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Breville Luxe Brewer

82
Well liked
Average of 7 professional reviews
5 of 7 recommend it · broad agreement
Where the 7 reviews landedRange 70–89
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Exact average 81.9 · 2 printed, 5 estimated · printed scores only: 75

Breville Luxe BrewerImage: Breville

7 professional reviewers tested the Breville Luxe Brewer, and 5 recommend it. Most praised: cooking results and speed. Most common complaint: price.

Reviewed by Tom's Guide, WIRED, TechRadar and 4 more

The catch: Expensive, with a confusing control panel and poor manual.

5 of these 7 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.

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What 7 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 80
    Tom's GuideRated 4/5 · Hands-on review

    Extremely fast, foolproof drip brewer that makes tasty coffee and looks great.

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  2. 70
    WIREDHands-on review

    The reviewer finds it brews well-extracted drip coffee and uniquely delivers genuine cold brew, with a handy removable tank and timer.

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  3. 89est.
    TechRadarNo printed score · Hands-on review

    Named the best all-round drip maker and the writer's own first choice, with useful customization and an exceptional insulated carafe.

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  4. 89est.
    Expert ReviewsNo printed score · Hands-on review · 2025

    A best-buy review praising the tasty coffee and flexible filter options, and judging it better value than the Moccamaster.

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  5. 85est.
    Good HousekeepingNo printed score · Buying guide

    Chosen as best overall drip maker for fast, hot, full-bodied coffee and lots of customization.

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  6. 83est.
    CNETNo printed score · Buying guide · 2026

    Named the pick for speedy pots after testing, it brewed quickly and offers plenty of control.

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  7. 77est.
    Bon AppétitNo printed score · Buying guide

    The reviewer finds it a genuinely good, highly adjustable drip brewer, but considers it a weaker buy than the similarly priced Fellow Aiden.

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"Est." means the outlet printed no score, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates

What critics praise most

Cooking results3 of 7
Speed2 of 7

What critics dislike most

Price3 of 7

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Common questions

Is the Breville Luxe Brewer worth it?

Most critics think so: 5 of 7 recommend it. Expensive, with a confusing control panel and poor manual.

Do critics agree about the Breville Luxe Brewer?

Broad agreement: scores range from 70 (WIRED) to 89 (TechRadar), a spread of 19 points across 7 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.

What do critics dislike about the Breville Luxe Brewer?

Price (3 of 7 reviews).

What is the best alternative to the Breville Luxe Brewer?

The Fellow Aiden Precision Coffee Maker (critic score 84), best overall.