Because they take the K-Cup, K-Mug and K-Carafe coffee pods, they have brew-size choices of 4oz, 6oz, 8oz, 10oz, 12oz, 14oz, 16oz, 22oz, 26oz, and 30 oz. The major difference between them is their water reservoir size. The Keurig K55 is one of the highest selling coffee makers in the brands history. Although not the newest, it certainly has a good blend of features and affordability. So why is this recommended for home use? While not packed full with some of the features we see on offer right at the high end of the market, the K55 has plenty for most of us to be excited by.
The fact it is from the 1. Not something all of us will be excited about, but it is a way to be eco friendly, using reusable K-Cups or at least recyclable models. The touchscreen designs are nice, but for most of us there is no issue in using a button design, especially if it means saving on the cost of the machine. The buttons are very simple to follow, and it still has indicators for when you need to refill the water.
There is no filter included, but this is very easy to add on to your K Combine a filter with the ability to descale the K55 with a descaling kit available from Keurig, and you can extend the lifespan of your coffee machine. The K55 is fairly basic by the standards of the Keurig range, but the good features combined with the value for money on offer make it a great option for home brewing. Pro tip: If you are looking at the K45 or K50, this is a very similar model which can get confusing.
The features are very similar but this has taken over from previous iterations on the market. If you are looking for a coffee maker with a lot of flexibility, stay away, but if you are looking for something you can take out and about with you then the K15 is the Keurig to look at.
The portability of these very compact machines is virtually unrivalled. This has made the small coffee machines such as this, and the older version, the K10, quite popular. Uses include a coffee machine for your own desk at the office, taking to a dorm room at college or even having in your camper van! The dimensions 6. Even the power cord has been designed in a way that is easy to fold it away.
There are a few downsides to the model, and to say its features are basic would be a real understatement. There are very few options available, and though it can brew in 6 Oz, 8 Oz or 10 Oz brew settings, many have reported that increasing the size does weaken the brew somewhat.
Another downside is the lack of any sort of water reservoir. This coffee machine can only hold enough water to make one cup of coffee. If this is your main criteria then look no further. If you are looking into the differences between this and the K10, there are very few except for ironed out bugs and a slightly more modern design. The K is one of the best models in the K 2.
While similar in size as something like the K50, this has become very popular due to the added options to its 1. This can brew in a huge variety of sizes, and allows you to use the K-Carafe as well as the K-Cup. This means that brews up to an incredible 30 Oz are on offer. Serving a Carafe of coffee can be great for meetings, for instance. This was one of the first Keurigs to bring the strength control option. This is a great way to personalize your coffee, and give it a little boost.
Some have complained in other models that the bigger brews lose a little bit of strength, but this can be combated with strength controls.
Another big upgrade from many of the 1. This is easy to use and allows you easily to control all of the new options available to you. However, the smaller 40 Oz water reservoir has come in for a little criticism. If you were to brew a 30 Oz carafe as is possible with this, then most of your water is used up in one go. If you need bigger than this, there are other options…. Another 2. The water reservoir is something more in line with the capacity you might hope for if you are regularly making large amounts of coffee.
If you plan on brewing a couple of Carafes every day then with the K you will have to refill your reservoir, whereas this can handle multiple batch brews. The touch screen panel is signature of the 2. The extra large display is simple to navigate in spite of all the options added in the K range.
These features include the 10 different brew sizes, strength and a clock. Although the other features customizable wallpaper and a night light are great little extras, most are in agreement that these are far from essential when it comes to making good coffee! It is hard to mention any of the 2. Because of the large size and huge amount of features and controls, you will end up spending more to get the K than most other Keurigs.
However, if you love gadgets and the controls mentioned appeal to you then it can certainly be worth it. Being able to brew lots of coffee at a time, with size and strength settings is a huge draw for any of us and the K does it brilliantly. Compare Keurig 2.
The series has been discontinued, except for the K, but you may still find them for sale. It takes licensed K-Cups in three sizes and has a 48oz water reservoir. A compatible water filter is available. It takes licensed K-Cups in five sizes and has a 90oz water reservoir. It has temperature control, but no strength control. It comes with a color touch screen and brew button. It has a direct water facility. Keurig is in transition. They originally expanded the number and type of models available, adding the Rivo, Vue and Keurig 2.
However, they have discontinued the Vue and many of the original K-Cup brewers in order to focus on the Keurig 2.
Many of the discontinued models are still available, but if you have a favorite, grab it now before they all disappear from the shelves. Ready to choose? Skip to the Keurig Models Simplified infographic.
There are a number of features to consider when deciding between Keurig models. These apply directly to the K-Cup Brewing System machines, but some apply to other lines as well. Learn more about why UL listings matter when selecting a single cup coffee maker here. Size of the Machine — Is your counter space limited?
Or, consider setting up a brewing station near the kitchen. Cup Size Options — Some machines brew a single cup size, while others allow you to choose between ounces per cup. Keep in mind that the more water per cup, the milder the brew is likely to be. Brewing Times — Most Keurigs brew in a minute or less from hot water in the reservoir. The Mini Plus, which does not have a water reservoir can take minutes — still, much faster than most other coffee making methods.
However, all the other machines have removable reservoirs that you can take to the sink to fill, ranging from 40 — 80 ounces. These machines also keep hot water on hand for the fastest brewing and for dispensing for other uses. Hot Water Dispenser — While all Keurig models can produce a cup of hot water for tea, hot chocolate, instant oatmeal, etc. If this is an important feature for you, choose a machine with a hot water dispenser button.
Drip Tray — A removable drip tray is handy for clean up of spills. Plus, turning the tray over or even removing it entirely can allow you to brew into taller mugs like travel mugs. My K-Cup Adaptability — Not every machine works with the reusable My K-Cup filter or other third-party reusable filters , and none of the 2. Energy Saving Features — Most models of Keurigs will automatically turn themselves off 90 seconds after brewing is done.
The OfficePro will shut off after 2 hours. Programmable — Do you want your coffee hot and ready to drink when you get up? Then a programmable model would be a good choice for you. If you need to decide between models with similar functionality, a higher rating can often be the deciding factor. All Keurig K-Cup models use the same brewing system and operate similarly.
When you compare Keurig models and user reviews you soon realize that differences have more to do with features than with performance. The major difference between machines is how large the water reservoir is and how many cup size options there are, which simplifies comparison between models. These commercial models are designed to stand up to heavy use and can be good choices for households that brew a lot of coffee.
Because of the nature of these machines, Keurig K-Cup coffee makers can seem a little tempermental at times. Performance issues often have to do with coffee grounds getting inside the entrance or exit needles easy to clean out or the machine needing to have mineral buildup removed from internal parts a simple descaling process takes care of this. For the fewest problems, bottled or spring water is recommended, not distilled, softened, or hard water with lots of mineral content.
On the off chance that you receive a malfunctioning machine, Keurig is very good about offering replacements. The infographic below can help you quickly determine which machine has the features you want. Scroll below the infographic for more information about individual machines for home use, discontinued models limited supplies available , the Keurig 2. Click on the image to expand it into a larger version look for the gray multi-arrows icon in the upper right corner after you click.
Brews in about 2 minutes. Produces hot water by running a brew cycle without a K-Cup. Accepts the My K-Cup and third party reusable filters. Remove the drip tray for taller mugs.
Read our review. Dispense hot water by running a brew cycle without a K-Cup installed. The My K-Cup reusable filter works in this machine, as do some third-party filters. The included Water Filter Starter Kit with charcoal filters can be installed to clean up off-tasting water. Quiet Brew Technology. The 48 ounce reservoir is removable and can be filled at the sink.
Choose between 3 cup sizes 6, 8 and 10 ounces. Water heats and coffee brews in less than a minute. Turns itself off after being idle for 2 hours. Can accommodate some third party reusable filters Solofill and Ekobrew filters are reported to work well. Removable drip tray allows brewing into taller mugs. The internal tank can be easily drained by pressing a button. A little louder than those with Quiet Brew Technology. UL listed for both Household and Commercial Use. K, B Commercial Brewing System OfficePro Premiere — A nice machine for busy households, home offices and mid-sized commercial offices, as the reservoir holds up to 90 ounces and brews a cup in less than a minute.
Ekobrew and Solofill reusable filters can be accommodated. Removable drip tray for brewing taller mugs. UL listed for Household and Commercial Use. Keurig Special Edition K60, K65, B60, B68 — the K66 is an older model — This highly rated mid-priced machine has a 60 ounce reservoir that can be filled at the sink. They are cut from the same cloth so-to-speak and each unit adds a couple extra features to the last one along with a reasonable increase in price.
The K-Compact has the smallest removable reservoir. The K-Classic has a reservoir that is sized at ounces according to the box but in the real world is a bit bigger than that also. Lastly the K-Select has a reservoir that is only slightly larger than the K-Classic.
The sticker says ounces but it is also rounding down. If reservoir size is a big deal to you then the K-Select is only slightly bigger and not worth the extra price for only four extra ounces of reservoir size. What does matter a lot to me as a user of these devices though is the location of the reservoir.
Both the K-Select and the K-Classic place the removable tank to the left of the unit whereas the K-Compact puts it to the rear. This is to keep the width of the K-Compact down but the width is only 1. To refill it you have to slide the whole machine away from the wall on your counter to remove and replace it. I know, it sounds like a nit-picky inconvenience but I swear it is annoyingly noticeable after you use this unit for a few weeks.
The K-Compact is also a unit that can only be purchased at Walmart and Walmart. It will keep things hot internally until it decides to stop doing so.
They're best for occasional coffee drinkers who don't mind measuring out their water and refilling the reservoir before each use. It's a touch wider at 8. The K40 Elite Series is one of Keurig's flagship brewers and was introduced as an upgrade to the B40 , though the two models have the exact same specs.
Currently discontinued, the K40 has been replaced by the K-Classic , which offers many of the same features:. The only differences between the K40 Series and K-Classic are the K-Classic's slightly expanded brew sizes 6, 8, and 10 oz and upgraded brewing system that ensures you're brewing with Keurig's latest and greatest technology for hotter, stronger cups.
Both came with the K-Cup variety pack, but the K45 also came with the water filter starter kit. The discontinued K40 Elite Series is still worth purchasing, but only if you can get a good deal.
These brewers don't have any outdated tech that limits their usability and are still quality models if you don't mind losing the 6 oz brew size. If you like the K40 but want to add a water filter starter kit, take a look at the K However, we really do recommend going with the K-Classic , which is currently in production, supported by Keurig, and has all of the features you'd find on K40 Elite and K55 Classic brewers.
Currently discontinued, the K50 Classic Series has been replaced by the actual K-Classic , which offers many of the same features:. They're the exact same machine with the only difference being the K55's included water filter starter kit. The discontinued K50 Classic Series may still be worth purchasing, but only if you can get a good deal.
They don't have any outdated tech that limits their usability and they're still quality models. If you like the K50 but want the included water filter starter kit, take a look at the K However, we really do recommend going with the K-Classic , which is currently in production, supported by Keurig, and has all of the features you'd find on K40 Elite and K50 Classic brewers.
K60 Special Edition Series models are advertised as Keurig's "mid-luxury" brewers because they offer several luxury upgrades over similar K40 , K50 , and K70 series models:. Most of these features were pretty revolutionary when the now-discontinued K60 brewers were first released, earning them the "Special Edition" label. If you're considering a K60 brewer, remember this model has been discontinued. In our Buyer's Guide below, we'll identify a few alternative for you to consider instead.
A discontinued series and one of Keurig's first with an LCD display, K60 Special Edition brewers introduced several new features the company has since gotten better at making.
Even if you could find a K60 brewer for sale somewhere, there just isn't a good reason to buy it. Unless you have some emotional attachment to it, maybe because it's the machine your dad used to make a cup of coffee when he finally told you he was proud of you. Full disclosure: The K is also discontinued, but it has the large reservoir you're looking for an an interactive 2.
These brewers expanded your brew size options from oz, giving them the largest K-Cup size available to this point, and their 72 oz reservoir meant fewer refills. While revolutionary at the time, today those features are fairly standard.
And these K70 brewers don't even have Strength Control, which was added later on. K70 Platinum brewers can be tough to find these days, but you may come across 5 different models: K70, K71, K75, K77, and K What's the difference? All of these K70 series brewers have been discontinued, so we'll recommend a few in-production alternatives that give you an even better brewing experience. In all seriousness, K70 brewers aren't bad machines, and none of their options or features have been discontinued or are no longer supported.
If you can find one at a good price, I can think of worse brewers to buy. But I'd rather stick to something currently in production with Keurig's latest and greatest brewing system. For that, the K-Elite is your best bet.
It shares the same oz brewing sizes, large water reservoir 75 oz , and Temp Control, but the K-Elite adds several improvements:.
Unfortunately, it doesn't have any type of LCD display, but is that worth buying a brewer that's 6 years old? Most of the K Series commercial brewers below will get the job done, but we really recommend giving your guests and customers the best possible experience with one of the 5 new commercial models above.
Originally released to give customers the ability to brew a larger, hotter cup with a max 18 oz brew size 16 oz on the V , Keurig ultimately decided to discontinue its Vue brewers because they weren't popular enough to justify the hassle of producing special K-Vue pods.
These Vue brewers used Keurig 2. But that doesn't mean Vue brewers are totally worthless today. You can actually buy an inexpensive adapter to use either K-Cups or ground coffee with any K-Vue brewer. With the adapter, there's actually an advantage to owning a K-Vue brewer: You can brew a 16 oz coffee.
We wouldn't recommend doing that with a K-Cup it would be too watered down but you could definitely make a good tall cup with your own ground coffee. Of note, the V and V are both commercial models and are identical.
The only difference is where they were originally sold with the V available through Authorized Keurig Distributors and the V available through office supply stores like Office Depot. A discontinued series, there's little advantage to owning a Vue brewer.
Their biggest selling point large K-Vue pods is negated now that Keurig doesn't manufacture them anymore. If you're looking for larger serving sizes, take a look at the K-Duo. It can brew either single-serve K-Cups up to 12 oz or multi-cup carafes up to 60 oz. If a full or even half carafe is still too much for you, check out the Keurig 2. However, you can buy a Keurig 2. Many Keurig fans say these Keurig 2. That's why they released the K-Cafe and K-Latte, both of which brew standard coffees and specialty beverages solely using K-Cups!
These brewers appeal to a wider audience and are easier for Keurig to maintain. Today, there's no good reason to buy the discontinued Rivo, mostly because Keurig just doesn't manufacture the Rivo pods anymore.
Go with the K-Cafe if you're a specialty beverage enthusiast. Its 3 frothing modes, including cold foam, really make a big difference. You might think of lattes and cappuccinos as "espresso with frothed milk," but the froth is different for both. Latte foam is more uniform, smooth, and silky. Cappuccino foam is much fluffier and aerated with hot milk on the bottom. And, of course, the cold foam setting is great for iced specialty beverages.
Go with the K-Latte if you're a coffee drinker who enjoys the occasional specialty drink mostly lattes, obviously and you don't mind the max 10 oz brew size.
The Keurig 2. In addition to brewing K-Cups up to 12 oz, Keurig 2. There are 4 series of Keurig 2. Today, all Keurig 2. To make things easy, here's a quick comparison table of the 4 Keurig 2. K brewers have the smallest reservoir of any Keurig 2. They also don't offer any of the extras that the K, K, and K brewers do:. Essentially, they're the smallest, most basic way to get access to Keurig's K-Carafe brew size. As a discontinued series, it's our duty to provide you with alternatives currently in production.
If you're looking at getting a Keurig 2. Bottom Line: If you're seriously considering the K or any other Keurig 2. It's the same type of brewer, only better.
But if you're dead-set on getting the K, well, just click the button below. As for the Kseries brewers this is a Keurig K review, after all here are the differences:. They're the most premium home use brewer Keurig has ever made and a customer favorite. Unfortunately, they've lost much of their utility since being discontinued as Keurig no longer makes the K-Mug and K-Carafe pods that make the 2. I'm Bryan but most people know me as The Coffee Maven.
My first introduction to coffee was during my college days, when I used it as a source of caffeine to fuel late-night study sessions, but soon I became obsessed with the chemistry of coffee. How did changes to water temperature or contact time affect its taste? Why do beans from Africa taste fruity while beans from Indonesia taste spicy? I launched The Coffee Maven in February to explore these questions and help others brew their perfect cup. Welcome to my site, and thanks for reading!
About Contact Blog. Which Keurig Do I Have? In this guide, we compare Keurig models —every single one. Why read this guide instead of others on the Internet?
This guide was the first and it's still the best. What was my strategy? Get a complete list of every Keurig model available. Research until I knew every key detail of every model. When new models are released, I update the list. But first Overall Keurig C K-Elite Discontinued. Keurig K-Elite Discontinued. Keurig K-Duo Plus Discontinued.
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