The 8 Best Keurig Coffee Makers in 2024

Best Overall Keurig Coffee Maker

Keurig K-Elite Single-Serve Coffee Maker

The classics are classics for a reason, and the Keurig K-Elite Single-Serve Coffee Maker is a heavy hitter on the home brewing scene. This coffee maker looks similar to the original Keurig models, but it’s turbocharged with plenty of updated features. Case in point: It brews both hot and iced drinks, and it can be programmed to make your drinks in advance (because what’s better than a cup of coffee waiting for you as soon as you roll out of bed?). It’s right up there with the Nespresso Vertuo Plus and is a happy middle ground between Keurig’s most sophisticated and simplest models, granting customization and flexibility.

Each K-Elite has a removable drip tray, drip tray base, water filter cartridge and water reservoir. Before use, it’s recommended to clean the Keurig with warm, soapy water and run a hot water cycle to clean the machine. The 75-ounce water reservoir is large enough to brew eight cups of coffee before needing to be refilled.

“I drank the K-cup varieties and was impressed with the bold flavor of them all—even the medium roast samples. I have tasted these same brands in the past using Keurigs, but I don’t recall them being as bold. And believe me, I prefer bold, deep, dark coffee flavor so when I sip on lighter coffee, it’s really noticeable,” says Executive Culinary Director, Sarah Farmer. “I think there is something to the ‘Dark Roast’ feature of this Keurig. I suspect the unit runs less water through the brew to achieve the deeper, more intense flavor.”

Sarah also enjoys the versatility of the K-Elite’s hot water feature that she used to make a cup of tea and oatmeal. Plus, she says the Keurig coffee maker takes up less space than her regular drip coffee machine. The small footprint makes it easy to move around around the kitchen, especially with the help of these slider mats.

Dimensions: 12.7 x 9.9 x 13.1 inches (16.5 inches high when open) | Weight: 8 pounds | Capacity: 75-ounce water reservoir | Wattage: 1500 watts

Pros

It accommodates cup sizes ranging from 4-12 ounces
Coffee strength is customizable
Water reservoir holds 75 ounces (up to eight cups)
Three colors available
Easy to clean
Takes less than 2 minutes to brew
Removable drip tray makes room for a 7.2-inch mug

Cons

As a single-serve coffee maker, it can’t brew a large amount at once
Didn’t reach the highest advertised brewing temperature of 192 degrees

2 / 8

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Most Versatile Keurig Coffee Maker

Keurig K-Supreme Single-Serve Coffee Maker

The Keurig K-Supreme Single-Serve Coffee Maker offers more than meets the eye. Simply hit the “Strong” button and the coffee maker’s multi-stream technology evenly saturates the coffee for a stronger brew each time. Adding to its versatility, the K-Supreme also brews iced coffee. Devoted iced coffee fans believe every season is iced coffee season, yet perfecting the beverage at home is tricky. Similar to Keurig K-Iced coffee makers, this pick automatically adjusts the temperature as it brews using the “Over Ice” feature.

It starts by brewing coffee hot to extract the flavor, then it cools down to around 150 degrees so you can pour the coffee over ice without much melting. Your favorite iced coffee tumbler will get more action than ever, as it accommodates a 7-inch travel mug.

Another handy feature of the K-Supreme is the dual-position 66-ounce water reservoir. Choose to mount it on the side of the Keurig coffee machine or move it to the back, depending on what works best for your counter space.

Associate Shopping Editor, Sheri Kaz, says she was never interested in using a Keurig until she tried the K-Supreme. “I love how fast and easy it is to make a cup of coffee. No grounds all over the counter when I’m half asleep. And I love the one-cup option for an afternoon pick-me-up.” Sheri adds that the machine is very intuitive, and the ‘Strong’ feature and ‘Add Water’ indicator are impressive. Plus, she likes that she can avoid single-use plastic waste with Keurig’s compostable pods and reusable filters.

Dimensions: 12 x 7.9 x 12.2 inches (16.94 inches high when open) | Weight: 5.8 pounds | Capacity: 66-ounce water reservoir | Wattage: 400 watts

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Pros

Multi-stream technology for bolder flavor
Customizable to brew hot over iced
Brews 6, 8, 10 or 12 ounces
Dual-position reservoir for better counter space
Slim design

Cons

Necessary components—charcoal filter, descaling solution, K-Cups—make it pricier than a regular coffee maker
No programmable features

3 / 8

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Best Keurig Coffee Maker for Small Spaces

Keurig K-Slim Single-Serve Coffee Maker

Proving that small truly can be mighty, the Keurig K-Slim Single-Serve Coffee Maker has a removable multi-cup reservoir with a 46-ounce capacity. It’s slim and minimal, which makes it an ideal addition to your kitchen lineup without consuming too much counter space. The machine brews up to four 8-ounce cups of coffee before the water reservoir needs to be refilled.

Senior Project Editor, Carmen De La Paz says the K-Slim is quiet, easy to use and brews both a steaming hot cup of coffee and a delicious hot cocoa as well. She also loves the coffee maker’s scarlet red color. “I don’t have a lot of counter space to give and was happy the K-Slim fit into my small space. It looks great on the counter, and I think it will last a long time.”

Although the design is on the simpler side and takes up about as much room as the K-Mini, the K-Slim offers the versatility of the removable water reservoir. Additionally, the multi-stream technology extracts more flavor in every brewed cup at the push of a button making it a better fit for a small household or a quick afternoon cup.

Looking for more space-friendly coffee options? A percolator brews coffee on your stovetop.

Dimensions: 15.2 x 4.76 x 12.14 inches (16.75 inches high when open) | Weight: 6.2 pounds | Capacity: 46-ounce water reservoir | Wattage: 1500 watts

Pros

Small footprint
Multi-stream technology to extract more flavor and aroma
8, 10 and 12-ounce brew sizes
Automatically turns off five minutes after last brew
Removable water reservoir
Removable dip tray to accommodate a 7-inch travel mug

Cons

Does not brew less than 8 ounces
Does not include temperature or strength control

4 / 8

Keurig K Duo Single Serve & Carafe Coffee Maker

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Best Keurig Coffee Maker for Large Servings

Keurig K-Duo Single-Serve & Carafe Coffee Maker

Whether you’re regularly entertaining or trying to keep your team properly caffeinated, the Keurig K-Duo Single-Serve & Carafe is a workhorse of a coffee maker. With a 60-ounce water reservoir shared between the carafe and the single serve, it handles ongoing demand throughout the day and doesn’t require constant refills. Brew anywhere from 6 to 12 cups in the carafe or 6 to 12 ounces in the single serve. While you’re at it, place your abundance of pods in one of these attractive holders.

“I really appreciate the ease of use for this machine. It’s simple and only has a few buttons. Anyone can use it,” writes Senior Shopping Editor and self-proclaimed coffee snob, Katie Bandurski. “The two-in-one options are great for families/couples who each like different things. (My husband, John, for example, only drinks decaf.) While I was disappointed in the initial taste of the coffee, future testing revealed that it comes down to the pods you’re using, and fresh grounds in the carafe are far superior. Also can’t beat the convenience!”

Katie was impressed with both the light and dark roasts that she brewed in the K-Duo, especially when she could grind her own beans and use the carafe. But she did wish that this Keurig coffee maker offered a 4-cup options and a larger water tank.

Check out these coffee grinders for the freshest brew possible.

Dimensions: 12.76 x 10.94 x 12.92 inches (16.8 inches high when open) | Weight: 6.2 pounds | Capacity: 60-ounce water reservoir | Wattage: 1470 watts

Pros

Ideal for larger servings
Includes 12-cup glass carafe and heating plate
Pause & Pour feature to pause the brew halfway through
Programmable auto-brew feature on the carafe
Carafe keeps cool for up to two hours
Removable drip tray fits an 8-inch travel mug

Cons

Construction of the machine felt plastic-y
Single-serve coffee feature not as impressive as carafe
Larger footprint

5 / 8

Keurig K Café Smart Single Serve Coffee Maker

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Best Keurig Coffee Maker for Specialty Drinks

Keurig K-Café SMART Single-Serve Coffee Maker

Consider this find your live-in barista. The Keurig K-Café SMART Single-Serve Coffee Maker connects to Wi-Fi, so you can brew virtually (it also works with Amazon Alexa and Google Home). And like your favorite barista, it customizes drinks to your tastes and preferred temperatures. Plus, it brews everything from a traditional coffee to a cappuccino or latte. With all these Keurig accessories and features, this beauty turns your kitchen into your favorite café.

As the K-Café SMART comes with so many features and pieces, including a frother, setup can be tricky, but downloading the Keurig app and connecting the coffee maker to Wi-Fi will assist with the process. The app also provides options for customized, barista-style drinks. This Keurig coffee maker brews five different strengths from balanced to intense, six temperature options and four brew sizes. Plus, you can even brew over ice.

Taste of Home Culinary Assistant, Mark Neufang is typically a pour-over coffee drinker, but he thinks the K-Café SMART can step up your coffee game. “It does a lot. The milk frother is really cool, and the adjustable strengths—remote brewing and scheduled brews—are nice perks. The app takes a little figuring out, and if you do anything remotely with it, you just need to remember to have your K-pod in the machine and your mug parked and ready!”

Mark was especially impressed with the Keurig coffee maker’s remote brew feature that allows you to brew a cup directly from your bed. He also appreciated the BrewID feature, which recognizes the brand or flavor of K-pod that you insert. “When it does so, it also brews the coffee or cocoa to the best (programmed) brew specifications for that particular brand, though you also are able to adjust strength, size, etc. as you prefer or wish.”

Dimensions: 12.1 x 11 x 12.7 inches (17.2 inches high when open) | Weight: 8.1 pounds | Capacity: 60-ounce water reservoir | Wattage: 1200 watts

Pros

BrewID technology recognizes any K-Cup and offers curated recommendations via the Keurig app
Hyper-customized with numerous settings
Multi-stream technology creates a fuller, richer flavor
Includes a frother for hot or cold milk, lattes or cappuccinos
Removable drip tray fits a 7-inch travel mug

Cons

Scheduled brew feature can be finicky
On the pricey side
Keurig app required to take advantage of some features

6 / 8

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Best for Shared Spaces

Keurig K-Classic Coffee Maker

We consider the Keurig K-Classic Coffee Maker to be the best for shared spaces because it’s so intuitive and universal that anybody can use it. Serve up a cup of coffee, tea or hot cocoa with a simple button push, and brew three sizes—6, 8 or 10 ounces—of fresh coffee in mere minutes. It’s a solid addition to households with more than one coffee drinker. Despite only having three brew sizes, each cup comes out hot and tasty for coffee in an instant. Savor a strong dark roast, a flavored pick where the coffee still shines through or even a hot cocoa that the kids are sure to love.

Culinary Assistant, Ellie Crowley, says her parents have owned their K-Classic for eight years, so she has faith in this Keurig’s longevity and ability to provide full-flavored coffee. “I was impressed with the fact that brewing different roasts and flavors back to back did not interfere with the flavor of the coffee. If I brewed the butter toffee flavor coffee and then immediately popped in a medium roast coffee, there were no hints of the butter toffee lingering which was a nice discovery!”

The 48-ounce reservoir lets you brew 6 cups before a refill, and the auto-off feature shuts off the K-Classic after two hours of idle time to be more energy efficient.

Dimensions: 13.2 x 10.1 x 13.3 inches (17.6 inches high when open) | Weight: 10.6 pounds | Capacity: 48-ounce water reservoir | Wattage: 400 watts

Pros

Intuitive design that’s easy to use
Auto-shut off after two hours to conserve energy
Takes less than 2 minutes to brew
Removable drip tray fits a 7.1-inch travel mug

Cons

Only brews three sizes: 6, 8 and 10 ounce
Water reservoir not as large as other models

7 / 8

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Best Budget Keurig Coffee Maker

Keurig K-Mini Coffee Maker

The Keurig K-Mini Coffee Maker is the wallet-friendly answer to your coffee habit. (Set on a pricier model? Discover Keurig sales.) Slim enough to slip into any kitchen or dorm room without dominating counter space, this Keurig is a fan favorite for its affordability and size.

It comes in six colors, including fun options like Dusty Rose, Evergreen and Oasis. Each K-Mini brews 6 to 12 ounces and includes an automatic feature that turns off the coffee maker 90 seconds after the last brew. Plus, a removable drip tray also accommodates a 7-inch travel mug.

The K-Mini has no fancy bells or whistles, but it doesn’t need them. It’s efficient and ensures you have coffee on demand, whenever you need it. This budget-friendly option is ideal for those who drink one cup of coffee in the morning and are good to go.

I can attest to this as I’ve owned the Keurig K-Mini for a few years now, and it’s a total lifesaver, especially in the fall and winter. Every morning, I look forward to a single-serve brew in the comfort of my own home. All I do is add water (usually around 8 ounces), pop in a pod of my choice (very into caramel macchiatos right now), press the button and my coffee is ready in no time.

Dimensions: 11.3 x 4.5 x 12.1 inches (16.8 inches high when open) | Weight: 4.6 pounds | Capacity: 12 ounces | Wattage: 1500 watts

Pros

Affordable price point
Automatically turns off 90 seconds after your last brew to conserve energy
Accommodates 6- to 12-ounce drinks
Multiple colors available
Cord storage for keeping your countertops free of clutter

Cons

Only brews one cup of coffee at a time
It lacks the programmability of other models, like temperature control or the “strong brew” option

8 / 8

Keurig K Express Single Serve Coffee Maker

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