Famiworths Single Serve Coffee Maker vs Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker
Famiworths Single Serve Coffee Maker
5.7/ 10
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5.8/ 10
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Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker is narrowly ahead, 5.8 to Famiworths Single Serve Coffee Maker's 5.7. It leads on build quality & reliability and maintenance & cleaning.
Who each one suits
Famiworths Single Serve Coffee Maker
Budget-conscious single-serve coffee drinkers who want K-Cup and ground coffee compatibility in a compact machine
Scores higher on capsule system & choice.
Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker
The Keurig for somebody who finds pod coffee weak and wants it hotter and stronger
Scores higher on build quality & reliability, 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-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drink Quality | 18% | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Capsule System & Choice | 16% | 10.0 | 8.5 |
| Running Cost Per Cup | 16% | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Build Quality & Reliability | 12% | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Ease of Use & Speed | 12% | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Waste & Disposal | 10% | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 8% | 3.1 | 6.9 |
| Machine Value for Money | 8% | 5.0 | 5.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | Not publicly stated | Not publicly stated |
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-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Budget-conscious single-serve coffee drinkers who want K-Cup and ground coffee compatibility in a compact machine | The Keurig for somebody who finds pod coffee weak and wants it hotter and stronger |
| 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. | Strength and temperature control, which most pod machines do not give you at all |
| Compared with | Keurig K-Mini, Hamilton Beach FlexBrew, BLACK+DECKER Single Serve | — |
| Fits | — | K-Cup |
| Capsule System | compatible with K-Cup pods | K-Cup pods, an open standard many brands make |
| Colour Options | Classic Black | — |
| Descaling Required | ✓ | — |
| Dimensions | 142 D x 208 W x 305 H mm | 251 x 323 x 333 mm |
| Drink Sizes | 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 oz | 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12oz |
| Hot Water Dispenser | — | ✓ |
| Iced Setting | — | ✓ |
| Maintenance Reminder | — | ✓ |
| Power | 1000 W | — |
| Proprietary Capsules | ✕ | — |
| Strength control | — | ✓ |
| Temperature Control | — | ✓ |
| Water Tank | 0.41 L | 2.2 L |
| Weight | 1.18 kg | — |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
Famiworths Single Serve Coffee Maker
- +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
Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker
- +Five sizes from 4 to 12oz with strength control and adjustable temperature
- +An iced setting that brews hot over ice, and a hot water dispenser on demand
- +A 2.2 litre tank, the largest here, with a water filter and handle in the box
- +K-Cup is an open standard with reusable capsules available
- −No price is published for it here
- −No wattage, weight or warranty term is published
- −Descaling is required
Every specification, side by side
| Famiworths Single Serve Coffee Maker | Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker | |
|---|---|---|
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Budget-conscious single-serve coffee drinkers who want K-Cup and ground coffee compatibility in a compact machine | The Keurig for somebody who finds pod coffee weak and wants it hotter and stronger |
| 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. | Strength and temperature control, which most pod machines do not give you at all |
| Compared with | Keurig K-Mini, Hamilton Beach FlexBrew, BLACK+DECKER Single Serve | — |
| Specifications | ||
| 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, an open standard many brands make |
| Colour Options | Classic Black | — |
| Cost per capsule | 1.04 | 1.04 |
| Descaling Required | ✓ | — |
| Dimensions | 142 D x 208 W x 305 H mm | 251 x 323 x 333 mm |
| Drink Sizes | 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 oz | 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12oz |
| Hot Water Dispenser | — | ✓ |
| Iced Setting | — | ✓ |
| Maintenance Reminder | — | ✓ |
| Milk Frother Type | None | None |
| Milk System | None | None |
| Power | 1000 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. |
| Strength control | — | ✓ |
| Temperature Control | — | ✓ |
| Third Party Capsules Available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Water Tank | 0.41 L | 2.2 L |
| Weight | 1.18 kg | — |
Famiworths Single Serve Coffee Maker vs Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker: common questions
Which is better, Famiworths Single Serve Coffee Maker or Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker?
Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker scores 5.8 against 5.7, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Famiworths Single Serve Coffee Maker is still ahead on capsule system & choice.
Is Famiworths Single Serve Coffee Maker or Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker cheaper?
Famiworths Single Serve Coffee Maker starts at Not publicly stated, and Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker at Not publicly stated.
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-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker for?
The Keurig for somebody who finds pod coffee weak and wants it hotter and stronger
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