Hamilton Beach Programmable Coffee Maker
Score: 75/100
Ninja Fresh Brew
Score: 86/100Rankings
The Ninja Fresh Brew 14-Cup Programmable Drip Coffee Maker offers high capacity, fast brewing, and extensive programmability, making it well-suited for families and offices. Its lack of an integrated grinder and a short power cord are notable trade-offs. Best for users who need large batches, quiet operation, and flexible scheduling.
The Hamilton Beach FrontFill 12-cup programmable coffee maker provides a space-saving front-fill reservoir, programmable timer and multiple brew-strength options, making it convenient for small kitchens. Its glass carafe's poor heat retention and lack of pod compatibility are notable trade-offs. Best suited for families or individuals who value easy filling and programmable features over premium temperature control.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
12 cups | 14 cupsbest | |
1,700 ml | 2,070 mlbest | |
120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 600 secondsbest |
| ↓ lower better | 900 Wbest | 1,100 W |
| ↓ lower better | 2.268 kgbest | 3.2 kg |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Power & Energy(1) | ||
Power Consumption (W) | 900 W | 1100 W |
Capacity & Size(3) | ||
Capacity (Cups) (cups) | 12 cups | 14 cups |
Water Tank Capacity (ml) | 1700 ml | 2070 ml |
Dimensions (HxWxD) | 353x202x328 mm | 368x264x293 mm |
Features(1) | ||
Filter Type | Swing‑out basket | Permanent |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.268 kg | 3.20 kg |
Body Material | Plastic | Stainless Steel |
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Professional reviewers appreciate the FrontFill coffee maker for its cabinet-friendly design, safety auto-shutoff, and added convenience of a built-in water filter and cleaning reminder, though they note the lack of advanced temperature control and thermal carafe options.
Everyday users have little direct feedback available, but product descriptions suggest common praise for the effortless front-fill and programmable features, while implied complaints focus on basic build quality and the glass carafe's heat retention.
“A YouTube review (2025) emphasizes straightforward programming, 10-minute full brews, and hassle-free reservoir, deeming it a strong value despite minor spills.”
“Tom's Guide highlights the drip-free pour, huge 70-oz. reservoir for families, and low noise (65 dB max), calling it easy for beginners with a well-written manual.”
Professional reviewers commend the Ninja Fresh Brew CE451 for its reliable daily performance, offering both Classic and Rich brew styles that deliver consistent flavor. They highlight the drip-free pour, large removable reservoir, low noise level, and intuitive controls as strong points, while noting the occasional carafe spill, absence of a built-in grinder, and the need to select small-batch mode to avoid over-dilution.
Everyday users appreciate the coffee maker's ability to produce hot, fresh coffee with customizable batch sizes, the convenience of a 24-hour delay brew, and the easy-to-clean design. Common praise centers on flavor consistency, the long-lasting warming plate, and the large reservoir, while recurring complaints involve occasional carafe drips, the necessity for precise water measurement, and the lack of an integrated grinder.
