Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker vs Keurig K-Express Single-Serve
AheadKeurig K-Express Single-Serve is narrowly ahead, 6.2 to Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker's 5.8. It leads on capsule system & choice and ease of use & speed.
Who each one suits
The Keurig for somebody who finds pod coffee weak and wants it hotter and stronger
Scores higher on drink quality, build quality & reliability, maintenance & cleaning.
One person, one mug, the least you can spend to get there
Scores higher on capsule system & choice, 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-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker | Keurig K-Express Single-Serve |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drink Quality | 18% | 5.3 | 4.7 |
| Capsule System & Choice | 16% | 8.5 | 10.0 |
| Running Cost Per Cup | 16% | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Build Quality & Reliability | 12% | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Ease of Use & Speed | 12% | 6.0 | 6.2 |
| Waste & Disposal | 10% | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Machine Value for Money | 8% | 5.0 | 10.0 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 8% | 6.9 | 5.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | Not publicly stated | $69.99 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker | Keurig K-Express Single-Serve | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $69.99 |
| Best for | The Keurig for somebody who finds pod coffee weak and wants it hotter and stronger | One person, one mug, the least you can spend to get there |
| What sets it apart | Strength and temperature control, which most pod machines do not give you at all | Among the least expensive machines here, still on the open K-Cup standard with reusable capsules available |
| Auto Shutoff | — | ✓ |
| Colour Options | — | Black, Island Berry, Mint, Warm Stone |
| Dimensions | 251 x 323 x 333 mm | — |
| Drink Sizes | 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12oz | 8, 10 and 12 oz |
| Hot Water Dispenser | ✓ | — |
| Iced Setting | ✓ | — |
| Maintenance Reminder | ✓ | — |
| Power | — | 1001 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.
- +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
- +$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-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker | Keurig K-Express Single-Serve | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | — | $69.99 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | The Keurig for somebody who finds pod coffee weak and wants it hotter and stronger | One person, one mug, the least you can spend to get there |
| What sets it apart | Strength and temperature control, which most pod machines do not give you at all | 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, an open standard many brands make | K-Cup pods, an open standard many brands make |
| Colour Options | — | Black, Island Berry, Mint, Warm Stone |
| Cost per capsule | 1.04 | 1.04 |
| Dimensions | 251 x 323 x 333 mm | — |
| Drink Sizes | 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12oz | 8, 10 and 12 oz |
| Hot Water Dispenser | ✓ | — |
| Iced Setting | ✓ | — |
| Maintenance Reminder | ✓ | — |
| Milk Frother Type | None | None |
| Milk System | None | None |
| Power | — | 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. |
| Strength control | ✓ | — |
| Temperature Control | ✓ | — |
| Third Party Capsules Available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Warranty | — | 1 year |
| Water Tank | 2.2 L | — |
Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker vs Keurig K-Express Single-Serve: common questions
Which is better, Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker or Keurig K-Express Single-Serve?
Keurig K-Express Single-Serve scores 6.2 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-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker or Keurig K-Express Single-Serve cheaper?
Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker starts at Not publicly stated, and Keurig K-Express Single-Serve at $69.99.
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
Who is Keurig K-Express Single-Serve for?
One person, one mug, the least you can spend to get there
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