Last Updated: August 6, 2019 (Refresh Now)
Russell Hobbs 20680 Buckingham Filter Coffee Machine 1 25 Litre Black Silver
Last Updated: August 6, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.1
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Coffee
187maker, timer, easy to use, jug, brew
+90%
-10%
" ... Makes a nice pot of coffee very quickly to ... "
" ... -timer function allows fresh coffee to be made ready for you to get up in the morning-heaven! ... "
" ... Makes good coffee. ... "
" ... I was looking for a replacement coffee machine that delivered a good coffee with decent jug, timer and a good price. ... "
" ... Easy to use and keep clean for my father of 92 to use, he loves his coffee ... "
" ... I love this coffee machine! ... The constitution feels stable unlike other coffee machines and the design looks nice. ... I like the blue horizontal light that lets me know for how long my coffee is warm. ... I am not an expert in coffee taste but I only use the filter of the machine and the taste is good. ... "
" ... No frills coffee machine, gets the water hot enough which is something that cheaper machines can fail to do. ... "
" ... Makes good coffee. ... "
Ease of Use
45easy, easy to clean, use, simple, timer
+100%
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... How easy is that? ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
" ... It does what it’s supposed to and easy to use. ... "
" ... Timer works as advertised and is pretty intuitive. ... "
" ... Easy to use - and looks nice. ... "
" ... Quick and easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to setup ... "
Product Reliability
42years, year, machine, working, weeks
+36%
-64%
" ... This machine is already leaking and not working properly after 2 months, and cant find a way to talk to someone about this! ... "
" ... Replaced with a Koolle after two weeks ... "
" ... Went completely dead ... "
" ... Broke withim a week ... "
" ... After 7 months started leaking everywhere ... "
" ... Reading the reviews (unfortunately after the problem) I discovered that other clients had had the same problem. ... "
" ... Great until it started leaking 6 months after we bought it. ... "
" ... Edit: After 6 months the machine started leaking from the bottom. ... "
Cleaning
41clean, cleaning, machine, coffee, smell
+88%
-12%
" ... Love the design it’s clean and minimal. ... "
" ... It also makes emptying the cone easier and less messy. ... "
" ... Cleaning is easy the permanent filter works well and rinses under the tap. ... "
" ... I love the self clean function. ... "
" ... It does everything I require of it, it is easy to use and clean. ... I recommend the use of paper filters to make cleaning very simple. ... "
" ... Easy to clean, and maintain. ... "
" ... I use separate paper filters to help clean-up, but otherwise it's a breeze. ... "
" ... Having said that, its a great bit of kit and very easy to keep clean etc. ... "
Price
30value for money, value, worth the money, money, fault
+93%
-7%
" ... No complaints for the price. ... "
" ... Overall, a fantastic product and well worth the money spent. ... "
" ... Great for the price. ... "
" ... Very good quality especially for the price point and looks amazing. ... "
" ... And all at much the same price as the old one in real terms. ... "
" ... I would like to make my final point and that is about the price. ... "
" ... Pretty good for the money but larger than expected. ... "
" ... Very good price Too. ... "
Features
18timer, love the timer, like the timer, flashing, feature
+83%
-17%
" ... I love this machine, has many features on it that i find useful. ... "
" ... Blue light is nice. ... "
" ... Love the timer function. ... "
" ... The timer function works just fine. ... "
" ... Yes it doesn't have the features of the more expensive models but you can't fault it for the price. ... "
" ... The timer is a nice touch and have no problem working it unlike others. ... "
" ... Seemed good nice features ... "
" ... Great quality and the timer function is great. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
18easy to use, clean, use and clean, use, really easy
+100%
" ... Easy to operate and easy to clean. ... "
" ... Having said that, its a great bit of kit and very easy to keep clean etc. ... "
" ... Easy to clean and great all round machine. ... "
" ... self-cleaning function ... "
" ... It does everything I require of it, it is easy to use and clean. ... "
" ... Easy to clean and use. ... "
" ... Love the design it’s clean and minimal. ... "
" ... Easy to clean, and maintain. ... "
Build Quality
18jug, machine, lid, looks, granules
+28%
-72%
" ... The only downside is I put the jug in the dishwasher a couple of times and all the measures have completely worn off from the outside of the jug, so please bare this in mind. ... "
" ... I was disappointed to find it is all plastic. ... "
" ... * "Permanent" filter is plastic ... * I suspect that if you aren't careful in closing the top and hold the bottom of the part where the basket rests as you snap the lid in pace, you could eventually damage the machine ... "
" ... Broke withim a week ... "
" ... Even if it broke within a year, I would feel that this is not acceptable. ... "
" ... The push down latch on the lid is too stiff, you have to hold down the base of the machine to get the lid to open or else you might tip the machine and spill the very hot coffee all over your legs. ... "
" ... Carafe breaks very easily. ... Only has this product 1 week before it broke ... "
" ... Broke after 4 weeks. ... "
Returns
15replacement, returned, amazon, refund, months
+7%
-93%
" ... It works as advertised, so I can't, in good faith, return it (ok, I didn't "read up" on it, I just bought it - didn't occur to me they would reduce the basic functionality, add unneeded stuff and charge a lot more for the package) so I'm now looking for a basic, cheap, coffee maker that does what this thing doesn't do: (1) make a decent sized pot of coffee (2) stay on, keeping the coffee warm until I decide to switch it off. ... "
" ... We have contacted Russel Hobbs and they have asked us to return to the seller. ... "
" ... After two weeks of persevering we have returned it to Amazon. ... "
" ... My return date to Amazon has expired. ... "
" ... Went completely dead ... just past the Amazon return deadline. ... "
" ... Did not work as described and was returned. ... "
" ... returned and now use a percolator ... "
" ... Unfortunately I had to return it ... "
Design
10look, kitchen, sleek, design, top
+80%
-20%
" ... Apart from that, looks good! ... "
" ... It also looks good on the counter top. ... "
" ... It looks stunning in my kitchen. ... "
" ... It is super easy to use, looks very sleek and really fast. ... "
" ... This - with expected Russle Hobbs style - is lovely to look at. ... "
" ... Nice enough design and not too big, so looks good in the kitchen ... "
" ... Very good quality especially for the price point and looks amazing. ... "
" ... Back to the machine - It is sleek and stylish and would not look out of place on any kitchen side. ... "
Overall performance
8well, quick, machine
+100%
" ... It’s a bit chubby, but it does the job ... "
" ... Does the job. ... "
" ... Dose the job well ... "
" ... No big deal tbh as it does the job well enough ... "
" ... It does it's job well. ... "
" ... It is quite flimsily built but does its job very well. ... "
" ... Does the job well. ... "
" ... The machine is quick, and quiet ... "
Storage
8jug, filter, reservoir, machine, carafe
+50%
-50%
" ... can’t find size 5 bags to maybe rectify problem ... "
" ... * I suspect that if you aren't careful in closing the top and hold the bottom of the part where the basket rests as you snap the lid in pace, you could eventually damage the machine ... "
" ... Jug a bit on the thin side. ... "
" ... The push down latch on the lid is too stiff, you have to hold down the base of the machine to get the lid to open or else you might tip the machine and spill the very hot coffee all over your legs. ... "
Fit
8machine, lid, paper, cup, reservoir
+38%
-63%
" ... * I suspect that if you aren't careful in closing the top and hold the bottom of the part where the basket rests as you snap the lid in pace, you could eventually damage the machine ... "
" ... After three months I have decided it is not fit for purpose. ... "
" ... It came with a plug in that dies not fit with the USA plug receptacle. ... "
" ... The push down latch on the lid is too stiff, you have to hold down the base of the machine to get the lid to open or else you might tip the machine and spill the very hot coffee all over your legs. ... "
As Gift
7bought, present, christmas, son, someone
+100%
" ... Bought as a gift and the recipient is delighted with this product. ... "
" ... This product was bought as a christmas present for my granddaughter ... "
" ... Bought this as a gift for a family member who has to rise early for work. ... "
" ... Bought as a CHristmas present. ... "
" ... Great , a present for my son, he loves it. ... "
" ... A gift well recived ... "
Clock
7timer, set, machine, display, unplugged
+86%
-14%
" ... The timer works, providing the clock is set with no issues, and it brews fine every time. ... "
" ... *Timer/clock (very handy) ... "
" ... Very low maintenance, easy to set clock and auto timer. ... "
" ... - Easy to reprogram the clock if the machine is unplugged ... "
" ... It has a clock display and some natty blue lights that illuminate when the machine is in process. ... "
Marketplace
7seller, return, contacted, contact, worth the money
+43%
-57%
" ... I want to contact the seller but there is no option! ... "
" ... We have contacted Russel Hobbs and they have asked us to return to the seller. ... "
" ... just past the Amazon return deadline. ... "
" ... After two weeks of persevering we have returned it to Amazon. ... "
Wash Programs
6use, turn, set, love the timer, like the timer
+100%
" ... I also love the timer! ... "
" ... like the timer ... "
" ... Timer is awesome. ... "
" ... the possibility to set the timer for the next day is very useful! ... "
" ... The self timer to turn on the machine at a given time is fantastic. ... "
Delivery
6time, described, says, great product, fast
+100%
" ... It does what it says on the box. ... "
" ... Prompt delivery, as described. ... "
" ... Packaged and delivered well. ... "
" ... It arrived safely and on time. ... "
" ... On time delivery and perfect machine . ... "
Setup
5easy, follow, water, would, use
+80%
-20%
" ... Is easy to operate and did not really need to resort to reading the instructions. ... "
" ... Easy to setup ... "
" ... Instructions quite easy to follow. ... "
Water Usage
5needs, machine, cleaning, chamber, tank
+20%
-80%
" ... It’s leaking water from the bottom as soon as switched on. ... "
" ... The water would steam up but nothing would come in the pot. ... "
" ... However, after about 6 months of using it, it has started leaking water. ... At first it was only a little bit, but now it leaks more than half of the water that we put into it. ... "
Display Clarity
4lights, clock, machine, easy to use, around
+75%
-25%
" ... - Like the bright display when on, and the corresponding ring around the base that lights up ... "
" ... It has a clock display and some natty blue lights that illuminate when the machine is in process. ... "
Size
4small, size, kitchen, good
+100%
" ... Nice and compact. ... "
" ... Good size and happy apart from: ... "
" ... An excellent compact unit that's used several times a day and has lasted 2 years so far. ... "
" ... It's compact too which is handy as have a small kitchen. ... "
Washing
3machine
+100%
" ... Easy to wash. ... "
" ... You need to wash this through up to 5x. ... "
" ... Very good machine. ... "
Controls
3press, use, simple, round, hot
+100%
" ... In spite of a more complex control interface, it is in fact dead simple to use. ... "
" ... Yes the warmer stops after half an hour but all you have to do is press the button again which you can do as many times as you like so your coffee stays hot. ... "
" ... Press button & blue light comes on, when it flashes your coffees ready. ... "
Sound Quality
3quick, noises, machine, another
+67%
-33%
" ... Another very good set of songs from Nik Kershaw. ... "
" ... The machine is quick, and quiet ... "
Heating
3pot, heats, drink
+67%
-33%
" ... Lots of plastics and heats up. ... "
Water Resistance
3needs, tank, plate, machine, half
+33%
-67%
" ... At first it was only a little bit, but now it leaks more than half of the water that we put into it. ... "
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