Which is better for single servings?

The OXO. Its podless small basket brews 2–4 cups, and the thermal carafe suits one or two drinkers. The Beautiful only brews into its 12-cup glass carafe, though the 1–4 cup mode keeps small batches from tasting weak.

Is the OXO worth about $260 more?

Only if you use single-serve brewing, want SCA-certified temperature control, or need a thermal carafe without a hot plate. For full pots of drip coffee, the Beautiful does the job at $54.96 at Walmart as of November 3, 2026.

Which keeps coffee hot longer?

The Beautiful holds coffee on its warming plate for up to 4 hours. The OXO's vacuum-insulated carafe holds heat without power, but owners report it is hard to empty fully and drips when pouring.

Which is easier to fit on a counter?

The Beautiful. It measures 12.24 in wide, 13.98 in tall and 7.68 in deep. The OXO is 15 in wide, 17.12 in tall and 10.12 in deep, and it needs clearance for the top-loading water tank.

Do either need paper filters?

The OXO uses paper filters: #2 for single servings and large commercial basket filters for full pots, and it ships with 10 of each. The Beautiful includes a reusable gold-tone filter, so no paper is required.

Which has better owner ratings?

The Beautiful: 4.3 out of 5 from 5,575 ratings, against 4.1 out of 5 from 104 ratings for the OXO. The OXO's smaller sample includes complaints about carafe drips and coffee temperature.

OXO Brew 12-Cup Coffee Maker with Podless Single-Serve and Thermal Stainless Steel Carafe vs Beautiful by Drew Barrymore 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker

Buy the Beautiful 12-Cup if you want a full pot for a household and want to spend about $55. Buy the OXO Brew 12-Cup if you mostly brew single servings, want a thermal carafe that keeps coffee hot without a hot plate, and will pay around $315. The price gap is roughly $260 at the latest prices: $54.96 at Walmart as of November 3, 2026, versus $314.99 for the OXO on November 1, 2026.

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