Cuisinart DCC-3200
Score: 79/100
Hamilton Beach 2-Way 12 Cup
Score: 67/100Rankings
The Cuisinart DCC-3200 14-Cup PerfecTemp is a programmable drip coffee maker with precise temperature control and a large glass carafe. Its slower brew speed and occasional leaks can be drawbacks. Best suited for households needing a big pot and customizable brewing.
The Hamilton Beach 2-Way 12-Cup offers flexible brewing options, allowing users to make a full pot or a single cup without needing pods, and includes a 24-hour timer and auto-pause pour. Its glass carafe's fragility and occasional missing instructions are notable drawbacks. Ideal for small households that want both full-pot and single-serve capability without pod costs.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
14 cupsbest | 12 cups | |
3,320 mlbest | — | |
120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 600 secondsbest | — |
93 °Cbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,050 Wbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 4.08 kg | 3.36 kgbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity & Size(2) | ||
Capacity (Cups) (cups) | 14 cups | 12 cups |
Dimensions (HxWxD) | 14.0x9.0x7.75 inches | 13.9 x 12.2 x 11.1 inches |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 4.08 kg | 3.36 kg |
Body Material | Stainless steel/Glass/Plastic | Plastic, Stainless Steel, Glass |
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Professional reviewers commend the Cuisinart PerfecTemp for its precise temperature control, reliable 14-cup capacity, and flexible 24-hour programming. Features such as the adjustable keep-warm timer, Over-Ice mode, and brew-strength selector are highlighted as differentiators that deliver hotter, bolder coffee without bitterness.
Everyday users love the consistent bold flavor and reliability, often describing the coffee as perfect for dark roasts and praising the machine's durability. Common frustrations revolve around the lack of an alert tone, slow brewing especially for small batches, carafe spillage, and occasional leaks when pre-filled.
“Brews perfect bold dark brews every time”
“works flawlessly”
“No alert bell when done”
Professional reviewers praise the Hamilton Beach 49933 for its versatile 2-way brewing, pod-free single-serve capability, and robust programmable features, calling it a game-changing addition for households that need both single cups and full pots without the expense of K-Cup pods.
Consumers who have reviewed the coffee maker generally appreciate its ability to brew hot, flavorful coffee and value the convenience of the programmable timer and auto-shutoff, though occasional complaints about missing instructions and the glass carafe's fragility are noted.
