The Elite Gourmet EHC-5055 is a compact 5-cup automatic drip coffee maker with a reusable filter and dishwasher-safe parts, priced at $18.99. With 4.3 stars from over 8,000 reviews and substantial monthly purchase volume, it punches well above its price class in market credibility.
Singles, couples, or anyone needing a small-batch drip machine who does not want to spend more than $20. The dishwasher-safe design and reusable filter make it especially low-maintenance for the price.
Skip if
Skip it if you regularly need more than 5 cups per brew, want any programmable or smart features, or need a thermal carafe. This is a pure essentials machine with no frills.
Capacity 5.0 cups
Type Drip Coffee Machine
Coffee input Ground Coffee
Filter Reusable
Operation Fully Automatic
Controls Buttons
Priced 84% below the category median ($120.34 across 86 tracked models)
Capacity of 5.0 cups - smaller than 62% of the 87 models we track
Weight of 1.32 lb - lighter than 85% of the 87 models we track
Our scorecard
4.3/5overall
Owner rating4.3/5
4.3 average across 8,000 owner ratings
Popularity4.3/5
8,000 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 EHC-5055 from Elite Gourmet delivers 5 cups of drip coffee per cycle with a reusable filter and fully automatic operation. At $18.99, it is among the most affordable drip machines available. The matte black plastic body measures 6.61 x 7.87 x 9.25 inches and weighs just 1.32 lb, genuinely compact and light enough to store in a cabinet and pull out as needed.
Controls are button-based and operation is fully automatic. The machine is dishwasher safe, which is a notable convenience feature for a budget unit where many competitors are hand-wash only. It operates on 120V. Wattage is not specified in the product data. No pod compatibility, no smart-home features, and no programmable clock are present.
The numbers tell a strong story: 8,000 reviews at 4.3 stars with very high monthly unit movement. For under $20, this machine consistently satisfies buyers who have modest volume needs and want low-effort daily brewing. It competes primarily on value and ease of use rather than output or features.
Pros
Priced at $18.99, one of the most affordable drip machines available
Dishwasher safe, unusual convenience at this price
Reusable filter eliminates paper filter cost
4.3 stars from over 8,000 reviews with strong monthly sales
Compact and lightweight: 6.61 x 7.87 x 9.25 in, 1.32 lb
Cons
5-cup capacity limits it to small households
Wattage not specified in product data
No programmable or smart features
No pod compatibility
Performance notes
5-cup fully automatic drip operation with reusable filter. Matte black plastic body, 6.61 x 7.87 x 9.25 in; weight 1.32 lb. Dishwasher safe. Operates at 120V. Button controls. Wattage not specified.
What buyers say
Over 8,000 reviews at 4.3 stars with very high monthly purchase volume is exceptional for a sub-$20 appliance. The buyer base is clearly value-focused and the overwhelming majority find the machine meets their small-batch daily needs. Some reviewers note longevity concerns typical of budget plastic appliances, but repeat purchases within the same price segment remain high.
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