Rank #1 in Best Filter Coffee Machine 2026: 10 Ranked, Three That Contradict Themselves
Russell Hobbs Buckingham Filter Coffee Machine, 1.25L
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Russell Hobbs Buckingham is a drip filter coffee machine with a 1.25-litre glass carafe, listed at £44.99, and it takes first place in this guide. It sits there on the strength of 7,532 ratings at 4.5 out of 5, and in the sample of 100 reviews shown, 73 are five-star and 16 are four-star. The bullet text promises showerhead technology, a stated 50% faster run to optimum temperature, an illuminated blue light ring during brewing and keep warm, and a one-cup coffee scoop in the box.
Its own listing does not agree with itself in one place. The spec field lists Thermal among the machine's special features, while the bullet text describes a glass carafe — a glass jug is not a thermal one, so both descriptions cannot be right. The same spec field also lists Timer and Programmable while the Operation Mode field reads Manual. Where the two disagree, the bullet text and the 7,532 ratings are the safer guide. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing, not from any testing we carried out.
How those 7,532 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.5 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £44.99 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5 out of 5 from 7,532 ratings |
| Rating spread in the sample shown | 73 five-star, 16 four-star, 5 three-star, 2 two-star, 4 one-star |
| Carafe capacity | 1.25 litres, glass (per the bullet text) |
| Wattage | 1000 watts (as listed) |
| Special features as listed | Jug, Programmable, Thermal, Timer |
| Operation mode as listed | Manual |
| Model number | 20680 |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Very handy love it easy to bin the grounds after. Love the timer love everything about it it's so easy the hot plate as well great. Bought it for my partner might have to buy one myself 👀”
Verified purchase“Replacement for older model. Works well, fast brewing time. Easy to use. Easy to clean. Good value. Arrives fast with good packaging.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Filter Coffee Machine 2026: 10 Ranked, Three That Contradict Themselves.
Questions people ask
How many cups does the Russell Hobbs Buckingham make?
The listing describes it as a 10-cup machine with a 1.25-litre carafe, and the bullet text gives the carafe capacity as 1.25l.
Is the carafe thermal?
The spec field lists Thermal among the special features, but the bullet text describes a glass carafe. Those two statements do not match, so read the bullet wording as the description of what arrives.
Does the Russell Hobbs Buckingham keep coffee warm?
The bullet text mentions a blue illuminated light ring during brewing and keep warm, and the spec field lists Timer among the machine's features.
What wattage does it draw?
The spec field states 1000 watts. The title and bullet text make no other wattage claim.
What is included with the machine?
The listing states a carafe and instruction manual, and the bullet text adds a 1 cup coffee scoop.
How is the Russell Hobbs Buckingham rated by buyers?
4.5 out of 5 from 7,532 ratings, with 73 of the 100 reviews shown at five stars.
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