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Hamilton Beach 49980A-CE review: 47 specs compared

Avg. price:~£110Cups capacity:12 cupsPower:950 WThermal insulated carafe:noIntegrated grinder:noTimer function:yes

Hamilton Beach 49980A-CE Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 4 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the American Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Hamilton Beach 49980A-CE
7.9/10

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, ratings from across the web, expert reviews and best-of lists.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 60%, User score 20%, Reviews score 10%, List score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 79% of models
Score components

60%

7.4

Technical score

20%

9.3

User score

10%

8.5

Reviews score

10%

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List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 79% of American coffee machines
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the filter coffee machine's overall rating with its price.
When it matters
When you are looking for a filter coffee machine with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

8.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 65%
7.4

Technical score

Technical score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 60% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 53% of models
Score components

40%

8.3

Brewing

30%

8.3

Convenience

10%

7.6

Carafe

10%

4.3

Maintenance

5%

3.9

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

â–²Better than 53%
8.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
Share: Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 75% of models

80%

8.6

Average grade

20%

8.5

Popularity

Grades by review (4)
2 reviews + 2 videos, average 8.6/10. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
â–²Better than 75%
9.3

User score

User score
9.3/ 10
✕
What it is
How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.8, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
Share: User score counts 20% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 98% of models

70%

9.0

Rating

30%

10

Popularity

★Better than 98%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 10% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Ranked #42 of 245 models in American Coffee Machines (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of filter coffee machine Hamilton Beach 49980A-CE

Technical score
Technical score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 60% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 53% of models
Score components:

40%

8.3

Brewing

30%

8.3

Convenience

10%

7.6

Carafe

10%

4.3

Maintenance

5%

3.9

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

7.4
Reviews score
8.5
User score
9.3
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the filter coffee machine's overall rating with its price.
When it matters
When you are looking for a filter coffee machine with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components:

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

8.0

Price

7.9
Power
950 W
Market range: <600 W – >1.4k W
This filter coffee machine is rated at 950 W, which is lower than 59.7% of filter coffee machines and equal to 2.4% of filter coffee machines.
Cups capacity
12 cups
Market range: <6 cups – >15 cups
This filter coffee machine holds 12 cups, which is more than 63.2% of filter coffee machines and equal to 21.6% of filter coffee machines.
Water tank capacity
1.8 L
Market range: <0.6 L – >1.5 L
This filter coffee machine has a 1.8 L water tank, which is larger than 96.8% of filter coffee machines and equal to 2.8% of filter coffee machines.
Brew time
?
Pre-infusion
?
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What reviewers say
Integrated grinder
no
This filter coffee machine does not have an integrated grinder. 10.6% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Bean container size
N/A
Number of grind settings
N/A
Thermal insulated carafe
no
This filter coffee machine does not have a thermal insulated carafe. 20.8% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Carafe material
glass
Number of carafes
2
Market range: <0 – >2
This filter coffee machine has a carafe count of 2, which is more than 99.2% of filter coffee machines and equal to 0.8% of filter coffee machines.
Warming plate
yes
This filter coffee machine has a warming plate. 13.2% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Adjustable keep-warm time
?
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Timer function
yes
This filter coffee machine has a start timer. 48.4% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Display
yes
This filter coffee machine has a display. 52.3% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Automatic shut-off
yes
This filter coffee machine switches off automatically. 0.8% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Auto shut-off interval
40 min
Market range: <5 min – >40 min
This filter coffee machine shuts off after 40 min, which is longer than 38% of filter coffee machines and equal to 56.8% of filter coffee machines.
Water level indicator
no
This filter coffee machine does not have a water level indicator. 96.9% of filter coffee machines offer this.
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What reviewers say
Automatic cleaning
no
This filter coffee machine does not have an automatic cleaning cycle. 16.4% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Cleaning reminder
no
This filter coffee machine does not have a cleaning reminder. 17.2% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Water filtration system
no
This filter coffee machine does not have a water filtration system. 8.6% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Removable filter holder
?
Dishwasher-safe parts
no
This filter coffee machine does not have dishwasher-safe parts. 34.4% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Main color
silver
Vintage design
no
This filter coffee machine does not have a vintage design. 2.7% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Body material
stainless steel
Width
32 cm
Market range: <17 cm – >30 cm
This filter coffee machine is 32 cm wide, which is wider than 94.7% of filter coffee machines and as wide as 0.8% of filter coffee machines.
Depth
27 cm
Market range: <16 cm – >28 cm
This filter coffee machine is 27 cm deep, which is deeper than 84.1% of filter coffee machines and as deep as 2.9% of filter coffee machines.
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What reviewers say

Hamilton Beach 49980A-CE vs the average filter coffee machine

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  • 0.55 L larger water tank
    This filter coffee machine has a larger water tank than the average filter coffee machine (1.8 L vs 1.25 L). The average filter coffee machine has a 1.25 L tank.
    1.8 L vs 1.25 L
  • 1 more carafes
    This filter coffee machine comes with more carafes than the average filter coffee machine (2 vs 1). The average filter coffee machine has a carafe count of 1.
    2 vs 1
  • 2 cups larger capacity
    This filter coffee machine has a larger capacity than the average filter coffee machine (12 cups vs 10 cups). The average filter coffee machine holds 10 cups.
    12 cups vs 10 cups
  • Supports digital display
    This filter coffee machine has a display, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 47.9% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • 17.7% higher user score
    User score
    9.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
    How we count it
    Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.8, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 20% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ★ Better than 98% of models

    70%

    9.0

    Rating

    30%

    10

    Popularity

    9.3 vs 7.9
  • 7.6% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 75% of models

    80%

    8.6

    Average grade

    20%

    8.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    2 reviews + 2 videos, average 8.6/10. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    8.5 vs 7.9
  • 17.7% higher user score
    User score
    9.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
    How we count it
    Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.8, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 20% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ★ Better than 98% of models

    70%

    9.0

    Rating

    30%

    10

    Popularity

    9.3 vs 7.9
  • 7.6% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 75% of models

    80%

    8.6

    Average grade

    20%

    8.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    2 reviews + 2 videos, average 8.6/10. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    8.5 vs 7.9
  • 0.55 L larger water tank
    This filter coffee machine has a larger water tank than the average filter coffee machine (1.8 L vs 1.25 L). The average filter coffee machine has a 1.25 L tank.
    1.8 L vs 1.25 L
  • 2 cups larger capacity
    This filter coffee machine has a larger capacity than the average filter coffee machine (12 cups vs 10 cups). The average filter coffee machine holds 10 cups.
    12 cups vs 10 cups
  • Supports digital display
    This filter coffee machine has a display, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 47.9% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • 1 more carafes
    This filter coffee machine comes with more carafes than the average filter coffee machine (2 vs 1). The average filter coffee machine has a carafe count of 1.
    2 vs 1
  • 83.5% larger volume
    This filter coffee machine has a larger body volume than the average filter coffee machine (30240 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    30,240 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 9 cm wider
    This filter coffee machine is wider than the average filter coffee machine (32 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    32 cm vs 23 cm
  • No water level indicator
    This filter coffee machine does not have a water level indicator, while the average filter coffee machine does. 96.5% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • 5.5 cm deeper
    This filter coffee machine is deeper than the average filter coffee machine (27 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    27 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 60.2% heavier
    This filter coffee machine is heavier than the average filter coffee machine (3.3 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    3.3 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 50 W less power
    This filter coffee machine has a lower power rating than the average filter coffee machine (950 W vs 1000 W). The average filter coffee machine is rated at 1000 W.
    950 W vs 1,000 W
  • 1.5 cm higher height
    This filter coffee machine is taller than the average filter coffee machine (35 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    35 cm vs 33.5 cm
  • 4.4x more expensive
    Hamilton Beach 49980A-CE is more expensive than the average filter coffee machine (£110 vs £25).
    £110 vs £25
  • 4.4x more expensive
    Hamilton Beach 49980A-CE is more expensive than the average filter coffee machine (£110 vs £25).
    £110 vs £25
  • 1.9% worse value for money
    Hamilton Beach 49980A-CE has worse value for money than the average filter coffee machine (7.93 vs 8.1).
    7.93 vs 8.09
  • 50 W less power
    This filter coffee machine has a lower power rating than the average filter coffee machine (950 W vs 1000 W). The average filter coffee machine is rated at 1000 W.
    950 W vs 1,000 W
  • No water level indicator
    This filter coffee machine does not have a water level indicator, while the average filter coffee machine does. 96.5% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • 83.5% larger volume
    This filter coffee machine has a larger body volume than the average filter coffee machine (30240 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    30,240 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 9 cm wider
    This filter coffee machine is wider than the average filter coffee machine (32 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    32 cm vs 23 cm
  • 5.5 cm deeper
    This filter coffee machine is deeper than the average filter coffee machine (27 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    27 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 60.2% heavier
    This filter coffee machine is heavier than the average filter coffee machine (3.3 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    3.3 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 1.5 cm higher height
    This filter coffee machine is taller than the average filter coffee machine (35 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    35 cm vs 33.5 cm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Just A Dad Approved
≈ estimated
20/03/2022
Hands-on review · both brew sides, temperature and timing tests
Verdict
Hamilton Beach 49980A-CE is a versatile, good-looking machine that brews good coffee and has few drawbacks.
9.0
Aslan Reviews
≈ estimated
18/01/2022
Hands-on review · single-serve and pot brewing demo
Verdict
Hamilton Beach 49980A-CE is a simple, good-looking coffee maker that suits any kitchen and is easy to recommend.
9.0
Just A Dad Approved
≈ estimated
13/12/2020
Detailed review · brewing, temperature, cleanup and controls
Verdict
Hamilton Beach 49980A-CE is a very good coffee maker with a nice look and easy controls, despite some cleanup quirks.
Not graded

What reviewers agree on

Based on 2 · 3

Reviewers like the design and the coffee taste, but most are unhappy with the water tank.
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Criticised
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.3
toptenreviews.com
✓ explicit
13/06/2024
Taste test · Two-way brewer
Verdict
The Hamilton Beach 49980A brews a good-tasting pot and a single mug, but has few extras, including no warming-plate temperature control.
8.2
techgearlab.com
✓ explicit
10/01/2024
Lab test · Two-way brewer
Verdict
The Hamilton Beach 2-Way is a convenient brewer for one mug or a full pot, but its coffee is average and brews below the ideal temperature.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Hamilton Beach 49980A-CE

  • Highly versatile with its dual-brewing system for single cups or a full 12-cup carafe
  • Convenient 24-hour programmable timer for waking up to hot coffee
  • Includes a bold brew strength option for a stronger flavor profile
  • Adjustable multi-level cup rest accommodates travel mugs and prevents splashing
  • Cost-effective and eco-friendly by using loose ground coffee instead of expensive K-Cup pods
  • Dishwasher-safe removable parts make it relatively easy to clean

What we don't like about Hamilton Beach 49980A-CE

  • Takes up a significant amount of kitchen counter space due to its large footprint
  • Single-serve side does not automatically detect mug size, risking overflows if overfilled
  • Brewing process can feel somewhat slow compared to some single-serve competitors
  • The lid on the included travel mug does not seal securely enough for transport inside bags
  • Splattering can occur if the pitcher is pulled out too quickly during a full brew cycle

Verdict

The Hamilton Beach 49980A-CE is a versatile, 2-way programmable drip coffee machine featuring a dual-brewing system that lets you choose between an individual single-serve portion (up to 14 ounces / 41.4 cl into a cup or travel mug) or a full 12-cup (1.8-liter) glass carafe. Key specifications include a 24-hour programmable timer for automated morning brewing, dual separate water reservoirs with clear level windows, a "Select-a-Brew" option for regular or bold strength adjustments, and an energy-efficient automatic shut-off feature that triggers after 40 minutes. Main pros highlight its excellent value, space-saving design, and its eco-friendly single-serve side which comes with a reusable mesh scoop filter for loose ground coffee or disk-shaped soft pods, completely eliminating the need for expensive plastic capsules. However, notable cons include its bulkier footprint compared to standard single-use brewers, its strict incompatibility with K-Cup pods, and the fact that it cannot brew on both the single-serve and carafe sides simultaneously.

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