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Hamilton Beach 12 Cup Programmable Drip Coffee Maker Machine, Regular & Bold Brew Options, Auto Pause and Pour, Glass Carafe, Black Stainless (46293J)

A budget-friendly 12-cup programmable drip brewer with regular/bold/1–4 cup modes, auto-pause, and a glass carafe. Owners praise the cup quality but warn about brew speed and occasional reliability issues.

91.3 Dude Score Read
Coffee Makers

Breville BDC650BSS Grind Control Coffee Maker With Grinder, Brushed Stainless Steel, Thermal Carafe

A programmable grind-and-brew drip machine with a built-in adjustable grinder and thermal carafe. Great coffee potential, straightforward controls, but owner feedback flags maintenance and some reliability variability.

72.3 Dude Score Read
Coffee Makers

Mueller 12-Cup Drip Coffee Maker - Borosilicate Carafe, Auto-Off, Reusable Filter, Anti-Drip, Keep-Warm Function, Clear Water Level Window Coffee Machine, Kitchen Essentials & Accessories

An approachable, no-frills 12-cup drip brewer with a borosilicate carafe, reusable filter, and automatic keep-warm with auto-off. Good everyday value for simple home or office use.

89.3 Dude Score Read
Coffee Makers

BLACK+DECKER 12-Cup Coffee Maker with Easy On/Off Switch, Easy Pour, Non-Drip Carafe with Removable Filter Basket, Vortex Technology, Black

A straightforward, budget-friendly 12-cup drip coffeemaker with a vortex showerhead and reusable filter. Owners praise the pour and simplicity but flag no auto shut-off and a short power cord.

90.6 Dude Score Read
Coffee Makers

Cuisinart Coffee Maker, 12 Cup Programmable Drip, DCC-3000P1, Black

A programmable, carafe-less 12-cup drip brewer that dispenses single cups from a double-wall reservoir. Great fit for busy kitchens that want on-demand coffee and simple controls.

92.9 Dude Score Read
Coffee Makers

Ninja Hot & Iced XL Coffee Maker with Rapid Cold Brew, 4 Brew Styles, 8 Sizes Small Cup to Travel Mug, Single-Serve Coffee Brewer, 12-Cup Carafe, Permanent Filter, Removable Reservoir, Black, CM371

The Ninja Hot & Iced XL (CM371) is a versatile drip brewer that handles single cups to a 12-cup carafe, offers cold-brew and over-ice modes, and has a removable reservoir. Owners praise flavor and durability, with a few maintenance notes to watch.

97.5 Dude Score Read
Coffee Makers

Mr. Coffee Black Coffee Maker, 12 Cups, with Auto Pause and Glass Carafe, Perfect for Home and Office Use

A basic, budget 12-cup drip machine with a glass carafe and reusable #4 filter. Great for no-frills brewing, but owners report plastic-taste issues and some reliability complaints.

90.2 Dude Score Read
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