Mr. Coffee ® 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker
Brew Now or Later
Price as of 2026-06-05. Check Amazon for the current price.
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Price Intelligence
Currently $54.99 — the 90-day average is $49.20.
All-time low: $20 on Sun Feb 15 (from 182 price checks).
Is This Right For You?
- •Dorm rooms
- •First apartments
- •Office kitchens
- •Rental properties
- •Does not meet SCA temperature standards -- standard heating elements in sub-$50 drip machines
- •Replacement cadence every 2-3 years -- at typical daily use, standard heating elements in this
- •Glass carafe with hotplate -- the glass carafe + hotplate combination produces slightly burnt
- •Takeya Deluxe Cold Brew Coffee Maker — budget alternative at $25 (Score A+)
- •County Line Kitchen 64 oz Cold Brew Mason Jar — higher rated at 4.8/5 ($30)
📝 Based on our editorial review.
Mubboo Score: B
How It Compares
This Product Mr. Coffee ® 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker | Most Popular Keurig K-Classic Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker | Best Rated County Line Kitchen 64 oz Cold Brew Mason Jar | Best Value Takeya Deluxe Cold Brew Coffee Maker | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $54.99 | $115.99 | $29.99 | $24.98 |
| Rating | 4.2/5 | 4.6/5 | 4.8/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Reviews | 6,963 | 109,289 | 24,744 | 67,432 |
| Mubboo Score | B | A- | A | A+ |
Pros & Cons
- •Programmable at under $35 -- the Brew Now or Later 24-hour timer is the most useful feature in the budget drip category; wake up to fresh hot coffee without paying $150-$200 for programmability on a premium machine.
- •Grab-a-Cup Auto Pause -- pause brewing mid-cycle to pour a cup without waiting for the full pot; standard feature on Mr. Coffee programmable lineup since the early 2000s, still genuinely useful.
- •Broadly available at every major US retailer -- Walmart, Target, Amazon, Best Buy, and Costco all carry Mr. Coffee; replacement carafes and filters are available at grocery stores nationwide.
- •No learning curve -- one button to program the timer, one button to brew; the right machine for dorm rooms, offices, rental kitchens, and first apartments where simplicity matters more than extraction quality.
- •Does not meet SCA temperature standards -- standard heating elements in sub-$50 drip machines typically heat water to 175-185 degrees F, 15-25 degrees below the SCA floor of 195-205 degrees F; extraction is incomplete, producing weaker, flatter coffee than the Moccamaster or OXO Brew from the same grounds.
- •Replacement cadence every 2-3 years -- at typical daily use, standard heating elements in this price tier fail within 24-36 months; over 5 years, buying 2-3 Mr. Coffee machines costs $58-$87 vs. the OXO Brew at $199 that lasts 7-10 years.
- •Glass carafe with hotplate -- the glass carafe + hotplate combination produces slightly burnt coffee taste after 20+ minutes; pour a thermos for storage if you brew and don't drink immediately.
- •No SCA certification, no shower-head distribution -- single-stream pour and sub-optimal temperature produce under-extraction that cannot be corrected by using better beans or a finer grind.
What People Say
Synthesized from 40 reviews · 100% verified purchases.
Opt for models with advanced features like strong brew and iced coffee if you want more customization; the compact Mini is ideal for tight spaces. Be aware of potential splashing with shorter mugs and check warranty coverage, as some units may fail prematurely.
- Ease of use and simplicity
- Fast brewing speed
- Compact, space-saving design
- Consistent, reliable performance
- Machine malfunction or complete failure
- Splatter and messiness during brewing
- Brews smaller cups than expected
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About Mr. Coffee
- 5 products in our database
- Average rating: 4.2/5 across all products
- Price range: $40 – $129.99
- Categories: Coffee Makers, Espresso Machines
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Bottom Line
Mr. Coffee ® 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker earns Mubboo Score B. At $55 it's above the 90-day average of $49 — waiting for a dip may pay off. Rated 4.2/5 from 6,963+ reviews. Strong buy if: dorm rooms, first apartments. Skip if: does not meet sca temperature standards -- standard heating elements in sub-$50 drip machines — Keurig K-Classic Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker (Score A-, $116) may fit better.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Mr. Coffee ® 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker worth buying in 2026?
It earns a Mubboo Score of B, with a 4.2/5 rating from 6,963 reviews — better than 25% of Coffee Makers we track.
How much does the Mr. Coffee ® 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker cost?
It is currently $54.99. The 90-day average is $49.20 and the all-time low we recorded is $20.
How does the ® 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker compare to other Coffee Makers?
The category's most-reviewed alternative is the Keurig K-Classic Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker (4.6/5, 109,289 reviews, $115.99). The ® 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker carries a Mubboo Score of B vs A-.
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