The Koolatron 840706 is a 12-cup automatic drip coffee maker running at 800 watts with a reusable filter and a stainless steel finish, priced at $89.75. It holds a 4.2-star rating across 816 reviews, placing it in solid but unremarkable territory for its price bracket.
Budget-minded buyers who want a straightforward 12-cup drip machine with a stainless look and do not need a thermal carafe or pod compatibility. It fits small households or light-use office settings where consistent output matters more than extras.
Skip if
Skip it if you brew heavy daily volume and need a fast, high-wattage machine, at 800W it is on the lower end of power for a 12-cup brewer. Also skip if you want smart-home connectivity or pod support.
Capacity 12.0 cups
Type Drip Coffee Machine
Coffee input Ground
Filter Reusable
Wattage 800 W
Operation Fully Automatic
Priced 25% below the category median ($120.34 across 86 tracked models)
Capacity of 12.0 cups - larger than 69% of the 87 models we track
Wattage of 800 W - lower than 79% of the 87 models we track
Our scorecard
4.2/5overall
Owner rating4.2/5
4.2 average across 816 owner ratings
Popularity2.8/5
816 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 Koolatron 840706 keeps things simple: 12 cups, ground coffee in a reusable filter, automatic operation, and a stainless steel finish over a plastic body. At 800 watts it draws less power than most 12-cup drip machines, which means brew cycles may run slightly longer than higher-wattage competitors.
The unit measures 9.3 x 6.5 x 13.5 inches and weighs 6.34 lb, making it a lighter-than-average machine for its cup count. Controls are button-based, and the finish is described as stainless steel over plastic construction. It operates on 110V. The machine is not dishwasher safe and does not offer smart-home connectivity.
With 816 reviews at 4.2 stars, the Koolatron 840706 has enough feedback to paint a reliable picture. Sales data shows no reported monthly purchases, suggesting it is not a fast-moving item but maintains catalog presence. At $89.75 it competes directly with entry-level Cuisinart and Hamilton Beach models.
Pros
12-cup capacity at a competitive $89.75 price
Lightweight at 6.34 lb for easy repositioning
Reusable filter included, no paper filters needed
Compact footprint: 9.3 x 6.5 x 13.5 in
4.2-star average from 816 reviews
Cons
800W is lower wattage than typical 12-cup drip makers
Plastic body with stainless finish rather than full stainless construction
Not dishwasher safe
No pod compatibility or smart-home features
Performance notes
800W heating element; 12-cup capacity using ground coffee in a reusable filter. Stainless steel finish over plastic body. Dimensions 9.3 x 6.5 x 13.5 in; weight 6.34 lb. Operates at 110V. Not dishwasher safe.
What buyers say
Reviewers at 4.2 stars generally find the machine reliable for everyday drip coffee at a lower price point. Some note the brew speed is slower than expected, consistent with the lower 800W output. Few complaints about build quality at the price level.
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