Hamilton Beach BrewStation Summit Ultra 48465

Drip Coffee Makers / Self-serve drip coffee makers

We expect this model to perform similarly to the tested Hamilton Beach BrewStation Summit 4846[4] although it may differ in price and features. Has more stainless steel.

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CR Expert Take

How did it perform in our owner surveys and expert lab testing?

Overall Score

The Overall Score for this model incorporates our expert lab test results, as well as ratings for that brand’s reliability and owner satisfaction from our annual product owner survey of members.

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What goes into the Overall Score?

OWNER SURVEYS

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Brew performance

/ 5

Convenience

/ 5

Carafe handling

/ 5

Ease of use

/ 5

Ease of cleaning

/ 5

Color

/ 5

Brew time

/ 5

About

The Hamilton Beach BrewStation Summit Ultra 48465 is part of the Coffee Makers test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Drip Coffee Makers models like the BrewStation Summit Ultra 48465 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Brew performance: A high score means the coffee maker brews at an optimal temperature and gets the most flavor from your coffee.

Convenience: A high score means the coffee maker is easy to use and clean. A top-scoring model typically has clear controls and an easy-to-fill reservoir. Parts like the carafe, basket, and sprayheads are simple to wash or wipe down.

Carafe handling: A high score means the carafe is comfortable to hold and easy to pour from. A top-scoring model typically has a well-designed handle and pours easily, even to the last drop. Model that don't have carafes are not scored.

Brand Reliability & Satisfaction

#? in Reliability of all Drip Coffee Maker Brands

Did the brand perform consistently well over time?

PREDICTED RELIABILITY SCORE

/ 100

Predicted brand reliability scores are based on the likelihood of newly purchased automatic drip coffee makers experiencing a problem, adjusted for product usage, by the end of the 4th year of ownership. Higher scores mean better reliability. Ranked #? of 28

Would our members recommend this brand?

OWNER SATISFACTION SCORE

/ 100

Brand owner satisfaction scores are based on how likely owners are to recommend their automatic drip coffee maker to their friends and family. Ranked #? of 28

Source: Consumer Reports' 2021 and 2023 Summer Surveys

Features & Specs

Features

Programmable

Brew-strength control

Small-batch setting

Keep Warm function

Drip stop

Specs

Thermal carafe/mug

Height (in.)

Width (in.)

Depth (in.)

Dimensions HxWxD (in.)

15 x 9 x 12

Dispenser-style

Yes

Price & Shop

Hamilton Beach BrewStation Summit Ultra 48465

CR Expert Take

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Brand Reliability & Satisfaction

Brand Reliability & Satisfaction

Features & Specs

Features & Specs

Features

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Price & Shop

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