Hamilton Beach Gen 4 FlexBrew
Score: 83/100
Chefman Caffeinator
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Hamilton Beach Gen 4 FlexBrew 49901 features a large removable 50-oz reservoir and rapid 90-second brewing, providing strong performance and versatility across pod and ground coffee. It lacks detailed power-consumption specs and self-cleaning functionality. Perfect for households with multiple coffee drinkers needing fast, flexible brewing.
The Chefman Caffeinator is a versatile single-serve brewer that accepts pods and grounds, offers strength and temperature adjustments, and includes a charcoal filter for cleaner taste. Its trade-offs are a smaller water reservoir and lack of espresso-level pressure or built-in frother. Best for users who want extensive customization in a compact unit with a long warranty.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 90 secondsbest | — |
1,479 mlbest | 1,419 ml | |
1,400 W | 1,500 Wbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,400 Wbest | 1,500 W |
| ↓ lower better | 2,250 gbest | 2,600 g |
1 years | 5 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Compatibility(1) | ||
Compatible Pod Systems | Pod packs | K-Cup; ground coffee |
Power(2) | ||
Power Wattage (W) | 1400 W | 1500 W |
Power Consumption (W) | 1400 W | 1500 W |
Design & Capacity(3) | ||
Water Reservoir Capacity (ml) | 1479 ml | 1419 ml |
Weight (g) | 2250 g | 2600 g |
Dimensions (HxWxD) (cm) | 34.9x16.7x30.0 cm cm | 32.0x11.4x35.6 cm cm |
Features(1) | ||
Brew Size Options | 8-10 oz;8-14 oz | 4-12 oz |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 1 years | 5 years |
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Consumer Reports lists the FlexBrew 49901’s specifications—including its removable 50‑oz reservoir, height‑adjustable drip tray, auto‑off feature, and K‑Cup compatibility—but does not provide detailed performance ratings or editorial commentary, leaving the professional assessment largely descriptive rather than evaluative.
