The Hamilton Beach 12-cup coffee maker has many of the same features as the pick above, but at a much lower price point. The internal heater will keep your coffee warm for up to four hours, so you ...

Hotplates keep coffee hot by cycling power on and off, which means, on average, glass carafes on hotplates can vary the temperature of coffee by about 2.5° F in either direction after 1 hour.

The top spot for coffee makers with a glass carafe goes to Cuisinart DCC-T20 Touchscreen 14-Cup Programmable. This model receives top-notch ratings for brew performance and convenience.