Best Reviewed
One-Cup Coffee Makers
- Best budget one-cup coffee maker Black & Decker Brew 'N Go DCM18S *Est. $20
- Best pod coffee maker Keurig Special Edition B60 *Est. $150
- Best manual one-cup coffee maker Aerobie AeroPress *Est. $30
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Best pod coffee maker
- Three brew sizes
- Adjustable brewing temperature
- Large selection of pods
- Removable 48-ounce water reservoir
- Ability to use grounds instead of pods
- Weak brew
- Pods cost more than ground coffee
- Pods are not recyclable
Reviewers say the sleek, easy-to-use Keurig Special Edition B60 is solidly built and can brew up to 10 ounces from a single prepackaged container of grounds, called a K-Cup. The Keurig Special Edition B60 offers some advantages over less expensive models, such as adjustable brewing sizes and temperature, automatic programming and a removable 48-ounce water reservoir. Reviewers say the Keurig Special Edition's excels in its coffee quality and extensive variety. Keurig's K-Cups are available in 245 varieties of coffee, tea and hot cocoa that cross 24 brands, including Tully's, Diedrich, Green Mountain Coffee and Dunkin Donuts. However, K-Cups cost more per cup than ground coffee and are not recyclable. Users do have the option of buying a reusable filter (*Est. $15) and using their own beans. Owners posting to Amazon.com and Macys.com agree the Keurig Special Edition B60 is simple to operate and clean; however, some say larger brew sizes produce weak coffee. Other models, like the Senseo SL7810 (*Est. $70) can be used with two pods for stronger brew, but the Senseo can produce only up to 8 ounces at a time.
We found the best ratings of one-cup coffee makers at Popular Mechanics, which reviews eight brands for speed, cost and convenience. At Amazon.com, Macys.com and Viewpoints.com, we found an avalanche of mostly positive owner reviews. TheNibble.com (a food blog) reviews the Keurig Special Edition B60 after using it daily for two months. We also read an excellent review of this coffee maker at SingleServeCoffee.com.
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1. PopularMechanics.comDetails/Subscribe
Praised by editors for leaving minimal mess in its removable drip tray, the Keurig Special Edition B60 is compared against seven other single-serve coffee makers and gets high marks for being the "cleanest" machine. The Keurig Special Edition B60 also receives a nod for its wide K-Cup assortment. However, editors note that it takes a minute longer than other machines to heat up.
Review: Single-Serve Coffeemaker Showdown: 8 Brewers Put to the Test, Jeremy Repanich, April 2010
In this older roundup, Kenneth Davids outlines four main drawbacks of pod coffee systems in general and then evaluates 11 one-cup coffee makers, primarily for flavor. He likes the "striking, modern-looking" Keurig Special Edition B60, which he describes as sturdy and well-built.
Review: At What Cost Convenience: Tasting the New Crop of Single-Serve Coffee Systems, Kenneth Davids, Dec. 2005
In this casual comparison, Tony Martinez says he prefers the Keurig Special Edition B60 to the pre-recalled Senseo, which feels less sturdy and requires more cleanup.
Review: Keurig vs. Senseo vs. Tassimo, Tony Martinez, Jan. 2008
4. Amazon.com
Positive reviews for the Keurig Special Edition B60 greatly outweigh the negative at Amazon.com where this coffee maker receives 4 stars out of 5 from well over 1,000 owners who like its look and versatile pod assortment. However, several complain that the coffee comes out weak.
Review: Keurig B60 Special Edition Gourmet Single-Cup Home-Brewing System, Contributors to Amazon.com
Nearly 500 owners contribute to an average rating of 4.57 stars out of a possible 5. Owners say the Keurig Special Edition B60 produces great-tasting coffee quickly and offers a wide selection of K-cups. However, some complain that the K-cups are expensive.
Review: Keurig Special Edition Brewing System, Contributors to Viewpoints.com
6. Macys.com
Nearly 300 owners give the Keurig Special Edition B60 an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars. Owners say they love the variety of coffee K-Cups available, especially when they have guests. Very few complain about the coffee being too weak.
Review: Keurig B60 Coffee Maker, Single Serve, Contributors to Macys.com
7. Epinions.com
The Keurig Special Edition B60 averages 4.5 stars from more than 130 owners who agree the coffee maker is solidly built and virtually maintenance-free, but a few say the unit is expensive.
Review: Keurig B60 Coffee Maker, Contributors to Epinions.com
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