For coffee lovers who like their coffee on the go, this feature is worth its weight in gold. It quickly becomes tiresome brewing into a smaller coffee mug and transferring it to a travel mug, and a Keurig coffee maker should be all about convenience. The Plus model has coffee pod storage for up to 9 coffee pods, while the original Mini does not, despite having the same dimensions. The Cuisinart Coffee Plus is great if you’re looking for a super-slim coffee maker with a few features of convenience, like the Strength Control setting and removable reservoir.
While the K-Classic may have a larger water reservoir, the K-Mini basically performs the same job at a lower cost and with less counter space. Plus, it can brew K-Cups up to 12-ounces — the K-Classic has a cap of 10. Its stow-away power cord makes it easy to hide unwanted visual clutter and easier to bring the K-Mini along for a weekend trip. As you might guess from the tiny size of the K-Mini Plus, it doesn’t offer a huge number of custom brewing features.
The K-Mini is compatible with reusable K-Cup pods, which can accommodate pre-ground coffee. The Cuisinart Coffee Plus is not a coffee maker for everyone. If you’re looking for a reliable coffee maker that makes it incredibly easy to brew a single cup at a time, this is the one for you.
You may feel like you’re the only person in the world who needs a miniature yet stylish coffee machine, but trust us when we say you’re not alone. Unlike the Hamilton Beach K-Classic, the K-Mini doesn’t look like a hulking machine. It’s roughly 12 inches tall, and 4.5 inches wide, which is almost half the width of the K-Classic.
You can see brewing capacity as a pro or a con, depending on your lifestyle and the demands you place on your coffee machine. If you’re shopping for a machine that will brew your morning cup of joe and aren’t looking for much else, this machine will get the job done. Regardless of the differences, both these machines are great Keurig options for those with not much counter space or who want a device at work. I’m buying one for my college-bound child (the cheapest one, because he also wants a mini-fridge and books), because the dorm room is another great scenario. If you’ve chosen to live that pod life, a Keurig K-Mini is a small step toward full caffeine intake.
You can enjoy delicious coffee in your office or even in an RV. Also, the machines each have a 24in the cord, which fits snugly in the cord storage at the back. The Keurig Mini is a good single-serve coffee maker, offering great value for its very appealing price.
With the latch open, it’s roughly 13 inches in height. Its slim silhouette fits neatly on a counter and can easily stand between other appliances you may already have in your kitchen. Using the My K-Cup does do away with some of the convenience Keurig brewers are known for. You’ll have to add about a minute or two of prep and cleanup to your morning coffee routine. If that’s incompatible with busy weekday mornings, maybe consider this option for slower weekend brews. Better yet, the Keurig K-Mini coffee makers work with the My K-Cup refillable pod.