Mr. Coffee Black Coffee Maker
Score: 70/100
Hamilton Beach 2-Way
Score: 73/100Rankings
The Hamilton Beach 2-Way Programmable coffee maker delivers a 12-cup capacity, programmable timer and auto-shutoff, offering solid convenience for everyday brewing. Its lack of pod compatibility, occasional leaks, and inconsistent bold brew limit its appeal to coffee enthusiasts. Best suited for budget-focused households needing simple drip brewing with programmable features.
The Mr. Coffee 12-cup programmable coffee maker offers a budget-friendly drip solution with useful scheduling, auto-pause and auto-shutoff features. Its drawbacks include occasional grounds leakage, a short cord and a basic plastic build. Ideal for families or small offices that value convenience and price over premium construction.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
12 cupsbest | 12 cupsbest | |
1,774 mlbest | 1,774 mlbest | |
120 Vbest | 110 V | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,100 W | 900 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | 1.63 kgbest | 3.357 kg |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Power & Energy(2) | ||
Voltage (V) | 120 V | 110 V |
Power Consumption (W) | 1100 W | 900 W |
Capacity & Size(1) | ||
Dimensions (HxWxD) | 228.6 x 320.0 x 304.8 mm | 353x281x311 mm |
Features(1) | ||
Filter Type | basket | Basket |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.63 kg | 3.357 kg |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the machine's programmable Delay Brew, Grab-a-Cup Auto Pause, and 4-hour automatic shut-off, calling it a feature-packed and versatile option for everyday use. They note its compact, sleek design and bold coffee flavor, while pointing out the basic plastic construction and absence of advanced functions like milk frothing or a thermal carafe.
Everyday users generally appreciate the reliable 12-cup capacity, convenient scheduling, and easy-to-use Auto Pause, describing it as a solid value for families and offices. Common complaints focus on occasional grounds leaking, basket overflow, and the unit stopping prematurely, as well as the short cord and lack of premium features.
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.
