Side by Side Comparison of: Black & Decker vs Melitta vs Amazon vs Folgers vs Wolfgang Puck Coffee

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!

This is great

great tasting. only one cup per pod... :(

great product

It's perfect for travel.

My mom loves her Hamilton pod machine. We tried a Keurig for her and she just couldn't get the hang of it (too elderly to really "get" it)...but this one she can use. She likes these pods, we just hide the cost of them from her! lol Wish I could find a place to buy them locally for a better price.

Surprisingly good coffee! My husband and I enjoyed having coffee in our room on a recent trip to Vegas. These were perfect for the single-serve coffee maker (the Better Chef IM-102B 1-Cup Personal Coffee Maker that we also purchased on Amazon) that we took with us and the coffee was just as good as the k-cups we used in our Keurig we have at home.

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.

Good, not great coffee. Works perfectly with my Cuisinart single serve brewer.

delicious

Tasty

I got this for visitors who like coffee (I don't). I can't give a true review of the flavor, but I do like the size of the package to keep in the freezer, to keep the coffee fresh.

Pods work well in my Hamilton single coffee maker. Could be a little stronger but you can use 2 if you need it stronger. Gets expensive to do that.

A smooth coffee. The pods are easy to use and much better then making a full pot of coffee.

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.

Coffee filters are kind of flimsy, often find coffee grounds and the bottom of my cup.

Somewhat expensive and coffee pods were damaged during shipping.

Pod idea is good, not the flavor I would recommend for big coffee lovers.

The product is fine but I wish they had packaging with more than an 18 count.

Worked OK but still maybe the coffee brand was the problem.

I like the flavor but the pods a little weak on strength of coffee so I have to either use less water or two pots.

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.

wasn't strong enough for my husband

No taste at all

Concept good, eco friendly as compared to K-Cups. But too weak and too bland. Had to use two at a time to get to medium.

I normally like this coffee but it is too weak, even with two pods. I am sorely disappointed. I wish I had returned it.

I love the pods, but the coffee is weak and flavorless. Not worth it. Sorry, Melita.

not bad coffee just a little on thew eak side for me so i went to the dark roast to see how that is . Have not tried it yet as of this review.

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.

The worst coffee I ever had . Would not buy again or even recommend.

Received the product seven years later than the expiration date

Fair tasting. Mild flavor, tastes stale.

Weak, weak, weak....... no flavor

I find the taste not to my liking.But I prefer a very strong heavy boost......If you like a coffee that is not strong I believe you would enjoy this one

Weak, tasteless