Mr. Coffee Black Coffee Maker
Score: 70/100
Hamilton Beach 2-Way 12 Cup
Score: 67/100Rankings
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.
The Hamilton Beach 2-Way 12-Cup offers flexible brewing options, allowing users to make a full pot or a single cup without needing pods, and includes a 24-hour timer and auto-pause pour. Its glass carafe's fragility and occasional missing instructions are notable drawbacks. Ideal for small households that want both full-pot and single-serve capability without pod costs.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
12 cupsbest | 12 cupsbest | |
1,774 mlbest | — | |
120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,100 Wbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 1.63 kgbest | 3.36 kg |
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| Attribute | | |
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Capacity & Size(1) | ||
Dimensions (HxWxD) | 228.6 x 320.0 x 304.8 mm | 13.9 x 12.2 x 11.1 inches |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.63 kg | 3.36 kg |
Body Material | Plastic | Plastic, Stainless Steel, Glass |
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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.
“makes great, hot coffee”
“Ships without instructions”
Professional reviewers praise the Hamilton Beach 49933 for its versatile 2-way brewing, pod-free single-serve capability, and robust programmable features, calling it a game-changing addition for households that need both single cups and full pots without the expense of K-Cup pods.
Consumers who have reviewed the coffee maker generally appreciate its ability to brew hot, flavorful coffee and value the convenience of the programmable timer and auto-shutoff, though occasional complaints about missing instructions and the glass carafe's fragility are noted.
