We've replaced an older Cuisinart DCC-1200 with this DCC-3200. Since it's a popular line, I thought others might be interested in how they compare. (In the attached comparison photos, the 1200 is on the left and the 3200 is on the right):Taste: Coffee in the 3200 is more flavorful. A new machine might be expected to be better, but I think they've gotten the flow and temperature of the brewing process better.Temperature: The brewed coffee is much hotter. Both units have three temperature settings for the hot plate, but the settings on the 3200 are hotter.Size and Capacity. The 3200 handles 14 cups compared to the 1200's 12 cups. Yet as you can see from the photos, they are the same height to fit on a counter. They seem to get the extra capacity by making the 3200 a little deeper from front to back. We've been surprised at how useful the extra capacity is.Carafe: The new glass carafe is just like the old one, only larger. It pours nicely with or without the lid on it. The new lid works the same as the old one, popping off and on. (I read some complaints about the lid on an intervening model with a spring opening, but if so, they fixed that by going back to the 1200 style).As far as I can tell, there isn't a version of the 3200 designed for a thermal carafe like there is for the 12-cup models. I prefer the glass carafe because it keeps the coffee hotter longer, and I can always pour the coffee into a thermal carafe if I want to.Water Filling. The bigger size also increases the size of the water fill hole. The lid on the top of the 3200 unit raises to 90 degrees straight up, where the lid on the 1200 tilted further back and out of the way. Still the 3200 is easier to fill, and I suspect that the restriction on the tilt may help preserve the integrity of the hot water tube.Sneak a Cup. Taking out the carafe to sneak a cup during brewing worked great on the 1200 with little dripping, and still does on the 3200.Basket. The basket on the 3200 is very similar to the 1200, but a slightly different shape to accommodate more grounds for 14 cups. Actually, grounds just barely fit with a 4 cup paper filter in the new basket, and sometimes go above the filter in the basket. The basket actually seems more designed for the included gold filter.Water filter. The 3200 uses the exact same carbon filters and filter holder as the 1200, but the holder seems to fit more snugly in its hole, which may help prevent clogging (see below)Beep. The 3200 allows you to turn of the coffee-ready beep if you want.Controls. Controls on the 3200 are a little easier. The 3200 uses all push buttons with no switches. Separate hour and minute settings make it a little easier to program and set the clock. There is a new "Bold" setting which does indeed seem to result in stronger coffee. There is still a setting for smaller, 1-4 cup pots, but I never use that. You can still set the hot plate to stay hot for up to 4 hours, which is important to me. There is a fairly bright blue glow from the LED display on the 3200.Cleaning. There was a sensor button on the hot plate of the 1200 that's gone on the 3200, so the plate stays cleaner. The extra stainless steel looks good on the 3200 but probably shows smudges more and might benefit from special cleaner fluids.Coffee Grounds Overflowing and Clogging. This was the biggest problem before, and I don't know if it's fixed, but it seems better. On the 1200, if you put too many coffee grounds in the filter it could overflow in the brewing process, and sometimes grounds would get into the water system and clog the tube. The 1200 was designed not to be repairable, but customers tried anyway with some difficulty. After one successful repair, we eventually had to replace the 1200. So far, we have not had any overflow issues with the 3200. The larger basket (with possibly a bigger drip opening), the deeper reservoir and longer case, and the more stable, non-tilting lid may help with this, but we will see how it works over time. I do notice that they made the bottom panel easier to remove, with regular screws instead of Torx, if it ever comes to that. My one tip for users is to always use the filter holder with a filter in it, even if your water is fine, because that should help prevent grounds from getting into the heating system.In all, the 3200 is an excellent replacement for the 1200, and worth the extra money if you are choosing between the two models new.

I have not been a review buyer.. However, I am very happy with this coffee maker ... I upgraded from the Mr. Coffee .. I had it moused together where I ran it for 10 minutes to get the water hot enough ... This new machine so far better, makes a delicious cup every time ... No more water evaporating waiting for the water to get hot enough ... Also, because it's hot, I use all the coffee with no waste .. I use very expensive Hawaiian Coffee so this machine saves a lot of money .. So far I've had it 6 weeks ... Easy to clean with the filter .. and easy to prepare ... It only took 10 minutes max from sealed box to ready to brew .. So far so good ..

I am very pleased with this coffee maker. Packed very well, all parts substantial, well-made and fit together perfectly. It has just enough bells and whistles without being too complicated or cumbersome. Makes wonderful, coffee quickly. We experimented a bit on amount of coffee to use to get our favorite result. No problem. Beautiful and sleek on the kitchen counter with many color/trim options to suit your paste We choose the stainless black. It is a bargain at the price point. Highly recommend.

I love the stainless steel material & so far it makes incredible coffee! It has its own charcoal water filter which is super easy to set up. Love the programmable features and would recommend. Able to brew 15 cups and stays steaming hot

Cuisinart makes an easy to use coffeemaker. Things we like: Coffee pot handle is comfortable. Filter basket fits securely so you know the coffee will drip into the pot, not overflow the basket. Keeps coffee hot and turns off after 2 hours. Carafe pours evenly and does not drip. One negative is the small opening beside the basket for pouring in the water. Just have to go slow and be careful. Also, can't pour out all the water in the carafe because it hits hits the open lid. Both very minor inconveniences.

No More Door Dash!! Lol This Cuisinart Coffee Pot preplaced my Old Mr. Coffee maker I bought back in 2009! The Burner went out just a day or 2 ago When I searched coffee makers online I came across this one This Coffee Maker exceeded my expectations I love all the features it comes with I can program it so I can have coffee already brewed when we get up in the morning, I like the LED light feature, I can set it to our taste I really love the look of stainless steel which matches our decor perfect it fits perfect in the space we have it And I've always been a huge fan of Cuisinart products it's definitely worth the price no leaks or spillage my coffee taste so much better Hopefully this last as long as my Mr., Coffee Maker Did Overall I'm very pleased with my purchase AMAZON never disappoint Highly recommend Thanks!

Was looking for a coffee maker that simply made the best coffee without all the bells and whistles. I didn't even care about the price or the size of it. Also needed one that would make more than eight cups since we use larger coffee cups. This is perfect! Looks high end too. It will make up to 14 cups and the water level is easy to read while filling it. Has a button to use for only 1-4 cups. A nice surprise I like the coffee pot handle because (my grip is not the best) it is not rounded or plastic thus feels very secure when pouring from it. Definitely will buy again. Highly recommend!

Muy bonito diseño y muy funcional, ideal para la casa

I chose this specific model as I was tired of so many other coffeemakers whose coffee is already lukewarm by the time you fill your cup. I want it HOT. I don't want to have to microwave my coffee right after making it (and adding a splash of milk). This machine delivers. Nice, piping hot coffee, with a setting to keep the carafe hot after brewing. LOVE it! Also really easy to use, simple, intuitive buttons, I like that I can set the strength to "Bold". I see what others are saying about the lid on the carafe, but honestly, it's a minor thing, doesn't bother me. They should improve that on future models to a carafe lid that you can open/close with one hand, but for the tradeoff of really HOT coffee, I'm happy.

Product is 120 volts with American plug, not 240 as advertised. Confirmed directly with manufacturer. Usage in Europe will also void warranty. Will be returning.

This is a US coffee maker, fitted with a US electrical outlet plug. Unfortunately this makes it fairly useless to a UK customer like me. Even after securing a step-down converter it won't start brewing. Nothing in the original ad, including the small print and technical details, suggests this is not a UK coffee maker. Basically all told £150 wasted due to the seller and Amazon being clueless about where they are selling electrical items.

Beyond expectation (knock on wood). We've had it for half a year now, maybe, and haven't had any trouble at all. Haven't needed to clean it either - except for dispensing with the grinds (into compost) and keeping the top up to dry out naturally (tends to always collect a lot of moisture). Have not used the cleaning function as the machine hasn't requested us to do that yet... The simmering function lasts maybe 2 hours and on HIGH keeps the coffee piping hot.I highly recommend this coffee machine