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Hamilton Beach 2-Way Programmable review: 75 specs compared

Avg. price:~£70Type:?Water Container Capacity:1.77 LPump Pressure:0 barBuilt-in Coffee Grinder:noAutomatic Milk Frother:no

Hamilton Beach 2-Way Programmable Review: Compare 75 technical specifications and 6 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Hamilton Beach 2-Way Programmable
7.1/10

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists, owners and ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 45%, Reviews score 20%, List score 15%, Sentiment score 10%, User 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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▲ Better than 68% of models
Score components

45%

6.0

Technical score

20%

8.5

Reviews score

15%

?

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

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

9.3

User score

▲Better than 68% of 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 coffee machine's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a coffee machine with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 82% of models
Score components

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

▲Better than 82%
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 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 45% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components

35%

5.2

Performance

25%

4.4

Coffee Preparation

25%

7.5

Features

15%

8.2

Design

▼Worse than 54%
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 20% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 86% of models

80%

8.5

Average grade

20%

8.3

Popularity

Grades by review (6)
6 videos, average 8.8/10. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
▲Better than 86%
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 10% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 96% of models

70%

9.0

Rating

30%

10

Popularity

★Better than 96%
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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 15% 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.
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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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Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the Hamilton Beach 2-Way Programmable

Based on 0 · 7

Reviewers praise the handy single-cup side, good taste and versatile design, but criticize slow brewing and awkward filters.
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What owners say about the Hamilton Beach 2-Way Programmable

Based on 54 owners sharing their experience in online comments

30%positive7%mixed63%negative

Owners value dependable service and good coffee, but many report single-serve failures, confusing setup, and heat-warped lids.

What owners dislike

  • Owners say the single-serve side stops working, showing a light but not dispensing; it only pulls air and doesn't collect water, while the carafe side still works.6
  • Owners find the single-serve setup confusing: pod and water must go in the small receptacle, and the reservoir requires measured water, so many pour into the wrong place.6
  • Owners say the plastic lid warps from brewing heat, so it no longer closes tightly and must be weighed down, especially on the carafe side.4
  • Owners say brewing is much slower than expected, especially on the carafe side, and single-serve brewing takes longer than a Keurig.4
  • Owners report parts failing early: the press-down handle lock fell off after a few uses, a plunger arrived too long, and the unit wore out within about a year.4

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of coffee machine Hamilton Beach 2-Way Programmable

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 10
✕
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 45% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components:

35%

5.2

Performance

25%

4.4

Coffee Preparation

25%

7.5

Features

15%

8.2

Design

6.0
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 coffee machine's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a coffee machine with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 82% of models
Score components:

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

7.9
Power
?
Water Container Capacity
1.77 L
Market range: <0.7 L – >2 L
This coffee machine holds up to 1.77 L in its water tank, which is larger than 74% of coffee machines and equal to that of 0.9% of coffee machines.
Pump Pressure
0 bar
Market range: <15 bar – >19 bar
This coffee machine delivers 0 bar of pump pressure, which is lower than the pump pressure of 98.1% of coffee machines and equal to that of 1.9% of coffee machines.
Heating Time
?
Heating System
?
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What reviewers say
Type
?
Works with Powdered Coffee
no
This coffee machine does not accept ground coffee. 52.1% of coffee machines accept ground coffee.
Works with ESE Pods
no
This coffee machine does not accept ESE pods. 20.4% of coffee machines accept ESE pods.
Works with Capsules
no
This coffee machine does not accept coffee capsules. 32.2% of coffee machines accept coffee capsules.
Capsule System
N/A
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What reviewers say
Water Level Indicator
?
Water Filter
yes
This coffee machine has a water filter. 70.2% of coffee machines have a water filter.
Descaling Program
?
Cleaning Alert
?
Automatic Milk Circuit Cleaning
no
This coffee machine does not clean its milk circuit automatically. 18.3% of coffee machines offer automatic milk circuit cleaning.
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Built-in Installation
no
Color
?
Vintage Look
no
This coffee machine does not have vintage styling. 10.6% of coffee machines have this look.
Housing Material
?
Drip Tray Material
?
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What reviewers say

Hamilton Beach 2-Way Programmable vs the average coffee machine

246810TotalPerformanceCoffee PreparationFeaturesDesign
  • Has a water filter
    This coffee machine has a water filter, while the average coffee machine does not. 30% of coffee machines have a water filter.
  • Has a touchscreen
    This coffee machine has a touchscreen, while the average coffee machine does not. 12.9% of coffee machines have this feature.
  • 0.52 L larger water tank
    This coffee machine has a larger water reservoir than the average coffee machine (1.8 L vs 1.25 L).
    1.77 L vs 1.25 L
  • 14.9% 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 20% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 86% of models

    80%

    8.5

    Average grade

    20%

    8.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (6)
    6 videos, average 8.8/10. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    8.5 vs 7.4
  • 22.4% 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 10% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ★ Better than 96% of models

    70%

    9.0

    Rating

    30%

    10

    Popularity

    9.3 vs 7.6
  • 4.4% better value for money
    Hamilton Beach 2-Way Programmable has better value for money than the average coffee machine (7.94 vs 7.6).
    7.94 vs 7.61
  • 71.4% cheaper
    Hamilton Beach 2-Way Programmable is cheaper than the average coffee machine (£70 vs £120).
    £70 vs £120
  • 14.9% 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 20% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 86% of models

    80%

    8.5

    Average grade

    20%

    8.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (6)
    6 videos, average 8.8/10. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    8.5 vs 7.4
  • 22.4% 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 10% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ★ Better than 96% of models

    70%

    9.0

    Rating

    30%

    10

    Popularity

    9.3 vs 7.6
  • 4.4% better value for money
    Hamilton Beach 2-Way Programmable has better value for money than the average coffee machine (7.94 vs 7.6).
    7.94 vs 7.61
  • 71.4% cheaper
    Hamilton Beach 2-Way Programmable is cheaper than the average coffee machine (£70 vs £120).
    £70 vs £120
  • 0.52 L larger water tank
    This coffee machine has a larger water reservoir than the average coffee machine (1.8 L vs 1.25 L).
    1.77 L vs 1.25 L
  • Has a water filter
    This coffee machine has a water filter, while the average coffee machine does not. 30% of coffee machines have a water filter.
  • Has a touchscreen
    This coffee machine has a touchscreen, while the average coffee machine does not. 12.9% of coffee machines have this feature.
  • 15 bar lower pump pressure
    This coffee machine delivers lower pump pressure than the average coffee machine (0 bar vs 15 bar).
    0 bar vs 15 bar
  • Fixed cup clearance
    This coffee machine does not have adjustable cup clearance, while the average coffee machine does. 67.5% of coffee machines have this feature.
  • No ground coffee support
    This coffee machine does not accept ground coffee, while the average coffee machine does. 52% of coffee machines accept ground coffee.
  • No hot water dispenser
    This coffee machine does not have a hot water dispenser, while the average coffee machine does. 50.5% of coffee machines have a hot water dispenser.
  • 15 bar lower pump pressure
    This coffee machine delivers lower pump pressure than the average coffee machine (0 bar vs 15 bar).
    0 bar vs 15 bar
  • No ground coffee support
    This coffee machine does not accept ground coffee, while the average coffee machine does. 52% of coffee machines accept ground coffee.
  • No hot water dispenser
    This coffee machine does not have a hot water dispenser, while the average coffee machine does. 50.5% of coffee machines have a hot water dispenser.
  • Fixed cup clearance
    This coffee machine does not have adjustable cup clearance, while the average coffee machine does. 67.5% of coffee machines have this feature.

Video reviews

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

9.0
Gooz Crew Reviews
≈ estimated
13/08/2026
Hands-on review · hot, iced and full pot tests · cleaning
Verdict
Hamilton Beach 2-Way Programmable is a steal and one of the best value options in its category for those who don't want pods.
9.0
Just A Dad Approved
≈ estimated
20/03/2022
Hands-on review · both brew sides, temperature and taste
Verdict
Hamilton Beach 2-Way Programmable is a versatile, nicely designed coffee maker that brews a good cup, especially on the bold setting.
9.0
Aslan Reviews
≈ estimated
18/01/2022
Hands-on review · single-cup brewing and features
Verdict
Hamilton Beach 2-Way Programmable is simple to brew with and looks good, and it comes highly recommended.
9.0
Just A Dad Approved
≈ estimated
13/12/2020
Hands-on review · brewing, temperature and cleanup tests
Verdict
Hamilton Beach 2-Way Programmable is a very good coffee maker, especially useful for brewing a single cup into a travel mug.
9.0
The Novak Report
≈ estimated
11/12/2018
Hands-on review · four weeks of use, carafe and single cup
Verdict
The Hamilton Beach 2-Way Programmable is a flexible choice for carafe and single cups, and a month of use brought no regrets.
9.0
bestkitchenreviews
≈ estimated
17/11/2014
Hands-on review · single-cup and carafe brewing tests
Verdict
The Hamilton Beach 2-Way Programmable is a very good option for a standard coffee maker that brews one cup or a full pot.
8.0
7SUN MEDIA - Long Beach Video & Marketing
≈ estimated
09/11/2020
Bail or buy verdict · taste, capacity and filter tests
Verdict
Hamilton Beach 2-Way Programmable is a buy for convenient single cups, though the basket lets oil through and paper filters leave artifacts.
Hands-on video, no verdict
Overview video
Overview video

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Hamilton Beach 2-Way Programmable

  • A carafe side makes a full pot, and a single-cup side fits a travel mug.
  • The built-in water filter is a useful extra.
  • The touch screen makes the controls easy to use.
  • Hot coffee comes out tasting good from either side.
  • The reservoir shows the water level clearly.
  • The bold setting gives a stronger cup.

What customers don't like about Hamilton Beach 2-Way Programmable

  • The pump gives 0 bar, so espresso-style drinks are not possible.
  • The single-cup side is fiddly to clean.
  • Both sides cannot run at the same time.
  • It does not take capsules, so pods are out.
  • The bold setting takes noticeably longer to finish.

Verdict

The Hamilton Beach 2-Way Programmable covers two coffee routines in one machine, with a carafe side and a single-cup side. The carafe side makes a full pot, and the single-cup side fits a travel mug. Two things set it apart: a water filter and a touch screen. The 1.77 L tank can fill a full pot, and the clear reservoir shows how much water is left. The carafe stays warm for up to four hours, and automatic shutdown and sleep mode switch the machine off when you forget it. The trade-off is the pump: at 0 bar, it makes filter coffee only, so espresso-style coffee is out. The single-cup side is fiddly to clean, and both sides cannot run together. It suits a household with one full-pot drinker and one person who wants a single cup.

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