Replaced an 8 year old Mr Coffee. It brews pretty quickly a tasty cup of coffee. The permanent filter is a nice touch with a measuring guide. The water compartment is removable which means it can be washed. I use disposable filters so I can recycle them into my garden compost. The only minor complaint is that the carafe makes a cracking sound when on the warming plate, guess because it's new. Overall great product and a nice addition to the rest of my Kitchen aid appliances