Side by Side Comparison of: Black & Decker vs BELLA

So far, so good. This makes coffee or heats a full travel mug of water in about 3 minutes. I don't care for the mug provided, as it is all plastic. I have a better quality one that I had before that fits. I've had it less than one week.

Great for taking camping or even in a hotel room. Sometimes I use it for an extra cup of coffee at home. Or a late night decaf.

I have a Keurig machine but i'm not supposed to use it in my office. This is a smaller footprint. You can use pods or your own grounds. Very pleased with this product. It brewed quickly - about 2 minutes and the footprint is about the side of a half a gallon of milk. I can "sneak" and use this in my office and no one will know. Tee hee hee.

My husband absolutely loves THIS little singles coffee maker. It's just perfect for travel and a nice quick large coffee every morning he desires it to be so.

I wanted a small coffee maker for our RV and this one works great! I was mistaken in thinking "soft pods" we're the same thing as K-cups so was surprised when the coffee maker arrived that my k-cups didn't fit in it. However, I have been able to find some soft pods at the grocery store that I really like and they have actually been easier to pack and take along on trips than k-cups would have been. The biggest advantage to this coffee maker is that you only put the amount of water in that you are brewing for each serving and that is much better than Keurig style machines that always have some water left in the reservoir, even after a brew cycle is complete. With keeping the coffeemaker in the RV, I didn't want something that would be unused for long periods and have that water getting nasty. This machine puts through any water you put into it with each brew and then dries out easily. I make sure I turn it upside down to let extra drips/condensation run out, then I wipe it down and back in the cupboard it goes. This was a great purchase!

Bought this a little over a year and a half ago and it is a terrific little coffee maker! Loved it so much, I purchased another one for the office. It has taken me this long to discover the perfect metal 16 oz. thermos for it, as most of them this size are just a fraction of an inch too tall! I am so happy to have finally discovered the PERFECT brew and go thermos that will fit:http://www.amazon.com/Camelbak-Products-Forge-Vacuum-16-Ounce/dp/B00G46CR00/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1453820541&sr=8-1&keywords=camelbak+forgeI'm so excited that after a year and a half, I now have what I consider "the complete coffee package" that wanted to share it...consider it my personal thank you to Camelbak for creating one that is just perfect for this maker! :) Also, to Black and Decker, as I am extremely happy with their product even after a year and a half of brewing at least four 16 oz. cups per day!

Awesome because I wanted a small coffee maker. It's so compact I can put anywhere. Would be nice in any room. Love that I don't have to buy filter anymore and that I can fit my coffee mug instead of a coffee carafe. Love making tea as well. It's also a quick brew.

Just like my old one! I had an earlier version of this coffee maker but I failed to turn it off and it quit working. And that is my only complaint about it -- it does not automatically turn off. It is a simple coffee maker that gets the job done for those of us who hate the waste of plastic in today's fashionable coffee machines. It can handle a small cup or a larger travel mug, one at a time, which is just what I need. Plenty hot too.

I first bought this coffee maker at a department store for use in my RV since it was small and unbreakable. After using it I will say that it makes very good coffee. So good that I now have one in my kitchen for days when I do not need to brew a pot of coffee. It is easy to clean you can adjust the coffee amount to fit how you like your coffee. It makes fast HOT coffee. I also use it to make tea just add the tea bag to the cup and put the water in. No hassle clean up just leave the lid open when you remove the filter for cleaning so it air drys and you can wipe the rest with soap and water. It would be great for small offices or dorm rooms! Less expensive than those other one cup coffee makers!

I use this coffee maker every morning - sometimes two or more times per day! It works great, takes only 7-10 minutes to brew a full cup, is easy to load and clean - and the mug is a great accessory. Put your coffee and water in, plug it in, let it go - when it gurgles a bunch, then poofs steam 3 times, turn it off, and enjoy your coffee! I've done folgers, dunkin donuts, and fresh ground coffee - it all works perfectly; I found that using a dark roast with the grind near that of espresso gave a rich and deep flavor - but even the cheap folgers worked well. Looks stylish on the counter, and it adds a nice splash of color. I don't think you can go wrong with this single brew machine for the price. Heck - I might just brew myself another cup right now...!

I purchased this coffee maker for my wife to keep at her office. She prefers only one cup in the morning most days, sometimes one more during the day on cold days. Having her personal coffee maker allows her to make it just the way she likes it and freshly brewed. She has been using it about a month now and so far is very pleased with it. She also likes the cup that came with it. There is a high end (very expensive) 12 cup coffee maker in the lunch room at her office, she says she can't tell any difference in the coffee produced between the machines and very much prefers hers fresh brewed. The only two negatives we have is, 1. from the picture I though the "cup tray" was on a sliding track that would adjust to multiple levels for different size cups, but that's not the case. I has only two positions, lowest and notches for one setting higher. 2. The "cup tray" is not a warming plate. There is no warming plate. However she is still happy with it and for the price we'll probably get another when this one quits.

As far as functionality and appearance, the person I purchased this for rates it a five star product. I've also used it, and it makes a decent cuppa joe. However, after only three days and _maybe_ as many as six brew cycles (two for initial cleaning and four cups of coffee), the filter began disintegrating. For that, I would have rated it down to perhaps two stars. Called Sensio, the manufacturer, toll free (via the number on the Sensio Inc. website), and was immediately connected (NO WAITING!) to a very pleasant lady who asked if I would prefer returning the product or simply a new filter. I chose the filter, and she advised me that since it was coming from Canada, I should expect it to take from 7-10 working days to arrive.The extremely pleasant experience with Sensio support brought my rating of the product up to four stars. It's unusual nowadays to find such a pleasant experience at the end of a warranty/service call. Kudos to Sensio._______________________________________________________UPDATE: BTW, the "7-10 business days" I was told to expect it to take to get the replacement filter WAS off a tad. It took 'em FOUR business days to get the replacement filter to me. EXCELLENT SERVICE! I'll buy more Sensio products. Such excellent service deserves another uptick in rating, reflected in the five stars this review now shows. And, BTW, "decent cuppa joe" means very nearly as good as my fav French press makes coffee. The replacement filter from six months ago is going strong, too, so apparently our original was just one of those things.

I've been using it for 5months and love it. I set it up a night before. In the morning before jumping in shower switch it on so freshly brewed coffee waiting for me. Yes, the cord is short. I read some reviews complaining it being too short so expected it to be. BUT when I received it I was still surprised how short it was! But actually thats not a bad thing if you are using it near the plug on the kitchen counter. Looks tidy.I still don't know how to use Pod with this. Im sure read somewhere in the product description I can. But not sure how.

Hubby travels a lot, and I hate to make a whole pot of coffee for just one or two cups. I love my Black & Decker CM618 Single Serve Coffee maker. Coffee is perfectly made, not to strong, or to weak, perfectly hot. The only thing that I can say is a drawback is that the cup that comes with the maker is plastic and gets very hot when the coffee is brewing.

This is a great little machine, and it makes just the right amount of coffee for me in the morning . I enjoy flavored coffees, and usually only have 1-2 cups. My husband likes plain , black coffee, makes a big pot, and doesn't care how old it is before he drinks it. I want mine just as fast as it brews.This little coffee-maker is perfect for doing just that !I would have given it a big five star rating; but the lid does not close down properly. This might just be the one I got; and it still works fine; but it is not as well put together as I would like it to be. This dies not seem to affect function, only appearance.

I bought this as a replacement for a slightly cheaper B&D unit when a friend inadvertently threw out a filter component. I thought that this was simply a more stylish version of my other B&D unit. It isn’t. It is primarily for coffee “pods” and secondarily for ground coffee. For a reason that I do not understand, this units coffee (pod or grounds) just isn’t as good as the other units coffee. The insulated glass that they furnish has no handle and that makes it a rather unusual congee “mug.”Unlike the other unit I own, this one is easy to overfill with water and have it spill out on the counter. The furnished insulated plastic glass holds far more than the water reservoir will hold. The manual says to fill to the mark. I cannot find that mark. Maybe they mean the hole in the back which the overflow runs out of? If you do not intend to use pods, don’t buy it - get their cheaper model.

Well I received this on time as usual, nothing new there as amazon has always been very prompt with my purchases and let me know if there are problems.I have made about three cups of coffee so far and the machine works as expected. The only draw back and reason for not getting five stars is that it was designed for the cup that comes with it and maybe shorter cups. I have a very indestructible Stanley coffee mug I take to work and it is about 1/2 inch too tall. I was actually thinking of modifying the lower cup holder shelf take make my cups fit but I'll leave it alone for the time being. I had a similar single cup coffee maker in the past and still kick myself for giving to a co-worker.The filter leaves a little to be desired, it seems cheap and easily ripped if I were to use a brush on it when cleaning, especially since I make my coffee and go to work most of the time forgetting to dump it out (same issue I had with my old one, my fault not the products) I hope I can get a replacement filter later.It works better than having to make a full pot as I don't always take coffee to work but my wife seems to like it. We usually make a full pot in the full size machine but waste so much when we go to work. I am not a fan of the k cup machines as this also is very wasteful and expensive having to use a new throw away cartridge every time you want a cup when this works so much better.

I use this everyday. In the morning for work with "one to go" for driving. I use it to make hot water for tea instead of the microwave. I use it to make hot water for instant oatmeal. It does make hot water. Don't believe the reviews about it does not. It is very fast and easy to clean. I figured out to add one extra small spoon of coffee to make it a bit stronger. I add the hazelnut creamer and sweetener packs to the cup. I like it. It's simple and fast. I haven't tried the pods. They defeat the purpose of a good cup of coffee at a lower price. I did notice on Amazon there are make your own pods kits. I might try this for travel.

I've been using this coffee machine for a little less than 2 months and am happy with it so far. The coffee brews quickly and tastes great. I like the movable plate that allows for using a standard mug or tall mug without coffee splattering everywhere. The down side is that if you use more than the recommended level of coffee grounds (in an attempt to make stronger coffee) the grounds tend to spill all over the inside of the machine. However it is easy to clear the machine of grounds when this happens. Overall, I am very satisfied with this product.

This was for my daughter as she was moving into a college dorm and she love coffee. Does fit the purpose and is easy to use for her.

Works exactly as advertised, and makes a very quick (about 1 - 1.5 minutes) and hot cup of coffee, even with very cold water. Love it! UPDATE 5/9 it just died. No reason. Will appeal to Amazon for a replace or refund.

For a single person, this works great for a single cup of coffee, or even hot tea water. Takes about 2 - 3 minutes to brew a cup.My biggest complaint - the grounds filter handle is on the wrong side of the pot (left side). I had to cut out a notch, and shorten the handle for my usage.

I love how easy it is to take out the filter, add coffee, and then just dump it in the trash when done. No more messy paper filters to deal with! My only wish is that it had an auto-off feature as I notice the unit gets extremely hot on top and I've already made myself paranoid thinking I forgot to turn it off when leaving the house. Other than that, cute little maker that I'll use everyday!

I love this coffee maker. Its just the right size. I live alone and like my coffee brewed one cup at a time and unlike the kuerig makers, I can adjust my strength.

Drips for a long time after it is done brewing. Need to put a paper towel down so it won't splash once done

The bottom is small making it difficult to fit some cups. The place you pour the water is also smaller than past Black & Decker single serve coffee makers. The product itself works fine, but the design isn't as good as the other model.

Makes a nice cup of coffee quickly but there were a few things I didn't like.1. Filter has to be placed just right for the lid to close2. Cup not insolated3. The filter isn't big enough. (I like my coffee STRONG)but for the price other than that it's a nice machine. It gets the job done and that's all that really matters.

I really loved using this, bought it for Vegas for my fiancé as most hotels don't have coffee makers in the room. Who likes going down first thing in the morning to buy their coffee in Vegas? Didn't open the box till we got to Vegas. Turns out the filter wasn't sealed at the bottom so the coffee grounds fell through. I'm using regular coffee filters instead now, which defeats the purpose of the plastic filter. Would love to get a replacement plastic filter, none I've found in the stores will fit. HELP

Like other reviews have said, there is a strong plastic odor when this is new. I ran about 3 dozen cycles total, sometimes using water, sometimes white vinegar, & sometimes baking soda in water, before I made my first cup of coffee. I made sure I separately cleaned all surfaces on both the basket and the reusable filter thoroughly. I also left some strong coffee grounds in the basket overnight. I don't notice any plastics odor or taste now, but I'm not sure which of the things I did made the difference.The cup that comes with the coffeemaker is a joke. IT IS NOT INSULATED AT ALL, although it's clearly designed to look like it is. It gets EXTREMELY HOT when it is filled with coffee... too hot to hold. You'll want to provide your own insulated cup.The grounds basket is the right size for a #1 disposable filter, but those filters aren't tall enough for the amount of grounds I use. I've used the reusable filter and it has worked well.On the plus side, I've been pleased with the coffee it makes. The water is quite hot when it hits the grounds and the coffee tastes good.

I've had this for a year now... still works like a champ. It lost a star because the start button is sensitive. Slightest bump or nudge it starts up, but shuts down 20 seconds later if no water is in it. If you bump it after water is in while setting up coffee, you'll have to hurry and unplug it, so I took a star off for that too. I'd buy another because of the price, but it takes some getting use to! PUT WATER IN LAST!!! And never have it ready to go without a cup under it.

bough this on may 8th the other day july 14th i went to make coffee and it would not brew did not last very long so if are going to purchase think twice

For the price, the machine worked great for a month. After that, the water started running right out of the bottom of the machine.

Good for one cup/mug of coffee. But too small for my tumbler. My tumbler is not even 7" But still not fit. So I have to use big mug for my coffee.

Works as designed. You get what you pay for. Next time I will spend a bit more. Takes 5 to 7 mins to brew, I fill to top. Decent cup of coffee.

I used this coffee maker once, so I can't speak to durability, but it does what you need it to with regard to making a single cup of coffee quickly.I took off two stars, however, because the cord is so incredibly short as to be truly inconvenient. I had planned to put it on a side table near my desk, but I literally had to set the machine on the floor to use it because the cord doesn't reach the outlet otherwise.I guess I'll end up getting an extension cord at some point, but this just seems like a silly shortcoming to build into a product like this.

while stylish and is good for a quick cup of coffee, the coffee is not as hot as I like it nor does it keep it warm. like the filter but a little concerned about the adjustable drip tray holding a mug vs a light weight coffee cup. the on/off switch is on the side and not being visible can be forgotten to shut off

Advertisement was not clear. I thought this unit would use Kcup pods, but it only uses SOFT pods you make yourself. I sent it back.

Not as convenient as I was hoping for. I wanted to replace my "10-cup" coffee maker to make about 16oz directly into a mug so I don't always have to clean the big pot for that little coffee. Although this allows that and makes it convenient, problem is grounds seep into my coffee. By the time I get close to the bottom of my coffee all I taste are coffee grounds. The other negative is the filter basket where the grounds go. It's hard to throw the grounds away in the trash and it gets stuck so have to rinse in sink which I believe is not good for my disposal. I really wanted to like this - temp is hot and like the auto shut off. I would save your money.

I bought this coffee maker for my last apartment, which was tiny. I liked that the compact design doesn't demand too much counter space, but that's about the end of my appreciation for this machine. Every time I use it, it sprays drops of coffee all over my counter. It never fills my cup entirely, and the whole thing feels cheap. This one is going in the donation bin.

Had an older model from Black & Decker and loved it. This one does not have the quality of the older model and arrived with slight damage. I decided to live with that. The smell of plastic was difficult to remove so for a while the coffee tasted like plastic. Would not purchase another one, but will live with this one until is breaks.

Bought this to replace an existing 21 year old Black & Decker Brew & Go I gave to my daughter. Thought this model looked a little nicer, but have had problems ever since it arrived. Sometimes the appliance shuts off before a full cup of coffee is brewed. Have to turn it back on to finish the brewing. It makes a really weak cup of coffee. I compared the filter baskets of this one with the Brew & Go model and this one has so much screen area I think the water runs through the grounds so quick it barely has time to brew. Have to put in 2-3 times as much ground coffee to get a decent cup. My old Brew & Go was of much better quality all around: heavier plastic, heavy duty switch, much better quality cup. I returned this and ordered 2 of the old Brew & Go models like I had before. These are really convenient but I would recommend the Brew & Go model.

It would have been perfect for my office at work, unfortunately there are a couple reasons I would not recommend it. Probably the largest issue for me is the mug which I quickly stopped using. Maybe I have weird lips or something but for me it is a dribble cup, and normally that only happens when I drink beer. Seriously though, there is something about the design of the lip that doesn't work. I was fortunate I have a tall mug that fits under it which is what I now use. I will probably look for a substitute travel mug so my coffee stays warm longer.I like my coffee strong enough that it causes spontaneous growth of chest hair, so I am probably putting more in than the average person, but even when the mesh cup is filled maybe only half way the coffee the grounds wind up spilling out of the cup and making a little bit of a mess inside the machine.Lastly, even if I leave my mug in long after the coffee is done. No matter what coffee drips out of the machine and makes a mess on the base of the machine. Pretty trivial, but it is enough to bother me, especially when combined with the other issues.Ultimately I will probably look for something else for my office.

This is our 3rd try at this machine! I liked it because it looked cute in the kitchen on the counter, that is where the fun stops! The first one lasted a few months, the next one shorter time period. This latest one lasted 8 months. If you want a cute disposable product, go ahead! Needless to say for our 4th choice, we bought a different brand.

I bought this for my office and it works fine. HOWEVER, there are no longer any replacement parts, so they will honor the warranty, if something breaks, but if you lose any of the movable parts, say the janitorial staff accidentally throws away the the filter? You're screwed. And yes, I called corporate and they were absolutely no help. Extremely disappointed and will not be buying from them again.

Bought this on Feb 5th, 2017. It died on May 18th, 2017. Loved it but don't because it only lasted 3 months....Don't have the box and shipping would probably be as much as the coffee maker so just bought a Black and Decker.

Worked great for 4 months. This morning I turned it on expecting to come back to a hot cup of coffee, but instead walked in to an empty mug and water pouring all over the counter. It was leaking from the bottom of the coffee maker. Very disappointing.I'd also like to add that it does not fit my 16oz travel mugs, but I just brewed into mug and transferred. Not a big deal for me.

Stopped working for me after 6mos. regular use. Was a good single serve coffee maker. The light still comes on but does not steep coffee anymore.

First, the impression for this product is fine. I was looking for a low cost coffee machine with limited functionality. The picture looks fine and I bought it for around $25. It comes with the coffee maker and a mug. It works great for me at first and the coffee maker just stopped working after just 1 month. I didn't use it everyday, and I always just make 1 cup of coffee. But the coffee maker broke down in a month is kind of unacceptable even though I do enjoy this machine. I am sure this is just a bad one out of the product line, and I did contact BELLA for a refund. And after around 2 month of wait, I had my money back.

Ordered 2 both arrived defective. thought maybe newer model had something to offer. Returned and ordered Brew n Go. been using them for years. Sometimes newer is not better.

BOught for a Mother's Day present. IT does not work! processes about 1/3 cup of water and leaves rest in reservoir and shuts off. I am going to have to return.

Have soaped the removeables twice, have done 2 vinegar washes. Still has terrible, chemical aftertaste.

Started out making decent hot coffee but four months later it's every bit as good as swamp water.

Sadly this was a Christmas present and I was just told today it stopped working. Nothing. Just stopped. The return window was 1/21 so I guess we're just out of luck. I thought black and decker was better than this.

I used this once a day for the past 6 weeks, and had no problem. Now it shuts itself off in the middle of brewing, so I am only getting about 1/2 of the cup filled. When I turn it back on to continue brewing, it stays on for about 1 minute, and still does not complete the brew. Very disappointed. Since this is a Black and Decker, I expected it to last a while. There seems to be lemons like the one I received out there in the suppliers, because based upon reviews, some of these are working just fine. Sadly, mine is not. I wish I had bought this locally, because I would take it back to the store.

We really liked this coffee maker. It is compact and easy to use. We make 2-3 single cups of coffee per day. We used this for about 3 weeks and then it suddenly stopped working. It was only $13, but I expected it to last longer than that. I'm not even sure it would be worth the hassle of returning as we don't have the original box.

We're on the second one. First replaced for free, now we're past the return period. While it worked, it was a pretty good coffee maker, but neither one lasted more then 45 days!

This is inexpensive and a great little coffee maker for a minute. When it stopped working after a few weeks Amazon said it was not returnable ..... WOW! Do not buy this!!!!

You get what you pay for. This coffee-maker lasted 4 months and then water started coming out of the bottom and leaving a puddle of water on my counter instead in the cup.

Worked great until it didn't! It worked fine for four months then one morning I tried to brew my coffee and NOTHING! Light is on but nothing is happening. Very disappointed this maker didn't last longer than 4 months. I am currently waiting for a reply back from Bella customer service, hope their service is better than the product!Update: After speaking with customer service I was informed they would offer a refund after I submit a reciept, copy product info onto a sheet of paper and cut and mail in plug, at my expense. I asked for a replacement instead and was told they were out of my particular model..in every color..of course.

It stopped working after making the first cup of coffee and I had to return it which also became a hassle as I am in Afghanistan and received a lot of miss information. Just one big hassle and disappointment. Although originally I thought this would be a good product sadly it turned out to be a very expensive cup of coffee since it only worked the first time. Very cheaply made although did like it's looks and the fact that the cup holder on the maker could be raised and lowered based on the cup you were using. I would never recommend this coffee maker after my experience with it.