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Bunn

BUNN 13300.0001 VP17-1SS Pourover Coffee Brewer with 1-Warmer

  • Coffee Machine
  • 60.8 cups
  • 1600 watts
  • Corded electric
4.5/ 5 on Amazon960Amazon ratings13,300+bought last month4.4ProductDome score
  • Better rated than 74%
  • More reviewed than 61%
Medium confidenceLast refreshed Jun 15, 2026Amazon data + ProductDome analysis · methodology
Best forYou want cafe-style brewing speed and a metal water path, and you're fine leaving it plugged in

A durable choice for daily coffee drinkers who value speed and an all-metal build over convenience features like auto shutoff.

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ProductDome scorecard

How it ranks among the 87 coffee machines we track

4.4/ 5ProductDome scoreMedium confidence
Owner satisfaction · 56% of scorecategory median 4.2★4.5

4.5★ across 960 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.

Evidence strength · 17% of scorecategory median 618 ratings3.7

960 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.

Buyer demand · 11% of score5.0

13,300+ bought on Amazon last month.

Data quality · 11% of score5.0

Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.

The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 87 coffee machines we track - how the scorecard works · full coffee machines data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.

Overview

A stainless steel commercial-style pourover coffee brewer with one warmer plate, built around an always-heated water tank rather than a standard drip cycle.

The listing describes it simply as a Commercial Coffee Maker, which matches how reviewers use it: several note it's the same model used in cafes, not a scaled-down home version. There is no full power switch, only a warmer control, so it stays plugged in and heated between brews.

  • Stainless steel warmer base for one carafe
  • Always-heated reservoir for fast brew cycles
  • Includes a plastic grounds basket, stainless upgrade available separately
  • Reviewers report units made in Springfield, Illinois

Who it's for

For coffee drinkers who want fast, consistent brewing without plastic parts in the water path and don't mind a larger footprint or leaving it plugged in. Not for tight counters or anyone who wants an auto-shutoff machine.

What buyers say

From Amazon customer reviews.

Long-term owners, some over a decade in, describe it as reliable daily equipment that brews faster than typical drip machines and avoids plastic in the water path. The recurring complaints are the lack of a true off switch, meaning it must be unplugged to stop heating, and that descaling and cleaning take more effort than a standard coffee maker.

Strengths and trade-offs

Drawn from this product's published specifications.

What to check first
  • No power switch beyond the warmer, so it must be unplugged to stop heating
  • Not easy to clean or descale according to owners
  • Carafe is not included and must be purchased separately

Performance notes

A heated internal reservoir pours hot water over grounds in the basket right away, so a pot brews in a few minutes rather than the longer cycle of a standard drip machine. The only control is the warmer switch; stopping the heat means unplugging it.

Specifications

BrandBunn
ModelVP17-1
Dimensions & fit
Item Weight24 pounds
Item Dimensions D x W x H18.8 × 8.4 × 17.3 inches
coffee_filter_size#4
Capacity & performance
Capacity60.8 cups
Power & efficiency
Wattage1600 watts
Power SourceCorded electric
Voltage120 volts
Construction & materials
MaterialPlastic Funnel, Stainless Steel
ColorSST
Exterior FinishStainless Steel
Compatibility & installation
Human Interface InputButtons
Included components
Unit Count1
Included ComponentsFilter
Warranty & support
Warranty Description2 years
Other details
Coffee Maker TypeDrip Coffee Machine
Coffee Input TypeGround Coffee
Filter TypePaper
Number of Items1
Is the item dishwasher safeNo
StyleClassic
Part Number13300.0001
Specific Uses For ProductCoffee
Item Type NameCoffee Brewer
Recommended Uses For ProductCommercial use, events, offices, cafeterias
Operation ModeManual
Other Special Features of the ProductPortable

How it compares

This product against the closest alternatives we track in coffee machines.

ProductAmazon ratingRatingsProductDome score
BUNN 13300.0001 VP17-1SS Pourover Coffee Brewer with 1-WarmerThis product4.5 / 59604.4 / 5
Keurig K-Cafe Special Edition Single Serve K-Cup Pod CoffeeKeurig4.7 / 58,7004.7 / 5
Elite Gourmet EHC-5055 Automatic 5-Cup Brew & Drip Coffee Maker with Pause N Serve…Elite Gourmet4.3 / 58,0004.5 / 5
Hamilton Beach One Press Programmable Dispensing Drip Coffee Maker with 12 Cup Internal…Hamilton Beach4.2 / 519,9004.4 / 5
Kalita Wave 185 DrippersKalita4.7 / 53,1004.4 / 5
Frequently asked

Questions about the Bunn VP17-1

Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".

Does the BUNN VP17-1SS come with a carafe?

No, reviewers note a carafe has to be bought separately to use with this brewer.

Does the BUNN VP17-1 have an on and off switch?

Only for the warmer plate. The reservoir itself stays heated, so owners unplug the unit when they're done for the day.

Is any part of the BUNN VP17-1SS plastic?

The body is metal, but the included grounds basket is plastic; a stainless steel basket can be bought separately.