Keurig K-Express Single-Serve vs Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker
Ahead
Keurig K-Express Single-Serve is narrowly ahead, 6.2 to Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker's 6.1. It leads on capsule system & choice and maintenance & cleaning.
Keurig K-Express Single-Serve costs $1.01 less.
Who each one suits
One person, one mug, the least you can spend to get there
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-Express Single-Serve | Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drink Quality | 18% | 4.7 | 5.3 |
| Capsule System & Choice | 16% | 10.0 | 8.5 |
| Running Cost Per Cup | 16% | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Ease of Use & Speed | 12% | 6.2 | 7.0 |
| Build Quality & Reliability | 12% | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Waste & Disposal | 10% | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 8% | 5.0 | 4.4 |
| Machine Value for Money | 8% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $69.99 | $71.00 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Keurig K-Express Single-Serve | Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $69.99 | $71.00 |
| Best for | One person, one mug, the least you can spend to get there | The smallest footprint in single serve, for a desk, dorm or caravan |
| What sets it apart | Among the least expensive machines here, still on the open K-Cup standard with reusable capsules available | 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 |
| Colour Options | Black, Island Berry, Mint, Warm Stone | — |
| Dimensions | — | 114 x 287 x 307 mm |
| Drink Sizes | 8, 10 and 12 oz | Any size from 8 to 12oz |
| Footprint | — | Under 5 inches wide |
| Power | 1001 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.
- +$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
- +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-Express Single-Serve | Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $69.99 | $71.00 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | One person, one mug, the least you can spend to get there | The smallest footprint in single serve, for a desk, dorm or caravan |
| What sets it apart | Among the least expensive machines here, still on the open K-Cup standard with reusable capsules available | 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 |
| Colour Options | Black, Island Berry, Mint, Warm Stone | — |
| Cost per capsule | 1.04 | 1.04 |
| Dimensions | — | 114 x 287 x 307 mm |
| Drink Sizes | 8, 10 and 12 oz | Any size from 8 to 12oz |
| Footprint | — | Under 5 inches wide |
| 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. |
| 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-Express Single-Serve vs Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker: common questions
Which is better, Keurig K-Express Single-Serve or Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker?
Keurig K-Express Single-Serve scores 6.2 against 6.1, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker is still ahead on drink quality.
Is Keurig K-Express Single-Serve or Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker cheaper?
Keurig K-Express Single-Serve starts at $69.99, and Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker at $71.00.
Who is Keurig K-Express Single-Serve for?
One person, one mug, the least you can spend to get there
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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