KitchenAid 12-Cup Drip Coffee Maker KCM1208 vs KitchenAid Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine KES6503

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12-Cup Drip Coffee Maker KCM1208

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Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine KES6503

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Choose the 12-Cup Drip Coffee Maker KCM1208 if

Lighter in the hand (3,300 vs 5,250 g)

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Choose the Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine KES6503 if

Style-conscious beginners with a grinder

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At a glance

Key differences

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Why pick the12-Cup Drip Coffee Maker KCM12081 win

−1,950 gLighter in the hand3,300 vs 5,250 g

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Why pick theSemi-Automatic Espresso Machine KES65030 wins

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Full specs

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Design6 differences

Weight

3300 g

5250 g

Depth Mm

13.39 in (34 cm)

13.15 in (33.4 cm)

Height Mm

14.33 in (36.4 cm)

11.26 in (28.6 cm)

Water Tank L

1.7 L

1.4 L

Weight Kg

3.3 kg

5.25 kg

Width Mm

7.17 in (18.2 cm)

6.38 in (16.2 cm)

General1 difference

Type

Drip

Semi auto espresso

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12-Cup Drip Coffee Maker KCM1208 vs Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine KES6503

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