What do reviews say about capacity?

It brews up to 14 cups into a glass carafe.

What do reviews say about program?

Yes: 24-hour programming, strength choice and adjustable auto-off.

What do reviews say about temperature?

TechGearLab measured about 192°F, just under the ideal brewing range.

What do reviews say about taste?

TechGearLab found it light and a bit bitter due to uneven water spray.

Home & Kitchen · Coffee makers · 17,693 reviews · 3 sources

Cuisinart PerfecTemp 14-Cup DCC-3200

Best for: big households on a budgetBudget

A hugely popular 14-cup programmable drip maker with a strength setting; lab tests found the coffee only average.

Tracking since Sep 2026

Buy if

You brew full pots for a crowd
You want auto-brew on a timer

Skip if

You want rich, balanced flavor
You want simple controls

How it scores

Performance6.9

Price

$100

You pay for: Big pot for the money

Reviewed Sep 2026 · 0 new reviews since · score unchanged

What people love

Most mentioned by reviewers

Large capacityBrews up to 14 cups

ProgrammableTimer, strength, auto-off

Built-in filterCharcoal water filter

What people complain about

Most mentioned by reviewers

Fiddly controlsInterface is hard to learn

Average tasteLight, slightly bitter brew

Awkward tankReservoir tricky to fill

Reviewers disagree on

Buyers love itLab rated taste average

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Reviewed Sep 2026

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