Keurig and Cuisinart are two of the most popular brands when people are looking for a new coffee maker with the latest features and potential smart technology to make coffee making easier. But which is really better for your situation? Which brand is better to look for for your home versus the office? What can help you save money? Let’s explore some details to give you an idea of where to start.
When you’re done, be sure to check out our list of the best smart coffee makers for more ideas and what to look for when shopping for a coffee maker.
Choice
Cuisinart is the master of variety, with something for everyone no matter what you’re looking for. Do you need a built-in grinder? No problem. Looking for high capacity options? There are a lot of them. Do you need a fully automatic option or just want to control something specific like temperature? Cuisinart has the answer. Like the Keurig, it has single-serve options, but there are many, many other options to consider.
Meanwhile, Keurig focuses primarily on single-serve coffeemakers and its famous K-Cups. There are some models that include carafes with traditional brewing options, as well as some models for iced coffee, etc., but most are built around single-serve designs, so there isn’t as much variety here.
Winner: Cuisinart
design and durability
Cuisnart’s diversity means there’s plenty of variety in design, too. However, their coffee makers tend to take up more space and have a more traditional boxy design, even in the smaller models.
Keurig, on the other hand, favors the compact design of its coffeemakers, which is helped by its focus on single servings. These slim models fit anywhere, perfect if you’re short on counter space and want to make the most of it. That compact design also helps them avoid accidents, so with occasional maintenance they can last a long time.
Winner: Keurig
smart features
How smart can these coffee machines get? Cuisinart offers models that allow you to fully control temperature, strength, cup making, or automatically—all of it. As usual, the programming options allow you to set timers for grinding (where available) and cooking. However, not much attention is paid to applications here, and there is no support for smart platforms.
Not all Keurig models are smart, but options like the K-Supreme Plus Smart Coffee Maker are truly standouts. This coffee machine can recognize the brand and roast by reading the K-Cup pods and then adjust the settings for the best results. You can also connect to an app that allows you to remotely change the volume, temperature, cups, and more. It’s even compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant for voice commands.
Winner: Keurig
Serving Sizes
What if you plan to serve many people at once? You’ll want a model that can hold a large amount of coffee with serving size options, especially for things like team meetings or break rooms. Cuisinart models can hold up to 12 cups, and that includes some of our favorite high-brew coffeemakers, like the Cuisinart SS-15P1.
Keurig coffeemakers, however, go up to 60 ounces when offering carafes, which is around 7 to 8 cups. They are not suitable if you need the highest possible capacity.
Winner: Cuisinart
General expenses
Cuisinart coffeemakers start at around $60 and end at around $230 to $300 for multifunction models. Keurig’s smaller models are around $70 to $80, and brewers go up to nearly $300 for options like the OfficePRO Premium brewing system. That makes Cuisinart a better bet for saving money, though not much of a difference here.
Winner: Cuisinart
What about milk with milk?
Cuisinart has espresso makers dedicated to beverages like lattes and cappuccinos, but doesn’t offer many latte features in its makers. Keurig has some models, like the K-Café, that add features to their single-serve designs, like a milk frother, so you can make lattes, etc. There’s no real winner here, just different approaches depending on what you want. What are you looking for.
Conclusion
Cuisinart is the best choice for variety, large capacity, and work with traditional, ground, or whole beans. The Keurig is still the single serve master with a more compact and friendly design and has much better options for smart features if you’re interested. There’s no real winner, as your needs may vary, but this should help you determine which brand to look at first.
Questions
What do smart coffee machines do?
Simple versions give you more customization options for temperature, strength, pre-grinding of beans, etc. But full smart coffee makers usually connect to an app to set up and schedule, and often work with platforms like Alexa and Google Assistant.
What coffee maker can I use with a smart plug?
Technically, you can connect almost any coffee machine to a smart plug. However, smart plugs can only control the power supply of the coffee machine, so you really need a model that starts serving immediately after plugging it in, without you having to press any buttons. Otherwise, there’s not much point other than tracking power consumption.
Is there a coffee machine that you can turn on over the phone?
If the coffee maker is turned off, it usually can’t connect to your phone. However, smart coffee machines can fall into stasis and wait for voice commands or phone apps to activate them. Just make sure they’re not completely turned off.
Do K-cups fit in a Cuisinart coffee maker?
Cuisinart models that offer a single serving option are usually compatible with K-Cups, yes.
What’s better than a Keurig if I want a single serve alternative?
Take a look at Nespresso.
Does Cuisinart have a Keurig?
No. Keurig is owned by JAB Holdings, which also owns Stumptown, Peets, and other coffee chains.
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Source: newstars.edu.vn