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In This Review
- Vimukun Single Serve Coffee Maker Coffee Brewer for K-Cup Single Cup Capsule and Ground Coffee
- Black+Decker CM1160B 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker
- Keurig K-Classic Coffee Maker K-Cup Pod
- Hamilton Beach 2-Way Brewer Coffee Maker
- Keurig K-Cafe Single-Serve K-Cup Coffee, Latte, and Cappuccino Maker
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Best Coffee Maker for Your Budget
Here are our most highly recommended coffee makers:
This mini makes a cup of coffee just as good as the pricier competition, but costs about 2/3 less. It’s a breeze to use on those rushed mornings, simply pour a cup of water into the tank, push a single button, and you’re on your way. The Vimukun Single-Serve will take up minimal space on your countertop, and it’s surprisingly quiet! It takes all coffee pods and comes with a reusable pod, so you can use your favorite ground coffee too!
- Model: KCM203
- Voltage: 110V-120V
- Power: 1000W
- Color: Black/Red/Blue
- Size: 4.7″W*6.3″D*10.24″H
- Water Outlet Height: 4.7 inch
- Net Weight: 1.8 lbs.
- 6 – 14oz Reservoir
- Compatible With Ground Coffee and K-Cup Pods
- Slim/Compact Design
- Available in Black, Blue, or Red
- 1 Click Operation
- 2 Minutes to Brew
- Self-Cleaning
- Automatic Shut Off
If you don’t need any bells and whistles on your machine, the Black + Decker 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker might be perfect for you! From programming to brewing to cleaning, this model is simplicity at its finest, without being bare bones! The auto brew feature allows you to wake up to steaming hot coffee, and even sneak a cup before the pot is full. The hot carafe plate will keep your brew warm for a full two hours before the automatic shut-off kicks in, saving energy and providing peace of mind.
- Model: CM1160B-1
- Color: Black, Black/Stainless Steel, or White/Stainless Steel
- Size: 8.25″W*12.25″D*11″H
- Net Weight: 4.5 lbs.
- 12 Cup Capacity
- Rubberized Digital Controls
- Easy to Read Screen
- Available in Black, Black/Stainless Steel, or White/Stainless Steel
- Nonstick Keep Hot Carafe Plate (Up to 1 Hour)
- Easy-View Water Window
- Sneak-a-Cup Feature
- Duralife Glass Carafe
- Removable Brew Basket
- QuickTouch Programming
- Programmable Clock
- 2 Hour Automatic Shut Off
- Not Compatible With K-Cups
Keurig’s single-serve machines have earned a solid reputation as the ideal tool for anyone in a rush, with easy-to-pop-in pods, user-friendly interfaces, and one-minute brew time. The K-Classic’s simple controls enable you to customize the size and brew strength of your beverage, and a whopping 48-ounce removable water reservoir brews up to six cups before you have to refill. The detachable drip tray allows the use of your favorite travel mugs.
- Model: K-50
- Color: Black
- Size: 13.0”H x 9.8”W x 13.3”D
- Net Weight: 9 lbs.
• Brews coffee, tea, hot cocoa, specialty, and iced beverages
• Brews 6 oz., 8 oz., and 10 oz. sizes
• Always ready and brews in under a minute
• Removable 48 oz (1419.53 Milliliters) Water Reservoir
• Programmable Auto Off feature
• Indicator lights
• Removable Drip Tray
• Compatible with My K-Cup® Reusable Coffee Filter
This versatile coffee machine from Hamilton Beach allows for single-cup brewing, as well as regular full-size pots of coffee. This highly rated machine can brew regular or bold coffee, and is fully programmable, allowing you to set it up to 24 hours in advance. When making a full carafe, the auto-pause feature lets you pour a cup before brewing is complete, and the machine has a two-hour automatic shut-off for safety. Considered a ‘workhorse’ by reviewers, the Hamilton Beach is a great programmable machine for a reasonable price.
- Model: 49980A
- Color: Black/Stainless Steel, or White
- Size: 13.9 H x 12.23 W X 11.08 D
- 2 ways to brew: single cup or included full 12-cup glass carafe
- Simple single-cup brewing — doesn’t use K-Cup®* pods
- Peace of mind with 2 hour automatic shutoff
- Programmable for wake-up ready coffee
- Choose your brew strength (regular or bold) with Select-a-Brew
- Get your first cup fast with Auto Pause & Pour
- 2 separate easy-fill water reservoirs
- Use your favorite travel cup or mug (mugs not included)
- “Pod Basket” is not included
If you expect nothing but the best for your coffee, the K-Cafe by Keurig is probably for you. Boasting style and functionality, this is a superior machine that takes making coffee to the next level! The machine, of course, works with any k-cup pod to brew coffee or even make hot or iced lattes and cappuccinos. Its smart start feature heats up and brews your masterpiece in one step. Just one press of a button does it all.
The K-Cafe also features a built-in milk frother, a strong-brew setting, an auto-shutoff feature, and a height-adjustable drip tray. You can make up to six cups before having to refill the removable reservoir. And if all that wasn’t enough, this little beauty has a high altitude setting to continue brewing at peak performance up to 5,000’ (1,524 m) above sea level.
- Model: K-Cafe
- Color: Charcoal
- Size: 17.32 x 14.17 x 14.41 inches
- Net Weight: 13.72 lbs.
- Compatible With all Keurig K-Cup pods
- Brew coffee, or make lattes and cappuccinos
- Brew 6, 8, 10, or 12oz of your favorite coffee, tea, or cocoa
- Select Strong Brew for a bolder cup of coffee
- Froth your choice of fresh milk to create a creamy latte or frothy cappuccino
- Includes a dishwasher safe milk frother
- Coffee shot capability
- Simple button controls to brew coffee, or make hot or iced lattes and cappuccinos
- Huge, removable 60oz water reservoir (6 cups)
- Smart Start technology heats and then brews in one simple process.
- Programmable auto-off automatically turns brewer off 2 hours after last brew
- Accommodates travel mugs up to 7.2” tall
- Descale reminder
- High altitude setting ensures your coffee maker works properly at altitudes >5,000 feet (1,524 m).
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