Best 5 Black & Decker Coffee Pot Models
“Coffee pot” usually means one specific thing: a classic glass-carafe drip machine, not a single-serve pod brewer or a thermal-mug model. Black+Decker has made this style for decades, and the current lineup spans a distinctive under-cabinet mount, a size-flexible brewer, and the straightforward full-size programmable pot most people picture when they hear the brand’s name.
What Sets These Coffee Pots Apart
Within the classic glass-carafe format, the real differences come down to capacity, whether the brew size is fixed or adjustable, and how the machine fits into your kitchen — a full 12-cup pot sitting mostly empty most mornings is a different trade-off than a 5-cup pot you refill more often, or an under-cabinet model that gives the counter back entirely.
5 Black+Decker Coffee Pots Worth Considering
CM1160B 12-Cup Programmable
The flagship glass-carafe pot in the current lineup, with QuickTouch 24-hour programming and a Duralife carafe paired with a washable brew basket. If you want the standard full-size drip pot without hunting for a smaller or more specialized option, this is the one to start with.
CM2035B Select-a-Size 12-Cup
Built around a brew-size selector that lets the same machine produce a single mug, a half pot, or a full 12-cup carafe, adjusting the brew cycle rather than just the water you pour in. It’s the pick for a household where some mornings call for one cup and others call for a full pot from the same machine.
SDC850 SpaceMaker Under-the-Cabinet
Mounts underneath a cabinet rather than sitting on the counter, brewing down into a carafe positioned below it. It’s a genuinely different format from the rest of this list — the appeal isn’t a feature, it’s counter space, which makes it a natural fit for a small kitchen that can’t spare the footprint of a standard pot.
CM1050B 12-Cup Programmable
A simpler, more stripped-down alternative to the CM1160B — the same basic 12-cup glass-carafe format with fewer programming extras. Worth considering if you want the standard pot size without paying for scheduling features you’re unlikely to use.
DCM600B 5-Cup
A compact glass pot sized for one or two people rather than a full household — one-touch operation and a nonstick keep-hot plate cover the essentials without the bulk of a 12-cup machine sitting mostly empty on the counter.
Keeping the Carafe (and the Coffee) in Good Shape
Glass carafes are the one part of this format that wears out on its own timeline, independent of the machine underneath them — chips, cracks, or a stubborn brown stain that cleaning won’t touch are all signs it’s time to replace the carafe rather than the whole machine. Descale monthly with a 1:1 water-and-white-vinegar solution run through a full brew cycle, followed by two cycles of plain water to clear the taste, more often if your water is especially hard. And don’t leave coffee sitting on the warming plate for more than 20–30 minutes — the plate keeps it hot, but it also keeps cooking it, which is why coffee left too long on a warmer tastes burnt even from a perfectly good pot.
Looking for single-serve or thermal-mug options instead of a classic carafe? Our broader Black+Decker coffee maker roundup covers those formats too.
FAQs
What’s the difference between a “coffee pot” and a “coffee maker” in this lineup?
In practice, “coffee pot” refers to the classic glass-carafe drip format covered here. Black+Decker’s broader “coffee maker” range also includes single-serve and thermal-mug models that don’t use a glass carafe at all.
Is the Select-a-Size worth it over a fixed 12-cup pot?
If your household’s coffee needs actually vary day to day, yes — it avoids brewing a full pot for one person or running the machine twice for a crowd. If you always brew the same amount, a fixed-size pot like the CM1160B is simpler and just as reliable.
Does the SpaceMaker brew any differently than a countertop pot?
No — it’s the same basic drip mechanism, just mounted under a cabinet instead of sitting on the counter. The appeal is entirely about reclaiming counter space, not a different brewing method.
How do I know when to replace the carafe instead of the whole machine?
If the base still heats and brews normally, a cracked, chipped, or permanently stained carafe is usually the only thing that needs replacing — no need to buy an entirely new machine over a worn-out glass pot.
