Hamilton Beach 2-Way 12 Cup
Score: 67/100
Black+Decker Thermal Programmable 12-Cup Coffee Maker
Score: 79/100$62.99
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The Black+Decker CM2046S is a 12-cup programmable drip coffee maker with a thermal stainless-steel carafe that keeps coffee hot for hours. Its lightweight design and lack of advanced brewing features like pre-infusion are trade-offs. Ideal for households needing large batches and programmable convenience.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
12 cupsbest | 12 cupsbest | |
— | 1,774.41 mlbest | |
120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | |
— | 81 °Cbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 750 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | 3.36 kg | 2.698 kgbest |
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| Attribute | | |
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Capacity & Size(1) | ||
Dimensions (HxWxD) | 13.9 x 12.2 x 11.1 inches | 335x239x229 mm |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 3.36 kg | 2.70 kg |
Body Material | Plastic, Stainless Steel, Glass | Stainless steel |
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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.
“makes great, hot coffee”
“Ships without instructions”
Professional reviewers commend the CM2046S for its straightforward LCD controls, reliable 177°F brew temperature, and the convenience of a programmable timer and strength selector. They appreciate the thermal carafe's heat retention and the lightweight, plug-in design, but note the omission of pre-infusion and limited detailed performance data from some sources.
Everyday users praise the machine's ability to keep coffee hot for hours, the flavorful results from Vortex Technology, and the spill-free pour spout. Common themes include appreciation for programmable features and the compact footprint, while occasional complaints focus on the cleaning cycle length and perceived lack of sturdiness.
