Hamilton Beach 2-Way
Score: 67/100
Keurig K-Mini Black
Score: 65/100Rankings
The Hamilton Beach 2-Way Programmable Coffee Maker combines a 12-cup drip brewer with a single-serve option, offering a programmable timer and brew-strength control as its key strengths. It lacks K-Cup compatibility and the bold brew setting can be inconsistent. Best suited for budget-conscious families needing flexibility in cup sizes.
The Keurig K-Mini is an ultra-compact single-serve brewer that excels in space-saving design and quick brewing. Its tiny water reservoir and occasional durability concerns limit convenience for heavier use. Ideal for dorms, offices, or anyone needing one-to-two cups a day.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,774 mlbest | 354.9 ml | |
| ↓ lower better | 900 Wbest | 1,425 W |
120 minutesbest | 1.5 minutes | |
| ↓ lower better | 3,357 g | 2,086.5 gbest |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Compatibility(1) | ||
Compatible Pod Systems | None | K-Cup |
Power(1) | ||
Power Consumption (W) | 900 W | 1425 W |
Safety(1) | ||
Auto Shut‑off Timer (minutes) | 120 minutes | 1.5 minutes |
Design & Capacity(3) | ||
Water Reservoir Capacity (ml) | 1774 ml | 354.9 ml |
Weight (g) | 3357 g | 2086.5 g |
Dimensions (HxWxD) (cm) | 35.3x28.1x31.1 cm cm | 30.7 x 11.4 x 28.7 cm cm |
Features(1) | ||
Brew Size Options | Regular;Bold;1-4 cup | 6-12 oz |
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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.
“Love it!!!”
“already broke”
Professional reviewers commend the K-Mini for its ultra-slim matte design, one-touch simplicity, rapid brewing, and eco-friendly auto shut-off, positioning it as a perfect fit for cramped spaces and single users. However, they note its single-serve limitation, tiny water reservoir, and comparatively lower power as trade-offs for the compact form factor.
Everyday users love the K-Mini's tiny footprint, ease of use, and travel-mug compatibility, often calling it a perfect size for single drinkers and a great addition to desks or dorms. Common complaints revolve around durability issues, the need to refill water for each cup, and slower brewing compared to larger Keurig models.
