A review of 49980A Hamilton Beach

• Jennifer received a rating of 4.5 stars.
• This machine still offers excellent value for the money in 2024.

Because it combines the best of both worlds, the Hamilton Beach 49980A brewer has been a tremendous success. Because you can choose between automatic drip brewing and single-cup coffee convenience at any moment, it also takes up very little space and would be ideal for entertaining and in-home hospitality.

Name and Number of the Model

The Hamilton Beach Single Serve Coffee Brewer and Full Pot Coffee Maker is the whole name and number of this product. The Hamilton Beach 2-Way Brewer 49980A is another name for it.

Measurements

The item’s overall measurements are 13.7 x 11.4 x 15.4 inches in height, width, and depth. When open, the tops of the single-cup and 12-cup reservoirs are 16 3/4 and 20 3/4 inches high, respectively. There are twelve cups of liquid in the glass carafe.

To accommodate all cup and mug sizes, the multilevel cup rest on the single-serve side stacks and adjusts. In terms of clearance, a mug or cup can fit on top of the base with a 7-inch gap; without the base, the gap is 9 inches.

What Does It Include?

The unit comes with a one-year warranty, a glass carafe, and a start guide. Despite shown in the picture, the 14-ounce travel cup is not included. As seen, you will receive the glass carafe. In summary, when it comes to coffee brewing on a dime, this is having your cake and eating it too—or at least coming very close.

Characteristics

A switch option on the front control panel let you to convert between the drip and single-brew modes, giving you choice. However, each function has its own reservoir; the two do not share a single large reservoir; this machine has been fully figured out.

A handy soft pod basket on the single-serve side keeps pods organized. Additionally, you have the option to select the ordinary or bold strength (also on the control panel). With the single-serve side, you can drop a pod into the pod holder like clockwork, eliminating the need for time-consuming scooping.

Additionally, there are a number of useful brew programming features. You may choose the brewing time within a 24-hour frame, and the machine will automatically shut off after two hours of inactivity, allowing you to worry-free go about your day!

Usability

Basic daily use should be wonderfully smooth if you have some expertise with drip models in general. Its auto shutoff feature removes the worry of “did I turn it off before I left?” and it can be set to begin brewing whenever you choose.

You may also buy a permanent filter to assist extend the life of your machine if you believe you may be utilizing the drip side more frequently. These are affordable, highly regarded, and have a gold-tone appearance. They are dishwasher safe, come in different sizes and models depending on your machine, and are generally far superior to disposable paper filters in the long run.

Reviews and Ratings from Customers in Hamilton Beach 49980A

Many believed that the businesses had finally paid attention and provided what they had promised. No joke, it seems like this one was a true winner. It offered additional benefits, such as the warmer pads on either side that maintained the coffee at a comfortable temperature, in addition to generally meeting their expectations. Raves included time-saving features and a constant temperature.

The carafe’s top cannot be removed, so if you’re like me and are accustomed to taking it out to run it through the dishwasher, please consider this.

Several people expressed worry regarding the travel mug depicted in the image. Despite what the description claims, it is not misleading advertising.

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Brew for longer and with more force. More than two minutes may be needed for a strong brew. This might not be a problem after you get used to it if you prefer your coffee strong. A few people discovered that it’s best to exercise caution and avoid overfilling the filter so as not to give the grounds the wrong impression.

Since coffee strength and weakness are subjective, it is difficult for me to assess the comments on brew weakness. While some may view it as a daring punch, others may view it as ordinary. Additionally, preparing hot tea and hot cocoa has been noted as a fulfilling activity.

Advantages

• Versatility: the ability to alternate between the conventional drip system and single-serve convenience
• A good size that won’t take up much space on the countertop
• Grounds or pods can be placed in the single-serve gateway tray.
• The striking backdrop for a bit more extra taste
• It is not necessary to tilt the carafe upside down in order to extract the coffee; it pours without leaking.
• Concern-free shut-off feature
• It can be programmed in advance.

Drawbacks

• K-cups are not compatible with this machine.
• To make sure loose grounds don’t wind up on the wrong side, you must be cautious when dispersing them.

Cost

The pricing is still around $100 as of this writing, and not much has changed! That is to say, the good news doesn’t stop at performance, portability, and compactness. Your coffee spending won’t alter much if you’re accustomed to purchasing loose grinds on a regular basis.

This also holds true for soft pods, which are fairly priced. The dirty little secret is that pods are both biodegradable and a bit more cost-effective.

Conclusion

This is one of the best types on the market for the money, in my opinion. I also thought that most of the reviews were smart and fair.

As you saw in the review, the one big problem is that it doesn’t work with K-cups. Instead, you’ll need to use soft pods, which may not be a big deal since this maker is cheap, reliable, and made to work every time.

It is a type I would think about getting if I were looking for a second brewer.