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Best Breville
Breville Precision BrewerA precise, tweakable drip brewer that shines for big pots, not singlesSuits you if
- You enjoy adjusting your brew to get the cup just right
- You usually make a full or half pot for several people
- You want coffee that stays hot without a burner plate
Best Keurig
Keurig K-EliteEasy, quiet single-cup brewer that wins on convenience, not flavorSuits you if
- You drink pod coffee and want it fast with no fuss
- Your household makes several cups back to back each morning
- You like having iced coffee or hot water for tea at the push of a button
Which brand wins?
Keurig is the stronger brand for coffee makers right now. The best single model of the two is the Keurig K-Elite, which suits you if you drink pod coffee and want it fast with no fuss.
We researched 16 expert reviews, analyzed 85,310 owner ratings and comments across 17 sources for every Breville and Keurig model we cover, and cross-checked them into one verdict, so you don't have to.
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Brand scoreboardAverage score 62 vs 77 · reliability 34 vs 64
| Breville | Keurig | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Review score | 62 | 77 |
| Experts | 78 | 74 |
| Owners | 60 | 87 |
| Reliability | 34 | 64 |
| Models scored | 2 | 1 |
| Most reliable model | Breville Precision Brewer | Keurig K-Elite |
Averages across scored models. ● marks the better number on each row.
Questions people actually ask
Which is better, Breville or Keurig?
Keurig, on balance. Its models do better overall.
Based on: Average Product Review score 62 for Breville vs 77 for Keurig.Which brand is more reliable, Breville or Keurig?
Keurig. Its models are less likely to give you trouble.
Based on: Average reliability 34 vs 64.What is the best Breville coffee maker?
The Breville Precision Brewer. It suits you if you enjoy adjusting your brew to get the cup just right.
Based on: Highest Product Review score among Breville models (71).What is the best Keurig coffee maker?
The Keurig K-Elite. It suits you if you drink pod coffee and want it fast with no fuss.
Based on: Highest Product Review score among Keurig models (77).