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Short answer
Watch the OXO Brew 9-Cup (the drip machine Wirecutter and Serious Eats both back) and the Baratza Encore grinder: Keepa shows the Encore’s only discount in the past year came in late Nov–mid Dec 2025. Ignore “deals” on the Encore ESP Pro, which hasn’t changed price in a year. Final verdicts the week of Nov 20.
How we researched this
We did not brew with these machines. Models come from our coffee maker and coffee grinder guides. How we judge a deal: we compare a listing with its own public Amazon price history, not with the struck-through “list” price. On November 10, 2026, at about 8 AM CT, we read the one-year and 90-day Keepa price-history charts for every pick below that has a locked ASIN (both the Amazon-sold line and the lowest “New” offer). camelcamelcamel, our usual second tracker, has been returning Cloudflare challenges to our research machine since Nov 8, so we link it but did not read it. We describe where today’s price sits in each product’s own history and when the lower stretches happened. We do not print dollar figures: Amazon prices change hourly, so use the “check current price” buttons. Final deal verdicts land the week of Nov 20. Last updated November 10, 2026.
Deal status: Pre-sale baselines checked Nov 10, 2026, about 8 AM CT. Final verdicts the week of Nov 20.
Quick verdict: which coffee maker and grinder deals are worth waiting for?
🏅 DudProof Pick: OXO Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker. A DudProof Pick is the product the evidence says is least likely to be a dud for most people. What our badges mean
The machines come from our coffee maker guide and the grinders from our coffee grinder guide. The grinder price histories tell the clearest story on this page. Keepa shows the Baratza Encore sat at one flat price for the whole past year except for one stretch: late November to mid-December 2025. If that repeats, Black Friday is the one real chance to buy it for less. The Baratza Encore ESP Pro has not moved at all in a year. Any “deal” on it would be the first.
| Pick | Why testers like it | Price-history read (Nov 10) | Verdict | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OXO Brew 9-Cup | Wirecutter (convenient features) and Serious Eats best programmable; thermal carafe | Amazon search link, so no single chart | Coming week of Nov 20 | Find on Amazon |
| Moccamaster KBT | Wirecutter top pick for taste; 5-year warranty | Amazon search link (several colors and versions) | Coming week of Nov 20 | Find on Amazon |
| Ninja CE251 | Wirecutter’s best cheap coffee maker | Amazon search link | Coming week of Nov 20 | Find on Amazon |
| Baratza Encore | Wirecutter’s longtime top grinder; repairable | Flat at its usual price. Its only discount in the past year was late Nov–mid Dec 2025. Keepa B007F183LK · camelcamelcamel | Coming week of Nov 20 | Buy on Amazon |
| OXO Brew Conical Burr | Serious Eats best for most; Wirecutter budget pick | Lower-middle of a range it bounces around. Lowest stretches: Dec 2025 and late Jun–Jul 2026. Keepa B07CSKGLMM | Coming week of Nov 20 | Buy on Amazon |
| Fellow Ode Gen 2 | Serious Eats most versatile; flat burrs | At its usual price. Lowest was late Nov–Dec 2025; smaller dips in Feb, May and mid-Sep 2026. Keepa B0BLRMCM9Y | Coming week of Nov 20 | Buy on Amazon |
| Baratza Encore ESP Pro | Wirecutter upgrade pick; grinds for espresso too | Exactly the same price for the whole past year. Keepa B0FN6NHYDW | Coming week of Nov 20 | Buy on Amazon |
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The coffee makers worth buying on sale
OXO Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker
Verdict coming the week of Nov 20. Pre-sale read (Nov 10): Our button opens an Amazon search, so there is no single chart to quote. Once you pick a listing, paste its ASIN into Keepa or camelcamelcamel.
What a real deal looks like: a price at or near the low stretches in this item’s own Keepa/camelcamelcamel history, on the exact model below, sold by Amazon, the brand or an authorized seller. A “% off” badge measured against a list price nobody pays is not a deal.
Why it’s worth watching: The one drip machine Wirecutter and Serious Eats both recommend, with auto-brew and a thermal carafe that kept coffee hottest in Serious Eats’ test. Two-year warranty.
Model check: Confirm “9-Cup” and the thermal carafe. OXO also sells an 8-cup and a single-serve model with similar styling.
Full evidence: best coffee maker.
Technivorm Moccamaster KBT
Verdict coming the week of Nov 20. Pre-sale read (Nov 10): Search link, so no single chart. Compare the exact variant’s history before buying.
What a real deal looks like: a price at or near the low stretches in this item’s own Keepa/camelcamelcamel history, on the exact model below, sold by Amazon, the brand or an authorized seller. A “% off” badge measured against a list price nobody pays is not a deal.
Why it’s worth watching: Wirecutter’s tasters rated it highest every round, and it has a five-year warranty. No auto-brew clock.
Model check: Moccamaster sells many variants: KBT (thermal), KBGT, and the glass-carafe KBGV. Make sure the model and carafe match what you want; colors can be priced differently.
Wirecutter’s top pick for taste in our guide.
Ninja CE251 12-Cup
Verdict coming the week of Nov 20. Pre-sale read (Nov 10): Search link, so no single chart.
What a real deal looks like: a price at or near the low stretches in this item’s own Keepa/camelcamelcamel history, on the exact model below, sold by Amazon, the brand or an authorized seller. A “% off” badge measured against a list price nobody pays is not a deal.
Why it’s worth watching: Brewed the best-tasting and hottest coffee of the budget machines Wirecutter tested. Wirecutter notes budget machines often fail around year two.
Model check: The model number should be CE251. Ninja sells many similar-looking machines.
Wirecutter’s best cheap coffee maker in our guide.
The grinders worth buying on sale
Baratza Encore
Verdict coming the week of Nov 20. Pre-sale read (Nov 10): Keepa B007F183LK shows one flat price for nearly the entire past year. The single exception was a step down from late November to mid-December 2025. If you want an Encore, that pattern suggests Black Friday week is worth waiting for. If the price does not drop, it is the same price it has been all year.
What a real deal looks like: a price at or near the low stretches in this item’s own Keepa/camelcamelcamel history, on the exact model below, sold by Amazon, the brand or an authorized seller. A “% off” badge measured against a list price nobody pays is not a deal.
Why it’s worth watching: Wirecutter’s longtime top pick for consistent grounds, and repairable: Baratza publishes a parts list, so a worn drive gear is a fix, not a replacement. Not for espresso.
Model check: Confirm “Encore” (ZCG485). The Encore ESP and Encore ESP Pro are different, pricier grinders.
Full evidence: best coffee grinders.
OXO Brew Conical Burr Grinder
Verdict coming the week of Nov 20. Pre-sale read (Nov 10): Keepa B07CSKGLMM shows this grinder bouncing within a band all year. Its lowest stretches were in December 2025 and late June–July 2026. On Nov 10 it sat in the lower-middle of its range: not a bad price, not a low.
What a real deal looks like: a price at or near the low stretches in this item’s own Keepa/camelcamelcamel history, on the exact model below, sold by Amazon, the brand or an authorized seller. A “% off” badge measured against a list price nobody pays is not a deal.
Why it’s worth watching: Easy to use, low static and a big hopper. Less consistent and less repairable than the Encore (Wirecutter).
Model check: Confirm “Conical Burr” and the 12 oz hopper. OXO also sells a smaller compact grinder.
Serious Eats’ best for most people and Wirecutter’s budget pick in our guide.
Fellow Ode Gen 2
Verdict coming the week of Nov 20. Pre-sale read (Nov 10): Keepa B0BLRMCM9Y shows the Ode at its usual price on Nov 10. Its lowest stretch of the past year was late November–December 2025; smaller dips came in February, May and mid-September 2026. So a holiday drop is likely, but only last year’s level counts as a real deal.
What a real deal looks like: a price at or near the low stretches in this item’s own Keepa/camelcamelcamel history, on the exact model below, sold by Amazon, the brand or an authorized seller. A “% off” badge measured against a list price nobody pays is not a deal.
Why it’s worth watching: Flat burrs, quiet and low-static; great for pour-over. Expensive, and it can jam if the catch cup is misaligned (Serious Eats). Not for espresso.
Model check: Confirm “Gen 2.” The first-generation Ode is still sold by some sellers.
Serious Eats’ most versatile pick in our guide.
Baratza Encore ESP Pro
Verdict coming the week of Nov 20. Pre-sale read (Nov 10): Keepa B0FN6NHYDW shows exactly the same Amazon price every day of the past year. Any Black Friday discount would be its first on Amazon in at least 12 months.
What a real deal looks like: a price at or near the low stretches in this item’s own Keepa/camelcamelcamel history, on the exact model below, sold by Amazon, the brand or an authorized seller. A “% off” badge measured against a list price nobody pays is not a deal.
Why it’s worth watching: Stepless adjustment and fine enough for espresso, plus drip. Costs about twice as much as the Encore (Wirecutter).
Model check: Confirm “ESP Pro.” The plain Encore ESP is a different model.
Wirecutter’s upgrade pick in our guide.
Fake coffee deals to ignore
- “Deals” on grinders that never change price. The Encore ESP Pro has had one price for a year. A deal label on its usual price is just a label.
- The wrong grinder for espresso. Only the Encore ESP Pro on this page grinds fine enough for espresso. A discounted Encore or Ode bought for an espresso machine is a dud gift.
- Look-alike drip machines. OXO, Ninja and Moccamaster each sell several similar models. Check the exact model (9-Cup, CE251, KBT) before you trust the discount.
- Glass-carafe single-serve no-names. CPSC recalled about 17,600 Kidisle coffeemakers in June 2026 after reports of hot liquid spraying out. Cheap unknown brands are the riskiest “deal.”
How to check any coffee maker or grinder deal yourself
- Paste the ASIN into Keepa or camelcamelcamel and look at the full year.
- If the line is flat for months, the “list price” is the real price. Only a step below the flat line is a discount.
- Match the model number and carafe type to the one testers reviewed.
- Buy grinders from Amazon, the brand or an authorized dealer. Baratza sells replacement parts, which is part of why we picked it.
Recalls to know before you buy
We searched the CPSC Recalls API on November 10, 2026 (data through the November 5 release). We found no recalls of OXO, Technivorm/Moccamaster, Ninja drip machines, Baratza or Fellow grinders. Coffee recalls to know about:
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | Bodum French presses with replaceable glass carafes (about 5.9 million) | Glass carafe can break; burn risk | Our explainer |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Kidisle coffeemakers (about 17,600) | Can release hot liquid or steam; 27 burn injuries reported | CPSC |
| Aug 15, 2024 | ALDI Ambiano single-serve coffee makers (about 28,000) | Can expel hot water from the top | CPSC |
FAQ
Does the Baratza Encore go on sale for Black Friday?
Last year it did. Keepa shows the Encore at one flat price for nearly the whole past year except late November to mid-December 2025. If it drops again, that is the rare real discount.
What is the best coffee maker to buy on Black Friday?
The OXO Brew 9-Cup, the drip machine Wirecutter and Serious Eats both recommend. For the best-tasting coffee and a five-year warranty, the Technivorm Moccamaster KBT.
Is a coffee grinder a good gift?
Yes, if it matches how they brew. A burr grinder like the Baratza Encore is the upgrade testers agree matters most for drip and pour-over; only an espresso-capable grinder such as the Encore ESP Pro suits espresso.
Was the Bodum French press recalled?
Yes. On Oct 29, 2026 CPSC announced a recall of about 5.9 million Bodum French presses with replaceable glass carafes. See our explainer for how to check yours.
Did Dudproof test these machines?
No. Picks come from Wirecutter and Serious Eats testing cited in our coffee maker and grinder guides, plus CPSC records and Keepa price history.
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Sources
- Dudproof coffee maker guide (Wirecutter Aug 26, 2026 and Oct 17, 2025; Serious Eats Sep 2, 2026) and coffee grinder guide (Wirecutter, Serious Eats, Baratza parts list), sources cited there
- Keepa one-year and 90-day Amazon price charts for B007F183LK, B07CSKGLMM, B0BLRMCM9Y and B0FN6NHYDW, read Nov 10, 2026 (research/run1110b/baselines-20261110.json)
- camelcamelcamel product pages (linked; Cloudflare-blocked from our machine Nov 8–10, 2026)
- CPSC Kidisle (Jun 11, 2026), ALDI Ambiano (Aug 15, 2024) and Bodum (Oct 29, 2026) recalls
- CPSC Recalls API, queried Nov 10, 2026
Changelog
Nov 10, 2026: Pre-sale baselines published from Keepa price history for four grinders; coffee makers use search links. Verdicts due the week of Nov 20.