Coffee & Espresso

Hamilton Beach FlexBrew 2-Way Coffee Maker

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

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

Reviewed by Mara Ellison, Kitchen-Gear Editor

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 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

Here is how the Hamilton Beach FlexBrew 2-Way Coffee Maker compares with other coffee makers we list.

Product	Capacity
Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker	12 cup
Hamilton Beach FlexBrew 2-Way Coffee Maker (this page)	12 cup / single-serve
Braun BrewSense KF6050	12 cup

Comparison is across the 5 coffee makers in the Kantan Prep catalog, not the whole market. Check current prices on Amazon.

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

Where can I check the current price of the Hamilton Beach FlexBrew 2-Way Coffee Maker?

Prices on Amazon change often, so use the Check price on Amazon button to see the current price and any available options before you buy.

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 and is worth a look.

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

At a 4/5 value-for-money score in our comparison, it's one of the stronger picks in its category — the main tradeoff to weigh is two systems mean more parts to clean.

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