Compatible with 60mm cafe pods as well as ground coffee (not compatible with Dolce Gusto or Tassimo) Due to the amount of energy a battery has to use to heat water to boiling point, three mugs of coffee is the maximum amount you’ll be able to make from one fully charged battery. This is using the 18v 6.0Ah LXT battery. If you use anything smaller, you’ll be drinking less coffee. One of the items you’ll want to have handy if you plan to use the machine throughout the day is a battery charger. What about an extra cup? Due to being battery-operated, the machine does take a while to heat up the water. But then again, how long does it take you to get to the nearest coffee shop?

The first thing you notice about Makita DCM501Z is that it’s the same signature blue shade as other tools by the same brand. If you already own Makita tools, having everything in the same style is definitely eye-pleasing. The Makita DCM501Z 18V LXT/ 12V max CXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Coffee Maker has a small and compact design.Another affordable choice that you could go with is the Cupvenient Portable Espresso Coffee Maker. This coffee maker has a tube-like design that is definitely reminiscent of the aforementioned AICOK Portable Espresso Machine but is it just as good? Swappable batteries:Expands your battery-powered coffee maker’s life expectancy and makes it easy to prepare more a cup of coffee in 5 minutes without an electrical outlet. The water tank is tiny – just 8 ounces. Which does make sense, don’t get me wrong. If you were to fill enough water for 10 cups of coffee, that would make it quite heavy and not as portable.

Something else worth mentioning is that when the AICOK is plugged into a wall outlet, you won’t be able to use it to heat water, only charge the battery. And if the battery is completely flat, you might have to use the 12V car charger to initiate the charge; for some reason, the wall outlet power supply won’t charge the device if it’s completely empty. The machine is a bit of an upgrade to AICOK’s travel coffee maker. While the two products are very similar in functionality, AICOK definitely stepped up the design on the portable espresso machine. The first felt like a prototype, while this iteration is way more svelte and feels like a more quality product. Whether you’re camping in the woods, setting up construction in the middle of nowhere, or simply not wanting to miss the sunrise in your garden, it’s one of those must-have products you don’t know you’ve been missing, yet. Expensive, especially when compared to similar models such as the Linkind automatic pour-over coffee maker. There’s no better way to start a hard day of work in the middle of nowhere than with the luxury of a hot cup of coffee. If you intend to use the Makita coffee maker while using the company’s power tools, this machine is ideal. That’s because the battery will be compatible with both the tools and the coffee maker, so you’ll save money on them. However, if you are buying it as a general outdoor coffee brewer, the coffee maker compatible battery makes it an expensive option. If you like traveling and want to enjoy coffee on the go, we made a list of the best portable coffee makers, you can find more affordable options there. Our Verdict

No paper filters required:It has a built-in coffee filter, so you don’t need to run to the store for more paper filters every time you want to make a cup of coffee. Smartly designed:Fully compatible with Makita’s batteries, compact design and easy to carry, and includes a coffee cup that protects you from spills. Well, at least you can save up on buying paper filters, given the machine has a permanent drip filter.

Unlike many cheap coffee makers, this model features boil-dry protection, which automatically turns off the power if it senses there isn’t enough water. Easy to clean: Nobody wants to spend lots of time cleaning up, and this coffee maker makes it easy.The Makita DCM501Z has earned our title of the best battery-operated coffee maker because it is a no-nonsense coffee brewer and drip coffee maker that is consistent and great at what it’s supposed to do. It doesn’t dominate in any specific category – it’s not the flashiest or the fastest – it is just a truly great all-rounder that you can depend on. Because Makita has decades of experience in manufacturing cordless tools, the battery technology is first class, with the 18V LXT battery offering extended battery life and the fastest charge. Battery Performance: How Much Coffee Can The Machine Make Per Charge?