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The best single serve coffee maker for you depends on whether you brew with pods or your own grounds, how many cups you make before refilling and how much counter space you can give it. This guide covers six K-Cup compatible brewers, from slim one-cup machines you fill for every brew to large-reservoir models for a busy kitchen or office. The listings differ in brew sizes, strength settings and footprint.
Every detail here comes from each product’s Amazon listing, and we did not test these coffee makers in person. Scores follow the four criteria in the How We Score section, and our Editorial Policy explains how we handle listing data.
Top 3 Single Serve Coffee Makers at a Glance
SHARDOR Single Serve and Carafe Coffee Maker with Thermal Carafe (KM805)
- Single cup of 6 to 16 oz or a 32 oz thermal carafe
- 95 oz removable water reservoir
- 24-hour programmable brewing
Keurig K-Supreme Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker, Gray
- Back-to-back brewing with no wait to reheat
- 66 oz dual-position removable reservoir
- Holds travel mugs up to 7 inches tall
Keurig K155 Office Pro Commercial K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker
- Full color touchscreen with adjustable brew temperature
- 90 oz removable reservoir, up to 18 cups per fill
- Drain and store option for the hot water tank
How We Score
We score each coffee maker out of 10 on four criteria, using only what its Amazon listing states. A clearly listed, strong feature earns 8 to 10, a partial one 6 to 7, a feature the listing does not mention 5, and one the listing shows as absent or contrary 2 to 4. The overall score is the weighted total.
| Criterion | Weight | What we look at |
|---|---|---|
| Brew options | 30% | Pod and ground coffee support, listed brew sizes, strength and iced settings |
| Reservoir capacity | 25% | Listed water reservoir size and how many cups it brews before a refill |
| Ease of use and care | 25% | Controls, programming, removable parts and listed descaling or cleaning features |
| Footprint and mug fit | 20% | Listed width, dimensions and the tallest mug or travel mug it holds |
Single Serve Coffee Makers Compared
| Product | Best For | Type | Key Spec | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 SHARDOR KM805 | Best Thermal Carafe | Pod, grounds and carafe | 6 to 16 oz cup or 32 oz carafe | 8.9 | View |
 Keurig K-Supreme | Best Back-to-Back Brewing | K-Cup pod | 66 oz reservoir, 6 to 12 oz cups | 7.9 | View |
 Keurig K155 | Best Adjustable Brew Temperature | K-Cup pod, commercial | 90 oz reservoir, 4 brew sizes | 7.7 | View |
 FlexBrew Advanced | Best Large Grounds Basket | Pod and grounds | 45 oz reservoir, 5.5 inches wide | 7.3 | View |
 CHULUX SoloBrew | Best Double Drip Tray | Pod and grounds, one-cup fill | 14 oz per brew, 4.7 inches wide | 7.0 | View |
 Karosie K1100 | Best Self-Cleaning Cycle | Pod and grounds, one-cup fill | 6 to 12 oz, 4.33 inches wide | 6.7 | View |
1. SHARDOR Single Serve and Carafe Coffee Maker with Thermal Carafe (KM805)
- Brews K-Cup pods or ground coffee
- Double-wall stainless steel thermal carafe for up to 6 cups
- Strong Brew and iced coffee options
- 95 oz removable water reservoir
- Spec table lists a depth of 13.5 inches
- Listing gives no warranty length
- No descaling reminder listed
| Brew sizes | 6 to 16 oz cup, 32 oz carafe |
|---|---|
| Reservoir | 95 oz, removable |
| Wattage | 1000 watts |
| Dimensions | 13.5 x 5.63 x 11.77 in |
The SHARDOR KM805 is the only pick here that brews both a single cup and a full carafe. It takes K-Cup pods or ground coffee and brews a 6 to 16 oz cup, or up to 6 cups in a 32 oz double-wall stainless steel thermal carafe, which SHARDOR counts at about 5 oz per cup. Strong Brew gives a bolder cup, and it also makes iced coffee.
The 95 oz removable water reservoir is the largest listed among these picks, and you can schedule brewing up to 24 hours ahead. SHARDOR says the thermal carafe keeps coffee hot for hours. The machine is 5.63 inches wide, and the removable drip tray makes room for travel mugs up to 6.88 inches tall. Score: brew options 10, reservoir capacity 10, ease of use and care 8, footprint and mug fit 7.
Who the SHARDOR KM805 fits best
Choose it if you want one cup on weekdays and a carafe for guests from the same machine.
Who should skip the SHARDOR KM805
Skip it if your counter is shallow, since the spec table lists a 13.5-inch depth.
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2. Keurig K-Supreme Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker, Gray
- Four brew sizes: 6, 8, 10 or 12 oz
- Strong button and brew hot over ice option
- Brew a second cup right away
- Descale reminder after every 250 brews
- Ground coffee needs the My K-Cup filter, sold separately
- Spec table lists it at 14.84 inches wide
- No programmable timer listed
| Brew sizes | 6, 8, 10, 12 oz |
|---|---|
| Reservoir | 66 oz, dual-position |
| Weight | 5.8 pounds |
| Dimensions | 10.12 x 14.84 x 14.41 in |
Keurig says the K-Supreme's MultiStream Technology saturates the grounds in each K-Cup pod more evenly than its K-Classic brewer. You can brew a 6, 8, 10 or 12 oz cup, press Strong for a more intense cup or brew hot over ice. Ground coffee works with the My K-Cup Universal Reusable Coffee Filter, which is sold separately.
It is the only pick here that lists back-to-back brewing, so a second cup starts without waiting to reheat. The 66 oz removable reservoir has two positions to suit your counter, and the brewer holds travel mugs up to 7 inches tall, the tallest listed here. A maintenance alert reminds you to descale after every 250 brews. Score: brew options 8, reservoir capacity 8, ease of use and care 9, footprint and mug fit 6.
Who the Keurig K-Supreme fits best
Choose it if two people brew one after the other in the morning.
Who should skip the Keurig K-Supreme
Skip it if you want a ground coffee filter in the box.
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3. Keurig K155 Office Pro Commercial K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker
- Adjustable brew temperature
- Programmable auto On/Off
- Four brew sizes: 4, 6, 8 or 10 oz
- 90 oz reservoir makes up to 18 cups
- Spec table lists it at 14 inches wide
- Listing names K-Cup pods and does not mention ground coffee
- Largest brew size is 10 oz
| Brew sizes | 4, 6, 8, 10 oz |
|---|---|
| Reservoir | 90 oz, removable |
| Weight | 6 pounds |
| Dimensions | 10.38 x 14 x 13.8 in |
The Keurig K155 Office Pro is a commercial K-Cup brewer with a full color touchscreen. It is the only pick here that lists adjustable brew temperature, and you can also program auto On/Off and set the language to English, Spanish or French. You choose from four brew sizes, 4, 6, 8 or 10 oz, and the description says it brews coffee, tea, hot cocoa or an iced beverage in under one minute.
The removable 90 oz water reservoir makes up to 18 cups before refilling. Keurig also lists a drain and store option that empties the internal hot water tank for moving or storage. The spec table lists 6 pounds and 10.38 by 14 by 13.8 inches, so plan for a wide spot. Score: brew options 8, reservoir capacity 9, ease of use and care 9, footprint and mug fit 4.
Who the Keurig K155 fits best
Choose it if several people share one brewer and you want fewer refills and set brew times.
Who should skip the Keurig K155
Skip it if you brew your own grounds or have little counter width.
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4. Hamilton Beach FlexBrew Advanced 4-in-1 Single Serve Coffee Maker (49936)
- Four ways to brew: pod or grounds, hot or iced
- Regular and bold strength options
- 45 oz reservoir brews up to five 8 oz cups per fill
- 1-year limited warranty listed in the spec table
- Listing gives no brew size options
- No mug height listed
- No descaling reminder listed
| Reservoir | 45 oz, removable |
|---|---|
| Width | 5.5 in |
| Wattage | 1125 watts |
| Warranty | 1-year limited |
The Hamilton Beach FlexBrew Advanced brews hot or iced coffee with either a K-Cup pod or ground coffee, which Hamilton Beach counts as four ways to brew. Its brew basket is listed as holding 50% more ground coffee than the Keurig My K-Cup filter, the only such claim among these picks. Regular and bold settings let you set the strength of a hot brew.
The removable 45 oz water reservoir brews up to five 8 oz cups before you refill it. The machine is 5.5 inches wide, the spec table lists an LED touchscreen display and 1125 watts, and the spec table lists a 1-year limited warranty, the only warranty stated among these six. Score: brew options 8, reservoir capacity 7, ease of use and care 7, footprint and mug fit 7.
Who the FlexBrew Advanced fits best
Choose it if you mostly brew your own grounds and want a basket that holds more of them.
Who should skip the FlexBrew Advanced
Skip it if you want to pick a cup size or need a listed travel mug height.
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5. CHULUX SoloBrew Single Serve Coffee Maker with Ground Filter
- Three brew choices: Strong, Over Ice and Classic
- Brews 14 oz in 2 minutes at 1000 watts
- Stainless steel housing, 4.7 inches wide in the spec table
- Auto shutoff after 2 minutes idle
- 14 oz reservoir means a refill for every cup
- No brew size options listed
- Listing gives no warranty length
| Capacity | 14 oz |
|---|---|
| Wattage | 1000 watts |
| Weight | 3 pounds |
| Dimensions | 7.28 x 4.7 x 11.6 in |
The CHULUX SoloBrew brews K-Cup pods or ground coffee, and the spec table lists a ground coffee adapter and a reusable capsule holder in the box. It offers three brew choices: Strong for a bolder cup, Over Ice for iced coffee and Classic for a balanced cup. CHULUX lists 1000 watts, a 2-minute brew for 14 oz and NTC temperature control.
The removable reservoir holds 14 oz, so you fill it fresh for each brew. A double drip tray stops splashes with short cups, and with the top tray removed it holds a travel mug up to 6.8 inches tall. The housing is stainless steel, the spec table lists 4.7 inches wide and 3 pounds, and it shuts off after 2 minutes idle. Score: brew options 8, reservoir capacity 4, ease of use and care 7, footprint and mug fit 9.
Who the CHULUX SoloBrew fits best
Choose it if you want a slim brewer with a grounds adapter included and room for a travel mug.
Who should skip the CHULUX SoloBrew
Skip it if you want to brew several cups without refilling.
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6. Karosie Single Serve Coffee Maker for Pods and Grounds (K1100)
- Pod and ground coffee compatible
- Water tank with a view window to set cup size
- Self-cleaning cycle starts with a 2-second button hold
- 4.33 inches wide, the narrowest listed here
- 12 oz per fill, so you refill for every cup
- No strength button or iced setting listed
- Title says it fits 5.5-inch mugs, no travel mug height listed
| Brew sizes | 6 to 12 oz |
|---|---|
| Wattage | 1000 watts |
| Model | K1100 |
| Dimensions | 7.85 x 4.33 x 9.45 in |
The Karosie K1100 takes single serve pods or ground coffee, and the spec table lists K-Cup compatibility and a permanent filter. It brews 6 to 12 oz with one button, and Karosie says a 12 oz cup can be ready in as little as 120 seconds. The water tank has a view window, so you set the cup size by how much water you add.
When the machine needs descaling, an indicator light turns red. You add descaling solution, hold the brew button for 2 seconds and it runs a self-cleaning cycle, the only pick here that lists one. At 4.33 inches wide it is the narrowest listed here, the title says it fits 5.5-inch mugs, and the spec table lists auto shutoff. Score: brew options 7, reservoir capacity 4, ease of use and care 8, footprint and mug fit 8.
Who the Karosie K1100 fits best
Choose it if you want a narrow one-cup brewer for a dorm, office desk or RV.
Who should skip the Karosie K1100
Skip it if you want strength buttons or room for a tall travel mug.
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How to Choose the Best Single Serve Coffee Maker for Your Space
Pods, grounds or both
Some brewers take K-Cup pods and ground coffee out of the box, while others need a reusable filter sold separately. If you plan to brew your own grounds, check that an adapter or filter is included.
Reservoir or one-cup fill
Large reservoirs brew several cups before a refill, which suits households and offices. One-cup machines hold just enough water for each brew, so you add fresh water every time.
Check brew sizes and settings
Listed brew sizes on these picks run from 4 oz to 16 oz. Strong or bold buttons and over ice modes add more control over each cup.
Measure your counter and mugs
Spec table widths here run from 4.33 inches to 14.84 inches. If you use a travel mug, look for a removable drip tray and a listed mug height.
Plan for descaling
Mineral buildup affects any brewer that heats water. A descaling reminder or a button-start cleaning cycle makes this regular job easier to remember.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best single serve coffee maker for most kitchens?
The SHARDOR KM805 scores highest here because it brews K-Cup pods or grounds in 6 to 16 oz cups, fills a 32 oz thermal carafe and has a 95 oz removable reservoir.
Which single serve coffee maker holds the most water?
The SHARDOR KM805 lists a 95 oz reservoir, and the Keurig K155 lists 90 oz, enough for up to 18 cups.
Which single serve coffee maker is best for travel mugs?
The Keurig K-Supreme holds travel mugs up to 7 inches tall, and the SHARDOR KM805 and CHULUX SoloBrew list 6.88 and 6.8 inches.
Which single serve coffee maker is best for ground coffee?
The Hamilton Beach FlexBrew Advanced lists a brew basket that holds 50% more grounds than the Keurig My K-Cup filter, and the CHULUX SoloBrew includes a ground coffee adapter.
What is a good small single serve coffee maker?
The Karosie K1100 is 4.33 inches wide and the CHULUX SoloBrew is 4.7 inches wide in their spec tables, though both need a refill for each cup.
Final Verdict
The best single serve coffee maker in this group is the SHARDOR KM805 for its pod and grounds brewing, 32 oz thermal carafe and 95 oz reservoir. The Keurig K-Supreme is the pick for back-to-back cups and 7-inch travel mugs, and the Keurig K155 suits shared spaces that want adjustable brew temperature and a 90 oz reservoir. Check the current price and size on Amazon before you order.
Looking for something else? See our Drip Coffee Maker and Coffee Maker for Office guides, or browse Coffee Pod Organizer picks to keep K-Cups tidy.
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