Hamilton Beach One Press
Score: 78/100
Ninja 12-Cup Programmable
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Ninja 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Brewer offers a solid 12-cup capacity with a 24-hour timer and Hotter Brewing Technology for consistent flavor. It falls short on premium conveniences like a built-in grinder or frother. Best suited for households or offices that need reliable large-batch brewing with programmable convenience.
The Hamilton Beach One Press 12-Cup Coffee Maker features a unique lever-dispensing system and a sealed glass reservoir that keeps coffee hot for up to four hours, with programmable brewing. Its reliance on ground coffee only and a hard-to-read level window are notable compromises. Great for users who prioritize mess-free dispensing and freshness.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
12 cupsbest | 12 cupsbest | |
12 cupsbest | 7.5 cups | |
| ↓ lower better | 60 secondsbest | — |
71 °Cbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.14 kg | 2.97 kgbest |
120 Vbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 1,100 Wbest |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity(1) | ||
Water Reservoir Capacity (cups) | 12 cups | 7.5 cups |
Build & Design(6) | ||
Weight (kg) | 3.14 kg | 2.97 kg |
Height (cm) | 36.5 cm | 37.1 cm |
Width (cm) | 26.5 cm | 26.8 cm |
Depth (cm) | 25.5 cm | 25.3 cm |
Primary Material | Glass | Stainless Steel |
Filter Type | Permanent | Permanent screen |
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Professional reviewers commend the One Press for its innovative lever-dispensing system that delivers coffee with virtually no drips, a consistently high brew temperature of 168 °F, and a sealed glass reservoir that preserves flavor. The digital clock and 24-hour programmable start are highlighted as user-friendly, while the only notable drawback noted by experts is the hard-to-read front coffee-level window.
Everyday users repeatedly praise the mess-free dispensing, the ability to keep coffee hot and fresh longer, and the convenience of programmable brewing and tall-mug compatibility. The most common complaint mirrors the expert view: the front-facing level window is difficult to read, and some note the lack of pod compatibility.
“"brews a 10-cup pot in approximately 10 minutes"”
“"coffee temperature consistently reaches a piping hot 168°F (71°C)"”
“"Eliminates messy pouring and carafe handling; coffee dispenses cleanly with minimal drips when the cup is removed"”
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.
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.
