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Moccamaster KBGV Select vs Hario V60

Both make clean filter coffee through paper. The Moccamaster automates it for a whole pot; the V60 puts you in control of one cup at a time.

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Quick answer

Choose the Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select if you make several cups at once and want great filter coffee with one switch: a full 40 oz pot in about 4–6 minutes (per Technivorm). Choose the Hario V60 if you brew one cup at a time and enjoy the ritual; it costs far less but needs a kettle, a scale and a little technique.

Choose the Moccamaster KBGV Select Coffee Maker if…

  • You brew several cups at once
  • You want hands-off brewing
  • You value a long warranty (5 years)
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Choose the V60 Ceramic Coffee Dripper Size 02 if…

  • You brew one cup at a time
  • You enjoy a hands-on routine
  • You want the lowest cost
  • You want control over every variable
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Side-by-side comparison

Moccamaster KBGV Select vs Hario V60: side-by-side comparison
Attribute Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select Coffee Maker (opens Amazon in a new tab) Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select Coffee Maker Researched Hario V60 Ceramic Coffee Dripper Size 02 (opens Amazon in a new tab) Hario V60 Ceramic Coffee Dripper Size 02 Researched
Batch sizeUp to 40 oz (1.25 L) potSingle cups or small batches
EffortOne switchManual pouring
Brew timeAbout 4–6 minutes per potAbout 3 minutes per cup
Filters#4 cone paper filtersHario V60 size 02 paper filters
NeedsA power outletA kettle (gooseneck recommended) and a scale
Warranty5 yearsNot stated
Dimensions (W × D × H)324 × 165 × 356 mm—
Weight2.83 kg—
Voltage (US version)120V—
MakesFilter coffeeFilter coffee
MaintenanceLowLow
Learning curveBeginnerBeginner
Best forHouseholds that drink several cups of filter coffee and value simplicity and durability.Filter coffee drinkers who enjoy a hands-on ritual and want control over every cup.
Where to buy

$369.00 on Amazon

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Which should you choose?

For households, the Moccamaster KBGV Select is the easier way to make great filter coffee every morning. For one person who enjoys the process, the Hario V60 makes an excellent cup for much less; start with our pour-over recipe or the Pour-Over Starter Setup.

Read Is the Moccamaster worth it? for more.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Moccamaster make coffee as good as pour-over?

It brews at the temperature good extraction needs, so it makes very good filter coffee. A V60 gives you more control over each cup, which some people prefer.

Is the Moccamaster worth it for one person?

Usually not. If you drink one cup at a time, a V60 costs far less. The Moccamaster shines for several cups at once.

What do I need to start with a V60?

V60 size 02 paper filters, freshly ground coffee, a kettle (gooseneck recommended) and ideally a scale.

Which is faster?

The Moccamaster makes a whole pot in about 4–6 minutes without attention. A V60 takes about 3 minutes per cup, but you pour by hand the whole time.

Which filters do the Moccamaster and V60 use?

The Moccamaster KBGV Select uses #4 cone paper filters; the V60 02 uses Hario V60 size 02 paper filters.

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