Which is better for black coffee?

The French Roast. Its smoky, dark chocolate notes hold up without milk, while the Colombian is brighter and sweeter and some drinkers find it thin black.

Which is better with milk or cream?

The French Roast cuts through milk with its bold roast. The Colombian stays smooth but its fruitiness gets muted.

The French Roast tastes stronger and more bitter because of the darker roast. The Colombian is medium-dark and milder, though pod weight is close.

Both are 100-pod boxes, so they last about the same. The French Roast pack is slightly heavier at 34.9 oz versus 33.1 oz.

Is the Colombian worth stepping up to?

Only if you want a smoother, fruitier cup. It is not a step up in quality; ratings are equal, and it has no decaf option.

Do both fit Keurig-style brewers?

Yes. Both are single-serve pods made for all major brewing systems, including Keurig-style machines.

Great Value French Roast Coffee Pods vs Great Value 100% Arabica Colombian Medium Dark Roast Ground Coffee Pods, 33.1 oz, 100 Count

Both are 100-count Great Value Arabica pod boxes with nearly identical ratings, so the real choice is roast. The French Roast is the darker, smokier, more bitter cup; the Colombian Medium-Dark is brighter and fruitier with a bit more sweetness. Pick the French Roast if you drink coffee black or with milk and want a bold, toasty cup; pick the Colombian if you prefer a smoother, more balanced everyday brew.

Choose the Great Value French Roast if you like a bold, smoky dark roast and drink it black or with cream.
Choose the Great Value Colombian if you want a smoother, brighter medium-dark cup that works black or with milk.

Prices

Great Value French Roast Coffee Pods: $29.50 at eBay (last seen Nov 9)