Keurig K-Elite Silver
Score: 78/100
Keurig K-Mini Black
Score: 65/100Rankings
The Keurig K-Elite offers a sizable 75 oz reservoir, temperature and strength controls, and an iced-coffee setting, making it a versatile choice for single-serve brewing. Drawbacks include scaling issues, a need to modify the reusable filter, and the absence of a timer or descale button. Ideal for users who value customization and a large water capacity in a compact countertop machine.
The Keurig K-Mini is an ultra-compact single-serve brewer that excels in space-saving design and quick brewing. Its tiny water reservoir and occasional durability concerns limit convenience for heavier use. Ideal for dorms, offices, or anyone needing one-to-two cups a day.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
2,218 mlbest | 354.9 ml | |
1,470 Wbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,470 W | 1,425 Wbest |
— | 1.5 minutesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 3,628.7 g | 2,086.5 gbest |
— | 1 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Compatibility(1) | ||
Compatible Pod Systems | K-Cup; reusable My K-Cup | K-Cup |
Power(1) | ||
Power Consumption (W) | 1470 W | 1425 W |
Design & Capacity(3) | ||
Water Reservoir Capacity (ml) | 2218 ml | 354.9 ml |
Weight (g) | 3628.7 g | 2086.5 g |
Dimensions (HxWxD) (cm) | 33.3x32.3x25.2 cm cm | 30.7 x 11.4 x 28.7 cm cm |
Features(1) | ||
Brew Size Options | 4-12 oz | 6-12 oz |
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Professional reviewers highlight the K-Elite's premium aesthetic, programmable functions, and extensive customization options such as temperature and strength control. They commend its versatility for both hot and iced beverages, while noting the absence of a timer or dedicated descale button and the potential for hard-water scaling as drawbacks.
Everyday users consistently praise the machine's coffee quality, ease of use, and attractive design, especially appreciating the iced coffee feature and tall-mug compatibility. Common complaints revolve around hard-water scaling problems, the lack of a timer or descale button, and the need to modify reusable pods.
“Excellent coffee quality, ease of use, and design”
“set the last one out to the curb”
“Love it!!!”
Professional reviewers commend the K-Mini for its ultra-slim matte design, one-touch simplicity, rapid brewing, and eco-friendly auto shut-off, positioning it as a perfect fit for cramped spaces and single users. However, they note its single-serve limitation, tiny water reservoir, and comparatively lower power as trade-offs for the compact form factor.
Everyday users love the K-Mini's tiny footprint, ease of use, and travel-mug compatibility, often calling it a perfect size for single drinkers and a great addition to desks or dorms. Common complaints revolve around durability issues, the need to refill water for each cup, and slower brewing compared to larger Keurig models.
