Keurig K-Duo Plus Single Serve Carafe Coffee Maker Multi-Position 60oz Removable Reservoir Programmable Auto Brew Carafe Black

Follow up to my original review. After 10 months this machine has exceeded my expectations. This may be the best coffee maker I have ever owned. I bought this machine July 12 for $140. I owned a 10 cup Mr Coffee machine that had similar functions and features (except the K-cup capability) that I was very happy with. It was about 10 years old when it started leaking water from the reservoir which prompted me to replace it. The only issue I had with the old machine was capacity. On those occasions when my wife and I wanted an additional cup of coffee it was inconvenient to brew another half-pot or full pot that often didn’t get fully used. This Keurig Duo seemed to be the perfect replacement. It features a 12 cup pot and has the K-cup feature for additional cups if needed. After reading several reviews on Amazon I identified 3 items that were a concern to me. 1. The permanent filter lets fines into the carafe. 2. The carafe doesn’t keep the coffee hot enough, long enough. 3. Longevity, a few reviews noted breakdowns after a few months. I have only owned this machine for about 2 weeks so I don’t have enough history to speak to the longevity issue. However, I can say that my first two concerns have been non-issues for me. The permanent filter DOES let fine coffee grounds through into the carafe. This problem is easily solved by using paper Bunn Coffee Filters BCF100 in place of the permanent filter. This works so well that in my opinion it renders the permanent filter a detractor rather than a benefit. The filter basket holder is easily removed and you can dump the filter and grounds out cleanly. Conversely the permanent filter has to be removed, cleaned and put back. In my estimation this is far more inconvenient. As far as temperature is concerned I find the Keurig carafe is probably less insulated than my old machine in that it seems to cool off faster. This is also not an issue for me. My perfect drinking temperature is somewhere around 145 degrees. The temperature of the coffee from the Keurig is 170 degrees right after brewing and is 168 at 30 minutes and 161 after 1 hour. The coffee pot is usually empty before the two hour mark in our home. So far the temperature has not been an issue for us. Other miscellaneous notes are: brew time for a full carafe is 9 minutes and 30 seconds; very reasonable. The auto delay brew function works well but is a little counterintuitive. I have to turn the machine on, push the auto button, and press the start button to “set” the delay function, then press the power button again OR it will brew a pot of coffee immediately. Counter space footprint is ideal for us. Registration of the product was slightly inconvenient because the Keurig registration system didn’t recognize the serial number at first. I tried again after a few days and it worked fine so not really a significant issue. Overall - after 2 weeks of ownership I am very satisfied with this product and would recommend it highly. If it doesn’t last for at least 5 years at the current price point however, I would not buy it again. Time will tell. Read more

Honestly, I expected good things from this coffee maker, but it has exceeded my expectations in almost every way. So easy to use. Fill the reservoir at the sink and then just attach it to device, and you're done! No more filling the carafe and then pouring water into a tiny slot and spilling half of in the process. Seriously, this is a piece of cake! But how does the coffee taste? Fantastic! I love the different volume options and the strong brew option, which works both for the carafe and the K-Cup dispenser. Nice touch. I wanted a coffee maker that allowed for both K-Cups and a stainless steel carafe, and this fits the bill perfectly. Some of the reviews mentioned that the coffee is not hot enough. I'm a coffee snob and I love my hot coffee. There are no issues here even after an hour and a half or more, the coffee is still plenty warm enough without having to microwave my cup. The unit is compact and sleek-looking, That is such an incredible value for the money. This is a no-brainer, and I have been recommending it to all of my friends. Read more

Great coffeemaker! You can make a single serve cup allowing for different sizes or you can use the coffeepot. Its quiet and it brews quick. I m hoping that it last me a while!! I ve had it now for about maybe a year. Daily coffeehound. Read more

Brooklyn Review. The duo is really a good machine in that it brews cups, can handle a pot, and is easily programmed for those early mornings when you just need to pour and go. The problem here is that my first one (also purchased here) died in 14 months. I purchased it December 2021 and it was dead by March 2023. When I opened my old one up it seems to be that the water lines get clogged even if you are descaling. (Pure observational opinion here: I think the added pump pressure from the clogged lines trips a fail safe that then shuts the machine down. I tried cleaning the lines but it was a no go for me). Therefore based on this premature failure I can only give this device 4 stars. I did buy a second one because I love the functions and ease of use. On a positive note this second one came with a filter. Maybe the use of the filter and more descaling will extend the life of this new Duo! Read more

works well, stainless steel carafe is a nice feature, better than a glass carafe with a heater beneath, which tends to make the coffee taste bitter. You can tank up the carafe and bring it to the table, it keeps the coffee hot for a long time. Also K-cup feature is nice for single servings Read more