Coffee & Espresso

Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker

Name: Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker
Brand: Mr. Coffee

The Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker is a no-frills workhorse: set the clock, program a brew time, and it handles the rest with a 2-hour automatic shutoff and pause-and-serve so you can pour before the pot finishes. A dual water window and removable filter basket keep it simple to fill and clean. It won't compete with premium machines on flavor — the brew temperature runs cooler than higher-end models — but for a dorm, office, or backup machine it's hard to beat on price.

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Best for: Dorms and offices · Backup coffee maker · Tight budgets · Simple daily brewing

How it scores

Reviewed by Mara Ellison, Kitchen-Gear Editor

Ease of use5/5

Performance3/5

Durability3/5

Easy to clean4/5

Value for money5/5

Pros & cons

Very affordable
Simple to program and use
Compact footprint
Pause-and-serve mid-brew

Basic flavor compared to premium machines
Brew temperature runs cooler
Plastic housing feels basic

In depth

Day to day, the Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker scores 5/5 on ease of use and 3/5 on performance in our category comparison — running at 900W, a 12 cup capacity, serving about 8–12. The standout is very affordable, and the parts are hand-wash only, so factor in a couple extra minutes after each use. Durability lands at 3/5, which lines up with its 1 year warranty.

Buy the Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker if you fit the Dorms and offices, Backup coffee maker, Tight budgets profile — that's where its 5/5 value score really pays off. Skip it if basic flavor compared to premium machines, or if brew temperature runs cooler would bother you day to day.

Compared to the Cuisinart DCC-3200P1 PerfecTemp, the Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker matches it on value for money (5/5). If hot, consistent brew matters more to you than very affordable, the Cuisinart DCC-3200P1 PerfecTemp is the one to check next.

Where it sits in Coffee & Espresso

Here is how the Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker compares with other coffee makers we list.

Product	Capacity
Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker (this page)	12 cup
Hamilton Beach FlexBrew 2-Way Coffee Maker	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
Serves	8–12
Material	Plastic housing, glass carafe
Wattage	900
Voltage	120
Dimensions (in)	12.2 x 9.4 x 13.7
Weight (lbs)	3.9
Color	Black
Controls	digital
Presets	0
Timer	24-hour programmable
Functions	Programmable brew, Pause-n-serve
Included	Removable filter basket
Dishwasher safe	No
Warranty	1 year
Noise	Low
Power	Corded electric
Footprint	Small

Common questions

Where can I check the current price of the Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Programmable 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 Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker best for?

Best for: Dorms and offices, Backup coffee maker, Tight budgets, Simple daily brewing.

Is the Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker worth it?

At a 5/5 value-for-money score in our comparison, it's one of the stronger picks in its category — the main tradeoff to weigh is basic flavor compared to premium machines.

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