The 5 Best Bunn Coffee Makers (2024 Guide)

1. Bunn BT Velocity Brew

BUNN BT Velocity Brew 10-Cup Thermal Carafe Home Coffee Brewer

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The Velocity Brew BT can brew between four and ten delicious cups of coffee in under three minutes.

Velocity Brew coffee makers have a capacity for up to twenty cups of water that is constantly kept at an optimal temperature allowing you to brew coffee in just three minutes. No need to warm the water up first when you want to make a quick cup or ten.

The double-walled vacuum-insulated carafe can keep your coffee warm at the desired heat for approximately 2 hours. Unfortunately, there is no warmer to reheat the coffee once it lost its original warmth.

Equal distribution of the spray head delivers water evenly across the coffee grounds for a more even extraction.

A large footprint measuring 7.5″ Wide, 13″ Deep, and 15″ High requires substantial counter space.

Pros

• Rapid brewing produces a cup in less than three minutes making for a fast and easy morning routine
• Even distribution of water to the grounded coffee through the multi-stream spray
• Flexible brew amount with ten cup brew capacity
• Heat-retaining carafe keeps coffee hot for roughly two hours to maintain flavor and aroma
• The thermal carafe produces a less scorching “effect” on your coffee
• The stainless-steel double-walled carafe is included in the purchase
• Brews at any altitude

Cons

• Price is at the upper end of the pricing structure for home coffee makers
• Takes up a significant chunk of counter-space
• No brew control
• No automated features.

2. Bunn GRB Speed Brew

BUNN GRB Velocity Brew 10-Cup Home Coffee Brewer

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Bunn GRB Speed Brew coffee makers are reportedly more environmentally friendly than pod machines.

When left on with sufficient water you can serve more than one cup at a time within 3 minutes from this 1-button, press-and-go coffee maker.

The lack of fancy features makes the BUNN GRB Speed Brew 10-Cup Home Coffee Brewer more affordable when you want to make a quick cuppa without having a large initial outlay.

The footprint measures 14.3″ High, 7.1″ Wide, and 13.8″ Deep which is slightly smaller than the BT Velocity Brew but still requires substantial counter space.

Pros

• Internal stainless steel hot water tank brews up to 10 cups in four minutes
• Can brew a travel mug in less than two minutes when you are on the run
• Flexible brew amount that brews four to ten cups
• The taller funnel is engineered ¼” taller than other filters to allow for the quick flow of water and prevents overflow of coffee grounds
• The unique multi-stream spray head showers hot water evenly over the coffee grounds
• Switch activated warmer plate keeps your coffee at optimal serving temperature
• Improved flavor as a result of the large flat bottom filter and funnel immersing coffee grounds in hot water
• Excellent functionality
• Porcelain-coated warming plate
• Cleanliness with the help of a drip-free glass carafe with a spill-proof spout
• Budget-friendly
• 3-year warranty

Cons

• No brew control.
• Needs to be left on for quick brew resulting in increased electricity use
• No brew pause functionality
• No timing functions or auto-off
• Users have reported frequent overflows
• Not programmable

3. Bunn CSB2G Speed Brew Elite Coffee Maker

BUNN 52700 CSB2G Speed Brew Elite Coffee Maker Gray, 10-Cup

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The CSB2G Speed Brew Elite Coffee Maker can brew up to 10 cups of coffee at a time.

An internal hot water tank keeps water warm enabling it to brew faster. Although it takes one minute longer to brew than the Velocity range, it still only takes four minutes to brew 10 cups.

You will not need extensive training to operate the CSB2G Speed Brew Elite Coffee Maker as it is rather simple to use.

Unfortunately, there is no timer to shut it off automatically thus the coffee can get a scorched taste if left on a burner too long. To overcome this problem Bunn set the temperature for the burning plate to 180 degrees F.

Pros

• One-touch operation makes it simple to use
• Brews in four minutes
• Internal hot water tank keeps water temperature consistent and is always ready for on-demand brewing
• The drip-free carafe prevents spills and drips
• The spray head is lime-tolerant that (extends the lifetime of the machine)
• The high-quality gravity drip provides up to 10 cups in under 4 minutes
• Coffee is brewed at 200º F which is the industry standard for the ultimate cup of coffee

Cons

• Clients have reported that it is prone to overflowing and water leaks
• Non-thermal glass carafe
• It has been reported that the first few uses produce a bad electrical smell

4. Bunn Coffee Brewer (MCU)

BUNN MCU Single Cup Multi-Use Home Coffee Brewer

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BUNN’s MCU line of coffee makers is pretty much the Swiss Army knife of drip coffee brewers. They deliver quick and easy coffee brewing in a variety of brewing conditions.

Easy operation requires you to plug it into the socket and it takes two minutes to heat the water up. Touching the brewing button will then start brewing your cup of coffee.

If you prefer your coffee from your favorite thermal travel cup, you can remove the drip tray to fill it up.

The BUNN MCU single-cup home coffee brewer is the most affordable Bunn coffee maker and it still provides a versatile experience.

Pros

• Easy to use
• Comes standard with a cup
• A multifunctional machine that brews K-cups, cups, pods, ground coffee & more
• Removable drip tray to accommodate travel mugs
• Coffee is always fresh as it only makes one cup at a time
• 2-year warranty
• Brews a cup in less than one minute
• Compact
• Pulse brew setting allows you to brew a bolder flavor

Cons

• Pour-in water bowl is not removable
• Lacks on/off switch
• Lacks temperature control
• Only a 2-year warranty as opposed to a 3-year warranty on most other Bunn coffee makers

5. BUNN HB Heat N Brew Programmable Coffee Maker

BUNN Heat N Brew Programmable Coffee Maker, 10 cup, Stainless Steel

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Bunn HB Heat N Brew Programmable Coffee Maker offers features nearly identical to the 10-cup Speed Brew, the modern digital display sets it apart from non-programmable Bunn Coffee Makers.

This enables you to start brewing your morning coffee while you are still spending time in your bed.

Bunn HB Heat N Brew Programmable Coffee Maker is designed differently from other Bunn coffee makers with the water reservoir entirely on top of the machine. The carafe is shatter resistant and provides the tried and tested drip-free design as its other Bunn coffee makers.

The Bunn HB Heat N Brew Programmable Coffee Maker is great to have for convenience. It features an easy-to-use programmable digital clock. It takes approximately 10 minutes to brew a pot of coffee, and the automatic warming plate will keep your coffee warm for up to two hours. It will automatically shut off after that, which is a nice safety feature.

To make this BUNN HB Heat N Brew stand out more it is certified by the Specialty Coffee Association indicating that it passed multiple stringent brewing tests beating competitors in the price bracket.

Pros

• Programmable digital clock with a programmable start time
• The warming plate turns on during brewing and shuts off after two hours
• Brews 4 cups in 6-minutes and 10 cups in about 10-minutes
• Auto warmer plate turns off after 2 hours
• Shatter-resistant, drip-free carafe

Cons

• The machine is tall, so storing it on your countertop could be a challenge
• Strange pot shape is hard to empty
• Water spills out of filter container
• Requires more coffee grounds to make the same strength of coffee