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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
Best OXO
OXO Brew 8-Cup Coffee MakerA compact, simple brewer that makes rich, consistent coffeeSuits you if
- You care most about how your coffee tastes
- You have a small kitchen or limited counter space
- You want to switch between a full pot and a single mug without pods
Which brand wins?
OXO is the stronger brand for coffee makers right now. The best single model of the two is the OXO Brew 8-Cup Coffee Maker, which suits you if you care most about how your coffee tastes.
We researched 14 expert reviews, analyzed 78,452 owner ratings and comments across 14 sources for every Keurig and OXO model we cover, and cross-checked them into one verdict, so you don't have to.
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Brand scoreboardAverage score 77 vs 81 · reliability 64 vs 95
| Keurig | OXO | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Review score | 77 | 81 |
| Experts | 74 | 84 |
| Owners | 87 | 71 |
| Reliability | 64 | 95 |
| Models scored | 1 | 1 |
| Most reliable model | Keurig K-Elite | OXO Brew 8-Cup Coffee Maker |
Averages across scored models. ● marks the better number on each row.
Questions people actually ask
Which is better, Keurig or OXO?
OXO, on balance. Its models do better overall.
Based on: Average Product Review score 77 for Keurig vs 81 for OXO.Which brand is more reliable, Keurig or OXO?
OXO. Its models are less likely to give you trouble.
Based on: Average reliability 64 vs 95.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).What is the best OXO coffee maker?
The OXO Brew 8-Cup Coffee Maker. It suits you if you care most about how your coffee tastes.
Based on: Highest Product Review score among OXO models (81).