Black+Decker Digital 12-Cup Coffee Maker
Score: 77/100
Hamilton Beach Programmable Coffee Maker
Score: 75/100Rankings
The Black+Decker 12-Cup Digital Coffee Maker features fast 975 W heating, a digital timer and auto shut-off, making it a convenient drip brewer for families. It lacks brew strength adjustment and has a plastic housing, which may disappoint coffee enthusiasts. Perfect for budget-conscious users needing reliable scheduled brewing.
The Hamilton Beach FrontFill 12-cup programmable coffee maker provides a space-saving front-fill reservoir, programmable timer and multiple brew-strength options, making it convenient for small kitchens. Its glass carafe's poor heat retention and lack of pod compatibility are notable trade-offs. Best suited for families or individuals who value easy filling and programmable features over premium temperature control.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
12 cupsbest | 12 cupsbest | |
1,800 mlbest | 1,700 ml | |
120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 975 W | 900 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | 2.04 kgbest | 2.268 kg |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Power & Energy(1) | ||
Power Consumption (W) | 975 W | 900 W |
Capacity & Size(2) | ||
Water Tank Capacity (ml) | 1800 ml | 1700 ml |
Dimensions (HxWxD) | 11.0 x 12.25 x 8.25 in | 353x202x328 mm |
Features(1) | ||
Filter Type | Washable basket | Swing‑out basket |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.04 kg | 2.268 kg |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers, such as Coffeeness, label the CM1160 series as the best budget drip maker, highlighting its fast 975 W heating, compact size, and solid two-year warranty, while noting the lack of strength control, temperature adjustment, and SCA certification makes it unsuitable for coffee aficionados seeking precision.
Everyday users consistently commend the machine's ease of use, reliable programmable timer, and family-size capacity, with particular praise for the mess-free Sneak-A-Cup feature; complaints are minimal in the limited feedback available.
Professional reviewers appreciate the FrontFill coffee maker for its cabinet-friendly design, safety auto-shutoff, and added convenience of a built-in water filter and cleaning reminder, though they note the lack of advanced temperature control and thermal carafe options.
Everyday users have little direct feedback available, but product descriptions suggest common praise for the effortless front-fill and programmable features, while implied complaints focus on basic build quality and the glass carafe's heat retention.
