Keurig K-Classic vs Keurig K-Express Single-Serve
AheadThe verdict
Keurig K-Express Single-Serve is narrowly ahead, 6.2 to Keurig K-Classic's 5.9. It leads on drink quality and ease of use & speed.
Keurig K-Express Single-Serve costs $30 less.
Who each one suits
Keurig K-Classic
A house where everyone drinks something different, on the cheapest pods going
Keurig K-Express Single-Serve
One person, one mug, the least you can spend to get there
Scores higher on drink quality, ease of use & speed, machine value for money.
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-Express Single-Serve |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drink Quality | 18% | 4.0 | 4.7 |
| Capsule System & Choice | 16% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Running Cost Per Cup | 16% | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Ease of Use & Speed | 12% | 5.5 | 6.2 |
| Build Quality & Reliability | 12% | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Waste & Disposal | 10% | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Machine Value for Money | 8% | 8.7 | 10.0 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 8% | 5.0 | 5.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $99.99 | $69.99 |
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-Express Single-Serve | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 | $69.99 |
| Best for | A house where everyone drinks something different, on the cheapest pods going | One person, one mug, the least you can spend to get there |
| 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 | Among the least expensive machines here, still on the open K-Cup standard with reusable capsules available |
| 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 | Black, Island Berry, Mint, Warm Stone |
| Drink Sizes | — | 8, 10 and 12 oz |
| Power | 1470 W | 1001 W |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
Keurig K-Classic
- +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
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
Every specification, side by side
| Keurig K-Classic | Keurig K-Express Single-Serve | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $99.99 | $69.99 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | A house where everyone drinks something different, on the cheapest pods going | One person, one mug, the least you can spend to get there |
| 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 | Among the least expensive machines here, still on the open K-Cup standard with reusable capsules available |
| 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 | Black, Island Berry, Mint, Warm Stone |
| Cost per capsule | 1.04 | 1.04 |
| Drink Sizes | — | 8, 10 and 12 oz |
| Milk Frother Type | None | None |
| Milk System | None | None |
| Power | 1470 W | 1001 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 | 1 year |
Keurig K-Classic vs Keurig K-Express Single-Serve: common questions
Which is better, Keurig K-Classic or Keurig K-Express Single-Serve?
Keurig K-Express Single-Serve scores 6.2 against 5.9, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion.
Is Keurig K-Classic or Keurig K-Express Single-Serve cheaper?
Keurig K-Classic starts at $99.99, and Keurig K-Express Single-Serve at $69.99.
Who is Keurig K-Classic for?
A house where everyone drinks something different, on the cheapest pods going
Who is Keurig K-Express Single-Serve for?
One person, one mug, the least you can spend to get there
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