Keurig K-Classic vs Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker
Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker is narrowly ahead, 6.1 to Keurig K-Classic's 5.9. It leads on drink quality and ease of use & speed.
Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker costs $28.99 less.
Who each one suits
A house where everyone drinks something different, on the cheapest pods going
Scores higher on capsule system & choice, maintenance & cleaning.
The smallest footprint in single serve, for a desk, dorm or caravan
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-Mini 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 | 7.0 |
| Build Quality & Reliability | 12% | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Waste & Disposal | 10% | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Machine Value for Money | 8% | 8.7 | 10.0 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 8% | 5.0 | 4.4 |
What each one costs
| Price | $99.99 | $71.00 |
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-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 | $71.00 |
| Best for | A house where everyone drinks something different, on the cheapest pods going | The smallest footprint in single serve, for a desk, dorm or caravan |
| 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 | Under five inches wide, with cord storage, so it travels and stores |
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fits | K-Cup | — |
| Capsule System | K-Cup pods, Keurig's own standard, widely licensed and copied | Single-use K-Cup pods, an open standard many brands make |
| Colour Options | Black, Rhubarb | — |
| Dimensions | — | 114 x 287 x 307 mm |
| Drink Sizes | — | Any size from 8 to 12oz |
| Footprint | — | Under 5 inches wide |
| Power | 1470 W | — |
| Proprietary Capsules | ✕ | — |
| Reusable Capsule Available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Third Party Capsules Available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Travel Mug Height | — | 178 mm |
| Warranty | 1 year | — |
| Water Tank | — | 0.35, a single cup reservoir filled per brew |
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
- +Under 5 inches wide, the smallest machine here by footprint
- +Any size from 8 to 12oz, with 178mm of clearance for a travel mug
- +$71, well under the $154.99 median, and K-Cup is an open standard
- +Auto shut-off 90 seconds after the last brew
- −A 0.35 litre single-cup reservoir, filled for every brew
- −The My K-Cup reusable filter is sold separately rather than included
- −No warranty term, wattage or weight is published
Every specification, side by side
| Keurig K-Classic | Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $99.99 | $71.00 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | A house where everyone drinks something different, on the cheapest pods going | The smallest footprint in single serve, for a desk, dorm or caravan |
| 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 | Under five inches wide, with cord storage, so it travels and stores |
| Specifications | ||
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fits | 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 | Single-use K-Cup pods, an open standard many brands make |
| Colour Options | Black, Rhubarb | — |
| Cost per capsule | 1.04 | 1.04 |
| Dimensions | — | 114 x 287 x 307 mm |
| Drink Sizes | — | Any size from 8 to 12oz |
| Footprint | — | Under 5 inches wide |
| 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. |
| Third Party Capsules Available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Travel Mug Height | — | 178 mm |
| Warranty | 1 year | — |
| Water Tank | — | 0.35, a single cup reservoir filled per brew |
Keurig K-Classic vs Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker: common questions
Which is better, Keurig K-Classic or Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker?
Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker scores 6.1 against 5.9, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Keurig K-Classic is still ahead on capsule system & choice.
Is Keurig K-Classic or Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker cheaper?
Keurig K-Classic starts at $99.99, and Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker at $71.00.
Who is Keurig K-Classic for?
A house where everyone drinks something different, on the cheapest pods going
Who is Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker for?
The smallest footprint in single serve, for a desk, dorm or caravan
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