Keurig K-Elite Silver
Score: 77/100
Keurig K-Mini Gray
Score: 66/100Rankings
The Keurig K-Elite is a single-serve pod brewer with a sizable 75-oz reservoir, temperature and strength controls, and an iced-coffee setting, delivering versatile hot and cold drinks. Drawbacks include scaling issues, lack of a timer or dedicated descale button, and a primarily plastic construction. Ideal for users who want customizable single-serve coffee with a large water capacity and are comfortable performing regular maintenance.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
8 cupsbest | — | |
2,218 mlbest | 355 ml | |
110 V | 120 Vbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,470 W | 1,425 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | 3.629 kg | 2.09 kgbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Power & Energy(2) | ||
Voltage (V) | 110 V | 120 V |
Power Consumption (W) | 1470 W | 1425 W |
Capacity & Size(2) | ||
Water Tank Capacity (ml) | 2218 ml | 355 ml |
Dimensions (HxWxD) | 332.7x322.6x251.5 mm | Height: 6.0 inches, Width: 13.0 inches, Depth: 14.0 inches |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 3.629 kg | 2.09 kg |
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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.
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.
“Excellent coffee quality, ease of use, and design”
“set the last one out to the curb”
