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Hamilton Beach 12-Cup

Minimum cost for a timer-equipped 12-cup coffee maker. The tradeoff: sub-optimal brewing temperature.

✎ PickHonest Research Desk▦ Updated October 15, 2026◷ 3 min read

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Hamilton Beach 12-Cup
Best Budget Programmable

Hamilton Beach 12-Cup

Hamilton Beach

Minimum cost for a timer-equipped 12-cup coffee maker. The tradeoff: sub-optimal brewing temperature.

  • 12-cup
  • Under $30
  • Programmable

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    Cons

    • Sub-optimal brewing temperature
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