Coffee & Espresso

Hamilton Beach FlexBrew 2-Way Coffee Maker

Name: Hamilton Beach FlexBrew 2-Way Coffee Maker
Brand: Hamilton Beach

★★★★★ 4.5 (22 000 reviews)

$69.99 $84.99

The FlexBrew 2-Way solves the 'one person wants a single cup, another wants a full pot' problem: one side brews a single serving from a K-Cup pod or fresh grounds into a mug (or a 14-oz travel mug), the other brews the full 12-cup carafe. A programmable clock, 2-hour keep-warm, pause-and-serve, and a choice of bold or regular strength round out the feature set. Running two separate brew systems means more parts to keep track of when cleaning, and the single-serve side brews a touch slower than a dedicated pod machine.

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Best for: Mixed households · Single cup or full pot on demand · Pod or ground coffee flexibility

How it scores

Ease of use4/5

Performance4/5

Durability4/5

Easy to clean3/5

Value for money4/5

Pros & cons

Single-serve and 12-cup carafe in one machine
Works with K-Cup pods or fresh grounds
Travel-mug-compatible drip tray
Bold/regular strength choice

Two systems mean more parts to clean
Single-serve side brews a bit slower than a dedicated pod machine
Larger footprint than a single-purpose maker

In depth

In regular rotation (1000W, a 12 cup / single-serve capacity, serving about 1–12), the Hamilton Beach FlexBrew 2-Way Coffee Maker earns 4/5 for performance and 4/5 for durability in our scoring. Single-serve and 12-cup carafe in one machine is the detail that shows up most in day-to-day use. The parts are hand-wash only, so factor in a couple extra minutes after each use, which feeds into its 3/5 cleanup score.

This one is a strong fit for Mixed households, Single cup or full pot on demand, Pod or ground coffee flexibility. Where it falls short: two systems mean more parts to clean, and single-serve side brews a bit slower than a dedicated pod machine — worth weighing against its 4/5 value-for-money score before you commit.

Compared to the Cuisinart DCC-3200P1 PerfecTemp, the Hamilton Beach FlexBrew 2-Way Coffee Maker runs about $29.96 less than it and trades some value-for-money score for it (4/5 vs 5/5). If hot, consistent brew matters more to you than single-serve and 12-cup carafe in one machine, the Cuisinart DCC-3200P1 PerfecTemp is the one to check next.

Where it sits in Coffee & Espresso

At $69.99, the Hamilton Beach FlexBrew 2-Way Coffee Maker is 2nd cheapest of the 5 coffee makers we list — 13% below the $79.99 median for the category. Stepping down to the Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker saves $45; stepping up to the Braun BrewSense KF6050 costs $10 more.

Product	Price	Rating	Capacity
Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker	$24.99	4.5★	12 cup
Hamilton Beach FlexBrew 2-Way Coffee Maker (this page)	$69.99	4.5★	12 cup / single-serve
Braun BrewSense KF6050	$79.99	4.5★	12 cup

Prices are from our last catalog check and move around on Amazon; ranking is across the 5 coffee makers in the Kantan Prep catalog, not the whole market.

Full specifications

Capacity	12 cup / single-serve
Serves	1–12
Material	Plastic housing, glass carafe
Wattage	1000
Voltage	120
Dimensions (in)	12.6 x 8.9 x 13.2
Weight (lbs)	6.2
Color	Black/Stainless
Controls	digital
Presets	2
Timer	Programmable, 2-hr keep-warm
Functions	Single-serve (pod or grounds), 12-cup carafe, Programmable brew, Pause-n-serve
Included	Permanent filter, Removable drip tray
Dishwasher safe	No
Warranty	1 year
Noise	Low
Power	Corded electric
Footprint	Medium

Common questions

How much does the Hamilton Beach FlexBrew 2-Way Coffee Maker cost?

As of our last check it was priced around $69.99 (down from $84.99) on Amazon. That makes it the 2nd cheapest of the 5 coffee makers in our catalog, 13% below the $79.99 category median. Amazon prices change often, so confirm the current price before buying.

Who is the Hamilton Beach FlexBrew 2-Way Coffee Maker best for?

Best for: Mixed households, Single cup or full pot on demand, Pod or ground coffee flexibility. If that profile doesn't fit, the Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker covers similar ground for $45 less.

Is the Hamilton Beach FlexBrew 2-Way Coffee Maker worth the price?

It sits 13% below the $79.99 median for the 5 coffee makers we list. At a 4/5 value-for-money score in our comparison, it's one of the stronger picks in its price range — the main tradeoff to weigh is two systems mean more parts to clean.

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