Side by Side Comparison of: BELLA vs Hamilton Beach

Awesome because I wanted a small coffee maker. It's so compact I can put anywhere. Would be nice in any room. Love that I don't have to buy filter anymore and that I can fit my coffee mug instead of a coffee carafe. Love making tea as well. It's also a quick brew.

Just like my old one! I had an earlier version of this coffee maker but I failed to turn it off and it quit working. And that is my only complaint about it -- it does not automatically turn off. It is a simple coffee maker that gets the job done for those of us who hate the waste of plastic in today's fashionable coffee machines. It can handle a small cup or a larger travel mug, one at a time, which is just what I need. Plenty hot too.

I first bought this coffee maker at a department store for use in my RV since it was small and unbreakable. After using it I will say that it makes very good coffee. So good that I now have one in my kitchen for days when I do not need to brew a pot of coffee. It is easy to clean you can adjust the coffee amount to fit how you like your coffee. It makes fast HOT coffee. I also use it to make tea just add the tea bag to the cup and put the water in. No hassle clean up just leave the lid open when you remove the filter for cleaning so it air drys and you can wipe the rest with soap and water. It would be great for small offices or dorm rooms! Less expensive than those other one cup coffee makers!

I use this coffee maker every morning - sometimes two or more times per day! It works great, takes only 7-10 minutes to brew a full cup, is easy to load and clean - and the mug is a great accessory. Put your coffee and water in, plug it in, let it go - when it gurgles a bunch, then poofs steam 3 times, turn it off, and enjoy your coffee! I've done folgers, dunkin donuts, and fresh ground coffee - it all works perfectly; I found that using a dark roast with the grind near that of espresso gave a rich and deep flavor - but even the cheap folgers worked well. Looks stylish on the counter, and it adds a nice splash of color. I don't think you can go wrong with this single brew machine for the price. Heck - I might just brew myself another cup right now...!

I purchased this coffee maker for my wife to keep at her office. She prefers only one cup in the morning most days, sometimes one more during the day on cold days. Having her personal coffee maker allows her to make it just the way she likes it and freshly brewed. She has been using it about a month now and so far is very pleased with it. She also likes the cup that came with it. There is a high end (very expensive) 12 cup coffee maker in the lunch room at her office, she says she can't tell any difference in the coffee produced between the machines and very much prefers hers fresh brewed. The only two negatives we have is, 1. from the picture I though the "cup tray" was on a sliding track that would adjust to multiple levels for different size cups, but that's not the case. I has only two positions, lowest and notches for one setting higher. 2. The "cup tray" is not a warming plate. There is no warming plate. However she is still happy with it and for the price we'll probably get another when this one quits.

As far as functionality and appearance, the person I purchased this for rates it a five star product. I've also used it, and it makes a decent cuppa joe. However, after only three days and _maybe_ as many as six brew cycles (two for initial cleaning and four cups of coffee), the filter began disintegrating. For that, I would have rated it down to perhaps two stars. Called Sensio, the manufacturer, toll free (via the number on the Sensio Inc. website), and was immediately connected (NO WAITING!) to a very pleasant lady who asked if I would prefer returning the product or simply a new filter. I chose the filter, and she advised me that since it was coming from Canada, I should expect it to take from 7-10 working days to arrive.The extremely pleasant experience with Sensio support brought my rating of the product up to four stars. It's unusual nowadays to find such a pleasant experience at the end of a warranty/service call. Kudos to Sensio._______________________________________________________UPDATE: BTW, the "7-10 business days" I was told to expect it to take to get the replacement filter WAS off a tad. It took 'em FOUR business days to get the replacement filter to me. EXCELLENT SERVICE! I'll buy more Sensio products. Such excellent service deserves another uptick in rating, reflected in the five stars this review now shows. And, BTW, "decent cuppa joe" means very nearly as good as my fav French press makes coffee. The replacement filter from six months ago is going strong, too, so apparently our original was just one of those things.

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.

I've been using this coffee machine for a little less than 2 months and am happy with it so far. The coffee brews quickly and tastes great. I like the movable plate that allows for using a standard mug or tall mug without coffee splattering everywhere. The down side is that if you use more than the recommended level of coffee grounds (in an attempt to make stronger coffee) the grounds tend to spill all over the inside of the machine. However it is easy to clear the machine of grounds when this happens. Overall, I am very satisfied with this product.

This was for my daughter as she was moving into a college dorm and she love coffee. Does fit the purpose and is easy to use for her.

Works exactly as advertised, and makes a very quick (about 1 - 1.5 minutes) and hot cup of coffee, even with very cold water. Love it! UPDATE 5/9 it just died. No reason. Will appeal to Amazon for a replace or refund.

For a single person, this works great for a single cup of coffee, or even hot tea water. Takes about 2 - 3 minutes to brew a cup.My biggest complaint - the grounds filter handle is on the wrong side of the pot (left side). I had to cut out a notch, and shorten the handle for my usage.

I love how easy it is to take out the filter, add coffee, and then just dump it in the trash when done. No more messy paper filters to deal with! My only wish is that it had an auto-off feature as I notice the unit gets extremely hot on top and I've already made myself paranoid thinking I forgot to turn it off when leaving the house. Other than that, cute little maker that I'll use everyday!

I love this coffee maker. Its just the right size. I live alone and like my coffee brewed one cup at a time and unlike the kuerig makers, I can adjust my strength.

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.

bough this on may 8th the other day july 14th i went to make coffee and it would not brew did not last very long so if are going to purchase think twice

For the price, the machine worked great for a month. After that, the water started running right out of the bottom of the machine.

Good for one cup/mug of coffee. But too small for my tumbler. My tumbler is not even 7" But still not fit. So I have to use big mug for my coffee.

Works as designed. You get what you pay for. Next time I will spend a bit more. Takes 5 to 7 mins to brew, I fill to top. Decent cup of coffee.

I used this coffee maker once, so I can't speak to durability, but it does what you need it to with regard to making a single cup of coffee quickly.I took off two stars, however, because the cord is so incredibly short as to be truly inconvenient. I had planned to put it on a side table near my desk, but I literally had to set the machine on the floor to use it because the cord doesn't reach the outlet otherwise.I guess I'll end up getting an extension cord at some point, but this just seems like a silly shortcoming to build into a product like this.

while stylish and is good for a quick cup of coffee, the coffee is not as hot as I like it nor does it keep it warm. like the filter but a little concerned about the adjustable drip tray holding a mug vs a light weight coffee cup. the on/off switch is on the side and not being visible can be forgotten to shut off

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.

This is our 3rd try at this machine! I liked it because it looked cute in the kitchen on the counter, that is where the fun stops! The first one lasted a few months, the next one shorter time period. This latest one lasted 8 months. If you want a cute disposable product, go ahead! Needless to say for our 4th choice, we bought a different brand.

I bought this for my office and it works fine. HOWEVER, there are no longer any replacement parts, so they will honor the warranty, if something breaks, but if you lose any of the movable parts, say the janitorial staff accidentally throws away the the filter? You're screwed. And yes, I called corporate and they were absolutely no help. Extremely disappointed and will not be buying from them again.

Bought this on Feb 5th, 2017. It died on May 18th, 2017. Loved it but don't because it only lasted 3 months....Don't have the box and shipping would probably be as much as the coffee maker so just bought a Black and Decker.

Worked great for 4 months. This morning I turned it on expecting to come back to a hot cup of coffee, but instead walked in to an empty mug and water pouring all over the counter. It was leaking from the bottom of the coffee maker. Very disappointing.I'd also like to add that it does not fit my 16oz travel mugs, but I just brewed into mug and transferred. Not a big deal for me.

Stopped working for me after 6mos. regular use. Was a good single serve coffee maker. The light still comes on but does not steep coffee anymore.

First, the impression for this product is fine. I was looking for a low cost coffee machine with limited functionality. The picture looks fine and I bought it for around $25. It comes with the coffee maker and a mug. It works great for me at first and the coffee maker just stopped working after just 1 month. I didn't use it everyday, and I always just make 1 cup of coffee. But the coffee maker broke down in a month is kind of unacceptable even though I do enjoy this machine. I am sure this is just a bad one out of the product line, and I did contact BELLA for a refund. And after around 2 month of wait, I had my money back.

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 really liked this coffee maker. It is compact and easy to use. We make 2-3 single cups of coffee per day. We used this for about 3 weeks and then it suddenly stopped working. It was only $13, but I expected it to last longer than that. I'm not even sure it would be worth the hassle of returning as we don't have the original box.

We're on the second one. First replaced for free, now we're past the return period. While it worked, it was a pretty good coffee maker, but neither one lasted more then 45 days!

This is inexpensive and a great little coffee maker for a minute. When it stopped working after a few weeks Amazon said it was not returnable ..... WOW! Do not buy this!!!!

You get what you pay for. This coffee-maker lasted 4 months and then water started coming out of the bottom and leaving a puddle of water on my counter instead in the cup.

Worked great until it didn't! It worked fine for four months then one morning I tried to brew my coffee and NOTHING! Light is on but nothing is happening. Very disappointed this maker didn't last longer than 4 months. I am currently waiting for a reply back from Bella customer service, hope their service is better than the product!Update: After speaking with customer service I was informed they would offer a refund after I submit a reciept, copy product info onto a sheet of paper and cut and mail in plug, at my expense. I asked for a replacement instead and was told they were out of my particular model..in every color..of course.

It stopped working after making the first cup of coffee and I had to return it which also became a hassle as I am in Afghanistan and received a lot of miss information. Just one big hassle and disappointment. Although originally I thought this would be a good product sadly it turned out to be a very expensive cup of coffee since it only worked the first time. Very cheaply made although did like it's looks and the fact that the cup holder on the maker could be raised and lowered based on the cup you were using. I would never recommend this coffee maker after my experience with it.

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.