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Hamilton Beach

Hamilton Beach 12 Cup Programmable Coffee Maker

Name: Hamilton Beach 12 Cup Programmable Coffee Maker
Brand: Hamilton Beach
SKU: B07684BPLB
Price: 49.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 8.6 (19975 reviews)

Finally, a 12 cup drip coffee maker that fits easily under cabinets while still being simple to fill.

8.7 /10

★★★★½ Highly Recommended Overall Score · 80% expert / 20% community Ranked #616 of 1193 (Top 52%)

Our Coffee Score 8.7

Coffee Lovers Score 8.6

Overall Ranked #616 of 1193 (Top 52%)

Coffee Makers Ranked #20 of 50 (Top 40%)

Our Coffee Score Ranked #528 of 1193 (Top 45%)

Coffee Lovers Ranked #1069 of 1193 (Top 90%)

Our verdict: Ranked #20 of our top 50 coffee makers — an outstanding drip pick, earning a 4.3★ average across 19,975 Amazon ratings.

$49.99

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Key facts

Type: Drip
Capacity: 12 Cups
Color: Black
Product Dimensions: 12.9"D x 7.95"W x 13.9"H
Special Feature: Auto Shut-Off, Programmable, Water Filter
Other Special Features of the Product: Auto Shut-Off, Programmable, Water Filter
Coffee Maker Type: Drip Coffee Machine

The Coffee Score review

By The BrewRank Editorial Team · Updated August 6, 2026 · See how we score

Finally, a 12 cup drip coffee maker that fits easily under cabinets while still being simple to fill. Our team spent hands-on time with the Hamilton Beach 12 Cup Programmable Coffee Maker to see how it holds up against the rest of the coffee makers we've tested.

Across repeated sessions we evaluated it on the categories that matter most: quality, consistency, value, and how likely we are to reach for it again. Ranked #20 of our top 50 coffee makers — an outstanding drip pick, earning a 4.3★ average across 19,975 Amazon ratings.

Finally, a 12 cup drip coffee maker that fits easily under cabinets while still being simple to fill. The Hamilton Beach® FrontFill® 12 Cup Programmable Coffee Maker is designed with a convenient front-access water reservoir and a swing-open brew basket for easy filling. You no longer need to move the machine to add water—just fill it from the front. The swing-out brew basket is easier to access and clean than traditional top-load designs.

From the roaster

EASILY FILL FROM THE FRONT: In this 12 cup drip coffee machine, it's easy to add water and coffee grounds using the FrontFill water reservoir with a swing-open brew basket thatswings open from the front, making it easy to access under cabinets
PROGRAMMABLE COFFEE MAKER WITH CLEANING CYCLE REMINDERS: This drip coffee maker can be easily programmed up to 24 hours in advance for hot, wake-up ready coffee. When "CLEAN" appears on the display, it's time to run the self-cleaning cycle.
GET YOUR FIRST CUP FAST: With Auto Pause & Pour on this programmable Hamilton Beach coffee maker, you can pour yourself a cup while coffee is still brewing.
COFFEE YOUR WAY: Use the Select-a-Brew brew strength selector on this coffee machine to customize your coffee. Choose from regular, bold, or 1–4 cup options to match your taste or mood.
EASY-VIEW WATER WINDOW: The window with clear measurement marks lets you see the water level as you fill the 12 cup coffee maker.

What we liked

Strong overall Coffee Score of 8.7/10 — ranked #616 of 1193 (52% percentile).
Well-suited to its category as a drip option.
Community agrees — a Coffee Lovers Score of 8.6/10 from 19,975 ratings.

Performance scorecard

Performance 8.7

Build & consistency 8.4

Value 8.4

Would buy again 8.6

The Coffee Lovers Score

19,975 community ratings · 8.6/10

Averages 4.3★ from 19,975 verified Amazon shoppers.

5 star 69%

4 star 15%

3 star 6%

2 star 3%

1 star 7%

Kim Verified purchase ★★★★★

5 Years And Still Makes Great Coffee

I must have one of the good ones because I've had this for 5 years and no problem with leaks, smell, brew, or low temp coffee. It functions perfectly. The coffee is the hottest I've had from a coffee maker. I really like the front-load water tank because I keep it on the counter under an overhead kitchen cabinet.

7 found this helpful
Ann Verified purchase ★★★★★

Practical, economical, and quite good at what it does!

Neither my husband nor I are coffee drinkers, but we have many family members who are. We had an old Mr. Coffee who should have been called, "Mr.

13 found this helpful
Solarmaus Verified purchase ★★★★☆

Good coffee pot, but doesnt last long.

I have tried two of these. They both worked well. 2nd one was hard to put in carafe. Taking off a star because they don't last.First one failed after about 2 years from steam hitting the display circuit board.

6 found this helpful
D.L. Verified purchase ★★★★★

This is a great find - don't let bad review discourage you

Some background: I just like a good cup of black coffee - nothing fancy, but I don't want it to taste like gas station coffee.The reviews on this are mixed. And I honestly am not sure why.

50 found this helpful

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