Side by Side Comparison of: Keurig vs Hamilton Beach

I love this little pot!!! I'm not an everyday coffee drinker but enjoy the occasional cup. We recently stayed in a hotel room that had this exact same model in it. I fell in love with it because I didn't have to measure water and it was so fast and easy! I came home and after researching similar models, ordered the same one from the hotel! I love that it's very small, doesn't take much space and that it doesn't hold more water than needed for one cup. I've always been a little grossed out by water sitting for days in a reservoir, not being used. Yuck. Since I'm not a daily coffee drinker, that wouldn't work for me. Also, I barely drink the whole 8 ounces, so I didn't want anything that made a larger cup or whole pot. I do, however, think my occasional coffee drinking might turn into more of a regular habit with this adorable coffee maker!UPDATE:My coffee habits haven't changed, but I use this pot daily for my morning Earl Grey tea. I drink various types of herbal tea daily, and also use it to get quick, hot water at just the right temp! Sometimes I buy the tea k-cups, sometimes I just drop in a tea bag as the water drips in. Still love it!

UPDATE: I've had this for 4 months now, there are still no issues and I still love it!This is a great small Keurig for traveling. Be aware that it does not have a water reservoir. Instead, you fill the back of the keurig each time you make a cup of coffee. It only brews an 8oz cup, but that is the size I like from my K-cups. I find that a 10oz brew tastes watered down, but I digress. The machine does take a few minutes to brew, as other reviewers have said. I am usually not in a big hurry so this did not bother me. I bought this Keurig because of its small size and I take it with me when I go on retreats or otherwise travel somewhere that doesn't have a coffee maker. This little guy brews fantastic coffee. My work has a gigantic Keurig (not sure of the model) that has all the bells and whistles, and I found that the Keurig K130 brews a better tasting cup of coffee. I did not experience any strange/plastic flavor, as other reviewers had complained about. Mine brewed great starting with the first cup.I am concerned about the longevity of this product, as others have stated theirs broke after a period of time. I will update my review if that happens. For now, there is no reason to rate this below 5 stars.

Awesome!!!!!!! Best Keurig I've owned. People who are Wah Wah about it don't know what they are talking about. Mine has been chugging strong. It is simple to use and makes great tasting coffee. And the PRICE!..WHAT?!. You can't beat it. I had the other Keurig single serve one that is like over $100 and it sucks. This one has a sensor to tell you if your cup is in and will stop brewing if you pull the cup out too soon. My other one would have peed coffee all over the counter and ultimately the floor. It does smell like a new car when you taken out of the box, but who doesn't love that new car smell?? :D. Just run 10 cycles with regular water and BAM! the 11th cup taste like sweet music. You can't go wrong for $60. Also, yes this is the commercial model, but why wouldn't you want the one that is made to be used and abused, that's what commercial products are made for. Come on people..DRINK UP!

Let me focus on one thing here. This machine changed coffee for everyone I think. The drip brewer is just so watered down. Those days are definately over and it took me a long time to jump the K-Train but now that I'm on it, I'm on it.Drip brewer coffee was a daily, morning necessity and like bad Heroin you just get used to it and keep going to the same dealer but one day you discover either another dealer or a different drug and that's what Keurig is to all drip brewers. The first cup I tried after a lifetime of drip brewers and this "I just need one cup in the morning" cofee drinker turned into that dude from that Dangerous Grounds TV show, wherein he risks his life going into the army guarded jungles of wherever just to get a bag of prime coffee beans.Angels didn't sing but my old drip brewer felt my disappointed stares when I walked by it and it knew, its number was up. And out. Out to the recycle bin, working or not, the boot, the curb, see ya forever! Coffee has taken on a whole new place in my life and now I drink on my days off a few cups a day and I live for looking for K-Cup assortment packs here on Amazon, looking to try new brands and flavors.And I also use this for heating up Ramen noodle cups and oatmeal cups and a bunch of other cooking with hot water in the kitchen, it's so great!!! This thing is just fantastic!!! And the price is just out of this world. Buy it now, don't wait and enjoy coffee for the first time. I don't know all the specifics of this machine like other reviewers do, where they get into the cup size, the brew rate and all this technical stuff because it's not what went through my mind when I tried the coffee and it's not how I describe Keurig to friends and family. I describe it to them as I did when I got my first IPOD or IPAD or Smartphone, I said, try this and you'll never think the same again!!! So try it. And keep it clean, that I will tell you, run vinegar through it every 3 months and let it rinse out 3 times with water to get the taste out and keep it hard water free and tasting great.I've been addicted to a lot of things in my life but Keurig is finally one thing I won't go to jail for. So what's your excuse? And what are you waiting for?

I first saw this machine while on vacation. Our hotel suite had this in the kitchen, and I thought this would be perfect for me, no measuring, no clean up, and since I'm the only one who drinks coffee in our home, this little baby would be just what I needed (plus it made a really good cup of coffee). So after returning home I set out to find this very machine. At the time, I didn't realize it was a "hospitality" model and not available in your local Bed Bath and Beyond or similar type store, and ended up buying the Keurig mini plus. To me (after using this machine) it felt cheap and plasticky, so I returned it and purchased this one on Amazon. So far so good, there is no "plastic" taste like other reviewers have experienced, but then again I cleaned it thouroghly and rinsed it several times before using it, one cycle with vinegar and water. I only use bottled water and k-cups with the Keurig logo (no generics) to make my coffee, so maybe that's the difference between my experience and theirs. I also run plain water through it every few cups to keep coffee grounds from accumulating or plugging up the needle, and as I said, so far so good. I love my Keurig!

Just received my new Keurig B130 DeskPro Brewing System today.... And I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!! I have already made both coffee and tea with it. Beverage comes out at the perfect temperature each time. Simple to use. Takes up little space, which is perfect if you don't have a lot of counter space like me. I ordered this brewer over the many other choices of Keurig systems because it doesn't have the water reservoir tank (I like the idea of using fresh water every time rather than water that has been sitting). Perfect for home use and my needs.I did run about 8 cycles through the system before making my first cup of coffee to avoid the "burnt plastic" taste I have read about in other reviews. I ran one of the cycles with distilled white vinegar instead of water.... This will help if you get the plastic taste.Now as far as the complaints about not being able to use a reusuable filter like the "my k-cup".... I have read the only filter that will work with this system is the newest version of the SoloFill cup. It can be found here on Amazon. I ordered one and I should receive it next week. I will let you know if it does in fact work. I would love to be able to use my own coffee with this system.Bottom line- If you are looking for a smaller cheaper alternative to the larger Keurig brewers, this will be perfect for you. Keep in mind it is a single serve brewer though and only makes 8oz cups where the other brewers have multiple cup size options.****UPDATE****Still loving this Keurig brewer.Received the Solofill reusuable kcup today and it DOES work just fine with this machine. So if your looking for a reusuable cup instead of the one time use kcups, the Solofill works just fine!

I bought it to be our "camping coffee maker"...not having a glass carafe I figured it would be easy to pack into a tub with the rest of our camping stuff. It was cheap and plastic and I didn't expect much from it other than that it would be good enough for camping (we usually stay at camp sites where power is available). But I've been pleasantly surprised! It actually makes great coffee! It's easy to clean and stays nice and warm inside the machine.

This coffee maker has so many features, I just love it! What's really nice is that it has a special setting for making 1 to 4 cups that most other 12 cup coffee makers don't even think about including but helps make this a more versatile machine. While I work from home in the software industry, I'm certainly not a caffeine junky and only drink 2 to 4 cups a day. You just can't make less than 4 cups in a normal 12 cup coffee maker and expect the coffee to be drinkable. Additionally, my husband loves the bold setting. Oh, and another cool feature is that it's programmable, so you can wake up to the smell of fresh brewed coffee in the morning. The gentle keep warm feature is just one of the other amazing features of this unit, insuring the first cup is as perfect as last!

I am really enjoying this coffee pot. I had a single coffee maker in the Hamilton Beach, and the K one, but both quit working. I am not sure how long this will last, but for now I love how I can dispense as much coffee as I like and it has no carafe to break. I programmed it to stay hot 3 hours in case I forget to turn it off. Also later in the day if there is still coffee left, I can use the dispenser button and fill an iced filled cup with the leftover coffee for iced coffee. I never waste coffee now. So easy to use and it looks nice as well. Also BPA free.

Now this is a coffee maker. This was purchased for use in our home, for occasional use for us personally, as well as when we are hosting guests. So far the coffeemaker has worker perfectly and I have no complaints about it. I love it's how it looks and how easy it is to use. By far the coolest part of this coffeemaker is the push-button dispenser. It is so cool to be able to brew your joe, push a button to fill up your cup, and have the coffeemaker keep the rest of the brew warm for a set period of time. Sit down drink, drink you coffee, and read a book - half an hour later, walk over, push the button - boom, hot coffee. It's kinda like having a soda machine for coffee, and the price is really reasonable. Some other things that may help you in your consideration of this product - First, it is pretty big. I have the 12 cup version, and it stands about 15" tall. This will slide under most cupboards, but what we have run into is that the lid won't open all the way, you you have to pull the coffeemaker out completely from under the cabinets to fill it up. Finally, if you plan on serving a lot of people, this might not be the best coffeemaker for you application as you can't take the coffee around as you serve the people - all the cups have to be brought to the coffeemaker. This is something you would have to decide whether you want or not. For us, the under the counter thing was eliminated completely by the cool coffee bar that I made from an old pallet. (See photo) At any rate, I really like this coffeemaker and would highly recommend this coffeemaker for personal and home use.

I absolutely love this coffeemaker!! For the price it does everything I wanted and more! I was looking for a basic coffeemaker – one with not too many digital features but also one that I could set to auto-make in the mornings. This one is perfect for all my needs. I really like that there is not a coffeepot. The coffee is a perfect temp and since I am a picky coffee drinker, the fact that it doesn’t turn bitter and sour after an hour on the hot plate is an extremely wonderful feature for me! I haven’t noticed any changes in the taste of the coffee – I’ve only used the setting for 2 hour auto shut-off. It gives you the option of 1, 2, 3 or 4 hours for auto shutoff. I don’t really have anything bad to say about this coffee maker – a slight drip if you pour the water in too fast. But that is so minor it doesn’t bother me at all! I’ve had this coffeemaker for about 2 weeks now and would absolutely recommend it – especially for less than $30.

WOW what a deal! When I received notice of The Hamilton Beach 12-Cup Coffee Maker on sale, I read the reviews and decided to purchase it. I finally used it today and was very very impressed. I used Santo Domingo ground coffee and it was exactly as I wanted. I followed all the instructions and l cleaned the machine before using it. I then proceeded to fill the carrying tank with water for 12 cups, poured it into the machine placed the empty tank on top, inserted the filter and placed seven heaping tablespoons into the filter. Closed the container, pressed the strong brew and on button. Minutes later a very full body and hot mug of coffee. What I love the most was the fact that there is no carafe! The coffee is brewed inside and stored by a warming place for up to four hours. It kept it hot! Being able to take a mug or a cup and just pour what you want is such a great idea and it works well. At the end, when we were finished all 12 cups, cleanup was simple and we set the machine on to a timer for tomorrow morning. Very pleased with this machine and you will as well.

Within a year, it has begun to slowly decrease the heating of the water leaving me with lukewarm water. I've used the Keurig cleaning solution and have done everything to remedy it, hasn't worked. Mind you, I've used the machine maybe in total of 100 times during the course of the past year. (Starbucks, and Keurigs are at work.)

Love the coffee maker! I wanted a Keurig for years, but we don't drink enough to justify one of the large ones (didn't want that large tank of water just sitting there). We also live in a condo and counter space is precious. This machine has a perfect footprint for small kitchens.If you are used to the large Keurig coffee machines...this one will feel like it takes forever compared to them (it does take several minutes).I don't mind the wait time, its for afternoon and weekend coffee. If you are looking for something that will quickly brew your coffee as you head out the door all in a rush in the morning, this guy is probably not your best bet. I would give it 5 stars if it brewed a bit faster, I'm not looking to match the speed of the full size models, but a little faster.

After using the Keurig K130/B130 Brewer at a hotel I knew this was what I've been looking for. Cannot find these small ones in the stores and this model fits perfect in my kitchen as I have limited counter space. I'm not much of a coffee drinker so the single cup brewer without all the extra bells and whistles really fit the bill for me. Plus there's no water reservoir to worry about. Ordered the Keurig Cafe Cup My K-Cup Single Reusable Coffee Filter so I could use my own coffee rather than the expensive K-Cups. At this point in time I'm very pleased with the machine. I've had no plastic taste as some have mentioned, the coffee brews to the strength that suits me and its hot. Upon the first couple of brews with my own coffee in the filter I did notice the coffee was a bit watered down so I then reduced the water from 8 oz. (fill line) to 7 oz. which is just right for my taste. If you like a strong brew use less water not more coffee grounds! I think it was the 4th & 5th brew that after the coffee poured into the cup the machine popped open and spit the filter and grounds over the counter and floor. At this point I thought I had a defective machine. Next use I made sure my filter rim was free of any coffee grounds and that it was pinched tight all around for a good seal before inserting the filter. I pressed the machine top down and gave it an extra little push downward for a snug fit and at that point I felt an extra little snap. Put water in the reservoir and proceeded with the brew. It worked perfect and continues to do so. Came to the conclusion that the two times it popped open was because the top was not latched snuggly so it released prematurally under pressure. So if you have experienced the filter or K-Cup spitting out you may want to try giving the top a little extra push when closing it. Using the filter with my own coffee grounds there is a bit of sludge in the bottom of my cup but not enough to concern me. I just don't drink it. Its the simplicity of the machine that I like and the fact that I can brew just one or two cups without any clean up other than rinsing out the filter. I also purchased the Solofill Cup K3 Chrome from WalMart as I was shopping the other day. It has a better hinge on the lid and seems better made but both filters work equally as well. If you order filters just be sure you are ordering the proper one for your particular model as they are not all compatible with certain models. I would recommend this brewer to others and stress that some problems, not all, are usually due to operator error as people tend to not read instructions.UPDATE: I purchased EZ-Cup paper filters from Bed,Bath & Beyond to insert into the My K-Cup filter & Solofill Cup K3. Just had to cut the paper lid flap off. By using the paper filters the problem with coffee sludge has been totally eliminated.

I love this machine. It's easy to use, makes a steaming hot cup of coffee. Some reviews say that the 3 minute brew time is too long but I appreciate the extra time and power this machine offers because the coffee comes out extra hot which I prefer. The other one cup machines don't get the coffee as hot. I also like that I'm not making a huge cup of coffee. I'm not a bells and whistles kind of person so the simplicity of this machine is exactly what I wanted. It also has a sturdy construction, maybe because of it's commercial grade. Other Keurig machines I checked out at the big box stores are so cheaply made. The plastic is thin and didn't look like it would last long. I was pleasantly surprised that this particular model has a higher grade construction. Lots of power, strong hot coffee in 3 minutes. I gave it 4/5 stars because I don't like that the machine makes you put the coffee pod and water in a certain order. I can't get the water reservoir door open without putting a pod in the product first. Not a big deal, but slightly annoying.

Let me start by saying that my first Keurig was one with a water resevoir, so this is somewhat of a down grade for me. This product makes a nice hot beverage fairly quickly and is easy to use.However, the process is somewhat annoying. Instead of just taking a mug and dumping the water in you have to be fairly careful or the machine will overflow (from the inside apparently), and you'll end up with water all under your machine. Also, the space between the platform and where the water comes out is very small and does not fit most of my mugs (which are all fairly average sized mugs). This is remedied by removing the platform, but the down side is that this platform is intended to capture the overflowing water mentioned above. So basically, if you're brewing tiny little tea cups or espresso cups I'm sure it's fine. But don't expect it to hold your favorite Christmas mug.

I was really excited about this coffeemaker, and it did suit my coffee brewing needs. However, I would advise anyone getting these coffee makers to do their research about what brewing system features they need beforehand. Yes, it does only brew an 8 ounce cup of coffee. It does not have a water reservoir so you do have to refill it every time. It will not accommodate huge travel mugs. However, I was more than ok with this because I do not drink more than 8 ounces of coffee at a time, and I usually only drink a cup a day. The lack of a water reservoir saved me precious counter space (which I need because I have an apartment with a fairly small kitchen).My biggest complaint about this machine is the plastic smell and taste I experienced. The first cup of coffee I brewed tasted perfectly fine. The cup of tea I brewed the next day smelled and tasted horrendous. I brewed another cup of tea, thinking perhaps it was a bad K-cup (I got a sampler pack), but it tasted awful as well. I then ran water through the machine, and it smelled and tasted like plastic. By this point, my whole kitchen had a plastic smell.I read a lot of forums online, and it seemed like others were having a similar problem with this system and even with the $200 Keurig brewing systems. For this system, I believe the plastic taste and smell was caused by the plastic part that holds the K-cup in place. I soaked this part in different rinses of white vinegar, rubbing alcohol, hot water, and hot soapy water. I also ran vinegar and water through it about 20 times (1 vinegar rinse, 9 water rinses, another vinegar rinse, 9 more water rinses). After all this, the plastic smell was finally gone. This is the reason this brewing system lost a star. I should have been able to use this system straight out of the box. I really think Keurig needs to address this problem since some of the forum complaints about the plastic smell and taste date back to 2010.As for the quality of coffee, tea, etc., I think it really depends on the K-cups. I bought a sampler pack, and it is clear that some brands are far superior to others. (I'll save these specific comments for my review of the sampler pack.) My biggest complaint about the K-cups is that many of them use aspartame or sucralose. There are K-cups with natural ingredients, but you have to look for them.I do not regret buying this product, I just wish I didn't have to spend so much time "purging" it before it would work.

I bought this coffee maker after my wife somehow managed to explode the carafe of our previous one and we discovered that a replacement carafe would cost just about as much as a new coffee machine from the same manufacturer. i decided that just getting a carafe-less coffee maker for a little more money up front would save us in the long run, and this machine does not disappoint. I don't even drink coffee, but she seems to like it just fine and the best part is she hasn't found a way to break it yet.The only problem is that when we first opened the lid there was a little rubber piece that fell out. We haven't managed to figure out where it came from but the machine has been working just fine without it, so hopefully it's no big deal.

It is a nice coffee maker. The instructions at first are a little hard to understand, but after reading it clearly I get what you have to do. In case anyone has any problems with setting it up, you need to fill both the water tank and the water tank underneath that with water, I do not know why, but you do. And if you put 2 cups in the lower water tank and then the higher one it'll give you two cups, a little math involved but anyway its a nice product and I'd recommend. However the coffee does come out a bit watery with the setting at BOLD I assume. I am yet to try with the BOLD setting but other than that great product.

Works and tmakes good coffee. You have to get used to filling a "bucket" with water, instead of a carafe, but it keeps the coffee warmer and is easy to serve. Two design challenges: 1. you serve the coffee by pressing the rim of your cup against a bar that requires a medium amount of pressure and sometimes the whole machine slides or tips backwards from the pressure. 2. The bar is up under the holding tank enough that the lighting angle in our kitchen does not get light into the serving area, so you can't really see how full the cup is while you are serving. A small light source up under the tank would be a great improvement.

Hard to break any new ground with a review of a product that's been reviewed this many times but I'll give you my experience after about a month of using it. We had inherited a Bunn that after years of service finally developed a leak so we were looking for something that would have the coffee brewed when my wife gets up for her commute at 4:30 AM. The positives on this HB maker so far are these: Price point is great and didn't want to spend $200+ on another Bunn. The no carafe idea is great, so no mineral buildup or coffee stains. Programming is easy and has worked as scheduled so far. Maybe it was because the Bunn was getting old but this keeps the coffee much warmer, which we like a lot. Maybe because of that hotter brew, but it seems like we're using less coffee to get a strong cup. The only negatives are these: It's kind of messy. When you lift the lid (after it's cooled) it has a tendency to drip condensation. Same with lifting out the basket or the filling jug. I just wipe the lid down with a paper towel before I lift it all the way. Drips a little here and there from the spigot but nothing bad. As others have said it's kind of noisy when brewing but you get used to that. Lastly, I would say this is just speculation, but the build quality doesn't seem great and I have a feeling it won't last too long. But again, for the price, if it works for a few years it will be a pretty good buy. Overall 4 stars and very close to being really good and innovative. Just needs a few tweaks. I would definitely recommend though, especially for the money.

So far, so good! After being disappointed twice with my previous Mr. Coffee brand, I was very excited to try this. I love that it is not on a burner. I started drinking pour over coffee and french pressed coffee and I am very spoiled now to the fresh taste. Unfortunately, in the morning there are two of us who need our coffee and we need it on the go - no time for doing pour over coffee etc. This is a great compromise - the ease of use and convenience of a standard coffee maker - but fresh coffee one cup at a time without the environment killing K cups etc.This coffee maker looks sleek, it is very easy to use. You open the top and pull out the basket and the coffee container. You fill the container with your water (I recommend filtered water) and the container has the easy pour spout so you can fill the coffee maker without getting water everywhere. After you fill it, you pop the container back in, put the basket on top and fill that with your filter/coffee and push a button. Super easy and you can set it to keep the coffee hot and fresh for up to 4 hours.The bar you press to pour the coffee takes a few tries to get the hang of it. It's easy with a coffee mug, but travel mugs - it works better if you angle the cup out instead of trying to put it straight in. This coffee maker has a nice drip tray also for any oopsies you make along the way.So far, we are very pleased with it. If it can manage to last longer than a few months to a year I will upgrade it to a five star. The coffee out of this is phenomenal even a few hours after brewing.

In terms of quality and performance it's about what I'd expect from a low-end coffee maker. I've had it for a few months now. It's easy to use, easy to clean and makes a decent cup of coffee. I really like the idea of dispensing coffee right into my cup.The only very minor complaint I have is the coffee needs to sit for 5 minutes or so after brewing is complete to allow it to get nice and hot. Aside from that, no complaints.On the pro side, even if the coffee is left heating for 2 or 3 hours this machine doesn't "scorch" or burn the coffee. It tastes just as fresh after sitting for several hours as it does when first brewed. That alone makes this coffee maker worthwhile and it's the only machine I've ever had that doesn't burn the coffee.Definitely recommended if you can't afford hundreds of dollars for a high-end machine.

The brewer is as expected. It should have included at least an instruction manual. The decals on the front are not particularly intuitive. I purchased it to take on vacation and it functioned okay.

Works well for what it's designed for. I really only have 3 major complaints. One, the procedure for starting a brew must be completed exactly, without skipping a step and within a certain allotment of time. If you do not complete the procedure, the machine will turn itself off and require you to start the procedure over again. Two, the height and width of the opening for your coffee cup is really short and narrow. Three, after the cup is poured and machine appears to be off, liquid collects in the collection tray AND underneath it, which is annoying. It's probably just condensation but could also be a leak in my machine.

5/23/16 - Malfunctioned slightly after the 5th use, inserted a k-cup for brewing. But after waiting for 4 minutes the machine turned off, water didn't dispense but was heated up and still contained in the reservoir. To remedy this i simpy restarted it, and it dispensed it; although it sprayed out erratically into the cup.5/27/16: Another slight malfunction (i think?) It started dispensing the beverage but it spewed it all over the inner wall where the cup rests.So i skimmed through the instructions excited to prep my new keurig machine for use, and i plug it into a multi outlet strip and bam my power goes out after the plug sparks.I'm sweating bullets now thinking i fried it, luckily i went to a free outlet in the kitchen and it powered up fine. I poured in 8 oz of water for its prep brew and another k cup afterwards.Afterwards to brew a k cup for this machine i opened the k cup brewing holder and inserted the k cup (BEWARE THE K CUP HOLDER HAS NEEDLES INSIDE IT SO WATCH YOUR FINGERS WHEN WASHING IT), when you close the k cup holder the water reservoir will pop open after snapping the k cup holder shut, pour in 8 oz of water and close the reservoir cover, the machine should flash a Place cup light if you haven't already, then the brew light shoulder shine signaling it is ready to start heating up water to brew.The only downside to this is you have to wait a minute or two when you want a drink and the reservoir is designed for one cup, Good machine for light/solo use it would seem.The only parts that detach are the drip catcher/cup stand and the k cup holder, everything else such as the water tank is integrated. I have read that this machine can use reusable k cup's.

Well.... I usually do better research before buying, so I have no one to blame but myself. I was torn between getting the K10 Mini Plus (home model) and this one, which is for commercial use. My reason for choosing this was that I liked the design better and thought it would be more durable. It was also slightly less expensive. It works, but in comparison to the home models I have used:The water/coffee does not get as hotYou only have one size option when pouring in water**It is NOT compatible with most if not all reusable k-cupsThis last point is important to note because it's really the only way to be economical with a personal brewer like this. I have tried two different types of reusable k-cups and neither work, even ones that stated specifically that they were compatible with the K-130. The brewer will not close with the inserts and you really have no choice but to buy prefilled k-cups or reuse an old k-cup by putting aluminum foil over the top (have not tried this myself). Upon further research, I discovered (on the singleservecoffeeforums site) that many people who bought this model and contacted Keurig were told that because it is designed for use in hotels and such, they purposely made it incompatible with reusable k-cups to ensure that businesses would make monthly k-cup purchases from distributors. This makes sense to me from a business perspective, but had I known I would not have purchased this unit for home use. I will likely bring it to work for my cubicle where disposable k-cups are more convenient and where I will use far less, and I will purchase a K-10 brewer for home use. Live and learn.About the only positive I can say is that the unit is taller, so when you remove the base you can fit a tall travel mug under the dispenser, unlike the mini-plus which apparently (from Q&A) does not provide as much room. However, there is a sensor that detects if a cup is present, so if your large mug is tapered and the base can't be "seen" by the sensor, the brewer will not dispense.

After resisting the K-cup trend for as long as possible, I finally jumped on the bandwagon. Then came the challenge of figuring out which machine to buy! I was really on the fence - small & relatively cheap vs. water reservoir for more $$Because this is really for my soon-to-be college kid, I initially ordered the entry-level K130. Here's my take:PRO: The whole one-cup-brewing thing really is pretty sweet. Everyone in the family gets just the right drink and, since none of us are major beverage snobs, it's a great option. I also ordered a variety pack - the various coffee, cappuccino, tea, hot chocolate & hot cider cups have all been quite tasty. The K130's price tag of ~$80 isn't unreasonable. If you generally use normal-size coffee cups & just want a standard 8 oz beverage, this will meet your needs.CON: Having to add water each time gets old really quick - I have to drag the machine to the edge of the counter in order fill the reservoir without making a mess (hey, I'm kinda short!). Wider mugs don't fit, and it takes no small effort to fit taller travel cups & mugs under the spout.Long story short, it took less than a week to decide it was worth another $35 to upgrade to the K145. It's MUCH easier to use. And we've already saved more than that by cutting down on trips to the neighborhood coffee shop. We'll recoup the entire purchase cost before summer ends!

This version of the Kuerig is designed for hotels. I bought this for when I travel and it is small enough that I can set it up in what ever hotel I am staying in. For that is is nice, it is durable and I wouldn't pack it in luggage if you are flying but if you are travelling by car it is great to have on the road.The reason I gave it three stars and why I would not recommend it for home or office is for whatever reason it makes weaker coffee than the Kueric I have at home (I have the B60). I have no idea why the coffee is weaker but the exact same K-cup brewed by the B130 doesn't taste the same as the one from my B60. I am by no means a coffee snob, in fact I am a two cream and 2 sugar guy and even with the cream and sugar I can taste the difference.All that being said it is still far superior to whatever horrid coffee you find in most hotel rooms so it is great to travel with but if this is something you were thinking for your kitchen or office I would spend the extra money and get a bigger version

We liked this when we purchased it and for about 6 months after. Since that time it has trouble dispensing coffee below half a pot. The filter does not seem to be replaceable and gets clogged. We soak, te scrub with a toothbrush but it only lasts a few days then start acting up again. We often need to pour the last couple of cups out of the coffee reservoir instead of dispensing as intended.

I love the idea of the potless coffee maker. This one looks sleek, is inexpensive and has a few nice features. It brews a decent pot of coffee. You can only keep one pot warm for up to 4 hours. It's not too cumbersome to fill/wash/set up, however there are cheap plastic parts that fall off every time I move it (which is every time I need to refill or wash the basin) Specifically the plate under the spout, and these little rubber feet on the bottom that are meant to stabilize it, but pop off EVERY time I move it a little. I have to pick up entire coffee maker to push it back by the wall when not in use.

They've changed this machine basket substantially. The coffee resevoir was redesigned with more corners, edges, raised fins, and nubs on the botom that just make cleaning a chore, where it was once smooth walled. The spout is clumsy when adding add water for brewing is clumsy, and messier. The heating element is smaller and on an and obstructive 'bridge' across the brewing resevoir.The spring push buton to open the pour valve is too stiff. The really overcomplicated the inside surface of the walls.I like the idea of no carafe, the dispenser concept, and the brewing, but it is awkward to fill, clean, and effort to avoid spilling water on the element.

I purchased this coffeemaker after my Hamilton Beach Stay or Go coffeemaker died after cleaning it with vinegar. It lasted at least 10 years so it was probably time anyway. I typically only brew coffee for myself, 2 cups every morning and never had any issues with my old coffeemaker just using 2 scoops of coffee to brew 2 cups. On this coffeemaker; however, I have been using 3 scoops of coffee for 2 cups and regardless if it is on the "Bold" or "1-4 cup" option, the coffee is too weak. I am using it with the Hamilton Beach 80675 permanent gold tone filter and have not tried it with paper filters. I then tried to brew 8 cups when I had company visiting and used the recommended 1 scoop per cup, but added a 9th scoop just in case, put it on "Bold" anticipating it would be weak and it was SOOO strong we had to add about half water or milk to make it drinkable. I then dialed down to 5 scoops for 8 cups which seems to be fine. I'm not sure if I am going to keep this coffeemaker or not yet, but I have not been that impressed with it. I have not had any issues with leaking or not having enough room for the cup when dispensing. I do like the dispensing feature; however, it is definitely more to rinse/clean daily.

It's ok. Take note of the height before purchasing. It just barely fits underneath our upper cabinets in our kitchen. But you have to pull it out anyway to take out the basket and the whole top of the thing to get the water in. This thing is huge. It's huge because water goes in the bottom part of it and then the coffee is made in the top part of it, essentially doubling the amount of liquid it has to hold compared to a machine that uses a coffee pot. After brewing, there is always a mess of coffee grounds stuck to the top piece above the filter that has to be cleaned. I used to have a small cheap Mr. Coffee 4-cup coffee maker and loved it and wanted something bigger, but this thing takes a lot more effort to maintain.

So far this brew station is just ok. I was hoping to love it as much as my last one, but I just don't. I got this to replace an older brew station, without the timers and such. The old one still "worked" after 10 years, but I wanted to be able to set the timer and such.First, the way you pour the water into the reservoir is a bit of a PITA. It took me several tries before I was able to do it without getting water everywhere. Following the instructions, and measuring and pouring with the carafe, is awkward and hard to pour into the right spot. I pretty much gave up and just use a measuring cup with a spout.Then, the coffee came out sour. I rewashed everything and still sour. I washed it several times before looking for help. It turns out, the water drips too fast. So, it's like washing your coffee grounds in hot water. It wasn't letting the grounds soak. To fix that, I ended up using two filters at a time, and eventually, three. So, I go through a lot more filters with this coffee maker. But, now my coffee doesn't taste like sour, brown water.What I do like about it is that, first thing in the morning, I don't have to worry about pouring my coffee before I've had coffee. There are no spills. The timer works great and was easy to set. I set it before I go to bed and wake up every morning to fresh coffee. I use 16oz Bubba mugs, and they are a little tall, but easy enough to fill with no trouble.

I bought this Keurig 4 months ago, and it worked fine up until a few weeks ago. It started with small stuff, where the coffee tasted burnt or off. Then the machine started smoking every time it poured the coffee (which almost set off the fire alarm to our building), and then it abruptly shut down. Doesn't do anything anymore. We tried unplugging it, I cleaned it inside and out, but the thing is dead. The best part is that I can't even exchange it, which is ridiculous because it's barely been a few months. And with the college student budget, I can't afford a new one. So BE ADVISED before you buy this! It might come back to bite you in the ass.

1 star because it arrived undamaged, and 1 star because it CAN brew --- but it was disgusting: everything i brewed had a plastic taste to it. i did about a dozen "only water" cycles but didn't help at all, the water just smelled like plastic same as the kcups would. i thought "maybe if i leave it open and let it air out for a day or two it will help", nope still the same plastic taste. even walking by it on the counter, i could smell the plastic aroma. returned it no problem. avoid this Keurig K130

First found out about this little machine whilst staying at the Rio in LV. It is great for ONE cup of coffee at a time -- not everyday use. Caesar's Entertainment's properties were charging $8 for 3 K-cups, so we decided to purchase this machine to travel with.It was used ONE time. The second time, water began coming out of the bottom right corner of the unit (near power button). We contacted the seller to return it and received this response stating that we 'could' return the product with the following fees:$15.00 to return ship; $10.00 restocking fee. And then this statement:"This total could easily exceed $28.00. If the unit is tested and deemed defective, a full refund will be issued. If the unit is tested and fully functional you will receive a partial refund less these charges. It is your choice to keep the item at this point or return it to us. If the unit comes back in like new condition there is an opportunity to reduce or eliminate the restocking fees. In many cases it is more cost effective to keep the item purchased."I will be repairing this unit myself. More than likely, something has come loose and can be easily repaired.

Very disappointed with this B130 model. Just shy of two years, my cups of coffee started to contain significant grounds. The k-cup foil looked like it had exploded each time I brewed a cup. Even with no pod present, the machine would drip significant water through the nozzle while it was heating the water. I read that this indicated that the check valve had failed in the open position. Whatever... I have moved on to another brand and let's hope that it lasts longer than two years!!!UPDATE 5/30: I replaced my B130 with a Mr. Coffee which was about $10 more than the B130 on Amazon. The Mr. Coffee is so much more convenient. After the first brew, it sucks in more water from its 40oz reservoir and keeps it pre-heated so each subsequent cup of coffee takes about 30 seconds. Even if this Mr. Coffee only lasts 2 years (like my previous B130), it would be so much more worth it due to the speed of the brew. Big time savings!!! Serving up three cups of coffee to guests is no longer a 10+ minute affair.

I like to start off my day with a hot cup of coffee. I needed a new coffee maker and I thought I would give the Keurig system a try. I can see how some folks would like how easy it is to use and clean up. There is one shortcoming that may affect some more than others, depending on your tastes. The coffee comes out just barely warm - and that's just black coffee...if you add milk or cream then it's practically ambient temperature. When you look at the K-cup system, it's fairly obvious that physics is against it - a small amount of hot water has to heat up everything inside the brewing machine, the coffee grounds, and also the cup. No effort is made on the part of Keurig to heat these components before brewing, which to me is a mistake.If all that you're after is your daily dose of caffeine and you're more concerned with easy cleanup than taste then this thing will probably work for you. However if you like to savor your coffee, this is a hard sell.When you consider that most commercial systems have a special heating plate for keeping the coffee at just the right temperature and that this brewer costs a lot more per cup than they do, it is hard to give this "coffee maker" more than two stars.PS - there is a cup detection system on this thing so that you accidentally don't turn it on without a cup. It is fairly buggy and doesn't always detect all cups. I have to put a metal spoon into mine or otherwise it won't see it.

I usually make coffee in a french press, but after breaking the carafe for a second time, we decided to try this system. I usually drink a travel mug of coffee on my way to work, so only half of the french press, so I was excited when this came in the mail, thinking it would be an easy quick solution for my mornings. I ordered the refillable K cup so that I wouldn't have to throw out so much trash too. I was disappointed that the well only fits 8oz of water. That is a pretty tiny mug of coffee and only 1/2 a travel coffee mug. I tried filling the other half with milk, but the coffee wasn't hot enough, so once adding milk, it would be too cold to drink. The reusable Kcup is a little difficult to fit in the coffee maker too. A few times the machine has popped open because the Kcup wasn't secure enough. When I tried adding an additional 8 oz of water and then running it through the same used coffee grinds, it came out very weak. Also, my wide mugs don't fit.I've made it work okay. I use an extra dark roast coffee, ground fine, and run it through twice in the morning (still a 8 minute process.) Also, how do you pour water in from the mug without pouring it all over the place?? I have to use a glass measuring cup, so that I don't make a huge mess. Of course the taste doesn't compare to the french press either.So if you only want a little 8oz styrofoam cup, like in an office. Then it will work fine. But if you are like me and drink a large cup a coffee every morning on the way to work... then consider spending more money and getting the nicer Kerurg. Me, I'm going to take this to work and order another french press carafe.

I bought this on a recommendation from my daughter; she has one of these coffee brewers. I specifically asked if it burns the coffee because the coffee maker holds the coffee and gives you a easy pour dispensing on the front of the unit. I guess my daughter does not recognize the difference.I will say nice things first. 1. It brews a good cup of coffee. 2. Dispensing the coffee is easy and convenient. 3. Reasonable priceNot so nice. Brewing the coffee is a pain and the heating element burns the coffee. 1. You have to take out two baskets to pour in the water. The one where you place the coffee filter and coffee grounds, the other is where the coffee maker brews the coffee to. The bottom of the coffee maker is where you pour in the water and then re-insert the baskets. 2. Once brewed, the heat mechanism starts burning the coffee within 1/2 hour. I am real picky about the flavor of my coffee. Within a 1/2 hour the coffee is much hotter than originally brewed and begins to taste burnt. After an hour, I am ready to throw it away. After an 1 1/2 hours, it doesn't taste like the coffee that I brewed anymore. So here is my solution. I am taking the coffee grounds basket out using an OVE GLOVE so I don't get burned. And again using the OVE GLOVE, I take the brewed coffee basket out and pour the coffee into a glass thermal carafe. 3. Even for the price, this is a lot of trouble to go through.The heating element should be maintaining the temperature of the brewed coffee, not making it hotter to the point of scalding your mouth and it does not taste like the originally brewed coffee anymore.I guess this is a positive review for OVE GLOVE.

This product does look nice. However, be aware it does not come with a coffee pot. Our travel mugs are too tall so we have to fill it at a slant and I'm always over pouring. There is constantly coffee staining our countertop - either from overpouring or a leak. Hard to tell. The catch basin is small. It does not reheat coffee. My husband does not like the taste - I do - we brew 8 oz and do 6 scoops of coffee on bold. I think that does a good ratio (too watery before). Will be looking for a new brewer. Anyone want mine?

Bought it in 2014. Working well until recently when the dispenser mechanism failed. The small linkage behind the push bar that pushes on the dispenser valve split vertically, stopping all dispensing of the coffee forever. Now I have to pull out the filter and housing and pour the coffee from the holding tank: not the way it was designed. Too bad a $0.05 part ended it and there's no way to get into the machine to replace the part. I can fix just about anything, but not this.Went back to a normal coffee maker with a carafe.

Burned coffee, leaks, awkward to clean; those are the main features of the coffee maker. I was really liking the concept of this machine, no pot makes it looks much cleaner, and the idea of just pressing a mug against the base to release coffee seemed like a great idea. The main problem I have to complain about is the fact the coffee can not sit for more than 10 minutes in the tank without burning. I may have a defective maker, but you can smell the coffee frying if it sits for mere minutes. When the top is opened to either empty the used grounds or clean the main tank, the condensation built up from brewing pours out the back of the machine, onto the counter. I have yet to find a way around it. Lastly, keeping this thing clean is near impossible. There are two main tanks, one for the water (pre-brew) and one where the coffee ends up after brewing. The coffee tank is removable, but awkwardly shaped, meaning it's very tippy if there is coffee in it. It also constantly drips, so I have to bring the whole unit over the sink after every pot is brewed. There are jagged edges on the inside of the tank with oddly shaped ridges, making it a hassle to get in there to actually clean.I would not recommend this unit, again the idea is great, but I think it needs a few more iterations before it is in a working state.

So, I was excited after reading a lot of great reviews, so I ordered it thinking I'd like the convenience of no pot, etc...So, first, the positives. The coffee made is good. It does a great job MAKING the coffee. And I like that you can have it keep it hot for up to 4 hours. That's way longer than usual, and when I'm working and get caught up in being busy, its nice to come back 3+ hours later and its still there, ready.The negatives.- Even removing the drip tray at the front, its hard to fit a lot of the travel sized mugs under the dispenser. Have to be awkwardly tipped to fill.- Pouring water from the reservoir into the machine to fill it is SUPER annoying. There is a wide heat element in the middle that if you happen to get water on, it will shoot out the front of the machine where the dispenser is. Usually onto your shirt. You effectively have a 1.5" wide space to pour all the water in. Just bad design- Cleaning this is not fun. I don't know why, but when you lift the top lid up to get the grounds container out, two things happen: Water spills out from the connection where water goes into the lid, and coffee grounds are smeared all over the top and have to be wiped up, every time.- When you lift the used coffee grounds out, it also drips everywhere. I expect some water, but even 12 hours after its been off, there is just water in the container itself (not grounds) that have not drained.- The dispenser regularly drips after you've filled your cup.So, basically, I'm going to keep it for a while longer to at least get my money's worth, but after a couple months of use, I'm really not a fan. I'll be replacing soon.

I really wanted to like this product and thought, at the Amazon price, it was a steal when compared to the Mr. Coffee OptimaBrew. My biggest complaint is that the coffee sits in a plastic tub with a hotplate in contact with a metal plate embedded into the plastic. While the description says the plastic is BPA-free, it's hard to believe that that much heat doesn't cause chemicals to leach into the coffee--especially if you leave it on for hours at a time. Also, the outcome, as far as temperature goes was really no different than a carafe. The less coffee in the tub, the more heat was applied to it. This had the result of making the first cup not so hot and the last cup scalding.I also agree with the condensation complaints regarding the lid. I don't see how that water will ever leave the receptacle in it's terrarium-like environment. The lid was really flimsy in the upright position, and when you removed the basket and tub to clean or air dry, the lid wasn't supported at all. A little pressure or a fallen cup and it's all over.The unit is also ginormous--about twice the size of a Keurig and the coffee was not nearly as hot as what comes out of a Keurig. The tub is purportedly insulated, but as another reviewer pointed out, there's maybe 1/16 of an inch of airspace.All in all, it's a good concept, but I just don't want my hot coffee sitting in plastic (beyond the few seconds that it exits the spigot). If you get past this, you'll probably give it high marks.

The machine is non-functional after 4 months of use. The water reservoir lid has snapped shut and does not open. Keurig (the manufacturer) will not address the problem since the warranty should be handled by Happy Haus (the seller), which has not even reported the serial number of the machine as a product that was sold. All my repeated attempts to make contact with this seller have taken me around and around with no answer or solution. The machine is still under warranty, but Amazon and Happy Haus only replace or repair products within 30 days of sale and completely ignore warranty issues.

Do not buy.I want to like it, but just can't.I wish that I would have headed the other reviews at the time I bought this. It does brew a perfect cup of plastic flavored drink, but not so good with coffee.I was hopeful that folks were being over critical, since I've had such good experiences with Keurig to date other than this. I couldn't believe that such a quality company would produce such a thing.I bought it for light duty occasional use in an rv. It would work well for that purpose, and otherwise like it very much..... but the flavor. Ugh!I did an initial flushing, several rinses with vinegar, then rinse, then baking soda, then a lot more rinsing. It was still a bad taste but I was hopeful that time and use would help.I store it completely open so everything has a chance to air out and stay dry. Sadly, use and and time has not helped...... many cups of plastic flavored caffeinated beverage later....I think the plastic flavor has gotten stronger!

Keurig WILL NOT honor the warranty on this product, and they will be extremely rude about it. Mine started to rust (in the metal cup that you pour water into) 6 months after use. I tried to process a warranty claim with Keurig Commercial Division, and they hung up on me twice and kept telling me why don't i try to get the warranty work done with Kitchenista (Amazon's Fulfillment), then i was accused of stealing it from a hotel, or buying a stolen product from Amazon. Keurig Commercial Products division is unprofessional, and they will not budge, nor will they back up their warranty. Since then i have escalated the issue with the corporate office. I received a phone call back, but the issue still remains unresolved. Which poses the question, "Why are we buying an expensive product, if the manufacturer won't stand behind it??" Why not just buy one of the many other, cheaper machines, and who cares about a warranty right?***UPDATE***I sent 2 emails, and i posted a picture of the rust on Keurig's Facebook wall. The corporate office got back with me today, and they will be sending me out a Mini Plus Personal brewer instead of the commercial one (k130). The problem appears to be resolved. I even got an order confirmation for the new brewer sent to my email. (I think its also important that if you buy this brewer, that you register it on their website.) Good luck if you get any problems with this brewer; it will take some work to get it replaced.

Returning. I am so disappointed in my first Keurig buying experience. The first couple uses were perfect and I fell in love with the product. BUT after about two weeks when I would insert the K-Cup and wait for the water part to pop up, it wouldn't click and stay. I would have to continuously press the kcup closed til it snapped and clicked together before i could close the water top.What pisses me off even more, this morning i was making my coffee at 415am before i had to be at work. this thing pops open in the middle of my coffee brewing, shoots the kcup across the kitchen floor and extremely HOT coffee grinds splatter all over my foot. I had to walk around with the pain from the burn all day, and remake my coffee. sucks!!

I wanted the brewer cause I live alone and you can get a basket that you can fill with your own coffee and brew on cup at a time. Turns out that this model is a mini or desk top model and the refillable cup won't fit. I am returning it. It you want to use your own coffee don't buy this.

The Keurig B130 worked for two months and then simply would not power on. I phoned Keurig's customer service line and was told that my brewer was a commercial brewer and never should not have been sold via Amazon. It made no difference that the brewer was still well within the 12 month warranty period. I told the Keurig customer service representative that the B130 was actually sold by Wholesale Kitchen Inc., doing business as Kitchenista via Amazon. When given the serial number of the B130, the customer service representative said it only tracked to a distributor in Las Vegas, Nevada, and that I would have to "handle any customer service problems with Wholesale Kitchen Inc." I am sending the brewer to Amazon returns and if necessary will handle the problem via my credit card company.If you are considering the purchase of this unit, B130 DeskPro, NO NOT purchase it via Amazon unless you are prepared to spend considerable time and frustration attempting to resolve any issues, should the brewer fail within its warranty period.Added 9:05 pm CDT, June 21, 2012: I just received the following message via Amazon's messaging system from the seller, Kitchenista:"Hi,We are sorry to hear about this but since it was shipped to you by Amazon.com you would have to deal with them directly.Unfortunately we can't do anything from our end.Take care,Kitchenista"......................................................................................................................And there you have my unsatisfactory experience with Keurig and Wholesale Kitchen Inc. dba Kitchenista.I will purchase another Keurig brewer, but locally, from a chain retailer who stands behind the products it sells. If I get another lemon, it'll go right back to the retailer...in person.

I have purchased Hamilton Beach coffee makers in the past and wanted to replace my current one with this. I like to wait to use a product before I review it and have waited a month. I use the maker each weekend the family drinks about 2 pots a day (saturday and sunday) I have only been able to make 3 pots with this machine. I keep getting the message "pour water" with a beeping. I have emptied the machine and refilled it but still the same. I have tried to contact the seller but no response. I have gone old school and gotten a stove top percolator. When you need coffee you NEED coffee not a device that talks back.

After only 6 months the coffee started leaking from the coffee carafe back down to the water chamber. It had a 1 year warranty. After speaking with the company they are replacing the carafe part, charging us for the shipping, and not giving us a delivery date. Company rep said "at least 14 days". Not feeling very kindly toward them. Our original brew station lasted years before the valve for dispensing failed. I love the convenience but do not think I will risk buying this product again.

We really loved this coffee pot for the first 2 or 3 months that it worked properly, and then like so many other reviewers have commented, it started leaking from the presser bar. Sometimes it leaks a little and sometimes it pours. While it does come with a 12 month warranty, we found out that we need to pay to return the cord and then pay nearly $12 in shipping to receive the replacement pot. Since this happens to enough coffee makers that I consider it a design flaw, will the replacement end up with the same problem? Will we be sending in a cord every 2-3 months? They do offer another option, to send us a refurbished pot without shipping fees, but either way we will be out of a coffee maker for the time it takes to send in the cord and receive the replacement. Not sure how we are going to deal with this but if I had known this from the beginning I would NEVER have bought it.

This is a great coffee machine, no scorched taste anymore from having a traditional carafe on the hot plate. The only awkward part is pouring the water from the provided coffee tank into the reservoir. No complaints otherwise.REVISED 7/18/2017:Well it died after only 8 months of use. Started leaking, then coffee would drain from reservoir to the water tank almost immediately. Back to a cheapo Mr. Coffee for $20 until I find a suitable replacement.

Shortly after I bought this coffeemaker in August, I posted a 4-star review because I was very pleased with it. Not anymore. After just four months, the reservoir that holds the brewed coffee is leaking back into the water reservoir. There is no way to tell where it's leaking from and because it's going back into the water reservoir, the reservoir is never empty and continues to rebrew the coffee leaking into it. FOUR MONTHS is all this lasted!!! I have to pay for postage to ship it back and postage to have a new one shipped. Who's to say it won't happen again? It's now in the garbage and a cheap Mr Coffee is now it's replacement. DO NOT BUY THIS COFFEEMAKER!!! Serious flaws that need to be worked out. If I could give it zero stars, I would.

It's okay, not really that great. the coffee ground holder doesn't fit the wire basket filter we had to buy. There are over 3000 reviews on here. I have a tough time believing 3k people are raving about this item.... seeing that other coffee makers have ~ 40 reviews and this has THOUSANDS more....makes me think this is fluffed quite a bit. I feel this a 15.00 coffee maker. or 9.99 but its overproced and it DOES burn the coffee. Its not a great coffee maker(coffee tastes terrible after first cup.Also the coffee is super weak. and burns after a while in the machine because the heating element gets too hot I think. there is a terrible plastic taste though. we are replacing this. after a good while of earnest use it still isn't good.