Brentwood Appliances TS-213W 4 Cup Coffee Maker
- Coffee Machine
- 4 cups
- 650 watts
- Corded electric
- More reviewed than 57%
Fine for cheap, small-batch coffee if you can tolerate an early plastic taste and accept the risk of an early failure outside the return window.
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How it ranks among the 87 coffee machines we track
4.1★ across 855 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
855 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
Brentwood's TS-213W is a compact 4-cup coffee maker with a reusable mesh filter basket, measuring scoop, warming plate and a built-in water level window.
Rather than a full pot, this drip coffee maker is built for one or two cups at a time, which several reviewers put to use in hotel rooms, camping trips or small kitchens. A few describe needing to run it through several water-only brew cycles before the plastic smell and taste fully clear.
- Makes 4 cups per brew
- Reusable mesh filter and scoop included
- Warming plate keeps coffee hot
- Built-in water level window
Who it's for
A reasonable pick for someone who wants a cheap, simple coffee maker for one or two servings, travel, or a secondary unit for the office. Not a good fit for anyone brewing for a household of three or more at once, given the 4-cup capacity.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers who kept the unit for well over a year describe it as reliable for single or two-person households, with several specifically liking the reusable mesh filter and the price. A recurring early complaint is a strong plastic taste that several reviewers say took roughly 8 to 10 water-only brew cycles to fully clear. A smaller number of buyers received units that leaked from a misaligned lid or stopped brewing entirely within about a month, with no easy path to return once the 30-day window had closed.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Reusable mesh filter avoids paper filter costs
- Quieter than some comparable small coffee makers
- Built-in water level window
- Compact size suits travel and small kitchens
- Noticeable plastic taste for the first several brew cycles
- Some units reported stopping working within a month
- White plastic housing stains with regular use
- Only makes about 4 small cups at a time
Specifications
| Brand | Brentwood |
|---|---|
| Model | TS-213W |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 2.5 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 8 × 7 × 10 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 4 cups |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 650 watts |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | White |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | product, manual |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Coffee Maker Type | Drip Coffee Machine |
| Coffee Input Type | Reusable Filter |
| Filter Type | Reusable |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | No |
| Style | Classic |
| Part Number | TS-213W |
| Specific Uses For Product | Coffee maker |
| Item Type Name | Brentwood 4-cup Coffee Maker (white) |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Manual |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in coffee machines.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood Appliances TS-213W 4 Cup Coffee MakerThis product | 4.1 / 5 | 855 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Keurig K-Cafe Special Edition Single Serve K-Cup Pod CoffeeKeurig | 4.7 / 5 | 8,700 | 4.7 / 5 |
| BUNN 52700 CSB2G Speed Brew Elite Coffee Maker GrayBunn | 4.6 / 5 | 4,000 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Elite Gourmet EHC-5055 Automatic 5-Cup Brew & Drip Coffee Maker with Pause N Serve…Elite Gourmet | 4.3 / 5 | 8,000 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Hamilton Beach One Press Programmable Dispensing Drip Coffee Maker with 12 Cup Internal…Hamilton Beach | 4.2 / 5 | 19,900 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the Brentwood TS-213W
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Brentwood TS-213W need paper filters?
No, it comes with a reusable mesh filter basket, so paper filters aren't required.
Why does new coffee taste like plastic?
Several reviewers found a lingering plastic taste that cleared up after roughly 8 to 10 cycles of brewing water only before using it for coffee.
How many cups does it make at once?
It brews up to 4 cups per pot, sized for one to two people.