Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker vs Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker
Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker
5.8/ 10
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The verdict
Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker is narrowly ahead, 6.1 to Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker's 5.8. It leads on ease of use & speed and machine value for money.
Who each one suits
Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker
The Keurig for somebody who finds pod coffee weak and wants it hotter and stronger
Scores higher on maintenance & cleaning.
Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker
The smallest footprint in single serve, for a desk, dorm or caravan
Scores higher on 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-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drink Quality | 18% | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Capsule System & Choice | 16% | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Running Cost Per Cup | 16% | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Ease of Use & Speed | 12% | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| Build Quality & Reliability | 12% | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Waste & Disposal | 10% | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Machine Value for Money | 8% | 5.0 | 10.0 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 8% | 6.9 | 4.4 |
What each one costs
| Price | Not publicly stated | $71.00 |
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-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $71.00 |
| Best for | The Keurig for somebody who finds pod coffee weak and wants it hotter and stronger | The smallest footprint in single serve, for a desk, dorm or caravan |
| What sets it apart | Strength and temperature control, which most pod machines do not give you at all | Under five inches wide, with cord storage, so it travels and stores |
| Auto Shutoff | — | ✓ |
| Fits | K-Cup | — |
| Capsule System | K-Cup pods, an open standard many brands make | Single-use K-Cup pods, an open standard many brands make |
| Dimensions | 251 x 323 x 333 mm | 114 x 287 x 307 mm |
| Drink Sizes | 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12oz | Any size from 8 to 12oz |
| Footprint | — | Under 5 inches wide |
| Hot Water Dispenser | ✓ | — |
| Iced Setting | ✓ | — |
| Maintenance Reminder | ✓ | — |
| Reusable Capsule Available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Strength control | ✓ | — |
| Temperature Control | ✓ | — |
| Third Party Capsules Available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Travel Mug Height | — | 178 mm |
| Water Tank | 2.2 L | 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.
Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker
- +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
Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker
- +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-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker | Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | — | $71.00 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | The Keurig for somebody who finds pod coffee weak and wants it hotter and stronger | The smallest footprint in single serve, for a desk, dorm or caravan |
| What sets it apart | Strength and temperature control, which most pod machines do not give you at all | 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, an open standard many brands make | Single-use K-Cup pods, an open standard many brands make |
| Cost per capsule | 1.04 | 1.04 |
| Dimensions | 251 x 323 x 333 mm | 114 x 287 x 307 mm |
| Drink Sizes | 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12oz | Any size from 8 to 12oz |
| Footprint | — | Under 5 inches wide |
| Hot Water Dispenser | ✓ | — |
| Iced Setting | ✓ | — |
| Maintenance Reminder | ✓ | — |
| Milk Frother Type | None | None |
| Milk System | None | None |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Travel Mug Height | — | 178 mm |
| Water Tank | 2.2 L | 0.35, a single cup reservoir filled per brew |
Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker vs Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker: common questions
Which is better, Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker or Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker?
Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker scores 6.1 against 5.8, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker is still ahead on maintenance & cleaning.
Is Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker or Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker cheaper?
Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker starts at Not publicly stated, and Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker at $71.00.
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-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker for?
The smallest footprint in single serve, for a desk, dorm or caravan
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