Hamilton Beach 2-Way
Score: 73/100
Ninja 12-Cup Programmable
Score: 79/100Rankings
The Ninja 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Brewer provides a solid combination of capacity, programmable delay, and precise temperature control, making it a reliable choice for households and small offices. It lacks a built-in grinder and milk frothing capabilities, which may deter coffee-enthusiasts seeking those features. Best suited for users who need large batches with consistent quality without extra accessories.
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 cupsbest | 12 cupsbest | |
1,774 mlbest | 1,774 mlbest | |
110 V | 120 Vbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 900 Wbest | 1,100 W |
| ↓ lower better | 3.357 kg | 2.97 kgbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Power & Energy(2) | ||
Voltage (V) | 110 V | 120 V |
Power Consumption (W) | 900 W | 1100 W |
Capacity & Size(1) | ||
Dimensions (HxWxD) | 353x281x311 mm | 371x268x253 mm |
Features(1) | ||
Filter Type | Basket | Permanent |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 3.357 kg | 2.97 kg |
Body Material | Plastic | Stainless Steel |
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 assessments position the CE251 as a dependable, well‑featured coffee maker that balances performance and aesthetics, making it a strong choice for households or offices needing large‑volume brewing with customizable strength options.
