Keurigs are the number one coffee maker in America and for good reason. The super fast brewing system and wide variety of pods have made it a staple in many households.
The problem is, there are a ton of Keurigs.
So in this post, we’ve distilled all of that information into bite-sized pieces and highlighted the best parts of each Keurig coffee maker.
With that out of the way, here are our picks for the best Keurig coffee maker and who each model would be good for.
The Best Keurig Coffee Maker: Our top 9 picks
Below is an overview of the latest and best Keurig models. These all work with any kind of K-Cup and have all been released recently. They are also replacements for the earlier Keurig 2.0 models that were flops.
| IMAGE | PRODUCT | DETAILS | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Best for the moneyBest for the moneyKeurig K-Select |
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 | Best for iced coffeeBest for iced coffeeKeurig K-Elite |
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 | Best for drip coffeeBest for drip coffeeKeurig K-Duo |
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 | Best for cappuccinoBest for cappuccinoKeurig K-Cafe |
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 | Best for one personBest for one personKeurig K-Mini |
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 | Best for officeBest for officeKeurig K150 |
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Keurig K-Select Coffee Maker(Best Keurig for the money)
If you’re looking for a mid-range coffee maker that does not break the bank but doesn’t cut back too much on functionality either, you should seriously consider the Keurig K-Select.
The 52 ounce water reservoir is more than large enough to accommodate even a very caffeine hungry breakfast troupe, as you can brew 5 10 ounce cups before needing to refill.
The Keurig K-Select can brew 4 sizes of coffee: 6, 8, 10, or 12 ounces for a large drink that will last you the entire way to work(get a good coffee thermos)!
Additionally, Keurig has included a water filter that will prolong the life of the machine and help you brew better tasting coffee.
The K-Select works with all kinds of K-Cups including any reusable and refillable cups.
To brew coffee, you simply insert a K-Cup and use the button controls to select your brew size. There’s one extra button that you can push to pull a strong brew. It’s as simple as that!
In case you were wondering, the K-Select is a replacement for the older K-55.
Measurements: 12.5 H x 9.2 W x 11.6 D inches
Who it’s good for
Folks who have a bit of flexibility in their budget and want a coffee maker that can brew many cups of coffee in a short amount of time.
Who it’s not good for
Folks who don’t have that many people in their household that drink coffee. The 52 ounce reservoir seems like overkill.
Keurig K-Elite Coffee Maker: best Keurig for iced coffee
Keurig decided to be a little adventurous with the K-Elite as it’s the first Keurig coffee maker that can brew both hot and iced coffee. There’s no cooling function inside the machine, so you’re actually supposed to brew the iced coffee over a glass full of ice!
Still, the machine does make adjustments for water temperature and strength, so you end up with a pleasantly drinkable brew. Please bear in mind that all coffees have different flavor profiles and some will pair well with ice, while others won’t.
You can use any kind of K-Cup with the K-Elite, just like the K-Select you saw above.
Measurements: 13.1 H x 9.9 W x 12.7 D inches
Who it’s good for
People who enjoy drinking both hot and iced coffee.
People who live in an area with relatively impure water.
Who it’s not good for
People who are not interested in iced coffee
People who don’t have many coffee drinkers in their home
The K-Elite also ships with a water filter. It has a strong brew option as well. At this point, you may be wondering if there is any real difference at all between the K-Elite and the K-Select.
The main differences are:
The Keurig K-Elite has a 75 ounce water reservoir compared to the 52 ounce reservoir on the K-Select
The K-Elite can brew 5 sizes of coffee compared to the K-Select's 4 sizes: 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 ounces
The K-Elite has temperature control so you can make small adjustments to your final brew
Keurig K-Duo Drip and K-Cup Coffee Maker
The Keurig K-Duo is another really innovative step forward by Keurig and could almost unseat the K-Select for the title of best Keurig coffee maker were it not for the fact that this is slightly pricier.
While earlier models were locked into the Keurig ecosystem, the K-Duo is a fully functional 2 way coffee maker that can do both K-Cups and drip coffee.
So you essentially get two machines in one go. On one side, you have a K-cup single serve system, and on the other side, you have a drip system that can brew up to 12 cups of coffee.
The glass carafe sits on a warming plate(no thermal carafe sadly). Warming plates can overcook your coffee if you leave it on the warming plate for too long, so just keep that in mind.
What’s great about the drip side of the machine is that you can use paper filters and reusable filters. Most standard reusable filters will indeed fit in the Keurig K-Duo.
There is a single reservoir that supplies water to both sides of the machine. It has a capacity of 60 ounces. This means you can’t use both s