Hamilton Beach 2-Way
Score: 67/100
Ninja Coffee Maker Black
Score: 77/100Rankings
The Ninja PB051 is a versatile single-serve brewer that handles both pods and grounds and includes a built-in frother, making it ideal for specialty drinks. Its trade-offs are a modest water reservoir and plastic construction. Best suited for solo drinkers or small households seeking flexibility in a compact unit.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,774 mlbest | 1,656 ml | |
— | 1,550 Wbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 900 Wbest | 1,550 W |
120 minutesbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 3,357 gbest | 3,897 g |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Compatibility(1) | ||
Compatible Pod Systems | None | K-Cup |
Power(1) | ||
Power Consumption (W) | 900 W | 1550 W |
Design & Capacity(3) | ||
Water Reservoir Capacity (ml) | 1774 ml | 1656 ml |
Weight (g) | 3357 g | 3897 g |
Dimensions (HxWxD) (cm) | 35.3x28.1x31.1 cm cm | 33.8x14.0x33.2 cm cm |
Features(1) | ||
Brew Size Options | Regular;Bold;1-4 cup | 6-24 oz |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Accessories | Mesh Scoop;Basket Filter | milk frother; brew basket; pod adapter; storage drawer; power cord |
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.
Retailer and editorial sources consistently emphasize the Ninja PB051's versatility, compact footprint, and built-in frother, positioning it as a superior alternative to typical pod-only single-serve brewers.
Consumer sentiment is neutral to positive, with strong demand and general approval of the machine's flexibility and space-saving design.
