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Hamilton Beach FlexBrew Trio 2-Way Coffee Maker with 12-Cup Thermal Carafe
Affordable 2-in-1 brewer combining K-Cup single serve and 12-cup thermal carafe drip coffee, with bold and regular strength settings.
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7.3/10
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The Analysis
Quick Specs
Price$119.99
Weight3.8
Wattage1400
Cup Sizes6 oz, 8 oz, 10 oz, 12 oz, full pot
Expert Review Summary
The Hamilton Beach FlexBrew Trio with 12-Cup Thermal Carafe combines a K-Cup-compatible single-serve brewer and a full-pot drip side in one compact unit, with a double-walled insulated carafe that keeps coffee hot for hours without a heating plate. Compatible with K-Cup pods or ground coffee on the single-serve side, and ground coffee for the full 12-cup pot, it covers the main preferences of a mixed-coffee household.
The single-serve side draws from a 56 oz removable reservoir, supporting up to seven brews before refilling. Easy-Touch programming allows users to set the full-pot side to start automatically, and both sides offer regular and bold strength settings. The thermal carafe eliminates the flavor degradation common to glass-carafe machines that hold coffee on a hot plate. At 1400W and approximately 3.8 kg, the machine is light enough to reposition easily.
Priced at $119.99, the FlexBrew Trio with Thermal Carafe suits budget-conscious households where some members prefer a full morning pot and others want a quick single-serve pod. It trades premium materials and SCA-certified brewing for wide compatibility and dual-mode convenience, delivering solid everyday performance without added complexity.
Technical Specifications
Price$119.99
Weight3.8
Wattage1400
Cup Sizes6 oz, 8 oz, 10 oz, 12 oz, full pot
Brew Speed10
Steam Wand No
Bloom Pause No
Brew Methoddrip and single-serve pod
Dual Boiler No
DurabilityBPA-free plastic with stainless steel thermal carafe
Filter TypePermanent basket filter and K-Cup pod adapter
Pod VarietyK-Cup
Auto Shut Off Yes
Compact Size No
Easy To Clean Yes
Milk Frother No
Portability3800
Pressure Bar0
Programmable Yes
Sca Certified No
Thermal Carafe Yes
Warranty Years1
Built In Grinder No
Carafe Capacity12
Brew Temperature198
No Power Required No
Pod Compatibility Yes
Smart Connectivity No
Brew Strength Control Yes
Water Reservoir Capacity56