Keurig K-Classic vs Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker
Ahead
Keurig K-Classic is narrowly ahead, 5.9 to Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker's 5.8. It leads on capsule system & choice and machine value for money.
Who each one suits
A house where everyone drinks something different, on the cheapest pods going
Scores higher on capsule system & choice, machine value for money.
The Keurig for somebody who finds pod coffee weak and wants it hotter and stronger
Scores higher on drink quality, ease of use & speed, build quality & reliability.
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 | Keurig K-Classic | Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drink Quality | 18% | 4.0 | 5.3 |
| Capsule System & Choice | 16% | 10.0 | 8.5 |
| Running Cost Per Cup | 16% | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Ease of Use & Speed | 12% | 5.5 | 6.0 |
| Build Quality & Reliability | 12% | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Waste & Disposal | 10% | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Machine Value for Money | 8% | 8.7 | 5.0 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 8% | 5.0 | 6.9 |
What each one costs
| Price | $99.99 | Not publicly stated |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Keurig K-Classic | Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 | — |
| Best for | A house where everyone drinks something different, on the cheapest pods going | The Keurig for somebody who finds pod coffee weak and wants it hotter and stronger |
| What sets it apart | K-Cup is an open standard many brands make, so the pod price is set by competition rather than by Keurig | Strength and temperature control, which most pod machines do not give you at all |
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | — |
| Capsule System | K-Cup pods, Keurig's own standard, widely licensed and copied | K-Cup pods, an open standard many brands make |
| Colour Options | Black, Rhubarb | — |
| Dimensions | — | 251 x 323 x 333 mm |
| Drink Sizes | — | 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12oz |
| Hot Water Dispenser | — | ✓ |
| Iced Setting | — | ✓ |
| Maintenance Reminder | — | ✓ |
| Power | 1470 W | — |
| Proprietary Capsules | ✕ | — |
| Strength control | — | ✓ |
| Temperature Control | — | ✓ |
| Warranty | 1 year | — |
| Water Tank | — | 2.2 L |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
- +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
- +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
| Keurig K-Classic | Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $99.99 | — |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | A house where everyone drinks something different, on the cheapest pods going | The Keurig for somebody who finds pod coffee weak and wants it hotter and stronger |
| What sets it apart | K-Cup is an open standard many brands make, so the pod price is set by competition rather than by Keurig | Strength and temperature control, which most pod machines do not give you at all |
| Specifications | ||
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | — |
| Fits | K-Cup | K-Cup |
| Capsule Material | Plastic, a #5 plastic cup | Plastic, a #5 plastic cup |
| Capsule System | K-Cup pods, Keurig's own standard, widely licensed and copied | K-Cup pods, an open standard many brands make |
| Colour Options | Black, Rhubarb | — |
| Cost per capsule | 1.04 | 1.04 |
| Dimensions | — | 251 x 323 x 333 mm |
| Drink Sizes | — | 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12oz |
| Hot Water Dispenser | — | ✓ |
| Iced Setting | — | ✓ |
| Maintenance Reminder | — | ✓ |
| Milk Frother Type | None | None |
| Milk System | None | None |
| Power | 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. |
| Strength control | — | ✓ |
| Temperature Control | — | ✓ |
| Third Party Capsules Available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Warranty | 1 year | — |
| Water Tank | — | 2.2 L |
Keurig K-Classic vs Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker: common questions
Which is better, Keurig K-Classic or Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker?
Keurig K-Classic scores 5.9 against 5.8, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker is still ahead on drink quality.
Is Keurig K-Classic or Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker cheaper?
Keurig K-Classic starts at $99.99, and Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker at Not publicly stated.
Who is Keurig K-Classic for?
A house where everyone drinks something different, on the cheapest pods going
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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