GE 12-Cup Digital Coffee Maker

Verdict

A solid pick if you want a simple programmable drip brewer with a stainless look and a reusable, easy-to-clean filter. It’s especially appealing for everyday small-batch drinkers who still like having a full 12-cup setup available.

Pros

  • Assembly & Setup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  • Heating-element power ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.8
    The heater is rated around 1190W and delivered brew water near 187.5°F in testing, which is very hot compared with competitors.
  • Build quality & durability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8
  • Automation & sensors ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.7
    The programmable timer and simple controls make it easy to set up automatic brewing, with straightforward one-button operation that keeps daily use low-effort compared with basic on-off machines.
  • Brewing performance & consistency ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
    The GE brewer delivers hot, well-extracted coffee with strong, full-bodied flavor that places it among the better performers in objective strength tests.
  • Cup, tray & carafe handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
  • Overall user experience ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.3
    Overall impressions are strongly positive, with owners highlighting the premium-looking stainless finish, straightforward programming, and easy cleaning as the main reasons it feels like an upgrade over cheaper drip pots.
  • Speed & time-to-cup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.3
  • Value & Price ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
  • Design, ergonomics & footprint ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.2
  • Filter ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.0
    Users like the included reusable filter since it reduces the need for paper filters and is easy to remove and clean, with added convenience from being dishwasher-friendly.
  • Capacity ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.8
    The 12-cup carafe and reservoir provide plenty of volume, but many owners still use it for smaller batches, filling the tank and brewing just a couple cups at a time when that better fits their routine.
  • Water system, maintenance & descaling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.5

Cons

  • Pot function ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0
    The warming plate keeps the pot hot for a fixed two hours, which many find adequate but some wish were more adjustable like on competing brewers.