Keurig K-Elite Review: Our Beginners Report (Worth it to You?) 2024

Last updated on October 30th, 2023 by Jules Winnfield

The Keurig K-Elite is one of the more popular Keurig machines, but is it a good fit for you? In this quick straight to the gist Keurig K-Elite review, we answer the question and give our overall rating to help you decide.

Last update on 2024-04-18

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The Pros and Cons

Things We Like
Can make 4, 6, 8, 10, or 12 oz. single cup of coffee, tea, cocoa
Brews fast (1-2 minutes)
Uses K cup pods (lots of flavors to choose from!)
Will work with My K cup universal reusable coffee filter (so you can use coffee grounds too!)
Strong brew option
Iced coffee option
Can dispense hot water fast
Programmable brew option
Customizable temperature control (though its only between 187-192)
Good flavor coffee, nice taste; slightly above a typical Keurig
Fairly quiet with its quiet brew technology
75 oz. removable water reservoir to minimize refilling
Brushed finish design
Will last longer than typical Keurig machines
User friendly with digital display, and easy press buttons
Will fit taller mugs (up to 7.2 in.) after removing drip tray
Auto off safety feature
Maintenance reminders – like add water, or descale; easily drained for storage

Things We Don’t Like
Not exactly a space saver (9.9 in. wide, 13.1 in. tall, 12.7 in. deep)
Not exactly portable with average weight: 8 lbs.
Made of mostly plastic
May splatter as it brews
Cannot see water level from the front, only from the side
Have to take off whole lid for water reservoir; difficult to secure back in place
Warranty only good for a year
Doesn’t make specialty drinks
A bit pricey, runs just shy of $200

Why do you care about the Keurig K-Elite?

1. 1-minute brew time:
   • Faster than older Keurigs
   • Great for when you really need to get out the door fast
   • Means you can also whip up several cups fairly quickly back to back if there’s a group waiting

2. Instant hot water
   • Forget about the microwave. Now you can get hot water fast for oatmeal, cereal, soup, etc.

3. Iced setting
   • Great for a cool caffeinated beverage
   • Combined with a strong brew setting means delicious brews either hot or cold

How does it Compare?

Keurig K-Elite vs Sifene Single Serve Brewer

Both the K-Elite and Sifene:

• Will brew a single cup of hot coffee in less than 2 minutes using K cup pods with one button operation
• Have several cup sizes to choose from, including reusable filter cups
• Have the auto off safety feature

But the differences:

• The Sifene is much lighter and compact than the K-Elite – more space saving
• The Sifene will accommodate a travel mug only up to 6.3 in; the K-Elite is 7 in.
• The Sifene comes with a smaller water reservoir at 50 oz.
• The Sifene is almost less than half the price of the K-Elite – more affordable

And the winner?

• K-Elite if you want to go single serve in general and get the most value
• Sifene if you’re really on a budget and lack space

Keurig K-Elite vs. Mueller Ultimate Single Serve

Both the K-Elite and Mueller:

• Brew a single serve cup of coffee, tea fairly fast using K-cup pods and reusable pods
• Are simple to operate
• Come with auto shut off safety feature

The differences?

• The Mueller is more compact and space saving
• Mueller has a smaller water reservoir of 10 oz. – comparable to a K-Mini
• The Mueller only accommodates a travel mug up to 4.1 in tall
• The Mueller is much cheaper at less than $60

The winner?

• The Mueller if you are traveling, or want a machine in your office, dorm, or RV
• The K-Elite if you have the space and want more customizable features and design

Final Verdict

Overall, the Keurig K-Elite single serve coffee maker makes great tasting coffee, tea, cocoa in multiple cup sizes in less than a minute.

If you are a day to day coffee drinker who likes a convenient hot cup fast, you will not only be impressed by the features like strong brew, and large reservoir but also that this machine tendency to last longer than other Keurig’s on the market.

While the K-Elite isn’t the lightest or most space saving, or the cheapest machine, you will get pretty good quality brews and value at this price point. To us, it ranks high as one of the best you can buy: a good combination of quality and durability.

Last update on 2024-04-18

For more Keurig coffee makers to consider, check out our reviews on the

• Keurig K-Slim
• Keurig K-Duo Plus
• Keurig K-Supreme
• Keurig K-Select
• Keurig K-Classic

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