When comparing Mr. Coffee Single Serve (BVMC-KG5) vs Keurig K10 Mini Plus, the Slant community recommends Keurig K10 Mini Plus for most people. In the question“What are the best pod coffee makers?” Keurig K10 Mini Plus is ranked 6th while Mr. Coffee Single Serve (BVMC-KG5) is ranked 9th. The most important reason people chose Keurig K10 Mini Plus is:
The coffee is brewed at the optimal temperature, 195 F.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Meets the industry guideline for temperature
The coffee is brewed at the optimal temperature, 195 F.
Pro Brews quickly
A normal brew takes between 2 and 3 minutes.
Pro Removable reservoir
The reservoir can be taken from the machine and brought to the sink instead of having to fill it with cups of water.
Pro Big reservoir
The reservoir is 24oz., which is enough for 4 small cups or 2.4 big cups.
Pro Uses K-Cups
Mr. Coffee Single Serve uses the ever popular K-Cups which come in a ton of different varieties. For those who would rather use another type of cup, this is a con.
Pro Multiple cup sizes
Users can choose from 6oz. or 10oz. cups of coffee.
Pro Easy to use
This unit is very easy to program and understand.
Pro Meets the industry guideline for temperature
The coffee is brewed at the optimal temperature, 195 F.
Pro Long lasting
The K10 Mini Plus lasts a minimum of three years with basic maintenance.
Pro Comes in a variety of colors
The K10 Mini Plus comes in 12 different colors.
Pro Variety of flavors
K-cups come in countless varieties. A comprehensive list can be seen here.
Pro Compact
This unit is great for tight spaces; the dimensions are 9.5 x 12.7 x 12.3 inches .
Pro Very fast
This machine brews a cup of coffee in two minutes. After the reservoir is filled and the K-cup is inserted, brewing starts almost instantly.
Pro LED indication
The LED lights indicate which stage of the brew is currently taking place.
Pro Three cup sizes
Cup sizes include 6, 8, or 10 ounces
Pro Brews only when the cup is in place
A cup sensor ensures that the brew will start only when the cup is in place.
Cons
Con Tends to overflow
When the largest brew is selected, the device will often dump water into the tray and produce half as much coffee as expected.
Con Only compatible with Keurig pods
Keurig machines are engineered to reject pods that aren't made by Keurig.
Con Doesn't brew big enough cups
The reservoir holds up to 10 ounces and will immediately spill if any more water is added. 10 ounces is enough to fill most cups, but isn't enough for larger mugs.