If you are not a fan of the basic drip coffee that other coffee makers drip, the Keurig K-Duo Plus will be perfect for your needs.

It will be great for hosting and visitors but also for your own individual use.

In this review, we will be evaluating and talking about the features of the Keurig K-Duo Plus and also its high points and drawbacks.

In the end, we hope the Keurig K-Duo Plus is the right coffee maker for you!

Pros

• keeps the coffee warm for hours
• fool-proof and easy to use
• the water tank is adjustable

Cons

• serves single and carafe; no in-between
• fixed settings no room for customization
• can’t single brew without “My K-cup.”

Key Features

• Full Product Name: K-Duo Plus Single Serve & Carafe Coffee Maker
• Product Weight: 12.75 pounds
• Dimensions: 14.19″ x 7.68″ x 15.88″
• Water Reservoir Capacity: 60 fluid ounces
• Voltage: 120 volts
• Warranty: 1 year

 

Pods and Ground Beans

One fantastic feature of the Keurig K-Duo Plus is the open ability to use both ground coffee and coffee pods.

There is an individual insert for both, and all you have to do is insert the K-cup pods or the ground coffee and let the coffee maker do the work for you.

This opens the option to stick to your favorite brew but at the same time gives you the avenue to try and dip your toes in different K-cup pods flavors!

Versatile Coffee Maker

The Keurig K-Duo Plus lets you have your perfect cup of coffee either individually in a single-serving mug or drip coffee in a carafe when you are entertaining guests or just cramming for an exam or a presentation.

Single-serving size can accommodate a mug of 6, 8, 10, and 12 fluid ounces and a carafe of brewed or drip coffee for 6, 8, 10, and 12 cups.

The 7.25 inches space between the sprout and the drip tray gives you ample space to accommodate both the thermal carafe and your favorite mug.

Multi-Position Water Reservoir

The Keurig K-Duo Plus has a moveable water tank feature that lets you optimize your kitchen countertop space.

You can move it to the left, to the right, or even at the back, and it would work just the same.

This is especially good attention to detail for small kitchens and apartment living.

Smart Start

Gone are the days when you have to wait for the coffee maker to ‘wake up.’

The Keurig K-Duo Plus has a Smart Start technology that, with just a press of a button, your coffee maker will immediately heat up and be ready for whatever ground coffee or K-cup pods and mug size you are planning to brew.

Strong Brew

The Keurig K-Duo Plus has a pretty impressive “Strong” button that lets the machine yield a potent brew.

This feature is perfect and convenient for people who like a more robust taste for their drip coffee.

Pause & Pour Mechanism

The Keurig K-Duo Plus has a Pause & Pour feature that you could use in case the excellent coffee-making aroma of the brewing process deems too much for you.

Kidding aside, this feature gives you the option to pause the coffee maker mid-brew and let you pour some of that aromatic brewed coffee into a mug.

You can resume the process immediately right after.

Who is it for?

The Keurig K-Duo Plus is for people who are looking for a convenient coffee maker that will do all the work for you.

This coffee maker is perfect for beginner and intermediate coffee lovers who want a straightforward way to enjoy their favorite flavor of ground coffee.

It is also for busy diners, small coffee shops, and offices because of the 12-cup carafe capacity and the ability to make fast brewed or drip coffee.

Potential Drawbacks

A potential drawback to the Keurig K-Duo Plus is the inability of this coffee maker to make espresso and the absence of a milk frother, and that’s it.

For some, it could be a deal-breaker but seeing as it is advertised as a coffee maker and not an espresso machine is a plus.

The ability to brew any flavor of ground coffee or K-cup pod makes up for it.

 

Conclusion

The Keurig K-Duo Plus is a do-it-all coffee maker with an affordable price tag.

If the ability to use two different coffee sources would not sway you, the Strong brew setting or the thermal carafe that would keep your coffee hot for hours would.

FAQs

Is the Keurig K-Duo Plus worth it?

To conclude, we could confidently say that the Keurig K-Duo Plus is definitely worth your money.

It is a coffee maker that does it all: it is compatible with both pods and ground coffee, it has advanced features and mechanisms, and it is also very affordable.

You can never go wrong with acquiring this versatile coffee machine.

What is the difference between K-Duo and K-Duo Plus?

There are a number of differences between the K-Duo and its brother, the K-Duo Plus; for one, there is a very noticeable difference when it comes to their designs as the K-Duo is bulkier and stuffier than the K-Duo Plus.

There is also a difference with the carafe included for both coffee makers.

While the carafe for the older model is a glass carafe with the inclusion of a heating plate, there is no need for a heating plate for the latest K-Duo Plus because of the thermal carafe that could keep your coffee at your desired hot temperature for 2 hours.

Also Read: Keurig 1.0 vs 2.0: Ultimate Comparison

Is the Keurig K-duo plus programmable?

Yes, the Keurig K-Duo Plus is programmable.

The inclusion of the Programmable Carafe Auto-Brew makes it possible for you to pre-program your coffee maker to make you coffee for up to 24 hours in advance.

What is included in the Keurig K-Duo Plus box?

When you purchase a Keurig K-Duo Plus, the box will come with the coffee maker unit with the detachable water reservoir, a 12 cup stainless steel thermal carafe, and a gold-tone mesh filter.