Last Updated: February 8, 2019 (Refresh Now)
Hamilton Beach 49980A Coffee Maker Single Serve Black Stainless Steel
Last Updated: February 8, 2019 (Refresh Now)
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Coffee
499maker, pot, brew, single serve, single cup
+86%
-14%
" ... I loved this coffee maker . ... Now this is just a huge single-serve coffee maker. ... "
" ... Love the coffee pot and single serve option. ... Makes a decent pot of coffee. ... I came back to give this review while searching for this coffee pot's replacement. ... "
" ... I program his travel mug for his coffee and then make a single cup for me. ... "
" ... Great coffee maker. ... "
" ... Hands down best coffee maker yet. ... "
" ... It's easy and not complicated since I can use my own coffee. ... Dark roast is my favorite. ... "
" ... Best coffee maker I’ve ever had. ... "
" ... We are 56 years old and have had many coffee makers we even bought a very expensive one that had an espresso press that we sent back years ago. ... But for me privately at home this is by far the best coffee maker I have ever had. ... The convenience of making a single cup of coffee or a tall mug of coffee is exceptional and so is the coffee that it produces. ... "
Product Reliability
115lasted, stopped working, quit, died, serve
+43%
-57%
" ... for 5.5 months. ... "
" ... Did not even last one year! ... "
" ... Bought my coffe maker back in January and has already quit working. ... Single serve works but the other side stopped brewing. ... "
" ... Quit working after 2 months. ... "
" ... Had this for less than a couple months and stopped working, and still no word from amazon ... "
" ... Broke after 2 months. ... "
" ... I ordered this in May and today, all of a sudden the single serving won’t work!!! ... "
" ... But a couple days ago, it just stopped working. ... "
Ease of Use
76easy, easy to clean, single, cup, easy to program
+100%
" ... It's easy to use and easy to clean. ... "
" ... It’s easy to clean, durable, and has a bold setting, which is important to me. ... "
" ... It's easy to program. ... "
" ... This thing is easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to fill, and I love the ability to make just one cup when I want. ... "
" ... It's very easy to use and it looks nice in my kitchen. ... "
" ... Easy to clean and I love the programable option. ... "
Cleaning
63easy to clean, pot, cleaning, vinegar, coffee
+79%
-21%
" ... It has a reusable single serve filter which is very easy to clean. ... "
" ... I recommend you clean out the filter basket with a bristled brush regularly to prevent the micro holes in the basket from getting plugged. ... "
" ... Simple to use and clean. ... "
" ... I clean the pot in the sink like I would a dish, then run the vinegar cycle. ... "
" ... It's been cleaned multiple times with vinegar and specialty coffee maker cleaners. ... "
" ... I do wipe up any drips immediately before returning the pot, and I have had few needs to clean the unit since buying it four months ago. ... "
" ... love the fact I can make cup of coffee instead of whole pot, and it is easy to clean. ... "
" ... However, it was a pain to keep as clean as we would have liked, and we went through four of them due to quality issues. ... The interior will be easy to clean. ... "
Price
41waste of money, worth, money, worth every penny, totally
+76%
-24%
" ... Lasts longer than most in this price range. ... "
" ... For the price it was a good deal and no pods to buy. ... "
" ... Worth every penny ... "
" ... In stores the price is doubled so thank you amazon ... "
" ... Worth the switch imho. ... "
" ... It's a great value too ... "
" ... Best investment yet ... "
" ... Good product for the price! ... "
Build Quality
39carafe, pot, months, carafe broke, stainless steel
+36%
-64%
" ... The carafe is fragile. ... Unfortunately, based on my experience and other reviews, the carafe is fragile and thin. ... "
" ... I bought this and the brew basked broke the first time I put it in the dishwasher. ... "
" ... I made 1 full pot since i owned it and when i went to make a pot this morning the bottom of the carafe fell out while filling with water. ... "
" ... Only “issue” we have is the hot plate is starting to rust. ... "
" ... its cheap and flimsy plastic crap ... "
" ... Broke after 2 months. ... "
" ... And then it broke within 5 months of purchasing. ... "
" ... It started very small however today was the breaking point. ... "
Storage
31basket, cup, carafe, size, single serve side
+81%
-19%
" ... Parts are well designed and easy to break down and put in dishwasher. ... "
" ... Single brew will accommodate any mug size. ... "
" ... Of course, you need a paper filter for that. ... "
" ... Love the single serving capacity ... "
" ... Nice size for the counter. ... "
" ... I love it because it has a tall single serve side for my to-go mugs. ... "
" ... It saves counter space having single brew along with the regular coffee maker. ... "
" ... Also I have used a tea bag in the pod holder, better cup of tea than the microwave! ... "
Features
30features, cup, bold, single cup feature, brew
+97%
-3%
" ... I have no complaints other than that the light when it's programmed is BRIGHT. ... "
" ... Auto brew setting is easy and awesome. ... "
" ... I played with it enough to know that the program feature works . ... "
" ... Love the 'bold' feature. ... "
" ... It is used almost daily and the programmable features are easy to use and so helpful in the morning. ... "
" ... Love the single cup feature. ... "
" ... I use the timer function every morning. ... "
" ... You wonder how you’ve lived without the single cup feature. ... "
Water Usage
27reservoir, fill, pour, counter, pouring
+41%
-59%
" ... When we filled the water compartment, it leaked out all over the counter. ... "
" ... Water fill area is small, hard to add water. ... "
" ... the only issue was the first one leaked water. ... After every use there would be a 2-3 tablespoons of water on the counter, underneath the unit, when it finished brewing. ... "
" ... The single serve water reservoir would heat water but not pour any. ... "
" ... the reservoir with the water from the pot, the water reaches the 12 cup line on the reservoir. ... "
" ... Water just sits in the reservoir. ... "
" ... I inspected fully to see where it was coming from and when water was poured in the tank it just came from all over the place on the bottom. ... It started happening slowly and i noticed water at times on the floor but did not know where it was coming from. ... "
" ... When I put water in it this morning, over the sink, water was pouring out of the bottom! ... "
Ease of Cleaning
27easy to use, clean, use and clean, single, easy
+96%
-4%
" ... Easy to use easy to clean, I do recommend it. ... "
" ... Simple to use and clean. ... "
" ... It’s durable, versatile, easy to use, easy to clean, everything I needed. ... "
" ... Awesome easy to use and clean ... "
" ... The interior will be easy to clean. ... "
" ... I did purchase a gold filter for the carafe side and that makes cleaning up very easy. ... "
" ... It's easy to clean and wipe down, as well. ... "
" ... Attractive design, easy to use and clean ... "
Fit
26travel mug, single, pot, single serve, pods
+69%
-31%
" ... A 20 oz travel mug fits nicely under the single cup brewer & you can raise the platform to brew a smaller cup, without splatter. ... "
" ... I like that I can fill my travel cup when I head to work and leave the rest of the pot for my husband. ... "
" ... I can fit my travel mug under this one though! ... "
" ... I can fit a 20oz contigo travel mug in the single cup maker and fill it up. ... It fits well in a corner too. ... "
" ... I like that it comes with a basket for the single cup side, but there is also a holder so you can use soft/mesh coffee single bags instead. ... "
" ... Fits well on the counter also! ... "
" ... Love that we can fit our travel mugs under it too. ... "
" ... travel mug fits. ... "
Design
25design, nice, look, kitchen, easy to use
+88%
-12%
" ... It is stylish looking and extremely easy to use. ... "
" ... It looks great and is easy to use ... "
" ... I love the finish and it definitely seems high quality. ... "
" ... Looks nice with black and chrome. ... "
" ... Also looks great on my counter ... "
" ... It's very easy to use and it looks nice in my kitchen. ... "
" ... Love it, very well designed. ... "
" ... I like the simple shape and functionality of it but dislike the cost of single pods. ... "
Returns
22refund, returned, returning, window, threw
+5%
-95%
" ... Way to slow so we returned it. ... "
" ... I would think the factory is sending out items that have been returned to them without inspecting them. ... "
" ... Wish I returned it! ... "
" ... Sending back immediately! ... "
" ... Arrived broken, returning immediately!z😆 ... "
" ... Returned this machine for a refund. ... "
" ... ***Revised my review from 1 star to 4 stars. ... "
" ... Im stuck with this piece of junk because cannot return now. ... "
Water Resistance
22hamilton beach, making, reservoir, hamilton beach product, cup
+41%
-59%
" ... So, I plan on making 8, but only 6 come out so I'm forced to add more water and wait even longer for my coffee. ... "
" ... We do still have the outer box which says Hamilton Beach. ... "
" ... Very small water fill in back of unit, kinda awkward. ... "
" ... When I put water in it this morning, over the sink, water was pouring out of the bottom! ... "
" ... I inspected fully to see where it was coming from and when water was poured in the tank it just came from all over the place on the bottom. ... Tried calling hamilton beach for the guarantee claim, they are very hard to reach. ... "
" ... Unless you put hot water in the reservoir, it trickles out and takes literally 3-4 min for a cup . ... "
" ... I'm not sure where the water is going but it is not going into my cup. ... "
" ... The water would not come out. ... "
Size
22size, single cup, travel, single, handy
+100%
" ... Easy to use, nice to have the single serve option for guests who need it or travel mug. ... "
" ... Counter size is perfect . ... "
" ... My travel mug is ready in under 2 minutes. ... "
" ... On most days I use the single serve side that easily fits a travel mug as well as a single cup. ... "
" ... Nice size for the counter. ... "
" ... Love that we can fit our travel mugs under it too. ... "
" ... travel mug fits. ... "
" ... I can fit a 20oz contigo travel mug in the single cup maker and fill it up. ... "
As Gift
19bought, christmas, loves, gifts, mother
+95%
-5%
" ... I bought this as a gift fory mother. ... "
" ... Bought as gift ... "
" ... Bought it as a gift for my wife. ... "
" ... I got this as a gift for my mother and she absolutely loves it. ... "
" ... These machines shouldn't need to be Christmas gifts every year. ... "
" ... Gift to myself for Christmas. ... "
" ... I got this as a Christmas gift for my mom. ... "
" ... This was a gift for my boyfriend and he loves it! ... "
Marketplace
14thank, warehouse, support, refund, later
+64%
-36%
" ... Also, let me just say, I ordered this on Wednesday morning at 5 am with my Amazon Prime 2 day shipping, this product arrived at my door Thursday afternoon at approximately 1: o’clock pm. ... "
" ... In stores the price is doubled so thank you amazon ... "
" ... THANK YOU for the little things. ... "
" ... After much research on and off amazon I found out that this maker was the best. ... "
" ... This is the best purchase I've made through Amazon . ... "
" ... Mine finally gave out and I was excited to find a replacement at amazon almost $40 less than a local store! ... "
" ... You'll thank me later. ... "
" ... Thank you amazon! ... "
Food Items
14cup, pot, make, hot, tea
+100%
" ... It’s perfect for the days when I need a little afternoon pickup without making a whole pot. ... "
" ... I use it for tea and hot chocolate as well. ... "
" ... We love that you can make an individual cup or you can make a whole pot. ... "
" ... I have a silicone or squeezable measuring cup iSi 2 Cup Flexible Silicone Measuring Cup - Highly Ranked and Recommended by Cooks and Bakersto pour from, don't bother using a mug it makes a mess. ... "
" ... The pot stays hot too. ... "
" ... It's nice to have the option of easily make either 1 cup or a whole pot. ... "
" ... We will set it up at night to brew the next morning and after downing a pot between us will use the single serve as needed. ... "
" ... Love that I can make a cup only or a whole pot. ... "
Controls
13buttons, program button, hit, brew, start
+38%
-62%
" ... I would push the button to start and nothing happens . ... "
" ... All of the buttons light up when pressed and the pot is aligned correctly on the hot plate, so there is a fundamental issue with this coffee pot and I recommend buying a different one. ... "
" ... Auto button will not turn on malfunction button ... "
" ... I have to hold the power button down if I want it to brew the entire pot. ... "
" ... Also the brew button does the same, clicks but not brewing. ... "
" ... I hit the on button but nothing happens. ... "
" ... I can only assume that quality control is suboptimal. ... "
" ... I even push the "bold" button. ... "
Capacity
13house, one, cup, two, single
+100%
" ... The craft is great when my husband and or I have family over. ... "
" ... My travel mug is ready in under 2 minutes. ... "
" ... I make the whole pot on weekends for family and friends , we all can sit down with a cup and enjoy! ... "
" ... Two were for gifts for family members and I personally kept one. ... "
" ... I liked it so much that I bought this second one for my ski condo! ... "
" ... Very versatile for our family. ... "
" ... Instead of leaving it on at night and illuminating the entire house, I typically turn it on before I hop into the shower. ... "
" ... This is so perfect for our family of two! ... "
Overall performance
13job, fast, easy, brews
+77%
-23%
" ... All worked well, fast brew, etc. ... "
" ... Nothing fantastic but does the job ... "
" ... Gets used constantly and it's very reliable. ... "
" ... It is super fast too. ... "
" ... Great job on this! ... "
" ... Simple, does the job for me! ... "
" ... this absolutely does the job! ... "
" ... Works great, runs a little slow on the single cup, but great value, love it ... "
For Travel
9mug, travel mug, side, single, one
+89%
-11%
" ... I set up the travel mug side for me and the carfe side for her at night. ... "
" ... travel mug fits. ... "
" ... I can fit my travel mug under this one though! ... "
" ... We've taken it on trips with us and it's never given us any trouble. ... "
" ... Love that we can fit our travel mugs under it too. ... "
" ... My travel mug is ready in under 2 minutes. ... "
" ... Works great and nice to have the option of 12 cups or a travel mug. ... "
Heating
9tea, cup, side, heating, heat
+56%
-44%
" ... Brews fast and hot! ... "
" ... The pot stays hot too. ... "
" ... I like the single side for my cup of hot tea at bedtime. ... "
" ... brews nice and Hot! ... "
" ... In fact right now I'm drinking from my cup that was just made hot. ... "
Sound Quality
8sound, makes, water, trying, popping
+13%
-88%
" ... Recently we discovered that it started making a weird clicking and popping noise. ... "
" ... While trying to use the Kcups it made a very high pitch streaking noise. ... "
" ... I ordered different Hamilton Beach and had to return it too, heating element make loud popping noise at first use. ... "
" ... It makes noise like it's trying to heat the water but nothing happens. ... "
Clock
7clock, set, every, easy, well
+100%
" ... Timer helps for those early mornings! ... "
" ... I use the timer function every morning. ... "
" ... I set the timer every night and it has never let me down! ... "
" ... Clock is easy to set. ... "
" ... It is great to wake up to coffee with the self-timer! ... "
" ... The clock is very quick to set, and the timer has worked well for me. ... "
Setup
6easy, simple, setup, instructions
+100%
" ... Wife submits that a woman engineer likely designed it. ... "
" ... Hopefully will last, great that there are two ways to brew, easy setup. ... "
" ... Easy to unbox and setup. ... "
" ... It’s easy to set up without instructions. ... "
Screen Protection
6pot, cracked, carafe, leaks, carafe broke
-100%
" ... However, the glass carafe suddenly cracked under what I assume to be heat stress during brewing. ... "
" ... The glass carafe broke within a month in use. ... "
" ... This is a fire hazard and the glass could break if I'm not home to catch it. ... "
" ... Glass decanter extremely fragile. ... "
" ... The carafe was cracked when I laid it out on the table . ... "
" ... Glass pot leaks . ... "
For Kids
5daughter, bought
+100%
" ... My daughter loves it ... "
" ... granddaughter was happy with ... "
" ... This one brews so fast that I hardly had time to tend to the kids before it was done. ... "
" ... I bought this for my son for Christmas and it has worked great. ... "
" ... Love it so much I bought one for my daughter ... "
Delivery
5arrived, returning, immediately, broken
+80%
-20%
" ... Shipped and packed well. ... "
" ... Arrived when promised in good condition. ... "
" ... And shipped to my home in 3 days. ... "
Software Platform
4user, update, nice, looks, black
+25%
-75%
" ... Bought it December 2017 and now April 2018 and it indicates Error 07 and does not work. ... "
Comfort
4soft, one, cups, pot, carafe broke
+100%
" ... Best hands down ... "
" ... It turns off after awhile and it stays hot for a long time! ... "
" ... Finding the soft cups or the machines to make your own is a bit challenging but we haven't had to use the single cup side yet. ... "
Battery Life
4+75%
-25%
" ... (really closer to 2 hrs). ... "
" ... Hopefully the replacement lasts longer ... "
" ... Why did I change : ( the DC 3000 lasts for several years with daily use. ... "
Wash Programs
3timer, setting, cycle
+33%
-67%
" ... The single brew filter is messy. ... "
" ... This makes the setting brew cycle impossible!!! ... "
Washing
3+67%
-33%
" ... Rinse it and it’s ready to go. ... "
" ... I searched, but I still wanted my single serve machine. ... "
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