Hamilton Beach
2-Way Coffee Maker with 12 Cup Carafe
For all the coffee drinkers and aficionados who despise the long café lines, dread the overwhelming coffee options or need a fix for those early morning caffeine pains — fear no more! There's finally an affordable, low-maintenance coffee maker that can brew basic or premium roast coffee in a fraction of the time and cost as the coffeehouse: the Hamilton Beach 2-Way Programmable Coffee Maker. This versatile coffee maker lets you brew up to 14 oz. into a cup or travel mug with your favorite ground coffee: just scoop, place and brew. Any loose coffee grounds can be used (not compatible with K-Cup®* pods). When you want a full pot, the carafe side brews up to 12 cups with ground coffee and gives you the option to program your coffee in advance for wake-up ready coffee. The Hamilton Beach 2-Way Programmable Coffee Maker includes a 12 cup glass carafe and single-serve mesh scoop to easily measure and fill ground coffee. The Hamilton Beach 2-Way Programmable Coffee Maker is not compatible with K-Cup®* pods. Travel mugs and cups are not included.
$37.05
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Owner Satisfaction
3.9
/ 5
Category Rank
702
/ 937
#702 in Coffee Machines
Price vs Category Average
-80%
Below average
Who it's for
- Dual Brewing Functionality
- Programmable Start Time
- Uses Ground Coffee for Single Serve
Who should skip it
- Large Countertop Footprint
- Increased Cleaning Complexity
- Slower Single-Serve Speed
Features
- 2 ways to brew: single cup or full pot
- Easy to use— just scoop your favorite ground coffee, place & brew
- Simple single-cup brewing — doesn’t use K-Cup®* pods
- Peace of mind with 2 hour automatic shutoff
- Programmable for wake-up ready coffee
- Choose your brew strength with Select-a-Brew
- Get your first cup fast
- 2 separate easy-fill water reservoirs
What customers say
The Hamilton Beach 2-Way Coffee Maker with its 12-cup carafe and single-serve option generally garners a positive, albeit nuanced, reception from consumers. Many users enthusiastically praise its remarkable versatility, highlighting the convenience of being able to brew a full pot for guests or a quick single cup for themselves without needing two separate appliances. This dual functionality is frequently cited as a major selling point, making it an excellent space-saver and a practical choice for diverse household needs. Customers often appreciate the straightforward operation and the ability to use their own ground coffee in the single-serve basket, offering a cost-effective and environmentally friendlier alternative to pods. The aesthetic, combining black and stainless steel, is also commonly viewed as sleek and fitting well into modern kitchen decors. However, the sentiment isn't uniformly glowing. A recurring theme in less favorable reviews revolves around concerns about long-term durability. Some users report issues developing after several months of use, such as the single-serve side ceasing to function, minor leaks, or the coffee not reaching an optimal hot temperature. The carafe design occasionally draws criticism for dripping when pouring, and the process of filling the water reservoir, particularly for the single-serve side, can be a bit cumbersome for some. Despite these points, the product's attractive price point often leads customers to view it as a strong value proposition, accepting minor imperfections in exchange for its impressive feature set. The overall consensus suggests a highly functional and convenient coffee maker that delivers on its promise of versatility, though potential buyers should be mindful of its mid-range build quality and manage expectations regarding its longevity.
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