Without naming the other brand I’m comparing this Hamilton flex brew trio. The other brand was very expensive $200+. This was $80. Other brand had a carafe that no matter how carefully you poured the coffee it spilled everywhere and made a mess. Hamilton is well designed and no mess pouring. I’ll start with the bad which is not bad but I would prefer the display to be brighter or able to adjust. In my opinion that is the only bad thing and I wouldn’t even say it’s a bad thing. It is easy to set up the clock, make coffee in the carafe or single serve. For the carafe all you do is pour the water in the carafe side for the amount of coffee you want. Ex if you want 10 cups you pour water to the 10 cup line if you want 12 cups you pour water to the 12 cup line. Put the amount of coffee to you preference in a filter and press Brew. Easy as that. Same as the single serve. I use a measuring cup with a spout for the single serve. I put the amount of water in the cup I’m using for the single serve in to the spouted measuring cup then pour it in the water side for single serve. This keeps the water from going everywhere from using the mug. Put any brand of pod (K cup or generic can be used unlike the other expensive brand). Press the single serve button and brew. You have a delicious cup of coffee. Or you can use the filtered basket that comes with the set and use your ground coffee in that. I’ve tried all three. Very easy and versatile. I was concerned after reading some of the reviews about the temperature of the coffee. The coffee is very hot with all three ways of brewing. It has a two hour shut off timer for the carafe. While the carafe is on the burner it stays very hot all two hours. Very pleased with the temperature it stays at. If I’m needing it to stay on longer than the two hours I don’t add more water but push the brew button again and it resets the timer. WARNING I do not know if this is bad for the Hamilton but I have not had any problems doing this. It is very easy to set the program timer. Just press and hold the clock button until it blinks 1900 then set the program time as preferred. You only need to do this once if you’re going to leave it at the same time every day. So if you want it to brew 5:00am set the program timer for that. Set up the coffee carafe side and press program and it’s set. You cannot set the timer program for the single serve but I couldn’t with the other brand either. Not a big deal or dealbreaker. All three brewing ways take a little bit longer to brew but not much at all. Again not a deal breaker. For all the Hamilton has to offer at a very affordable price compared to a couple minutes with the very expensive one I don’t mind. And if you set the program timer the couple minutes don’t matter. The Hamilton seems very durable and well designed. My only regret was I did not buy this long ago. But I’m glad I bought the other expensive one then this Hamilton affordable one. Proves by experience money doesn’t always buy quality. If needed I would buy this Hamilton over the other(s) any day!!!!!
Hamilton Beach FlexBrew Trio 2-Way Coffee Maker, Compatible with K-Cup Pods or Grounds, Combo, Single Serve & Full 12c Pot, B
4.2 | 36,747 ratings
Price: 84.85
Last update: 08-14-2024
About this item
3 WAYS TO BREW. Brew a single 10 oz. cup with a pod or 14 oz. with coffee grounds or brew up to 12 cups using your favorite ground coffee.Filter type:Paper.Recommended uses for product: Travelling
FAST BREWING — BREW A SINGLE CUP IN ABOUT 90 SECONDS. In the morning, every second counts. Unlike 2 way coffee makers of the past, the FlexBrew Trio Coffee Maker prepares a single cup in in 90 seconds so you have more time to enjoy your coffee.
BREW 7 SINGLE SERVINGS WITHOUT REFILLING THE 56 OZ. WATER RESERVOIR. Brew multiple cups of coffee without stopping to add more water. The large removable water reservoir saves you time because it needs fewer refills.
WAKE-UP READY COFFEE WITH EASY-TOUCH PROGRAMMING. When you brew coffee into the 12 cup carafe, you can wake up to hot coffee by setting up Easy-Touch programming the night before. The backlit display makes it easy to view the time and settings.
5 SINGLE-SERVE SIZES TO CHOOSE FROM: Customize the brewing size to your cup. Simply select 6, 8, 10, 12 or 14 oz. before you brew with ground coffee or choose 6, 8 or 10 oz. when brewing with a pod — you'll get the perfect amount in your cup.
FAST BREWING — BREW A SINGLE CUP IN ABOUT 90 SECONDS. In the morning, every second counts. Unlike 2 way coffee makers of the past, the FlexBrew Trio Coffee Maker prepares a single cup in in 90 seconds so you have more time to enjoy your coffee.
BREW 7 SINGLE SERVINGS WITHOUT REFILLING THE 56 OZ. WATER RESERVOIR. Brew multiple cups of coffee without stopping to add more water. The large removable water reservoir saves you time because it needs fewer refills.
WAKE-UP READY COFFEE WITH EASY-TOUCH PROGRAMMING. When you brew coffee into the 12 cup carafe, you can wake up to hot coffee by setting up Easy-Touch programming the night before. The backlit display makes it easy to view the time and settings.
5 SINGLE-SERVE SIZES TO CHOOSE FROM: Customize the brewing size to your cup. Simply select 6, 8, 10, 12 or 14 oz. before you brew with ground coffee or choose 6, 8 or 10 oz. when brewing with a pod — you'll get the perfect amount in your cup.
Product information
| Brand | Hamilton Beach |
|---|---|
| Color | Black, Fast Brewing, Removable Reservoir |
| Product Dimensions | 13.8"D x 15.6"W x 14"H |
| Special Feature | Programmable, Jug, Timer, Removable Tank |
| Coffee Maker Type | Drip Coffee Machine |
| Filter Type | Paper |
| Style | Glass Carafe |
| Specific Uses For Product | Coffee Maker |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Traveling |
| Exterior Finish | Metallic |
| Included Components | FlexBrew® Trio Coffee Maker |
| Operation Mode | Fully Automatic |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Model Name | Hamilton Beach FlexBrew Trio 2-Way |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Manufacturer | Hamilton Beach |
| UPC | 040094499021 |
| Item Weight | 9.8 pounds |
| Department | mens |
| ASIN | B095HZYNFM |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | 49902 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars
36,198 ratings
4.2 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,014 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #6 in Single-Serve Brewers |
| Date First Available | May 20, 2021 |
Top reviews from the United States
J. Hastings
Definitely worth buying
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2024
Andy
Great replacement
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2024
Tony I.
Great dual mode coffee maker
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2024