Keurig K-Cafe
Score: 76/100
Cuisinart Coffee Center Grind and Brew Plus
Score: 75/100Rankings
The Keurig K-Café SMART adds Wi-Fi, a built-in frother and a large 60-oz reservoir to the single-serve lineup, delivering café-style drinks at home. Its bulkier plastic design and need for frequent cleaning offset the convenience of its many features. Best for coffee enthusiasts who want latte capability and smart control in a small household.
The SS-GB1 offers versatile 2-in-1 brewing with pod compatibility, large reservoirs, and programmable features, but its blade grinder and sub-optimal brew temperature limit coffee quality. It is best for households needing both drip and single-serve options.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,770 ml | 1,890 mlbest | |
— | 1,200 Wbest | |
— | 240 minutesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 5,740 g | 5,443 gbest |
— | 3 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Compatibility(1) | ||
Compatible Pod Systems | K-Cup | K-Cup, HomeBarista, any single‑cup pod |
Design & Capacity(3) | ||
Water Reservoir Capacity (ml) | 1770 ml | 1890 ml |
Weight (g) | 5740 g | 5443 g |
Dimensions (HxWxD) (cm) | 31.8 x 29.7 x 38.9 cm cm | 40.5x29.8x27.3 cm |
Features(1) | ||
Brew Size Options | 2-12 oz | 8,10,12 oz |
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Professional reviewers highlight the K-Café SMART as a versatile, smart-connected coffee maker that excels at producing café-style milk drinks, thanks to its integrated frother, Multistream extraction, and app control, while noting its bulkier plastic design may limit placement in tight kitchens.
Everyday users consistently praise the speed and quality of lattes, the convenience of a large water reservoir, and the range of brew options, but they frequently mention confusion over dimensions and the need for regular cleaning of the frother and reservoir.
Professional reviewers commend the Grind & Brew Plus for its rapid first-cup delivery, versatile 2-in-1 design, and convenient programmable features, but criticize its sub-optimal brew temperature and only fair carafe handling.
Everyday users praise the machine's speed, large 12-cup capacity, and flexibility to brew both pods and fresh-ground coffee, especially for busy families. Common concerns revolve around the coffee not reaching ideal temperature, the unit's heft, and the absence of included single-serve pods.
