coffee that tastes close to pour-over without the effort. The Breville Precision Brewer is still a great fit if you enjoy adjusting your brew to get the cup just right.

We researched 51 expert reviews, analyzed 118,961 owner ratings and comments across 27 sources for 8 coffee makers, and cross-checked them into one verdict, so you don't have to.

Questions people actually ask

What is the best alternative to the Breville Precision Brewer?

The Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select. It suits you if you want coffee that tastes close to pour-over without the effort.

Based on: Product Review score 82 vs 71 for the Breville Precision Brewer, across 7 alternatives.

Is there a more reliable alternative to the Breville Precision Brewer?

Yes, the OXO Brew 8-Cup Coffee Maker. It's less likely to give you trouble.

Based on: Reliability 95 for the OXO Brew 8-Cup Coffee Maker vs 55.

What is the best alternative to the Breville Precision Brewer from another brand?

The Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select. It suits you if you want coffee that tastes close to pour-over without the effort.

Based on: Highest-scoring model not made by Breville (82).

Is there a cheaper alternative to the Breville Precision Brewer?

Yes, the OXO Brew 8-Cup Coffee Maker. It usually costs less and suits you if you care most about how your coffee tastes.

Based on: Typical prices: Breville Precision Brewer $300–$455; OXO Brew 8-Cup Coffee Maker $170–$220.

Your other options, ranked

How each one compares with the Breville Precision Brewer
  1. 01Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select

    Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select

    Superb, simple drip coffee that lasts, but it costs a lot

    EXPOWNREL82
    Higher score (+11)More reliableHappier ownersExperts rate it higherBreville Precision Brewer vs Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select →
  2. 02OXO Brew 8-Cup Coffee Maker

    OXO Brew 8-Cup Coffee Maker

    A compact, simple brewer that makes rich, consistent coffee

    EXPOWNREL81
    Higher score (+10)More reliableHappier ownersExperts rate it higherBreville Precision Brewer vs OXO Brew 8-Cup Coffee Maker →
  3. 03Keurig K-Elite

    Keurig K-Elite

    Easy, quiet single-cup brewer that wins on convenience, not flavor

    EXPOWNREL77
    Higher score (+6)More reliableHappier ownersBreville Precision Brewer vs Keurig K-Elite →
  4. 04Ninja DualBrew Pro

    Ninja DualBrew Pro

    A flexible pods-and-carafe brewer with a real reliability question mark

    EXPOWNREL76
    Higher score (+5)More reliableHappier ownersBreville Precision Brewer vs Ninja DualBrew Pro →
  5. 05Ninja Specialty Coffee Maker

    Ninja Specialty Coffee Maker

    A versatile, compact brewer that makes good coffee, with some reliability doubts

    EXPOWNREL76
    Higher score (+5)Happier ownersExperts rate it higherBreville Precision Brewer vs Ninja Specialty Coffee Maker →
  6. 06Fellow Aiden

    Fellow Aiden

    Pour-over quality coffee from a drip machine, at a premium price

    EXPOWNREL72
    Higher score (+1)More reliableExperts rate it higherBreville Precision Brewer vs Fellow Aiden →
  7. 07Breville Grind Control

    Breville Grind Control

    Fresh-ground flavor and a great carafe, but durability is a real worry

    EXPOWNREL53