Black+Decker Digital 12-Cup Coffee Maker
Score: 77/100
Keurig K-Mini Gray
Score: 66/100Rankings
The Black+Decker 12-Cup Digital Coffee Maker features fast 975 W heating, a digital timer and auto shut-off, making it a convenient drip brewer for families. It lacks brew strength adjustment and has a plastic housing, which may disappoint coffee enthusiasts. Perfect for budget-conscious users needing reliable scheduled brewing.
The Keurig K-Mini is an ultra-compact single-serve coffee maker that brews 6-12 oz cups using K-Cup pods. Its tiny water reservoir and lack of pod storage limit convenience for frequent use. Best for solo drinkers in dorms, RVs or small apartments who prioritize size and simplicity.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
12 cupsbest | — | |
1,800 mlbest | 355 ml | |
120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 975 Wbest | 1,425 W |
| ↓ lower better | 2.04 kgbest | 2.09 kg |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Power & Energy(1) | ||
Power Consumption (W) | 975 W | 1425 W |
Capacity & Size(2) | ||
Water Tank Capacity (ml) | 1800 ml | 355 ml |
Dimensions (HxWxD) | 11.0 x 12.25 x 8.25 in | Height: 6.0 inches, Width: 13.0 inches, Depth: 14.0 inches |
Features(1) | ||
Filter Type | Washable basket | Reusable |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.04 kg | 2.09 kg |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers, such as Coffeeness, label the CM1160 series as the best budget drip maker, highlighting its fast 975 W heating, compact size, and solid two-year warranty, while noting the lack of strength control, temperature adjustment, and SCA certification makes it unsuitable for coffee aficionados seeking precision.
Everyday users consistently commend the machine's ease of use, reliable programmable timer, and family-size capacity, with particular praise for the mess-free Sneak-A-Cup feature; complaints are minimal in the limited feedback available.
Professional reviewers have not published detailed evaluations of the K‑Mini; product listings emphasize its compact size and simplicity rather than providing critical analysis.
Consumers highlight the K-Mini's tiny footprint and quick brewing as major positives, while noting the inconvenience of refilling the tiny water reservoir and the absence of pod storage.
