Trying to find the best coffee machine for you? Every coffee machine has its own special perks and bellow you can read about the pros and cons of a couple of the top suggested coffee machines.
1. Keurig K-Cafe Single Serve K-Cup Coffee, Latte and Cappuccino Maker
Coffee, Lattes and Cappuccino, use any K-Cup pod to brew coffee, or make lattes and cappuccinos. Froth fresh milk, including skim, soy, and almond. Increase the strength and bold taste of your coffee with simple button controls. Your coffee maker heats, then brews in one simple process. No need to wait for it to heat before selecting your cup size. Programmable auto off feature automatically turns your brewer off 2 hours after the last brew for energy savings.
Pros
- Easy Use/clean
- Frother connected for cold or hot foam
- Can do Coffee, Lattes and Cappuccinos
Cons
- Has a low capacity, serving only one cup at a time. This may be limiting for households with many coffee drinkers
- Does not have a carafe option
- Space limitaion
2. Keurig K-Duo Single Serve K-Cup Pod & Carafe Coffee Maker
You can Brew a cup AND a carafe, use both ground coffee and K-Cup pods. Auto off feature for both your brewer and your heating plate, Turns your brewer off 5 minutes after the last single cup brew, Turns your heating plate off 2 hours after the last carafe brew. Brew a stronger, more intense single cup. Program your coffee maker to automatically brew a carafe up to 24 hours in advance. Automatically pauses your coffee maker mid-brew for 20 seconds, allowing the carafe to be poured.
Pros
- Energy Efficient
- Multiple Brewing sizes
- Can Program your coffee to automatically brew
Cons
- No frother
- Space limitaion
3. Ninja CE251 Programmable Brewer, with 12-cup Glass Carafe
Ninja Coffee brewer is a 12 Cup programmable Coffee maker with custom brew strengths and a hotter brewing advanced boiler to make hot, flavorful, and never-bitter Coffee. From a small batch (1-4 Cups) to a full carafe, classic or rich strengths, you can expect the same great taste. Enjoy ultimate convenience with 24-hr delay brew, an adjustable warming plate, and a removable water reservoir.
Pros
- Custom brew strengths
- Able to adjust batch size
- Self clean
Cons
- No frother
- No K-Cups
- The device requires programming to control its settings, making it more complex for some users
4. Ninja CFP201 DualBrew System 12-Cup Coffee Maker
The Ninja DualBrew Grounds & Pods Coffee Maker delivers Classic, Rich, and Over Ice brews from your favorite coffee grounds or coffee pods that never taste watered down. Customize your brew with 9 grounds sizes from single serve, to travel mug, to full carafe and 4 pod sizes from 6 to 12 oz. Plus, it features Delay Brew and Keep Warm Functions. Delay Brew option, and a removable reservoir for easy refilling.
Pros
- Easy to use
- Multiple different brewing sizes
- Delay brewing and keep warming option
Cons
- No froth option
- Requires filter for each brewing option
5. Cuisinart Coffee Maker, 12-Cup Glass Carafe, Automatic Hot & Iced Coffee Maker, Single Server Brewer
Enjoy five serving sizes – 4 ounces, 6 ounces, 8 ounces, 10 ounces or 12 ounces – compatible with any brand of single cup pod including Keurig K-Cup pods with an optional reusable filter cup so you can use your own coffee. The Extreme Brew features delivers coffee up to 25% faster and the single-serve brewer has a 42oz removable water reservoir and flip down shelf for shorter mugs. Has carafe brewer and can serve up to 12 cups of coffee at once. Automatic features 24-hour brew start, self-clean, auto-off, and ready alert system. Can control your brew strength so you can boast light to strong coffee flavor as well as adjust your carafe water temperature that runs through its charcoal water filter.
Pros
- Carafe Brewer
- Single Serve option
- Scheduled brewing option
- Hot and Iced coffee option
Cons
- No frother
- Difficult to access the filter basket
BONUS SUGGESTION
Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker
Less than 5 inches wide, perfect for small spaces. Brew any cup size between 6-12oz with Keurig K-Cup pods. One cup reservoir, just add fresh water for each brew. Fast and fresh brew within minutes. Energy efficient, auto off feature turns off your coffee maker 90 seconds after your last brew, helping to save energy.
Pros
- Fits anywhere
- Multiple brew cup sizes from 6-12oz
- Makes coffee fast
- Energy Efficient
Cons
- No Froths Milk
- No Display Screen
- No Digital Clock
- One cup reservoir
Frequantly asked questions
1. Should I buy expensive coffee machine?
An expensive coffee maker is worth the price.
2. What is the best 12 cup coffee maker?
Ninja Dual Brew Pro
3. Do more expensive coffee makers make better coffee?
High-end coffee makers perform well because the manufacturers invest in high-quality materials that have been tested for their performance, making each brewer more expensive to produce
4. How much does a good coffee maker cost?
Consumer Reports lab tests show that you can brew a good cup of coffee with a model that costs around $100
5. Are some coffee makers better than others?
Cheap coffee machines don't heat their water to nearly the right temperature, resulting in coffee that is under extracted. Pricier machines typically have nicer brew shower heads as well, which help to cover the grounds more easily and evenly, resulting in a better extraction, and a nicer cup of coffee
