Keurig Coffee Maker Buying Guide | Mini vs. Duo vs. Elite

  The only thing better than coffee is owning a coffee maker that can instantly brew fresh coffee. And one of the most trustworthy names in this business is that of Keurig – a beverage brewing system offering some of the most premium quality single-serve coffee makers for home and commercial use. Keurig has been …

 

The only thing better than coffee is owning a coffee maker that can instantly brew fresh coffee. And one of the most trustworthy names in this business is that of Keurig – a beverage brewing system offering some of the most premium quality single-serve coffee makers for home and commercial use.

Keurig has been around for decades and is a trusted brand among leading coffeehouses and beverage chains such as Starbucks, Dunkin’ Donuts, and McCafe. Keurig K Series is known for its simple design, high-quality construction, sleek look, and a plethora of useful and advanced features.

Here is a short comparison of a few of the most popular Keurig coffee makers in this series.

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Read on to find a detailed description of each of these products.

 

Keurig K Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker

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Made from premium quality plastic, this is the slimmest coffee maker in this list as well as the catalog of Keurig, making it one of the top choices among those who are looking for a single-serve coffee maker with a small, sleek, and modern design. It is ideal for those who are rushing to get a cup of coffee in the morning such as college and university students or travelers.

The dimensions of this machine are 4.5 x 11.3 x 12.1 inches, and when open, the lid makes the machine 16.8 inches high. A mug as high as 6.0 inches can be placed on this coffee maker. However, do not let the small size put you off because you can brew a cup of size between 6 to 12 ounces with this machine, depending on the amount of water added to the reservoir.

An interesting feature of this product is that it is travel-mug friendly. This means that it has a removable drip tray that can easily accommodate your coffee container. This machine also comes with auto-off where it automatically turns off 90 seconds after the last brew. Furthermore, there is pour over one cup reservoir and fresh water needs to be added before each brew.

This coffee maker is ideal if you have a small kitchen and want to avoid cluttering your space. Along with this, there is cord storage which not only helps keep countertops neat but is also helpful when carrying the coffee maker. For those who are very particular about the aesthetics of their place, Keurig K Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker comes in six interesting, matte-finish colors: matte black, studio gray, oasis, and dusty rose.

Lastly, this machine is compatible with the K cup universal reusable coffee filter and can brew Keurig K cup pods.

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Keurig K Mini Plus Single Serve Coffee Maker

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This is also a single-serve coffee maker but comes with the added advantage of strength control. Manufactured with plastic, this machine measures 11.3 x 4.5 x 12.1 inches and weighs 6.4 pounds. It has the ability to brew coffee, tea, and hot cocoa.

A prominent feature of Keurig K Mini Plus Single Serve Coffee Maker is its pod storage. It can hold up to 9 K cup pods, each having freshly ground, branded coffee. The K cup pod also nicely fits in the brewer which not only saves counter space but makes this product portable too. Likewise, the cord storage helps keep the place decluttered and neat.

Additionally, this machine is travel-mug friendly and has a removable one cup reservoir, unlike Keurig K Mini which has a pour-over reservoir, making it very convenient to clean and refill. It can easily accommodate a 7-inch travel mug. Plus, the Strong button allows you to prepare a cup of coffee with a very strong, bold, and refined taste.

This model retains some of the salient features of its predecessor: auto-off and the capacity for brewing 6 to 12 ounces, depending upon the amount of water added. Finally, this product is available in multiple matte finish colors and has silver detailing on the drip tray and the handle. Matte black, cardinal red, studio gray, evening teal, and matte white are all exciting options and cover a broad category of aesthetic preferences so you’re bound to find a Keurig K Mini Plus that suits your choices.

The main selling points of this model include its ease of use. It can be easily cleaned and refilled and the readily accessible stored pods add further convenience. It is very compact at less than 5 inches and produces strong coffee for that extra kick you might require in the morning. Though it looks the same as the standard model, its benefits are far more.

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Keurig K Duo Single Serve & Carafe Coffee Maker

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Available in sleek black, Keurig K Duo Single Serve & Carafe Coffee Maker is known for its glass carafe and heating plate. Now you can make a quick cup of coffee for yourself or serve rich, full-flavored coffee to a group of friends. There are 4 sizes for both the single-serve coffee and drip coffee cups: 6, 8, 10, and 12 ounces, and the dimensions of the machine are 12.92 x 10.94 x 12.76 inches with stoneware construction. The brewer weighs 9.71 pounds and the carafe weighs 1 pound.

This brewer has a 60 ounces water reservoir which is shared between carafe brewing and single-serve, saving you time in your hectic morning routine. Since it is removable, it can be easily refilled. You can also use its Pause and Pour option to ensure no mess on your machine or counter. With this option, you can also stop the coffee maker mid-brew and pour a fresh and hot cup of coffee instantly. Similarly, the auto on and off option brings convenience.

Depending upon your taste, you can either use ground coffee or K cups pods. For those coffee lovers who prefer a stronger, bolder taste, Keurig K Duo Single Serve & Carafe Coffee Maker has a strong brew button. Moreover, you do not have to wait for your machine to heat before selecting your cup size as it offers a smart start – the machine heats and immediately starts brewing a single cup once you press the brew button.

The Keurig K Duo Single Serve and Carafe Coffee Maker is very energy efficient. If you enable the auto-off option, the brewer will turn off 5 minutes after the last single cup brew whereas the heating plate will take 2 hours to turn off after the last carafe brew.

This coffee maker also offers the facility of using both, your own coffee beans and K pods. There are certain other coffee pods that are compatible with this machine but for an original, rich, and delightful taste, it is recommended to use Keurig cup pods.

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Keurig K Duo Plus Single Serve & Carafe Coffee Maker

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If you can barely find the time to make coffee in the morning, Keurig K Duo Plus Single Serve & Carafe Coffee Maker has got it sorted for you. It comes with a programmable carafe auto-brew option which can automatically brew a carafe for you provided you have programmed it 24 hours in advance. Making a cup of coffee doesn’t get cooler and easier than this.

The product dimensions are 14.19 x 7.68 x 15.88 inches and this machine comes with a gold-tone mesh filter. Its removable water reservoir has a capacity of 60 ounces and can be placed in multiple positions. As per your convenience and counter space, you can place this reservoir in multiple positions – left, right, or towards the back of the coffee maker.

Additionally, this machine has a 12 cup, 1.78-pound thermal carafe, with sizes 6, 8, 10, and 12 ounces, which can keep your coffee warm up to 2 hours. Its stainless steel construction speaks for its quality. This thermal carafe isn’t commonly available in many other Keurig coffee machines.

With Keurig K Duo Plus Single Serve and Carafe Coffee Maker you will also get a removable drip tray that can fit a 7.25-inch travel mug. With this tray removed, there is space for an 8-inch mug. Not only is the Keurig Duo very energy efficient – it turns off 5 minutes after your last brew – but it also has very simple control buttons despite its array of engaging features.

Use a K cups pod – which comes in multiple varieties of coffee, tea, and cocoa – or fresh ground coffee with this coffee maker. With either of these, gentle pressure applied extracts every ounce of the rich, delicious coffee you need to energize yourself.

Even though this coffee maker is manufactured in black only, it is a highly stylish item to add to your kitchen or work space.

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Keurig K Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker

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Measuring 13.1 x 9.9 x 12.7 inches, this is one of the most modern and finest options in Keurig’s catalog. It weighs roughly 9 pounds and has a capacity of half a gallon.

This machine can brew multiple cup sizes: 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 ounces. You can also get hot water instantly which means making soups or oatmeal becomes extremely convenient with it. Just add fresh water and you’ll have scalding hot water in no time. And let’s not forget, the iced setting option allows you to brew hot over ice to get a flavorful, single cup of iced coffee. You can either use your own ground coffee or the K cup, single server pods with it.

Keurig K Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker, additionally, has a 75 ounces removable water reservoir which means that you can brew 8 cups before the reservoir needs to be refilled. This might not seem extraordinary but those who are rushing through their morning routine know exactly what a timesaver this can be. The box also includes a filter for just the right taste and a water filter handle. Plus, Its removable drip tray can easily accommodate a 7.2 inches travel mug.

Besides these, just so you can have the machine go perfectly well with your counter space, it is available in multiple, refined colors with a sleek, metal finish. These include brushed copper, brushed gold, brushed slate, and brushed silver, all of which offer an incredibly sophisticated look. This makes this coffee maker a very smart choice for use in offices and other professional spaces.

With Keurig K Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker, you can have your freshly brewed coffee ready in less than a minute. This is also one of the very few Keurig coffee machines which provide the temperature control option. The auto shut-off option is energy efficient and its BPA-free construction eliminates health hazards. And if all of these excellent features aren’t convincing enough, this machine is fully programmable to save you time and enable you to make coffee with convenience.

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Conclusion

The best choice of Keurig coffee maker among these depends on your requirements and preferences. If you require just one cup at a time you are better suited for the Keurig K Mini series whereas if multiple cups have to be prepared in your household at once then the Keurig K Duo series might be better. And if you are looking for maximum features, try Keurig K Elite.

All of these 5 products are suitable for use with Keurig’s K cup universal reusable coffee filter.