The Cuisinart DCC-3400NAS is a fully automatic 12-cup drip coffee maker with a stainless steel finish and 1100-watt heating element that draws a solid base of repeat buyers. At $143.59 it sits in the mid-range, backed by nearly 10,900 ratings that average out to 4.0 stars.
Households that want a programmable, no-fuss drip machine in a metallic stainless look without spending on a premium model. It works well in kitchens where ground coffee is the daily driver and counter aesthetics matter.
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Skip it if you want a thermal carafe to keep coffee hot without a burner, or if you need pod compatibility alongside ground coffee. The filter is reusable, so buyers expecting a paper-filter experience will need to adapt.
Capacity 12.0 cups
Type Drip Coffee Machine
Coffee input Ground_Coffee
Filter Reusable
Wattage 1100 W
Operation Fully Automatic
Priced 19% above the category median ($120.34 across 86 tracked models)
Capacity of 12.0 cups - larger than 69% of the 87 models we track
Weight of 10.2 lb - heavier than 65% of the 87 models we track
Our scorecard
4.0/5overall
Owner rating4.0/5
4.0 average across 10,900 owner ratings
Popularity4.5/5
10,900 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other coffee makers, kettles and brewers we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
The DCC-3400NAS is Cuisinart's thermal-carafe-free take on a 12-cup automatic drip maker. It runs on 1100 watts, which is standard for this class, and uses a reusable filter basket rather than disposable paper. The stainless steel body with a metallic finish measures 7.75 x 9 x 14.25 inches and weighs 10.2 lb, so it is compact enough for most counters.
Fully automatic operation means you set it and walk away. Controls are button-based with no touchscreen or app connectivity. The unit is rated for 120 volts and is not listed as smart-home compatible, keeping the feature set straightforward. The carafe is not specified as thermal, which means the warming plate is the primary keep-warm method.
With nearly 10,900 reviews and a 4.0-star average, the machine has a large enough sample to trust. About 12 units sell per month on Amazon, suggesting steady but modest demand. Its 4.0 rating is on the lower end of the Cuisinart lineup, pointing to some reported reliability concerns over the long term that prospective buyers should factor in.
Pros
12-cup capacity suits families and offices
Fully automatic operation with button controls
Compact footprint at 7.75 x 9 x 14.25 in
Reusable filter reduces ongoing paper filter cost
Large review base of nearly 10,900 ratings
Cons
4.0-star average is lower than competing Cuisinart models
No thermal carafe; warming plate required for extended heat retention
Not smart-home compatible
No pod compatibility
Performance notes
1100W heating element is typical for a 12-cup drip brewer. Stainless steel construction with a metallic finish. Reusable filter basket included. Operates at 120V. Body dimensions 7.75 x 9 x 14.25 in; weight 10.2 lb. Not dishwasher safe.
What buyers say
Buyers with nearly 10,900 reviews at 4.0 stars reflect a split: many find it reliable and good value at the price, while a meaningful portion report durability issues or inconsistent brew quality over time. Steady monthly sales suggest it fulfills a basic 12-cup need for budget-conscious households.
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