Famiworths Single Serve Coffee Maker vs Keurig K-Classic
AheadKeurig K-Classic is narrowly ahead, 5.9 to Famiworths Single Serve Coffee Maker's 5.7. It leads on machine value for money and maintenance & cleaning.
Who each one suits
Budget-conscious single-serve coffee drinkers who want K-Cup and ground coffee compatibility in a compact machine
Scores higher on drink quality, ease of use & speed.
A house where everyone drinks something different, on the cheapest pods going
Scores higher on machine value for money, maintenance & cleaning.
How they score, criterion by criterion
Both are scored the same way against the rest of their category, from what their makers publish. The weight is how much each criterion moves the total. How the score works
| Criterion | Weight in category | Famiworths Single Serve Coffee Maker | Keurig K-Classic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drink Quality | 18% | 5.3 | 4.0 |
| Capsule System & Choice | 16% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Running Cost Per Cup | 16% | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Ease of Use & Speed | 12% | 6.0 | 5.5 |
| Build Quality & Reliability | 12% | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Waste & Disposal | 10% | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Machine Value for Money | 8% | 5.0 | 8.7 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 8% | 3.1 | 5.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | Not publicly stated | $99.99 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Famiworths Single Serve Coffee Maker | Keurig K-Classic | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $99.99 |
| Best for | Budget-conscious single-serve coffee drinkers who want K-Cup and ground coffee compatibility in a compact machine | A house where everyone drinks something different, on the cheapest pods going |
| What sets it apart | Offers both K-Cup pod and reusable ground coffee basket brewing in a compact body with a bold brew mode and descaling reminder, at a budget price point. | K-Cup is an open standard many brands make, so the pod price is set by competition rather than by Keurig |
| Compared with | Keurig K-Mini, Hamilton Beach FlexBrew, BLACK+DECKER Single Serve | — |
| Auto Shutoff | — | ✓ |
| Fits | — | K-Cup |
| Capsule System | compatible with K-Cup pods | K-Cup pods, Keurig's own standard, widely licensed and copied |
| Colour Options | Classic Black | Black, Rhubarb |
| Descaling Required | ✓ | — |
| Dimensions | 142 D x 208 W x 305 H mm | — |
| Drink Sizes | 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 oz | — |
| Power | 1000 W | 1470 W |
| Proprietary Capsules | ✕ | ✕ |
| Warranty | — | 1 year |
| Water Tank | 0.41 L | — |
| Weight | 1.18 kg | — |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
- +Takes K-Cups or a reusable capsule, so it is not locked to pods
- +Five sizes from 6 to 14oz, at 1.18kg and 1000W
- +Small enough to sit where a kettle would
- −A 0.41 litre tank, refilled roughly every three cups
- −Descaling is required and there is no automatic programme
- −No price and no warranty term published
- +K-Cup is an open standard made by many brands, so the pod price is competitive rather than fixed
- +A reusable capsule is available, so loose coffee is an option
- +$99.99, well under the $154.99 median, with a one-year warranty
- +1470W with a 2-hour auto shut-off
- −No tank size, drink sizes or weight is published
- −One year of cover, where Nespresso's Creatista and Lattissima publish two
- −Descaling is required
Every specification, side by side
| Famiworths Single Serve Coffee Maker | Keurig K-Classic | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | — | $99.99 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Budget-conscious single-serve coffee drinkers who want K-Cup and ground coffee compatibility in a compact machine | A house where everyone drinks something different, on the cheapest pods going |
| What sets it apart | Offers both K-Cup pod and reusable ground coffee basket brewing in a compact body with a bold brew mode and descaling reminder, at a budget price point. | K-Cup is an open standard many brands make, so the pod price is set by competition rather than by Keurig |
| Compared with | Keurig K-Mini, Hamilton Beach FlexBrew, BLACK+DECKER Single Serve | — |
| Specifications | ||
| Auto Shutoff | — | ✓ |
| Fits | — | K-Cup |
| Capsule Material | Plastic, a #5 plastic cup | Plastic, a #5 plastic cup |
| Capsule System | compatible with K-Cup pods | K-Cup pods, Keurig's own standard, widely licensed and copied |
| Colour Options | Classic Black | Black, Rhubarb |
| Cost per capsule | 1.04 | 1.04 |
| Descaling Required | ✓ | — |
| Dimensions | 142 D x 208 W x 305 H mm | — |
| Drink Sizes | 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 oz | — |
| Milk Frother Type | None | None |
| Milk System | None | None |
| Power | 1000 W | 1470 W |
| Proprietary Capsules | ✕ | ✕ |
| Reusable Capsule Available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ships to | US | US |
| Ships to Note | Confirmed on Amazon US, which is where this link points. Availability in other Amazon stores has not been checked, and a regional store may substitute a different product. | Confirmed on Amazon US, which is where this link points. Availability in other Amazon stores has not been checked, and a regional store may substitute a different product. |
| Third Party Capsules Available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Warranty | — | 1 year |
| Water Tank | 0.41 L | — |
| Weight | 1.18 kg | — |
Famiworths Single Serve Coffee Maker vs Keurig K-Classic: common questions
Which is better, Famiworths Single Serve Coffee Maker or Keurig K-Classic?
Keurig K-Classic scores 5.9 against 5.7, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Famiworths Single Serve Coffee Maker is still ahead on drink quality.
Is Famiworths Single Serve Coffee Maker or Keurig K-Classic cheaper?
Famiworths Single Serve Coffee Maker starts at Not publicly stated, and Keurig K-Classic at $99.99.
Who is Famiworths Single Serve Coffee Maker for?
Budget-conscious single-serve coffee drinkers who want K-Cup and ground coffee compatibility in a compact machine
Who is Keurig K-Classic for?
A house where everyone drinks something different, on the cheapest pods going
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