Best 2-in-1 coffee makers with K-Cup and carafe

Top pick: Keurig K-Duo Essentials (Gen 2). It's the one to buy if you want both sides to just work: pod side brews 8, 10 or 12 oz, carafe side makes 8–12 cups, and it does hot or iced. It's the most proven of the bunch by a wide margin, and Keurig's pod fit is the most reliable.

Who the others suit:

• Keurig K-Duo Plus — if you want a stronger, more flexible machine: it takes ground coffee as well as pods, and the reservoir swings out for filling.
• Keurig K-Duo (original) — the same idea in a simpler, cheaper-feeling build; fine if you mostly brew pods and only occasionally a pot.
• Cuisinart Coffee Center (12-cup + single serve) — if you'd rather have Cuisinart's carafe coffee and a single-serve side that uses its own pod/ground setup; ratings are more mixed.
• Gourmia 2-in-1 — a budget way to get both functions; expect a plasticky build and weaker reviews.

Skip anything that only does pods plus a mug-sized brew — that's not a carafe.