Keurig K-Mini Coffee Maker vs Keurig K-Express Essentials

Buy the K-Mini if counter space is the deciding factor: it is under 5 inches wide and brews 6 to 12 oz from a one-cup reservoir you fill fresh each time. Buy the K-Express Essentials if you want to brew several cups without refilling, thanks to its 36 oz removable reservoir and back-to-back brewing. Both are basic plastic pod brewers with no strength or temperature control, and owners of both report the same trade-offs: easy daily use, no frills, and a single cup at a time. The K-Express Essentials carries a large body of owner ratings averaging about 4.4 out of 5; the K-Mini is the more popular pick for dorms, RVs and tight kitchens.

• Choose the Keurig K-Mini if you have very little counter width, brew one cup at a time, and prefer adding fresh water for each cup.
• Choose the Keurig K-Express Essentials if you brew several cups a day and want a reservoir that holds enough for multiple pods without refilling.