Cuisinart Single Serve + 12 Cup Coffee Maker
- Coffee Machine
- 5.1 cups
- 1200 watts
- Corded electric
- More reviewed than 94%
A genuinely two-in-one machine that reviewers keep coming back to buy again, but check for the reservoir leak in the first days of use.
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How it ranks among the 87 coffee machines we track
4.3★ across 21,400 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
21,400 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
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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
Combines a 12-cup carafe drip brewer with a single-serve pod side in one stainless steel unit, letting one machine serve solo cups and a full pot without doubling up on counter space.
The single-serve side works with any pod format, not just Cuisinart's own, and reviewers confirm it also runs a reusable filter cup for ground coffee. The recurring complaint across reviews is splashing when a pod brews and, in a subset of units, a leaking single-serve reservoir, worth checking within the return window. Decaf pods have been reported not seating properly on some units due to their height.
- 40 oz removable water reservoir
- 24-hour programmable brew start
- Charcoal water filter on carafe side
- Auto energy-save mode after brewing
Who it's for
Suits a household split between someone who wants a fast solo cup and someone who wants a full pot, especially if pod brand loyalty isn't fixed. Not the pick for anyone who has been burned by a leaking pod-based machine before and wants zero risk of a repeat.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Owners describe fast, hot single cups and praise pairing a carafe with pod brewing in one footprint. The two recurring gripes: splashing during single-serve pours, called out as a design flaw in multiple reviews, and a minority reporting the single-serve reservoir leaking at the base within days of setup.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Runs any pod brand plus a reusable filter cup
- Brews a full 12-cup carafe alongside single cups
- Adjustable brew strength and water temperature
- Single-serve side splashes during brewing
- Some units report reservoir leaks at the base
- Decaf pods may not seat flush on some units
Performance notes
The carafe side runs a standard automatic drip cycle with a charcoal water filter, adjustable brew strength and temperature. The single-serve side pumps hot water through a pod or reusable filter cup in three volume settings, with the exact yield shifting depending on how the coffee is packed. An energy save mode powers the single-serve heater down between uses.
Specifications
| Brand | Cuisinart |
|---|---|
| Model | SS-15P1 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 12.2 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 10.1 × 14.2 × 10.4 inches |
| coffee_filter_size | #4 |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 5.1 cups |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1200 watts |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Plastic, Stainless Steel |
| Color | Stainless |
| Exterior Finish | stainless steel |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible |
| Included components | |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Coffeemaker unit^12-cup glass carafe^Instruction book |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 3 years |
| Other details | |
| Coffee Maker Type | Drip Coffee Machine |
| Coffee Input Type | ground, pod |
| Filter Type | Reusable |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | No |
| Style | 12 Cup/Glass Carafe |
| Part Number | SS-15P1 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Coffee |
| Item Type Name | Coffee Center |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Kitchen |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Manual |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in coffee machines.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuisinart Single Serve + 12 Cup Coffee MakerThis product | 4.3 / 5 | 21,400 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Keurig K-Cafe Special Edition Single Serve K-Cup Pod CoffeeKeurig | 4.7 / 5 | 8,700 | 4.7 / 5 |
| BUNN 52700 CSB2G Speed Brew Elite Coffee Maker GrayBunn | 4.6 / 5 | 4,000 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Elite Gourmet EHC-5055 Automatic 5-Cup Brew & Drip Coffee Maker with Pause N Serve…Elite Gourmet | 4.3 / 5 | 8,000 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Hamilton Beach One Press Programmable Dispensing Drip Coffee Maker with 12 Cup Internal…Hamilton Beach | 4.2 / 5 | 19,900 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the Cuisinart SS-15P1
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Cuisinart SS-15P1 work with Keurig K-Cup pods?
Yes, the single-serve side is built for any brand's single-cup pods, including K-Cups, and also accepts an optional reusable filter cup for ground coffee.
Can I brew a single cup and a full carafe from the SS-15P1 at once?
They're separate brewing systems on one unit, so you can run the carafe for a group and the single-serve side for a solo cup without switching machines.
Does the SS-15P1 have a leaking problem?
Most reviewers report no issues, but a portion describe the single-serve reservoir leaking at the base within the first days of use, so it's worth testing early.