Keurig K-Select Review: Our Beginners Report (Should You Buy?) 2022
The Keurig K-Select is a well-known Keurig coffee machine, but is it a good fit for you? In this quick straight to the gist Keurig K-Select review, we answer the question and give our overall rating to help you decide.
Keurig K-Select
Overall
- Performance - 9/10
9/10
- Ease of Use/Maintenance - 9.5/10
9.5/10
- Build & Quality - 8.5/10
8.5/10
- Design & Features - 8.3/10
8.3/10
- User Satisfaction - 8.9/10
8.9/10
Final Verdict
The Keurig K-Select as a great single serve coffee maker that does all the basics right. Clean tasty, fast brew. Easy to use and maintain. Decent pricing. While it doesn’t come with a ton of bells and whistles, if you are minimalist and just want good hot coffee, the K-Select is a great option.
Last update on 2022-10-03
The Pros and Cons
| Things We Like |
|---|
| Can make 6, 8, 10, or 12 oz. single cup of coffee, tea, cocoa |
| Brews fast (1-2 minutes) |
| Uses K cup pods (lots of flavors to choose from!) |
| Will work with My K cup universal reusable coffee filter (so you can use coffee grounds too!) |
| Strong brew option |
| Can dispense hot water fast |
| Programmable brew option |
| Good flavor coffee, nice taste; slightly above a typical Keurig |
| Fairly quiet with its quiet brew technology |
| 52 oz. removable water reservoir to minimize refilling |
| Water filter option in reservoir |
| Will last longer than typical Keurig machines |
| User friendly with easy press buttons |
| Will fit taller mugs (up to 7.2 in.) after removing drip tray |
| Auto off safety feature |
| Maintenance reminders – like add water, or descale |
| Comes in a variety of colors to compliment your kitchen |
| Reasonable priced at just over $120 |
| Things We Don’t Like |
|---|
| Not exactly a space saver (9.2 in. wide, 12.5 in. tall, 11.6 in. deep) but is slimmer than the K-Elite |
| Not exactly portable with average weight: 7.3 lbs. |
| Made of mostly plastic, cheap looking exterior |
| Strong brew may not be strong enough for certain intense coffee lovers |
| May have to fill the water reservoir by pouring water directly into it; can be difficult to maneuver and place on machine when full |
| No temperature control |
| No programmable features |
| No tech features, lacks a digital display |
| Warranty only good for a year |
| Doesn’t make specialty drinks |
What’s so special about the Keurig K-Select?
- Refillable 52 oz. water reservoir
- Less refilling means more time saved
- Multiple cup sizes
- Means you don’t need to measure out your water to get the right size of coffee you need
- You may actually drink more coffee because of the convenience!
- Quick brew in less than a minute
- Faster than older Keurigs
- Great for when you really need to get out the door fast
- Means you can also whip up several cups fairly quickly back to back if there’s a group waiting
How Does it Compare?
Keurig K-Select vs Greecho Pod Coffee Maker
Both the K-Select and Greecho:
- Are single serve brewers using K cup pods or refillable coffee filters
- Make multiple size cups of coffee
- Have an option to brew strong
But the differences:
- The Greecho is more compact and lightweight than the K-Select at less than 5 in wide and 6.8 lbs.
- The Greecho has an LCD display unlike the K-Select
- The Greecho has a slightly smaller water reservoir capacity at 48 oz.
- The Greecho is relatively cheaper at just under $100
The winner?
- The Greecho if you don’t mind trying a lesser known brand, and want a more space saving and user friendly coffee brewing experience.
- The K-Select if you want a time tested and customer reviewed brand.
Keurig K-Select vs. Hamilton Beach FlexBrew
Both the K-Select and FlexBrew:
- Brew single servings with K-cup pods or ground coffee
- Can brew a strong brew fast
- Brew multiple cup sizes, although the FlexBrew only has 3 sizes but can brew up to 14 oz.
The differences:
- The FlexBrew comes with a reusable coffee filter without an extra cost unlike the K-Select
- The FlexBrew has a smaller water reservoir at 40 oz.
- The FlexBrew is bulkier than the K-Select
- But is a lot cheaper at less than $100
The winner?
- The Hamilton Beach FlexBrew if you’re on a budget and can spare the space
- The K-Select if you want more cup sizes and less water refilling
Final Verdict
We like the Keurig K-Select as a great single serve coffee maker that does all the basics right. Clean tasty, fast brew. Easy to use and maintain. Decent pricing. While it doesn’t come with a ton of bells and whistles, if you are minimalist and just want good hot coffee, the K-Select is a great option.
It definitely stands as a strong consideration if you are upgrading from a traditional drip coffee pot or if you have a group who all want coffee or cocoa or tea at different sizes.
Last update on 2022-10-03
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FAQ
What is the difference between Keurig select and classic?
The Keurig K-Select has a few more features over the K-Classic. The K-Select has more cup sizes to choose from, comes with a strong brew option which the K-Classic lacks, larger water reservoir, quieter brew, and a built in water filter.
Even with the price increase, the K-Select has more value than the K-Classic when you put it all together.
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