BLACK+DECKER 12-Cup Digital Coffee Maker

Name: BLACK+DECKER 12-Cup Digital Coffee Maker
Price: 36.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 7.1 (59 reviews)

Curated from 59 real Reddit conversations

Refreshed on: March 3, 2025

BLACK+DECKER 12-Cup Digital Coffee Maker

Brand: BLACK+DECKER

Price: $36

Snoop Score:

7.1

Sentiment

6.4

Popularity

4.6

Technical

8.5

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Snoop's Take

The BLACK+DECKER 12-Cup Digital Coffee Maker is designed to brew quality coffee with convenience and ease. It features a programmable system, allowing users to wake up to freshly brewed coffee and includes a 12-cup glass carafe for accurate pouring. Consumer sentiment indicates a strong appreciation for the coffee maker's quality and features, with comments such as "this machine makes really good black brews" highlighting its effectiveness. However, some users reported issues like an "unpleasant plastic smell and taste" and clock malfunctions, which may affect user experience. Overall, many found it to be a good balance of price and features, making it a popular choice for everyday coffee brewing. Despite some reported drawbacks, the BLACK+DECKER 12-Cup Digital Coffee Maker is generally recommended for those seeking an affordable and functional coffee maker in its category.

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I had one that I bought used, and it lasted about 7 years before it died. It was a great coffee maker, and made excellent coffee, and I would happily buy another one used except the prices on eBay have doubled.
Positive Feedback

Nothing says good coffee like that hot plastic smell and taste!
Negative Feedback

7.1

BLACK+DECKER 12-Cup Digital Coffee Maker

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Busy Mornings

9 / 10

Small Kitchens

4 / 10

Pod Lovers

8 / 10

Home Baristas

9 / 10

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What it does well!

Key strengths users can’t stop talking about.

Excellent coffee quality

“I had one that I bought used, and it lasted about 7 years before it died. It was a great coffee maker, and made excellent coffee, and I would happily buy another one used except the prices on eBay have doubled.”➕

Easy to service and repair

“A dab of solder and its good as new”➕

Programmable features for convenience

“get one that is cheaper that has features you will use.”➕

“the only thing i missed is the strong brew option from mr coffee.”➕

Good balance of price and features

“It's funny, most of the advanced ones are 3.5-4 stars.”➕

Makes really good black brews

“This machine makes really good black brews.”➕

Good quality coffee for the price

“IMO, Black & Decker and Mr Coffee both fall far below the "sweet spot."”➕

Good and cheap option for coffee makers

“Thanks for the information. It is good to know that Black and Decker is good and cheap.”➕

Works well for single cup brewing

“Can I make just one cup of coffee in my BLACK + DECKER coffee maker It has a minimum mark at 4 cups, but most of the times I just want to brew one cup for myself.”➕

“I tried that and it worked, finished much faster. Thank you.”➕

Where it needs some work!

Areas to watch—feedback on possible improvements.

Unpleasant plastic smell and taste

“Nothing says good coffee like that hot plastic smell and taste!”➕

Coffee can be bitter if not made correctly

“My husband said it was terribly bitter.”➕

“little volume of coffee + long time on hot plate = bitter, burned flavor.”➕

Clock malfunctions causing premature shutoff

“My Black & Decker electronic coffee maker's clock randomly changes the time.”➕

“Black and Decker has a 2-year warranty on most of their products.”➕

“You have a fault somewhere in your coffee maker's real time clock chip.”➕

Inconsistent heating for good brew

“I've never found a $12 machine that heated up the water hot enough for a good brew.”➕

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Core Power Plays

The specs and strengths that make it shine.

Discussion about coffee roasting affecting flavor

“Honestly there are so many coffee snob subs on here that may be better.”➕

Discussion on different coffee making preferences

“First of all you could be a coffee lover not an enthusiast.... I am gate keeping here....but it is true.”➕

Discussion about coffee maker features and preferences

“A drip coffee maker that won't take up half the counter but is easy to fill (love a detachable tank but hard to find those), has an insulated carafe that doesn't leak when you pour it and can be programmed ahead of time.”➕

“It is the most reliable coffee maker I have ever had.”➕

“Honestly, I use a French press. Only takes about 5 minutes to make coffee, works with grounds.”➕

“We both got about 4 years out of zojirushi drip machines. Thermal carafes were great though.”➕

Hidden Hero Hacks

Unexpected tricks and side‑door uses you’ll love.

Suggestion for a pinned post for coffee machines

“Its high time we pinned a post for machines in general.”➕

Buyer’s Cheat Sheet

What to check before you click ‘Add to Cart.’

Interest in different brands and models for coffee makers

“Looking for the most convenient drip coffee maker for my casual parents. Hello.”➕

“Honestly I wouldn't buy them anything more complex than a good old Mr. Coffee.”➕

“Thanks for the info! I guess the thermal carafe would be ideal.”➕

“I got my Aunt the Kitchen aid Pour Over coffee maker and she loves it.”➕

Advice on coffee grounds to water ratio

“Double check the amount of coffee grounds that you put in for the volume of water.”➕

Discussion about price vs coffee quality

“IME, an expensive *grinder* does. The machine that's making it, far less so.”➕

“they are way cheaper than most higher end coffee makers.”➕

“The SCA rated coffee makers do seem to 1. Make better coffee and 2. cost more.”➕

Discussion about upgrading coffee makers

“The Black and Decker was the most consistent and best budget machine.”➕

“I just figured I'd share my experience incase going without the feature or waiting a few days was an option for you.”➕

Debate on features vs. price in coffee makers

“There’s no difference at these price points besides maybe more timing features (e.g. programming it to go off at 6am, though you need to fill the basket the night before).”➕

Cautionary Callouts

Know the pitfalls before they catch you off guard.

Discussion about coffee maker overflow issues

“Coffee machines overflowing!! Grrrr!! I’m so sick of this problem!!”➕

“A coarser grind will increase flow rate in the filter basket so it's less likely to overflow.”➕

“Guess I’ll have to start doing it with this one too.”➕

“I gave up and simply started making only 3-4 cups of 12 available. But I got impatient, threw it away in trash and got a French press.”➕

Humorous take on fixing issues

“It must have been the electricity gremlins because I "fixed" my coffee maker by unplugging it and plugging it back in! :P”➕

Curiosity about coffee brewing process

“is the coffee ready to drink the moment it finishes dripping into the pot?”➕

“most coffee pots have a minimum amount they need to make. check the manual.”➕

BLACK+DECKER 12-Cup Digital Coffee Maker

Curated from 59 real Reddit conversations

BLACK+DECKER 12-Cup Digital Coffee Maker

Snoop's Take

BLACK+DECKER 12-Cup Digital Coffee Maker

Busy Mornings

Small Kitchens

Pod Lovers

Home Baristas

What it does well!

Where it needs some work!

Compare On All Talked About Dimensions

Core Power Plays

Hidden Hero Hacks

Buyer’s Cheat Sheet

Cautionary Callouts

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