OXO Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker vs Cuisinart DCC-3200 14-Cup Programmable
OXO Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker (#3) vs Cuisinart DCC-3200 14-Cup Programmable (#5, best budget): in our Drip Coffee Makers scoring the OXO Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker totals 8.7/10 and the Cuisinart DCC-3200 14-Cup Programmable 7.9/10.
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TopsFive comparison scores
Side by side
| OXO Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker | Cuisinart DCC-3200 14-Cup Programmable | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 9 cups (45 oz) | 14 cups (70 oz) |
| Brew Temp | 197.6-204.8°F | — |
| Carafe | Double-wall thermal | Glass with warming plate |
| Showerhead | Rainmaker design | — |
| Certified | SCA | — |
| Programming | — | 24-hour |
| Strength | — | Regular/Bold |
| Features | — | Self-clean, auto-shutoff |
| Price | Check price → | Check price → |
How they differ in real use
Built from our drip coffee makers scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the OXO Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker and the Cuisinart DCC-3200 14-Cup Programmable made our Top 5 Drip Coffee Makers, at #3 and #5 (best budget). SCA Golden Cup quality with one-button simplicity. Double-wall thermal carafe keeps coffee hot without burning. 14-cup capacity with 24-hour programming and brew strength control. The reliable workhorse for large households.
We score drip coffee makers on Brew Quality (35%), Carafe Performance (25%), Features (20%), Build Quality (10%) and Value (10%). On that basis the OXO Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker totals 8.7 out of 10 and the Cuisinart DCC-3200 14-Cup Programmable 7.9. The widest gap is Brew Quality, where the OXO Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker scores 9 against 7 for the Cuisinart DCC-3200 14-Cup Programmable: temperature stability and extraction. Carafe Performance also separates them: 10 for the OXO Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker versus 9 for the Cuisinart DCC-3200 14-Cup Programmable. The Cuisinart DCC-3200 14-Cup Programmable claws back ground on Features and Value.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Capacity: 9 cups (45 oz) on the OXO Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker versus 14 cups (70 oz) on the Cuisinart DCC-3200 14-Cup Programmable; Carafe: Double-wall thermal on the OXO Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker versus Glass with warming plate on the Cuisinart DCC-3200 14-Cup Programmable.
Check current pricing at the merchant links below. Owners praise the OXO Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker for SCA Golden Cup certified and one-button simplicity; the most common complaint is no programmable start. Owners praise the Cuisinart DCC-3200 14-Cup Programmable for 14-cup capacity and 24-hour programmable; the most common complaint is not SCA certified.
OXO Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker
- SCA Golden Cup certified
- One-button simplicity
- Double-wall thermal carafe
- Rainmaker showerhead
- No programmable start
- 9-cup max only
- Pricey for features
Cuisinart DCC-3200 14-Cup Programmable
- 14-cup capacity
- 24-hour programmable
- Brew strength control
- Self-clean function
- Not SCA certified
- Glass carafe only
- Basic temperature control
Which should you buy?
The OXO Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker is the better fit for set-and-forget excellence and quality without complexity; it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Brew Quality and Carafe Performance. The Cuisinart DCC-3200 14-Cup Programmable is the better fit for large households and office use, and the stronger choice if Features and Value matter more to you than the overall score. The OXO Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker is a poor fit for scheduling needs; the Cuisinart DCC-3200 14-Cup Programmable is a poor fit for coffee aficionados.
Choose the OXO Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker if
- Set-and-forget excellence
- Quality without complexity
- Thermal carafe preference
Skip it if
- Scheduling needs
- Large households
Choose the Cuisinart DCC-3200 14-Cup Programmable if
- Large households
- Office use
- Reliable daily brewing
Skip it if
- Coffee aficionados
- Thermal carafe needs
Common questions
Is the OXO Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker better than the Cuisinart DCC-3200 14-Cup Programmable?
In our Drip Coffee Makers ranking the OXO Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker scores higher overall, 8.7 to 7.9, with the biggest advantage in Brew Quality. The Cuisinart DCC-3200 14-Cup Programmable is stronger on Features and Value, so it is the better pick if those matter most to you.
What is the main difference between the OXO Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker and the Cuisinart DCC-3200 14-Cup Programmable?
The headline spec difference is Capacity: 9 cups (45 oz) on the OXO Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker versus 14 cups (70 oz) on the Cuisinart DCC-3200 14-Cup Programmable. In use, the gap that matters most is Brew Quality (9 vs 7 in our scoring): temperature stability and extraction.