Name: Elite Gourmet EHC-5055 Automatic 5-Cup Brew & Drip Coffee Maker with Pause N Serve Reusable Filter
Brand: Elite

Summary

A 600 W, 120 V automatic drip coffee maker with a 5-cup (24 oz measured) glass carafe, reusable swing-out filter, Pause ‘N Serve drip-stop and a warming plate, and no programming. Check the switch before you brew: the manual documents only an on/off switch with no auto shut-off, and it warns against leaving an empty carafe on the warming plate.

Strengths

Consumer Reports lab-tested brew temperature passed the 195 °F guideline.
Manufacturer price of $18.99 with a documented $17.99 sale.
Tiny footprint with dishwasher-safe parts.
No paper filters needed; estimated $12–18 a year avoided.
Permanent cupcake-type reusable filter basket.

Weaknesses

On/off switch only; no programmable timer or auto shut-off documented for this model.
Mixed durability and occasional leakage reported by owners.
Small 24 oz batch size; not suited to more than one or two cups.
Coffee temperature some buyers find underwhelming despite the lab pass.
No manufacturer warranty statement found in the sources.

Verified specifications

Model	EHC-5055.
Region/electrical	120 V US.
Power	600 W.
Capacity	5-cup carafe; Consumer Reports measured 24 oz.
Filter	permanent reusable filter in a swing-out basket, cupcake-type.
Pause 'N Serve	yes, drip-stop valve pauses brewing when the carafe is removed.
Warming plate	yes, keep-warm on the switch.
Controls	on/off switch with power indicator light; no programming, no smart features, no pod compatibility.
Dishwasher safe	carafe, lid and filter basket.
Brew temperature	Consumer Reports lab test met guidelines of 195 °F or more held for five to six minutes.
Dimensions	9.2 × 7.9 × 6.6 in (manufacturer); retailer snapshots list 9.25 × 7.87 × 6.61 in.
Included	coffee maker, 5-cup glass carafe, reusable filter basket, instruction manual; semi-transparent reservoir with level markings.
Materials	matte black plastic body, glass carafe with measurement markings, large handle and spill-proof spout.

Full research notes and sources

Brewing and care

The machine is simple to a fault: on/off switch only, semi-transparent reservoir with level markings, Pause ‘N Serve drip-stop and a warming plate. Consumer Reports measured a 24 oz capacity and a brew temperature of 195 °F or more held for five to six minutes. The manual documents descaling with one part white vinegar to one part water through a full cycle, followed by two water-only rinse cycles, and warns against leaving the empty carafe on the warming plate, opening the lid while brewing, or removing the filter basket before it cools. Consumer Reports adds one operational caution: do not overfill the permanent filter or it can overflow during brewing.

Owner feedback

Retailer review snippets cite compact size, ease of use, simple cleaning, low price and value; one roundup called it highly recommended for compact drip brewing. Complaints cluster around inconsistent build quality (some units arriving defective), occasional leakage during or after brewing, lukewarm coffee for some buyers, and mixed durability with some units failing within months. No exact-model discussion was found on Reddit or forums. The marketplace aggregate ratings cited in the research are sentiment signals, not independent measurements.

Is it worth it?

At the manufacturer’s $18.99 (with a documented $17.99 sale), this is hard to argue against for a single person, dorm, office or RV: a verified brew temperature, 600 W speed, tiny footprint, dishwasher-safe parts and no paper-filter cost. Between $25 and $45 it stays reasonable if the 24 oz batch is the point, compared with other small machines in the same sub-$20 range. Above $45, paying a third-party reseller price such as $37.99 makes little sense when larger, better-supported 5-to-12-cup machines exist.

Which model this is

This page covers the Elite Gourmet EHC-5055, MPN EHC-5055, black, with ASIN B07HYZZBZJ, manufactured by Maxi-Matic under the Elite Gourmet trademark. It is distinct from the 800 W / 169 °F Elite Gourmet 5-cup model sold at some retailers, which does not match this model’s verified spec. Do not merge the two.