Hamilton Beach 2-Way
Score: 73/100
Cuisinart DCC-3200
Score: 79/100Rankings
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 Programmable coffee maker delivers a 12-cup capacity, programmable timer and auto-shutoff, offering solid convenience for everyday brewing. Its lack of pod compatibility, occasional leaks, and inconsistent bold brew limit its appeal to coffee enthusiasts. Best suited for budget-focused households needing simple drip brewing with programmable features.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
12 cups | 14 cupsbest | |
1,774 ml | 3,320 mlbest | |
110 V | 120 Vbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 600 secondsbest |
— | 93 °Cbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 900 Wbest | 1,050 W |
| ↓ lower better | 3.357 kgbest | 4.08 kg |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Power & Energy(2) | ||
Voltage (V) | 110 V | 120 V |
Power Consumption (W) | 900 W | 1050 W |
Capacity & Size(3) | ||
Capacity (Cups) (cups) | 12 cups | 14 cups |
Water Tank Capacity (ml) | 1774 ml | 3320 ml |
Dimensions (HxWxD) | 353x281x311 mm | 14.0x9.0x7.75 inches |
Features(1) | ||
Filter Type | Basket | Charcoal/Gold-tone |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 3.357 kg | 4.08 kg |
Body Material | Plastic | Stainless steel/Glass/Plastic |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers and editors are absent, but retailer copy frames the 46290 as a reliable, budget‑friendly drip machine that offers essential programmability and safety features, positioning it as a no‑frills solution for everyday coffee needs.
Everyday users praise its compact size, straightforward programming, and ability to serve families reliably, while recurring complaints focus on occasional leaks, an initial plastic smell, and inconsistent bold-brew strength.
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”
