Famiworths Single Serve Coffee Maker vs Keurig K-Express Single-Serve

The verdict

Keurig K-Express Single-Serve is the better buy on our scoring, 6.2 to Famiworths Single Serve Coffee Maker's 5.7. It leads on ease of use & speed and machine value for money.

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 drink quality.

Keurig K-Express Single-Serve

One person, one mug, the least you can spend to get there

Scores higher on ease of use & speed, 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

CriterionWeightFamiworths Single Serve Coffee MakerKeurig K-Express Single-Serve
Drink Quality18%5.34.7
Capsule System & Choice16%10.010.0
Running Cost Per Cup16%5.55.5
Ease of Use & Speed12%6.06.2
Build Quality & Reliability12%4.54.5
Waste & Disposal10%3.03.0
Machine Value for Money8%5.010.0
Maintenance & Cleaning8%3.15.0

What each one costs

PriceNot publicly stated$69.99

Where they differ

Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.

Famiworths Single Serve Coffee MakerKeurig K-Express Single-Serve
Price—$69.99
Best forBudget-conscious single-serve coffee drinkers who want K-Cup and ground coffee compatibility in a compact machineOne person, one mug, the least you can spend to get there
What sets it apartOffers 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.Among the least expensive machines here, still on the open K-Cup standard with reusable capsules available
Compared withKeurig K-Mini, Hamilton Beach FlexBrew, BLACK+DECKER Single Serve—
Auto Shutoff—✓
Fits—K-Cup
Capsule Systemcompatible with K-Cup podsK-Cup pods, an open standard many brands make
Colour OptionsClassic BlackBlack, Island Berry, Mint, Warm Stone
Descaling Required✓—
Dimensions142 D x 208 W x 305 H mm—
Drink Sizes6, 8, 10, 12, 14 oz8, 10 and 12 oz
Power1000 W1001 W
Proprietary Capsules✕✕
Warranty—1 year
Water Tank0.41 L—
Weight1.18 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
Full Famiworths Single Serve Coffee Maker review →
Keurig K-Express Single-Serve
  • +$69.99, the second least expensive machine in this category
  • +K-Cup is an open standard, with reusable capsules available
  • +A one-year warranty and a 5-minute auto shut-off
  • −1001W, and no tank size or drink sizes published
  • −No weight is published
  • −Descaling is required
Full Keurig K-Express Single-Serve review →

Every specification, side by side

Famiworths Single Serve Coffee MakerKeurig K-Express Single-Serve
Price
Price—$69.99
Who it suits
Best forBudget-conscious single-serve coffee drinkers who want K-Cup and ground coffee compatibility in a compact machineOne person, one mug, the least you can spend to get there
What sets it apartOffers 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.Among the least expensive machines here, still on the open K-Cup standard with reusable capsules available
Compared withKeurig K-Mini, Hamilton Beach FlexBrew, BLACK+DECKER Single Serve—
Specifications
Auto Shutoff—✓
Fits—K-Cup
Capsule MaterialPlastic, a #5 plastic cupPlastic, a #5 plastic cup
Capsule Systemcompatible with K-Cup podsK-Cup pods, an open standard many brands make
Colour OptionsClassic BlackBlack, Island Berry, Mint, Warm Stone
Cost per capsule1.041.04
Descaling Required✓—
Dimensions142 D x 208 W x 305 H mm—
Drink Sizes6, 8, 10, 12, 14 oz8, 10 and 12 oz
Milk Frother TypeNoneNone
Milk SystemNoneNone
Power1000 W1001 W
Proprietary Capsules✕✕
Reusable Capsule Available✓✓
Ships toUSUS
Ships to NoteConfirmed 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 Tank0.41 L—
Weight1.18 kg—

Famiworths Single Serve Coffee Maker vs Keurig K-Express Single-Serve: common questions

Which is better, Famiworths Single Serve Coffee Maker or Keurig K-Express Single-Serve?

Keurig K-Express Single-Serve scores 6.2 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-Express Single-Serve cheaper?

Famiworths Single Serve Coffee Maker starts at Not publicly stated, and Keurig K-Express Single-Serve at $69.99.

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-Express Single-Serve for?

One person, one mug, the least you can spend to get there

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