Hamilton Beach FlexBrew Trio 49976 2-Way 12-Cup Coffee Maker with Single Serve
By Hamilton Beach · Coffee Makers · Kitchen & Cooking
- 2-way brewing: full 12-cup carafe or single serve
- Single-serve accepts K-Cup pods or ground coffee
- Programmable clock and timer with 2-hour auto shutoff
- Cup rest adjusts for travel mugs
- Black finish
Lowest price seen
~$99.99 (approx.)
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Summary
The FlexBrew Trio 49976 is a budget coffee maker that brews a 12-cup carafe, K-Cup pods or single-serve ground coffee from one 56 oz reservoir. Check the model number before you buy: Hamilton Beach no longer lists the 49976, and the closest current models are the 49914, 49902G and 49916G.
Strengths
- Three brewing modes in one machine: pod, ground single-serve and a full 12-cup carafe.
- A 56 oz reservoir feeds both sides, so there is no second tank to fill.
- The single-serve side brews an 8 oz cup in about 90 seconds.
- The carafe side is programmable, with a 2-hour auto shutoff and regular or bold strength.
- Replacement parts are sold for the whole line, from the carafe to the needle assembly.
- The removable cup rest fits a 7-inch travel mug and stores the pod holder.
Weaknesses
- The carafe sits on a hot plate, not a thermal carafe, so coffee left on it can scorch.
- The body is mostly plastic.
- The warranty is 1 year, shorter than the 5-year Technivorm Moccamaster and 2-year OXO coverage.
- Hamilton Beach does not list the 49976 on its current site, so exact-model support is uncertain.
- No major test outlet has published an instrumented test of the 49976 or any FlexBrew Trio.
- The single-serve side has no reservoir of its own; it draws from the shared 56 oz tank.
Verified specifications
| Model | 49976, part of the FlexBrew Trio line. |
|---|---|
| Region and power | US 120 V. |
| Brewing | 3-way — single-serve pod, single-serve ground coffee, or a 12-cup glass carafe. |
| Water reservoir | 56 oz removable, shared by both brewing sides. |
| Single-serve sizes | 6, 8, 10, 12 or 14 oz with ground coffee; 6, 8 or 10 oz with a pod. |
| Brew time | an 8 oz cup in about 90 seconds. |
| Programming | Easy-Touch programmable clock and timer on the carafe side. |
| Auto shutoff | 2 hours after brewing. |
| Brew strength | Select-A-Brew regular or bold. |
| Cup rest | removable, fits a 7-inch travel mug and stores the pod holder or brew basket. |
| Pods | K-Cup pods; other brands may fit but are not guaranteed. |
| Dimensions | 13.8 H x 11.3–11.8 W x 13.2 D in (varies by finish). |
| Included | coffee maker with power cord, 56 oz removable reservoir, 12-cup glass carafe, pod holder, single-serve brew basket and user manual. |
| Warranty | 1 year limited. |
Full research notes and sources
Which model this is
The 49976 is the model this page covers, a black 2-way 12-cup FlexBrew Trio. Hamilton Beach no longer lists it; the current line is the 49914 (black), 49902G and 49916G (black stainless), which share the core features but may differ in minor revisions and finish. The Amazon listing for the US variant is ASIN B07K1R37G4. Do not merge it with the newer FlexBrew Advanced 5-in-1 or 6-in-1 models (49922, 49927, 49928), which have different dimensions and features.
Brewing and what you get
The machine covers three jobs: a 12-cup glass carafe, a single-serve pod, and single-serve ground coffee. Both single-serve modes pull from the same 56 oz removable reservoir as the carafe, so you fill one tank. Ground coffee brews in 6, 8, 10, 12 or 14 oz sizes into the removable cup rest, which takes a 7-inch travel mug; pods brew in 6, 8 or 10 oz. The carafe side is programmable and holds for 2 hours before it shuts off, and Select-A-Brew switches between regular and bold.
Maintenance and replacement parts
Day-to-day care is simple: rinse the reservoir and cup rest, clean the pod-piercing needle assembly, and descale on a schedule. The needle assembly lifts out for cleaning. Hamilton Beach sells parts for the line directly, including a replacement carafe ($17.99), a reservoir with lid ($24.99), a charcoal water filter 2-pack ($15.99, each filter rated for up to 60 brew cycles), a permanent gold-tone filter ($12.99) and a needle holder with seal ($5.99). That parts list is above average for the price class.
Is it worth it?
The value here is versatility, not brewing precision. No SCA certification or independent taste test exists for the line. As of the 2026 check, Hamilton Beach listed the line at $99.99 for the 49914 and $109.99 for the 49902G and 49916G, which is a reasonable one-appliance answer for a household that wants both a pot and single-serve. Above $130, machines with thermal carafes, SCA certification and longer warranties come into range: the Bonavita Enthusiast is $230 and the Technivorm Moccamaster KBT is $349. The 49976 itself has no manufacturer price because Hamilton Beach no longer lists it, so match whatever price you find against the current line.
Sources
Manufacturer:
- Hamilton Beach FlexBrew Trio coffee maker, black (49914)
- Hamilton Beach FlexBrew Trio coffee maker (49902G)
- Hamilton Beach FlexBrew Trio coffee maker, black stainless (49916G)
Independent reviews:
Owner reports:
- No owner threads were accessible for this model.
