BLACK+DECKER 12-Cup Coffee Maker with Easy On/Off Switch, Easy Pour, Non-Drip Carafe with Removable Filter Basket, Vortex Technology, Black

This is a very reasonably priced and attractive coffeemaker that is way better than most in its price range. Your typical affordable coffeepot normally is very basic and always has some drawbacks. The usual worst drawback is that the brew interrupter makes them overflow if the pot isn't perfectly seated. You will NOT have to worry about that with this one; unless the pot is practically falling off the base, it won't overflow. They absolutely fixed that problem. The design of the carafe also lends itself to easier cleaning, with fewer corners for residue to get stuck in and the wider opening making getting inside it easier. It also has a Brew Stronger feature if you want a little extra kick. And then there's the simple fact that it just looks nice and takes up less counter space.Pro's:Brews great coffee.Won't overflow.Easier to clean.Brew Stronger feature.Separate Keep Warm feature from BrewTimer that starts after brewing so you can see how long until auto-shutoff (and thus know how old the coffee is).Cleaning function for more thorough descaling.Smaller counter footprint.Attractive.Con's:The buttons are very difficult to read from most angles.I liked it enough that I bought a second one for my parents, who always just bought cheap coffee pots and then physically removed the brew interrupter. Even they agree it's legitimately better.

Perfect for what I was looking for! Easy to use, easy to clean and works like a dream. A bit noisy when brewing but aren't most? This coffee maker doesn't come with a reusable grounds basket so that may be a feature you want. The glass of the coffeepot is solid and not easily broken. The handle is sturdy and it makes enough coffee for some to be saved and put in the fridge for iced coffee. The body of the pot will be fine in a fridge as well if you'd rather not transfer the brewed coffee to another pot.

Straightforward and good for an individual user. So far, it has met my expectations for brewing coffee and I would give it a higher rating, but the product information is not clear. The product information says "the nonstick carafe plate keeps coffee warm for an hour after brewing is complete". That led me to believe it turns off after an hour; however, the unit stays on until you turn off the switch. It DOES NOT turn off after an hour. The product information on Amazon needs to be more accurate. I can't discern that anything happens after an hour....other than the unit stays on.

Wow! I've been using a single cup coffee maker (not a name brand) for the last 4 years - Good grief Charlie Brown!!! My first batch from this new B&D coffee maker is so delightful, I am now experiencing the full flavor of the coffee I've been buying and what a difference! I made a full 12 cup pot and refrigerate for ice coffee (since it's summer) in the morning. Scrumptious! This was easy to use, no assembly, and easy clean up. Note, my coffee now tastes better than the iced black coffee I would occasionally get from Starbucks and it costswayless. I still appreciate the "Mocha" flavored bag of Starbucks coffee from the grocery store. Bon Appétit ☕️

Great inexpensive coffee maker. I bought this to replace a much more expensive maker so didn’t have high hopes. It works great! Love that it’s pre-programmable and has a keep warm feature. Makes a great cup of coffee with good temperature and taste. No complaints at all!

I bought this coffee maker for my mom. It is super easy to use as well as clean. This is very important as she's in her 80s and I have to get appliances and tech that are simple to use. All she wants to do is make a decent cup of coffee, and it delivers. I know absolutely nothing about making coffee, and I'm confident I could use it with ease. Also, the components are wide enough for you to put your hand inside and clean it properly even though the coffee maker is very compact. It's perfect for one person, but also for a guest or two as well. She's very happy with it, which means I'm very happy with it.

I am not a coffee conneseur. I drink one cup per day...the pot says 5 cups, but it fills my mug once.The coffee is consistant, strong and hot. I have not timed the brew cycle, I would guess 5 minutes or so.The hot plate keeps the coffee hot even if I do not empty the pot right away.The only detail that it lacks is a valve on the basket that prevents the coffee from dripping out when the pot is removed if the basket has not had a chance to drain completely. This will sometimes drip coffee on the hot plate. Not a deal breaker, just something to be aware of.

Great coffee maker, it doesn't stop midbrew if you remove the pot.Every coffee maker i have ever had has an automatic stop when the pot is removed, except this one. How expensive could it be to add a spring stopper?I found out the hard way because I assumed it had a stopper, as coffee continued to poor out while I unknowingly poured a cup.The machine is a good size, brews quickly and I'm otherwise happy. I just wish it had a midbrew stopper.