Hamilton Beach Gen 4 FlexBrew
Score: 83/100
Vinci Micro Café Black
Score: 83/100Rankings
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 Vinci Micro Café is an ultra-compact single-serve brewer praised for rapid heating and versatile pod and ground-coffee options. Its limitations include single-serve only brewing and occasional shipping constraints. Ideal for small-space users who value flexibility and a boil function.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 90 secondsbest | — |
1,479 mlbest | 591 ml | |
1,400 Wbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,400 Wbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 2,250 g | 1,151 gbest |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Compatibility(1) | ||
Compatible Pod Systems | Pod packs | K-Cups, pods, ground coffee |
Design & Capacity(3) | ||
Water Reservoir Capacity (ml) | 1479 ml | 20 oz ml |
Weight (g) | 2250 g | 1151 g |
Dimensions (HxWxD) (cm) | 34.9x16.7x30.0 cm cm | 23.7x17.8x11.7 cm cm |
Features(1) | ||
Brew Size Options | 8-10 oz;8-14 oz | 4-12 oz, 20 oz |
Controls(1) | ||
Control Type | Touch-sensitive capacitive | Dial, Buttons |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Accessories | Pod holder;Single-serve brew basket;Removable cup rest | Reusable filter cup, power cord, user manual |
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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.
Professional reviewers highlight the Vinci's ultra-compact footprint, rapid heating, and versatile brewing options, especially praising the Circle Flow technology for richer coffee and the reusable filter for ground coffee use. The Boil function and auto-clean cycle are also noted as valuable additions that set it apart from typical pod-only brewers.
Everyday users consistently commend the machine's small size, premium coffee taste, and convenience of the reusable filter, noting it fits well in tight spaces and reduces pod waste. The auto-clean feature and Boil mode receive positive remarks, with few complaints beyond shipping limitations and occasional size confusion.
