Comparison · Drip Coffee Makers

Hamilton Beach 12-Cup Programmable (46299J) vs Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Auto Pause (SK13-RB)

Two drip coffee makers side by side, both picks for filter coffee. Their specs are close; the difference is in who each one suits.

Which one should you buy?

Pick the Hamilton Beach 12-Cup Programmable (46299J) if…

Users who brew filter coffee in batches up to 12 cups and want programmable timing with strength options.

Buy this if you want to set a brew up to 24 hours ahead for filter coffee. It includes a 1-4 cup option for smaller batches and brew-strength control.

Skip it if: Those who need a permanent filter included.

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Pick the Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Auto Pause (SK13-RB) if…

Households that brew 12 cups of filter coffee at a time and want a simple machine with auto pause.

Buyers who want a basic drip machine for filter coffee can use this 12-cup model. It holds a full carafe and pauses brewing when the carafe is removed.

Skip it if: Users who need programmable start times should look elsewhere.

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Specs compared

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SpecHamilton Beach 12-Cup Programmable (46299J)Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Auto Pause (SK13-RB)
Typical price$ Under $100$ Under $100
Capacity12 cups12 cups
CarafeGlassGlass
Single-cup brewingYesYes
FilterPaperPaper
Warranty1 year1 year

What they have in common

Both record the same value for: capacity (12 cups); carafe (Glass); single-cup brewing (Yes); filter (Paper); warranty (1 year).

Hamilton Beach 12-Cup Programmable (46299J) vs Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Auto Pause (SK13-RB): common questions

How different are the Hamilton Beach 12-Cup Programmable (46299J) and the Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Auto Pause (SK13-RB)?

Their recorded specs are very close. The difference is in who each one suits, covered above.

Is the Hamilton Beach 12-Cup Programmable (46299J) or the Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Auto Pause (SK13-RB) more expensive?

Both sit in the same typical price band, $ Under $100.

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