The Best Filter Coffee Machine in Australia

You want a pot of coffee ready for breakfast without making each cup separately. The filter coffee machine we’d buy for most kitchens is the Sunbeam PC7900: its 4.3 out of 5 from 314 reviews at The Good Guys backs a modestly priced machine with scheduled brewing.

Spend more on a Smeg if strength control and its retro appearance matter to you, or consider the De’Longhi Clessidra for automatic pour-over. All seven picks were in stock at Amazon Australia when checked. Our reviews below explain which extras are worth paying for and where we’d be cautious.

The best filter coffee machines in Australia

• Best overall: Sunbeam PC7900
• Best for adjustable strength and retro styling: Smeg DCF02 Black
• Best pale blue alternative: Smeg DCF02 Pale Blue
• Best for automatic pour-over: De’Longhi Clessidra ICM17210
• Best for scheduled brewing and strength control: Breville the Aroma Style
• Best for a stated two-year warranty: AUSPURE AusBrew-1812
• Lowest-priced option: YudouTech CM2681

Product		Price
	Sunbeam 12 Cup Drip Filter Coffee Machine (PC7900)	from $76.46	$76.46 at Amazon
	Smeg Drip Coffee Machine - Black (DCF02BLAU)	from $249.00	$249.00 at Amazon
	SMEG DCF02 Drip Filter Coffee Machine (DCF02PBAU)	from $239.00	$239.00 at Amazon
	De'Longhi Clessidra 2 in 1 Drip Coffee Machine ICM17210 (ICM 17210)	from $199.00	$199.00 at Amazon
	Breville the Aroma Style Electric Drip Coffee Maker (LCM700BSS2JAN1)	from $87.00	$87.00 at Amazon
	AUSPURE Coffee Maker 1.8L, Programmable Drip Coffee, 12 Cup, Auto Brew (AusBrew-1812)	from $71.00	$82.99 at Amazon
	YudouTech 15-Cup Touchscreen Drip Coffee Maker (CM2681)	from $59.99	$59.99 at Amazon

1. Best overall: Sunbeam PC7900

If you want morning coffee sorted without spending Smeg money, start with the Sunbeam PC7900. Its Amazon listing specifies a delay timer, so you can prepare the machine ahead of time rather than add brewing to the breakfast rush.

The owner score is the reason we put it first. Among the four picks with retailer ratings, the Sunbeam’s score rests on substantially more reviews. Smeg’s black model scores higher, but eleven ratings wouldn’t persuade us to spend more than three times the Sunbeam’s Amazon price for an everyday coffee pot.

The listed 1.5-litre jug also gives you a useful capacity figure beyond the “12 cups” label. Judge that against the mugs you actually fill.

Where we’d pause is the keep-warm function. The listing confirms a warming plate but doesn’t give its duration. If you want to return for coffee well after breakfast, check that detail before buying.

Our verdict: The Sunbeam is our take on the best drip coffee machine for most people here. Buy it for straightforward scheduled brewing and a rating backed by hundreds of owners.

2. Best for adjustable strength and retro styling: Smeg DCF02 Black

When one person wants mild coffee and another wants something richer, adjustable strength is worth considering. The Smeg DCF02 Black combines that control with the 50s-inspired styling Smeg describes.

Smeg says the Aroma Intensity Selector lets you choose a milder or richer brew. That gives you a simple adjustment when your usual pot isn’t to your taste, without choosing a different machine.

Its stated 40-minute serving-temperature window suits coffee served around breakfast. It deserves less consideration if you want the same pot kept warm across a long morning.

The price is the obvious objection. This is the dearest pick in the guide, and the 4.7 out of 5 score comes from just 11 reviews. That’s encouraging, but we’d pay the extra because we wanted the controls and appearance, not because that small rating sample proves better coffee.

Our verdict: Choose the black Smeg if you’ll use strength control and value its appearance enough to pay for it. For a cheaper morning pot, we’d stay with the Sunbeam.

3. Best pale blue alternative: Smeg DCF02 Pale Blue

If pale blue is the colour you want on your benchtop, the Smeg DCF02 Pale Blue is the relevant alternative to the black model. The supplied specifications list the same brewing features at a slightly lower Amazon price.

There’s no listed brewing extra that would make us pay more for black if you prefer blue. The decision is mostly about colour, although this version’s 4.0 out of 5 rests on only six reviews. Don’t treat either colour’s small sample as a firm judgement on the whole DCF02 range.

Amazon Australia is the only retailer in the supplied data currently stocking this version; check its warranty and returns terms before ordering. The saving over black is modest, so colour should settle the choice rather than price alone.

Our verdict: Buy this version if you want Smeg’s controls in pale blue. We wouldn’t choose it solely for the small saving over black.

4. Best for automatic pour-over: De’Longhi Clessidra ICM17210

If you like the idea of pour-over but don’t want to stand there pouring, consider the De’Longhi Clessidra. De’Longhi describes it as automatic pour-over at the touch of a button.

De’Longhi says its slower brewing process produces more intense, aromatic flavour. We’d treat that as the maker’s promise. The more concrete reason to consider it is the stated temperature and infusion-time control, which will appeal if you care about how the coffee is brewed.

The catch is the owner score: 3.85 out of 5 from 13 reviews. It’s a small sample and a less persuasive score than the other rated picks here. That keeps this a recommendation for someone specifically seeking automatic pour-over, rather than our default choice.

For this model, Amazon Australia is the sole in-stock retailer in the supplied data. Before paying, confirm the warranty coverage and how returns are handled.

Our verdict: The Clessidra earns its place for automatic pour-over and the maker’s stated brewing controls. Buy it for that specific approach; choose the Sunbeam if you mainly want an affordable scheduled pot.

5. Best for scheduled brewing and strength control: Breville the Aroma Style

If you want coffee scheduled ahead but also want a regular-or-strong setting, the Breville Aroma Style deserves a look. Breville says you can set it to brew up to 24 hours later.

Those controls suit a routine where you prepare coffee the night before and want an easy strength adjustment. We found no independent owner rating at the retailers we check. It was ranked number 7 in Coffee Makers on Amazon Australia when we checked, which explains its inclusion but doesn’t establish how satisfied buyers are.

The supplied stock check lists the Aroma Style at Amazon Australia only, so read the warranty and returns conditions for the offer you choose. Its Amazon price is slightly higher than the Sunbeam’s; we’d choose Breville for the stated strength control, while Sunbeam remains our safer general recommendation.

Our verdict: Consider the Aroma Style if its scheduled brewing and strength selection match your routine. Its sales rank is useful context, but we’d give the Sunbeam’s owner record more weight.

6. Best for a stated two-year warranty: AUSPURE AusBrew-1812

If warranty support matters more to you than appearance, the AUSPURE AusBrew-1812 has a useful promise to check. AUSPURE states a two-year warranty and lifetime customer support.

The detachable permanent filter should make routine cleaning more straightforward because you can remove it from the machine. AUSPURE also specifies a 25-second pause-and-serve window, so don’t expect to leave the pot off the base while brewing continues.

We found no independent owner rating at the retailers we check. It was ranked number 48 in Coffee Makers on Amazon Australia when we checked. That places it behind our rated recommendations despite its useful features.

There’s also a price decision to make: JB Hi-Fi’s checked offer was lower than Amazon’s. If you’re buying through Amazon, weigh the convenience against that difference.

Our verdict: AUSPURE is worth considering if its stated warranty and removable filter are priorities. Compare the retailer prices before committing.

7. Lowest-priced option: YudouTech CM2681

When keeping the purchase price down comes first, the YudouTech CM2681 is the cheapest pick here. We’d still resolve its contradictory specifications before buying.

YudouTech lists a touchscreen timer for scheduling your brew. But the capacity bullet says both “12-cup” and “up to 15 cups”, while the keep-warm wording reads “40min hours”. Don’t buy it expecting a confirmed 15-cup capacity or a particular warming duration. Ask for clarification first.

We found no independent owner rating at the retailers we check. It was ranked number 33 in Coffee Makers on Amazon Australia when we checked. No retailer other than Amazon Australia stocks it in the supplied data; make sure you’re comfortable with the warranty and returns terms before taking the cheaper route.

Our verdict: Choose the YudouTech only if minimum spend is essential and you can clarify the listing first. We’d pay more for the Sunbeam to avoid those unresolved details.

How we chose

These reviews are based on owner ratings and review counts, maker specifications, and price and stock checks at Amazon Australia, JB Hi-Fi and The Good Guys. We weigh scores by the number of reviews, then consider useful features and price. Models with owner ratings come before picks included on Amazon sales rank alone. Every pick was in stock at Amazon Australia when checked.

Drip filter coffee machine buying guide

If mornings are rushed, prioritise scheduled brewing

A programmable drip filter coffee maker lets you prepare the machine ahead and choose when brewing starts. Put this above appearance if your main problem is fitting coffee into a busy breakfast routine. Check the timer’s stated range rather than assuming every programmable model works the same way.

If you’re filling mugs, look beyond the cup count

Compare capacity in litres with the amount you normally drink. A “cup” label doesn’t tell you how many of your mugs you’ll fill. For a filter coffee maker with an unclear listing, get a confirmed capacity before ordering.

If the pot lasts all morning, check keep-warm duration

A warming plate’s presence doesn’t tell you how long it stays on. Don’t assume “keep warm” means coffee will remain heated until lunch; look for a stated duration and check whether it describes serving temperature or automatic switch-off.

If taste preferences differ, consider strength control

A mild-or-strong setting gives you a convenient adjustment. It’s worth paying for when you’ll use it regularly, but don’t spend more on controls that won’t change your routine.

If cleaning puts you off, check the filter instructions

Look for a filter you can remove easily and confirm how it should be washed. “Reusable” doesn’t automatically mean dishwasher-safe. Read the manual before choosing a cleaning method.

If you’re comparing the best rated drip coffee makers, count the reviews

A high score from a handful of owners is a promising start. A slightly lower score from hundreds gives you more to judge. Amazon sales rank tells you about sales in the listed category; it isn’t an owner satisfaction score.

Automatic drip coffee makers and manual pour-over

If you want brewing to happen while you do something else, an automatic machine fits that problem. Manual pour-over suits someone who wants to manage the pouring themselves.

Cleaning and descaling a drip filter coffee machine

Follow the model’s manual for the cleaning method, descaling product and schedule. Don’t apply a generic vinegar recipe to every machine.

Before buying, check which parts can be removed and whether dishwasher cleaning is permitted. If the listing is unclear, resolve it before the machine arrives rather than guessing during the first clean.

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