Side by Side Comparison of: Hamilton Beach vs Keurig

This machine is great, and I am so glad after all the research I did, this was the one I picked. It is so easy to clean. I bought the reusable coffee filter to go with it, as I don't like using the paper filters. I love that you can pull off the water canister. That makes it really easy. The cleaning of the coffee canister is so easy. Way easier than our old coffee maker. My husband loves the programming on it too. He gets it all set up at night, so when he wakes up, he has coffee already for him. I have yet to try the cold coffee, even though that was one of the other reasons I wanted it. lol This keeps coffee hot, even 4 hours later.

This is a very well designed coffee maker. It has a sight indicator letting you know how much coffee is left. It's easy to dump the filter into the waste basket with no mess. No more dumping water since it has a removable water tank to fill and put back in place. The control panel is simple and easy to read (lit in blue led). Just push your cup against the button and the coffee comes out and does't drip. The keep warm is adjustable from 0 to 4 hours and I really like that. Most coffee makers shut off after 2 hours and I would have to turn the pot back on. Now I can keep coffee warm for 4 hours. NICE.

I upgraded my old Hamilton Beach BrewStation with this one. The method of putting water in the system for coffee brewing was a pain for me because I had to completely slide the unit out from underneath my cabinets to fill it and then I had a mess to clean up with water on my counter. My old coffee maker would show that it needed cleaning even after doing a cleaning of the minerals in the boiling tank. This one has a lift out and fill water reservoir, like a Keurig. I like that most of all and it was the primary reason I bought this one. I've had several that did this. I like the convenience of just putting my coffee mug to get coffee. I don't have to lift a carafe. This one has a few more buttons to work with. I can program how many hours I want my coffee to stay hot. It also has an Iced Coffee button which I haven't used but the recipe for the recipe looks good. It has brew options also. I use regular brew and you can also set it for just making 1-4 cups of coffee. The left side of the coffee reservoir has a small window to view the coffee level. You can still program this one to start brewing at a certain time. You can also order a water filter for the water reservoir. It seems to take less time to brew the same amount of coffee as my old BrewStation. I like being able to wash the water reservoir. A big plus for this unit. If you like Hamilton Beach BrewStations try this one. I'm really pleased with it.

We've used BrewStations for years and they're still making them right. We'll never go back to a pot. Since there is a lid over the coffee most of the evaporation condenses inside the lid and drips back down so the coffee doesn't keep getting stronger as it sits. It also shuts off automatically with a timer that is programmable up to 4 hours. We can turn it back on the next day or microwave a cup and the coffee still tastes great. This one has a removable water reservoir so you can carry it to the sink to fill it if you don't want to use a pitcher. The coffee tank can also be removed for cleaning or placing in the dishwasher. You press your cup against the silver button to open the valve and let the coffee pour in. One downside is that paper and foam cups sometimes are not stiff enough to press the button well. No problem with plastic or ceramic cups. Tall cups also fit easily. The only other problem that we have encountered is when someone who doesn't know how loads the filter so that it collapses, shakes the grounds into the filter so some land in it and some land around it, or uses grounds for 24 cups to make 12. If grounds get out of the filter into the coffee tank, they can get into the valve causing it to not close properly and drip. Sometimes you can open the valve fully and flush them through but sometimes you have to find something to pour the coffee into so you can take the coffee tank to the sink and run water through the valve to clear it. If you consistently have grounds in your pot and in your cup, this is not a good choice for you. And no, I'm not going to take away a star because it's not idiot-proof.

This is our second BrewStation. We got this to replace our old one that started leaking (btw, it started leaking only because I messed with the mechanism... long story). We've had it for about a month and I really love it, but it does have some characteristics that are strange, as mentioned in some of the of the other reviews left here.1. Most of the time it does make a weird sound. I'm pretty sure it's the heating element that keeps the coffee hot in the tank, but our old one did not make any kind of sound like this. I'll just hope it's not an indication of a problem.2. I think the temperature of the hot coffee is perfect, but we are not people that like to drink scalding hot coffee. I appreciate that I can actually drink the coffee when I get a cup, instead of waiting for 20 minutes so I don't burn my tongue. If you like REALLY hot coffee, then this BrewStation may not be your best bet.3. Love... L.O.V.E. the removable water tank. The older model did not have this and you had to fill the water tank. It is so much more pleasant to be able to just remove the tank, fill it up, then put it back for brewing. Probably the best upgrade they made to their BrewStation.So far so good. Hopefully it will keep on ticking and last.

We were draw to the carafe-less style and the detachable (and easily fillable) water reservoir, and both have worked exactly as advertised. We love the convenience this provides.I'm a big ice coffee drinker and this works really well for that. Put ice in coffee tank, and put a little water (never over 6 cups) in the water reservoir, add coffee to the strength you prefer, press ice coffee setting and turn it on. It brews the coffee directly over the ice in the tank, and the insulated tank keeps it nice and cold for most of the morning. I don't like really strong coffee, so I normally put ice up to the 10 cup line, water up to the 4 cup line, and 6 scoops of coffee in the basket, and that seems to work pretty good for me.We got the ultra with the chrome accents and that looks pretty sharp, with decent quality materials. Our old coffee maker collected water on the lid and would dump it down the back of the coffee maker when we opened the lid, this one has a catch lip along the back that directs the water back into the tank which is much cleaner. We have had no trouble at all getting the coffee to dispense properly, as others had noted, so either they improved this on the ultra or it just fits the way we hold our mugs/cups (both large and small containers). Opening is wide enough to accept, both my larger ice coffee insulated cups, as well as travel mugs.Things I would like to see on this unit (although it's very good as is).... I would like to see a float shut-off/turn down for the heater, as when the coffee gets low in the tank it starts to burn a bit. I would also like to see the level indicator for the coffee tank be more up front like the water indicator is, or at least more convex so it's easier to see. Finally the last nice to have would be a small light that comes one when the dispensing button is pressed.

Just the right size for me in my office at work.For more than a couple of people the water reservoir would empty too quickly I'd think, as it only holds 40oz (just enough for five 8oz cups).It requires the reservoir to be refilled when the water level gets to where only 8-10 ounces remain. This means you can only make 3 or 4 cups before you have to refill it. Fine for just me, but not practical for more than one or two people to share.

This Keurig Brewing System is great. When our old one broke we bought this one. Our old one you had to fill your cup with water and pour it into the top of the brewer. This brewer has a water reservoir that holds enough water to make about 6 cups of coffee depending on the strength of the cup you brew. It gives you the option to make a 6, 8 or 10 oz cup. It also comes with a carafe so you can just make a whole carafe of coffee at once if you want. I love that it gives so many options. We use this brewer constantly each day and always get a consistently great cup of coffee. It uses K-Cups and they come in many different flavors. I would definitely recommend this brewer for anyone who likes a great cup of coffee.

I've been using the classic Keurig single-cup system for years so finally getting the 2.0 was a huge upgrade for me! At first glance, the system is much sleeker than the old system I had. The water reservoir has a filter and even a little light built in (for ease of seeing water level or for ambiance, I am not sure which!) The display screen is a touch screen where you can adjust whether you want a little or slightly bigger single cup, or even the selection where you brew a whole pot of coffee! The carafe setting, which lets you brew a whole pot, produces enough for three good sized cups of coffee, maybe 2 if you are using a travel mug size. Like the other systems, you can brew just hot water, but it does ask you to confirm that you just want hot water before it dispenses. The preheat cycle is a bit faster on this system than my old one, so I was pleased there as well.One thing I would caution: Be careful how you position the pot when you brew a whole pot of coffee. I didn't position it right once and got a bit of leaking as the pot brewed. You also have to use a bit of force to get the carafe sized K-Cups all the way in to ensure that the lid closes completely. (Again, not doing so will also cause some leaking.) Despite these issues, I am very pleased with the system and will probably use it every day until it simply can't brew any longer!

I just love it. I think it is the best Keurig system out there. It uses both K-cups and the Karafe size K-cup as well. You may also use your own favorite grind in both sizes. I find it the best of both worlds. This unit dispenses both 8 oz and 10 oz size cups of water so one can make cup-a-soup with it as well.This Keurig Coffee Machine does nothing but add to the beauty of your kitchen. It makes preparing coffee a breeze.

It's a shame this product is getting such bad reviews, it does exactly what it says it does, brews coffee. I had the K45 and I like the K350 better. It's more quiet, has strength control, multiple cup sizes, a pot and it looks better.I will note that this one does not have a clock and you cannot change the LED color in the water tank, that is only in the better models, I didn't realize this at first but it is my fault for not reading the entire description.If you're worried about what kcups and can and can't use, don't. Just go to ebay and type in Clever Clip, it's $5.99, you clip it in the machine and solves the whole issue. I know I know, corporate greed or whatever people want to call it, I get it, but they obviously didn't care too much or there wouldn't be such an easy way around it.All in all it's a pretty nice machine for $99.

This review is for everyone that wants to brew there own coffees, or teas in the new Keurig 2.0 machine. I was frustrated like everyone else with the Keurig 2.0's requirement to use there proprietary single use disposable cups.BUT! I discovered the solution to using your own loose coffee of Your Choice without doing anything special to trick the machine.I found the "Perfect Pod EZ- CUP 2.0 which works beautifully with my Kurig 2.0. These cups use a disposable thin filter which slips inside the reusable plastic cups. I found this product at Bed, Bath & Beyond for 14.99, comes with 25 filters. The disposable filters are 4.99 for a 100. I have been using these for a week now, and have had about 30 cups of MY coffee with joy, and no problem with the 2.0. Very clean to use these. When your done brewing your cup, just pull out the disposable filter and throw it out. It's ready to load the next filter, and your next scoop of coffee for your next cup.There are other cups that say they fit in the 2.0, but they don't work. This one works! Works for K cups & 2.0 Brewers!No more Green Mountain cups! The skew number on the packaging of these 30816 16129.This cup is a pink cup. Be sure to get the right one. Bed Bath & Beyond skew on there price tag is 1032112. (See attached picture.)Hopefully this helps you with the Keurig 2.0.

I've had a few of this type coffee maker. The style avoids spilled and burned coffee. This one is very noisy, as some have said. It sputters for up to an hour after coffee is ready..but not every time. I've tried removing the water tank after brew cycle is complete, but it still sputters. The noise really doesn't bother me. I wish the detachable water tank had a removable lid so that it would fit under my refrigerator's filtered water dispenser. I will purchase another like it when this one quits.

My daughter woke up earlier than us one day and decided to make some tea (yes it's a "tea pot" for us). She unplugged the coffee/tea pot and moved it to the floor. Got the filter holder and coffee/tea reservoir out of the fridge, dumped out my barely used tea bags. Got new tea bags and put them in the filter holder, put the coffee pot back on the counter and plugged it in.. Filed the water reservoir and turned on the coffee pot. By the time I got out to the kitchen there was fresh tea already made.. Other than freaking out about the water + electricity issue, the possibility of her breaking my new coffee/tea pot ... And the fact that she wasted my tea bags.. I was pretty impressed that she learned how to use it after only watching me a few times. Unfortunately since she can't read she also ended up mixing a energizing tea with a sleep tea... But I'd say she's a pretty smart little girl for being able to do all that on her own.Even though I really like this coffee pot I'm only giving it 4 starts because I think there is room for improvement. I don't like that there's water dripping from the cover to the inside of the appliance itself, it's a pain in the butt to have to dump out. Also, as a stay at home mother, I have tea throughout the day and at night put any leftovers in the fridge (love the removable reservoirs) to warm up and add to the next day, because of this the warming plate is in constant need of cleaning. It's not long after I turn it on that the "clean" sign turns on. Guess it's not a big deal, I mostly just find it annoying.. Both the sign and the constant need to clean the plate. Could also use a longer "keep warm" period. :-)Removable reservoirs are great, "keep warm" is great, iced coffee/tea is great.. Love the fact that I can use it for tea (bag or loose leaf).. Love the push button dispenser, though it would be nice if the dispenser hole was out farther to accommodate irregular containers and if the button was lower for shorter cups (so you don't have to hold them in the air.. )

The removable side reservoir is handier than the other Brew Station models where you have to poor water directly into the interior well. This model also keeps the coffee hotter than the other Brew Stations (we've had two others), but it comes at the price of a low boiling noise a long as the warmer is on. Can be a minor irritation if you are close (4-5 ft) to the pot, and I suppose it uses more electrical power too. Overall, though, it's an excellent coffee maker, with both standard and bold brewing, warmer times up to 4 hours, and of course a programmable timer.The display is very bright - you won't need a night light in the kitchen with this one plugged in!

I don't like that the words rubbed off of the front pretty much the first time we cleaned it. It also leaks condensation at the bottom now that we've had it for something like 2 years--we put a dish towel underneath it and change that out when we use it, not a big deal, almost no effort. This maker is super convenient though and it DOES keep coffee just as hot as any other maker, if not hotter, in my experience. You can put it on Iced coffee mode, or not, on 1-4 cups, bold, change how long you want it to keep your coffee how (after which it'll shut itself off, so you never need to worry about doing so again). It's programmable, which is convenient, and it's got a little handle inside so that when you're taking it apart to empty it or clean it you're not awkwardly carrying it to the sink (we have a cart for coffee that's not super close to the sink so that's helpful for us).

I am absolutely obsessed with Iced Coffee. I can't get enough of it, so when my co-worker told me about an iced coffee maker I had to jump on Amazon and research and utimately purhcase. The Hamilton Beach 47000 series is awesome! I can make iced coffee that tastes just as good as Dunkin Donuts for a fraction of the cost and no driving. I've made hot coffee a few times out of this unit as well and it definitely tasted better than the traditional pot that burns as it stays warm. The only reason I can't give it 5/5 stars is that the water tank is awkwardly tilting to the side. I thought this was a manufacturer defect, but apparently this is how it is supposed to be.. awkward. Anytime I show off my new toy seems like every person wants to try and even it out properly. Not that this is that big of a deal as I don't leave it out on the counter. Overall, very satisfied!

I was nervous after reading some of the negative reviews, but I had owned 2 Brew Station coffee makers in the past and had been very happy with them. I have had it for a few weeks and so far everything is great. Just a couple of reasons I am giving it 4 stars instead of 5, it is very light weight. Pushing a cup against the dispense button will move the coffee maker unless you use both hands. Also with the entire inside being made of black plastic, you have to be in a well lit area to see where the reservoir slides into position. But so far there are no leaks and it brews quickly and quietly. I would buy it again.

I'm not a morning person, having to make a pot of coffee in the morning is a monumental task. The Keurig is great because I can slap in a coffee pod, press a button, and have coffee... No fiddling around with water, filters, coffee, measuring, etc...However, you would have thought that Keurig would work on improving features of their product instead of merely trying to prevent people from using 3rd party k-cups... My typical coffee mugs hold anywhere from 16-20oz of coffee... The largest size you can brew at once is 10oz... So every morning I have to go through a brew cycle, open & close lid, and go through another brew cycle... Just like on the old model keurigs...At first the coffee didn't see hot enough, but I always turned the Keurig off when I wasn't using it. I discovered when turning it on, even after it says it's ready to use, wait a minute or two more and you will have a hotter cup of coffee. I can only assume the water is still absorbing the heat from the element inside.Other than that I've really had no issues. I have had a couple k-cups that were over-filled or something wrong with them where they wouldn't let coffee flow through, but that is not Keurig's fault. I like how easy it is to remove the pod area to clean it.If Keurig really wants to make a better product they will ditch the DRM with the K-Cups, allow a user-adjustable water temperature setting, and also allow a user to select a coffee cup size up to 20oz (or more) in their usual 4oz increments... The tiny coffee cup sizes are pointless, who drinks 2oz of coffee???

This was my first Keurig. I've liked it so far and Keurig's customer service has been great. The only thing I'd say I've learned is that I use more water than I'd expect. On an average day, I have 2 cups of coffee at about 14 oz each. That said, I empty about half of the reservoir each day. Not a big deal but think I'd rather have a larger capacity on my next one. The only other thing I wish it would do is offer the option to brew a 14 oz cup of coffee using the standard sized K cup. That may sound like it would make weak coffee but I end up running a 10 oz, then have to open it up and hit another 4 oz to fill my coffee cup. I use the reusable K cups and it tastes great, just wish I could select 14 oz and let it make a cup rather than having to open it up, close it again and have it brew the last 4 oz's. Overall, I'm happy with it though. Seems to work great and looks nice on the counter. Definitely happy I made the move from my regular old coffee maker.

Bought this for Christmas. We may return it. It makes good coffee, 1 cup or a 4-cup carafe at a time, but after only 4 or 5 cups have been brewed, it clogs up so badly with grounds that the coffee gets cold by the time it finishes brewing.Keurig includes an orange gizmo with a little bladder that can be used to flush out the clogging grounds with warm water. That works, and the brewer returns to normal every time (so far), but this is way too much trouble for a product that's supposed to provide speed and convenience.We are using this device exactly as instructed, with K-Cups from the variety pack sold by Amazon. I can't tell yet whether some types of K-Cups are causing the problem, but I'll soon find out ... if something changes our view, I'll be back and update my review or post a new one.UPDATE: Feb 11, 2016 -- after 5 or 6 clogs had to be cleared, the machine no longer seems to be clogging up at all ... I don't know why that is ... same machine, same-branded pods, etc. But now it's working well. I'd give 5 stars now, but I'm holding off to see if the clogging problems come back(!).

I love my Keurig, the first one I had lasted 7 years. I got this one and I like it, but a few things I don't like is: It only uses Keurig k cups which is terrible because I buy the mixed cups and they are not always from Keurig, so I can't use them now in my Keurig, It doesn't get as hot as the old one and you can't set it like the old one. The Carafe that came with it is awful, does not keep it hot at all, cheap plastic. I think it takes away from how great the Keurig name of quality is. I heard people comment on how loud it is but that is not that bad. All in all I am glad I got . I got mine from Amazon and was very happy with timeline on shipping and delivery. Amazon is wonderful!!!!!!!

We finally decided to purchase the new Keurig 2.0. We were hesitant because of the mixed reviews we have read. However, with that said, we like it (or the majority of it). With the Keurig 2.0 we love the feature of brewing an entire pot of coffee. For my husband, that is a need some mornings. :) I like how easy it is to make a cup of hot water. Anytime you close the machine without a pod it automatically prompts you asking if you want hot water. This is also a great feature for the kids...we let them use this feature to make instant oatmeal. We also love the digital screen. It is so easy to use and choose the different cup sizes. The one down side to the new machine is that the largest cup you can make is 10oz. Our former Keurig would allow us to make a 16oz cup of coffee. Outside of that, we love our new Keurig 2.0!Thanks Keurig, for the free pods for this review.

Great coffee machine for two people to share. My wife and I got this so we didn't have to waste full pots of coffee in the morning. The carafe is perfect for the both of us, and we bought an after-market k-carafe to use our own coffee grinds, which works great. I can understand how people are upset by not being able to transition older k-cups to the 2.0 models, however we find the 2.0 variety packs to be amazing. The only complaint is that the base/drain plate does not securely lock into the machine, and can be easily moved if it is bumped.

Thought I would try it but the setup for coffee everyday is a chore cleaning the coffee reservoir and the tray which hold the coffee filter. I also don't like the button for getting the coffee out its is made for a large coffee cup and is so dark you can't tell when the cup is full. Also when it keeps the coffee warm it is very loud popping sounds makes me nervous. I've not tried ice coffee too mush hassle. I think I would prefer a caraf. Coffee tastes good but isn't very warm after warming for 15 minuets.

Here is what I like - the separate tank is a plus. I like the dispenser vs. using a carafe. Makes good coffee. Not that hard to clean.Here is what is wrong - the lid to the tank broke very easily soon after I got this. (the hinges). Cheaply made. The design also allows water to accumulate around the heating element after each pot is made. Eventually you have to dump out this whole thing or water starts to leak all over your counter. It did this from the beginning. Most recently, it sprang some other leak - not of brewed coffee, but somewhere along the tank-to-heating element cycle. I'm getting a new machine and will donate this to goodwill.

I had my hamilton BEACH BREW STATION my first one for maybe 10 years it was wonderful it finnally went to coffee heaven. I ordered a new one of course the models are different. the tank that can be taken to the sink to be filled is an improvment. but as someone else said the coffee is not hot once it comes out hot you have to put it in the microwave it gets cold to quickley .and to put your cup under to get the coffee it must be flush aganist the wall of the counter ''duh ''or it moves and you have to hold the top. well i guess i am keeping it but wish i had the old one back every thing you buy today is never made like th older products

I like Hamilton Beach coffee makers overall, since my last three have all been one. Good coffee makers for someone who drinks coffee all day.This one, I got hooked on the nonremovable reservoir model at church so when it got time to replace mine, this looked like the solution since the removable reservoir would make it easier on my wife to fill without having to lift a carafe of water over her shoulders.Pros: Makes a good pot of coffee fairly quickly.Ability to dispense like a drink machine.Keeps coffee hot enough to enjoy for several hours (good for my habits whereas the thermal carafes end up with the last couple of cups a little cool).Lots of nice "bling" features like fluid level windows and settings.Cons: The infamous condensation & drip issue which makes for a puddle under and around the machine.Reservoir does not fit firmly to the coffee maker.Which leads to occasional leaks at the connection between reservoir & machine.So, pretty much, the water damage potential, cost of laundering extra towels, etc. kills any chance of this being a permanent member of my house. I'll go back to the thermal carafe machines.

The coffee made by the Hamilton Beach is delicious, and I have had 4 Brewstations. The coffee maker constantly runs at my house. However, a flaw with this type of Brewstation with the removable coffee tank is that there is an area that is indented where the tank sits. During regular use, the water condenses on the lid and trickles down under the coffee tank. When that fills up, it leaks from the dispenser valve. It is not coffee, but water than comes out. It leaks onto your countertop, and can be a considerable amount of water that collects under and around your coffee maker. The only way to stop it is to dry it after every use, or be one of those people who only brews one pot a day. I am really sad, because I love the coffee this brewer makes. It never burns, you can adjust the brew strength, and you can set it to keep warm for up to 4 hours. I called Hamilton Beach and they are going to replace it for me, but it will still be the same problem, only with a new warranty. I really hope they fix this, maybe by creating a small drain that goes into a trap that can be easily emptied. As it is now, you can take all the pieces off and then dump the water out by turning the machine upside down, or you can use paper towels to sop up the mess each time you brew a pot.

I over all like the ability to remove the water reserve to fill it at the sink and not have to pour from a separate container!!!!! No more spilling on my counters! The water lid snapped off and the prong that holds it on broke....Emergency repair needed, but it now functions just fine. Like the ability to keep coffee warm for up to 4 Hrs. The spill tray at the bottom just sits there and is not attached to the unit. (No big deal) I like the ability to brew Bold or 4 cup pot. The lever to fill the cup is somewhat stiff. If don't have the coffeemaker set against the wall when I go to fill the cup I have to apply pressure that pushes the maker back to the wall. I love the concept and lay out of the maker, it would be an awesome product with a few minor redesigns. It does brew a great cup of coffee and does NOT over heat or burn the coffee.

Product works for the most part. Mine hasn't broken yet, with daily use multiple times a day. The only issue I continue to run into, is that the nozzle that punctures the foil on top of the k cups seems to get clogged very easily. It comes with a "declogger" for lack of a better term--an orange plastic device that you fill up with water, and use it as a suction cup to clear the clog. It's a good thing I didn't throw it out because I didn't know what it was at first. You can also push a k-cup down before closing the top, which sometimes relieves the vacuum that I think sucks the grounds up into the nozzle. Yes there are some k-cups that it doesn't register, but sometimes if you repeatedly open/close the top it stops caring whether or not they're "keurig approved". You can also cut the foil off of an approved k-cup and just place it on top of the non-approved ones.

I admit I enjoy Keurig coffee makers and my original one finally went kaput. I bought this one and ended up having to give away nearly $200.00 worth of K-cups because even though these K-cups state "For use with Keurig coffee makers" they would not work as the new one would not recognize the K-cup. If you buy another brand of K-cup other than Keurig coffee make sure there is a "purple" outline on the K-cup or this one will not allow you to use it.

Spend the extra money on a better Keurig, The emblem reader is annoying and we had to tape part of the NON-KCUP KCUPS to the sensor so it would brew non keurig branded coffee.It every once in a while would freeze up on the touch screen and have to be unplugged and replugged back in, this has had moderate use and the machine is now stuck on the power screen and will not function anymore.

I ordered this Keurig for my office to replace an old one that broke. I like that it has a couple of extra modes, you can choose strong coffee and there is even a hot chocolate mode-and it's amazing! I don't like that you can not set a timer for auto on/off. It automatically shuts off after a while and then you have to turn it back on and wait for the water to heat up again. I had a timer on the old one so it would turn on at 7:45 and shut off at 5:15 automatically. I haven't tried to brew a non-Keurig k-cup yet, but I'm not too worried, apparently all you have to do is place a clean k-cup lid on top of the off brand cup and the scanner will read the Keurig brand.

Disappointed that the base even removed does not allow for a "to-go" type mug to fit under it...this system only takes Keurig K-cups; so don't try to use any other brand you get an "oops" message that says the cup is not an authorized product...not the easiest to set up and get the size cup, etc. that you want...not horrible but just okay.

I love the Keurig brewers but this machine is a big disappointment to me due to the fact that it completely controls and dictates what kcups you can and can't use with it. It absolutely won't accept the inserts so you can use your favorite brand of coffee; it won't accept many of the kcups currently on the market that actually may be one of your favorites (like Tim Horton, Gevalia, SanFrancisco Bay, Cameron's, etc) because they have not been approved by Keurig even though they will work in all the brewers by Keurig up until this 2.0 model and won't even accept Keurig approved Kcups purchased before about July since it will only accept those who say Keurig Brewed on the top of the cup. This brewer reads the lids - I was told if I put an "older" approved kcup in the machine it would say "oops" and I could call their 800# presumably to be able to be talked through an option that might let me use one of their approved coffees. This feels like a giant control effort to prevent people from enjoying their brewers unless you also use their coffees. Sooooo - if you happen to like a brand of coffee they don't approve of you will have to choose between their new brewer and all it has to offer or your coffee. I chose my coffee; there are a good many brewers that will still let me use my favorite brand of kcup that I don't need their new brewer. And given time, I expect the other coffee makers will also offer what this one does (like the option of making either a single cup of coffee or a 4 cup carafe of coffee with their new kcup size) without dictating what coffee you enjoy in it. It seems that Keurig would prefer to sell these brewers to anyone who wants one, while enjoying the approved coffee to those who choose to drink it, or will actually let people enjoy their brewer and their favorite coffee even if Keurig doesn't approve of their coffee. I expect there will be others who did what I did - bought the machine only to realize this after I got it home and quickly realized I'd have to give up my favorite coffee to keep it, or throw out 95% of the kcups I had that were purchased before about July of this year. I returned it - don't tell me what coffee I can like, Keurig - the other makers of single serve brewers that accept your kcups don't tell me what I have to like to use their brewers. They will be the ones who sell their brewers while yours get returned and they will be glad to let me enjoy my favorite coffee in them.

I've owned 2 Brewstations over the past 15 years. Love them.This one...I already hate it.First priority was: It must have an external water reservoir (or easily filled without removing the basket and everything else.) This was the only version to have the external reservoir. So I was kind of limited in choices.The ANNOYANCES! 1. The clock light is ALWAYS ON. And its bright. It makes me think its on (when its not). The power button light is the exact same color, so it doesn't stand out as being ON or OFF. 2. The constant rumble of steam and bubbling. The plate warmer shouldn't rumble, which means either A.) the initial heating element (that turns cold water into steam for brewing) is always on, or B.) There is water/condensation leaking under the basket to the plate warmer. Neither option sounds good. 3. The filter and basket sit INSIDE the brewed coffee! Weird. It sits down to about the 6 cup mark. So, if you make 12 cups....the entire basket of coffee grounds will be sitting IN the freshly brewed coffee. I suppose this will make it stronger...I don't know. 4. The pour button sits too high. The other versions, you sit a coffee cup on the drip plate and kid of "rock" the cup to press the button, which holds the machine in place some-what. This one, you have to PUSH AGAINST the coffee maker. So...it must sit against the backsplash (or use one had to hold the machine in place. Which then you run the risk of burning your hand by steam). And it still wont fit a travel mug under it, which completely negates having the large height.It might be time for me to give-up on Brewstations and go to a thermal carafe. At least that way, once the coffee is done brewing, all or most of the electricity is shut off. I can deal with a small amount of condensation, and an occasional gurgle...but this is just too much.

The pot makes coffee. Other than that the quality is typical of made in China products. The tank on the side attaches by one small hook which is placed so low that the tank lists off to one side. Doesn't seem to affect the coffee making process, but sure looks cheap. The lid is smaller than the opening and the hing it swings on is so cheap it wobbles and jiggles. when touched. I'm wondering how long before it snaps off. I am very disappointed in this product.

This is our fifth Hamilton Beach coffeemaker. The quality is sliding downhill. It looks attractive, but it's cheesy construction, and looks like it was made to be a toy, not a long-term kitchen appliance. Surely this thing wasn't made in America. The functionality and operation are OK, but lifting off the top support structure that holds the coffee filter / basket is painful because of a poor design of how to grasp the structure. The drip tray doesn't have a solid fit and it's too small to allow a cup to sit on it. Overall, it's the flimsiest and most poorly made HB product I've purchased. I will think long and hard before buying another HB product.

I only buy Hamilton Beach toasters small appliances because they last. I've bought 2 regular BrewMasters and they've each lasted 2 years. This one I bought as a back up and because of a great price at the time. Its been i storage since May. I began using it 3 days ago and it has leaked brewed coffee at the bottom each day. (That's the problem I have with Mr. Coffee brewers, actually). I should have been smarter and did a trial run when it came in and also bought the 2- year warranty. I do believe there is a lemon in every category and I may have just gotten a bad one. M y deal wasn't a deal due to my thriftiness and so I've learned a lesson. So, I have again bought a regular Brew Master and included a 3 year warranty for $3. BTW: Another brand Ive had good luck with is Black & Decker.

I purchased a Hamilton Beach Brewstation several years ago and really loved it. A couple of months down the line the power button was pushed and it came loose and went inside the unit. I contacted Hamilton Beach and they sent me a brand new coffee maker...fantastic. I think we actually had 3 of the same coffee maker. Then we stayed in a B&B that had the Cuisinart Coffee on Demand. So I purchased one of those. It stopped working and I decided to go back to Hamilton Beach. This coffee maker is only fair. I like that the water reservoir is removable and I love just pressing the button to get all the coffee I want since I prefer to brew my own. BUT...when the coffee is in the coffee reservoir and steams up, it should go back into the reservoir. No, it some how gets UNDER the coffee reservoir and does not get back into the brewed coffee. When I make coffee, I want ALL my coffee. We have had this coffee maker just a short while and all of the lettering on the front is gone...very cheap. It does have brew options, bold, regular and 1-4 cups. The regular option makes weak coffee and we always have it on bold and even at that we add extra coffee grounds. I am keeping this coffee maker and will deal with what I think is far less than a good maker. But will never have another. Be aware if you are someone who likes to brew your own coffee and drink it when you like, shop around some more for a better maker than this one. I dislike this machine.

UPDATED 2014 NOV 30Updating the review after extended use of coffee maker. Dropping to two stars.*************************BEGIN UPDATEThe constant noise and the *massive* amount of condensation were just too much. The unit would have between a 1/2" and 3/4" of water in the base after every pot of coffee and was getting to be a huge pain to pull out paper towels and sop up the condensation on a daily basis. We ended up picking up a Mr. Coffee maker for less than half the cost that also does 12 cups of coffee and oh my, the sounds of silence, and not having to sop up water after every pot of coffee!END UPDATE*************************We have been through several Hamilton Beach coffee makers over the years, and when the last unit died we upgraded to this model. It makes good coffee, but there are a couple of minor issues that we had not encountered with the previous units.1: Even after the coffee has finished brewing there is a constant noise. Kind of a bubbling/brewing sound that doesn't go away until the unit is powered down. It's disconcerting to hear the coffee maker making brewing noises well after the coffee has completed brewing.2: The inside of the unit where the coffee filter is placed has a LOT of condensation. When you lift the coffee filter holder there is quite a bit of water sitting at the bottom. We initially thought it was this extra water that was causing the brewing sound, but even after wiping the condensation dry it still makes the noise.Minor issues, but the older models of Hamilton Beach coffee makers did not have them.We'll keep using the coffee maker until it dies, but will try a different model next time.

We have had this less than 6 months and it has been nothing but problems from day 1. The whole 2.0 system is flawed, I recommend sticking with the original.Good luck finding coffee that fits in the compartment.Good luck not descaling every 2 weeks.Good luck actually getting a full cup of coffee.Also, I hope you have time to wait 30 minutes for the very last drop to come out.BOOOOOO.

I've had this coffee maker less than a year. From the beginning, the digital display would occasionally go blank and I'd have to unplug the machine then plug it back in and the display would start working again. Recently, it quit working all together. When the power is on, the display is lit up but blank. I can no longer reset and get it to start working again by unplugging the machine. It's been plugged in to a GFCI outlet the entire time I've had it.

Had to return it to Keurig because it stopped working after making about 10 cups of coffee. But, Keurig was great about it.They sent me a new unit quickly and two boxes of free coffee for inconvenience. Very, very nice customer service on their part. The new one direct from the company works fine. Also, you can't use all style K-cups in it (but, you can jerry-rig it to make it work). I think as long as you purchase quality products from Bed, Bath & Beyond or Keurig you will have no problem. More coffees are coming out to work in the 2.0 system. I wouldn't buy them from Amazon, I think they must throw in old-style products in their mixed blends. I'm better at it now, careful what I buy for the system. No problems.

I really wanted to like this product, I had one of the early Keurig’s and used it daily. Seeing that they added the carafe I thought would be a good addition. Unfortunately they went a bit too far with the restrictions and the machine itself isn’t even close to the quality of my original Keurig. It seems they took away from the quality of the machine to invest in optical sensors to restrict you from using other brands of coffee. I can understand Keurig wanting to protect themselves but there is a tipping point where I am uninterested in spending my money for their protection. I would estimate this brewer last about a year and will start to have usability issues. At that point I think I will be done with Keurig. In addition the ease of use isn’t there like it was before. Having to constantly select different brew types from a cheaply made touch screen is annoying. Overall disappointed and giving two stars (vs one star) because I will continue to use this brewer until it breaks. My recommendations for anyone that likes Keurig and wants the ability to make a pot of coffee is to buy a separate machine that is properly designed for brewing larger amounts.My message to Keurig would be to go back to the single brew that you were successful at and drop the restrictions. If your pods are properly priced and are better than your competitors you don’t need to concentrate so heavily on proprietary restrictions.

My old Keurig finally broke and I had to replace it. Not too long ago the local grocery store had a mega sale on k cups and I stocked up. The new Keurig is much nicer than my last model where I had to pour the water in each time and it only made one cup at a time. I think I paid around $150 to $200 for the old one several years ago. This unit is a big upgrade at a lower price but the big minus is that it is not compatible with the old k cups and I had to get all new ones and at the grocery store I had trouble finding ones that say they are compatible with the new system. So for now I ordered a bunch directly from Keurig it was a pain.

I didn't purchase my Keurig 2.0 on Amazon. I received it as a gift. I thought, however, that I'd take the opportunity to review this product anyway because it wouldn't MATTER where I purchased it....it would be just as much a piece of crap. I had a Keurig...a nice one, with lots of features that I liked. For example, I could use any kind of K-cup out there and I found one that I really, really liked. I can't use that one anymore. Keurig has made the new 2.0 so that you can't use the little cup that held regular coffee. And it has to be an "official" k-cups because the new 2.0 reads the lettering on the rim of the new ones. As far as the carafe? It's a good idea in theory to have a little pot that will brew (supposedly) up to 6 cups of coffee (even more on some of the fancier, more expensive models). But in reality, you can only get a little over 2 regular sized cups of coffee from the carafe. Any more and it would definitely be too weak. The 4-cup setting is really pushing it...in my opinion. And I don't prefer especially strong coffee. In addition, the K-Carafes are expensive - anywhere from $16-$20 for 8 K-Carafes (which is approximately 18-20 cups of coffee.It's a gimmick...and not even a very good one at that. Keurig is trying to dominate the K-cup market and whoever buys this machine will be sucked right into it. I'm on the fence about returning mine, but I haven't quite decided yet.

It looks good and the functions are good. We used to have the previous, not automated model for over 10 years before it stopped working.The reason why I give this coffee maker just 1 star is that it has a big flaw in it's design.The condensation water that accumulates on the lid runs down when opening the lid and it is supposed to flow into the coffee bucket.Unfortunately the run-down design is really bad and water runs down along the back wall, accumulates underneath the coffee bucket (Not inside of it) until it floats over into the inside and the electronics of the coffee maker and it exits on the bottom of it, ruining counter tops if not caught in time.

I bought one of these for my daughter who lives out of state. When I purchased mine and received it, I thought I got a defective one and was going to return it. I then visited my daughter and found hers was the same way. Although it is convenient to have the fill tank on the side, it does not sit straight and looks crooked. My husband thought I burnt the coffee as it does not brew well. It is also very light weight and you must have it up against a wall so that it doesn't move when you are trying to pour a cup of coffee. I have the old brew station and thank goodness kept it because now my new one is back in the box.

I really wanted to like this coffee maker. I was trying to make the switch from my Keurig back to traditional drip due to the cost of K-Cups. While I like the design and the idea behind the internal reservoir I feel this item is severely flawed. The heating element that is supposed to prevent the coffee from being burned stays too hot. You can immediately hear the coffee stay at a slow boil immediately after the brew process is complete.I bought one of these for my brother as a gift and he has mentioned the same behavior that I have described. I would definitely not recommend this item to anyone. I also see that Amazon is currently reviewing there inventory of this item for defects. If any defects are found I hope they intend on reaching out to customers who have bought this item to resolve the issues mentioned in my review.

Just took my 3rd Hamilton Beach coffee maker to the dumpster in 5 years. My first one lasted about 21/2 years and started leaking all over the counter. The 2nd one last almost 2 years and it started leaking bad. So I thought, I will try one more, maybe the first 2 were anomolies.. The 3rd one was the newer type with the detachable water resovoir, worked good for about 3 months and then=== it would only take about 2 cups of the water out and stop brewing. Turning it off and back on would get it going again, now it takes about 2 or 3 turnoffs and ons to finish. The sad part is I love the concept of not having a carafe, and the coffee does not get bitter after staying on for 2-3 hours. But the sad part is they are not really priced right to be considered disposable. So now comes the little $19.95 Black & Decker 12 cup programable out of storage and back in service. Sorry Hamilton Beach, think I bought my last. one..

This is the 2nd Hamilton Beach BrewStation we have ordered. The first one had problems completing a brew and now we have had this one for only one month and it has started the same problem. You turn on the power and the coffee starts brewing...only about one cup...then you have to turn it off and restart with another brewing. The first coffee brew station lasted a little bit longer...say 4 months..but we will not be replacing with this type of brew station in the future. We have passed the time frame for returning to Amazon, however, we will take it up with Hamilton Beach warranty folks. Very disappointing...

This 47950 BrewStation replaced an older BrewStation model which served us faithfully and flawlessly for nearly four years; we LOVED that machine. This 47950 model is a huge disappointment. After about 6-months water began leaking, during the brewing process, into the cavities around the heating element. It started leaking slowly and now, 8-months after purchase, leaks over 3/4 cup of water during each brew cycle. The machine must be unplugged and the base drained into the sink after each use. If we forget to drain between brewings, the cavities around the heating element fill up and water runs all over the counter during the second brew cycle.We are ordering a model 48465 BrewStation to replace this disappointing, prematurely failed model 47950 BrewStation. The model 48465 does not have the detachable side water reservoir and is of a design similar to the BrewStation we formerly enjoyed for such a long time. This model 47950 has definite design flaws, quality problems, and should be removed from production.One expects an appliance to have more durability than an 8-month service life. I gave this BrewStation model 47950 a 1-star rating only because I didn't have a zero star option.

I don't like having to make six different decisions every morning just to enjoy a cup of bland coffee that brews at a temperature that barely registers as warm. And that's the trouble with the Keurig... even what it's supposed to do well, it doesnt do well.You turn the thing on, wait for it to preheat (which admittedly is quick) and then lift the lid and insert K-cup or K-caraffe. Then you get to decide to brew 3 oz, or 4 oz, or 10 oz, etc. then decide if you want it "strong." Finally after it gets done making noises like some zoo animal having diarhhea, you get to enjoy a cup of coffee that's right around 85 degrees F.So after a month I went back to my french press. It's worth the time to boil water over actual coffee grounds that steep. It takes less than 10 minutes start to finish, and my coffee tastes as good as anything you'd get at a coffee shop.This machine basically appeals to people who like gadgets and "tech" more than they like good coffee.

My 1 1/2 year old Keurig top piece broke off, so I ordered a new K350 2.0 Was excited to try it out, found out it won't accept some older Keurig brand pods, says "not compatible" even though they have the Keurig stamp on them.The one star rating is that the pump stopped pumping. Had six regular size pod coffees and tried 2 of the Carafe size over a 4 day period. Water tank was always close to full, so was not a priming issue. You can normally hear the pump running during the coffee brewing and discharge cycle, but on day 4 it just quit pumping or making noise. Unplugged, reset settings, etc. but got nowhere.Returned it to Amazon, and received full refund. That's the reason I love Amazon and am a Prime Member!

I HATE IT!!!. If I could give this a -5 rating I would do that. This 2.0 was the third Keurig my family has had and I loved the other two. This one sucks! 1.) The description says it's "designed to read the lid of each K-Cup or K-Carafe pod to brew the perfect beverage every time", and "Just look for the Keurig logo on your favorite varieties of K-Cup and K-Carafe pods". IT SAYS NOTHING ABOUT THE FACT THAT IT WON'T TAKE K-CUPS WITHOUT THE KEURIG LOGO. That means if you want to use other brands that don't have the Keurig logo OR refillable K-cups you're out of luck. It just won't brew it. AND...if you have questions to go to www.keurig.com\oops. EXCUSE ME??? OOOPS??? AS IN "OOOPS I GOT SUCKERED"??? That infuriated me. I will NEVER buy another Keurig again. 2.) The lid to the reservoir doesn't' t have a nice little window to pur the water into, you have to take the whole lid off. Hate that. 3.) The reservoir is NOT lit up like the one I have now. Hate that too.I spent an hour of my life cleaning and setting up this stupid thing, tried to brew a cup of Maxwell House Decaf and got this cute little message that told me to use a K-cup with the Keurig logo. Go screw yourself! And Amazon??? Shame on you for the deceptive description. I will pay much closer attention to the negative reviews next time. You're not the only kid on the block selling lemonade.

Terrible. Cannot use many of other brand k cups. Cannot use the use your own coffee adapter. None available for the cup or carafe size. The carafe: can't use it to make a pot of hot water; doesn't not keep coffe warm, not insulated. The carafe size coffee k-cups ??? Very expensive. No value in this machine at all.

Huge disappointment. The first 2 reviews are dead on. Only specially stamped K-cups can be used for both single serving and carafe. Their own Keurig brand of re-fillable K-cups don't work. Ridiculous. There are so many wonderful roasts out in the world to try. Secondly the carafe isn't thermal; therefore your coffee will be cool when you go for 2nd cup. I am sadly going to look for another brand of coffee machine.

Keurig is trying to do to coffee pods what printer manufacturers do to printer ink cartridges with their upcoming Keurig K 2.0 brewer.They developed a system where their new coffee makers will refuse to brew other coffee pods that don't pay Keurig for "licenses", with a system that produces a bogus error message when you try to brew someone else's coffee pods.Well, I think my first and last Keurig machine is on the kitchen counter now. Digital Restrictions Malware isn't cool, and I won't buy another coffee maker from them if this is how they're going to behave.How environmentally responsible is it of Keurig to make all existing pods that were made before July not work because they don't have a pattern on the lid that the brewer recognizes?To be certain, this method of DRM is trivial, and other companies will figure it out quickly and might produce compatible pods. There's at least a couple of problems with that.Keurig might sue them for it, claiming that the coffee pods violate the DMCA. Stranger things have flown in courtrooms. Even though the coffee DRM is ridiculous, it's still DRM, and might be covered by the DMCA. The fear of this might create a chilling effect that causes companies to pay Keurig "protection money" to avoid the specter of a lawsuit.If people buy the coffee makers anyway, and then work around the DRM, Keurig will say something like "See. They buy the coffee makers anyway.".They could decide to do something worse next time. Next time, Keurig could decide to use RFID tags in every pod. They cost about a penny each right now, and the price is still falling. If they can up the price of each coffee pod by 10 cents, it will still be profitable. They could make it more obnoxious by disabling the tag after the coffee is brewing, burning it out so you can't re-use the tag to fool the coffee maker later.Keurig's customer service number is 1 (866) 901-2739. Why not tell them what you think? If you've already bought one of these things, maybe you could consider returning it. If you haven't, then please don't.