When comparing Black & Decker CM618 vs Mr. Coffee Single Serve Coffee Brewer (BVMC-KG6), the Slant community recommends Mr. Coffee Single Serve Coffee Brewer (BVMC-KG6) for most people. In the question“What are the best pod coffee makers?” Mr. Coffee Single Serve Coffee Brewer (BVMC-KG6) is ranked 3rd while Black & Decker CM618 is ranked 12th. The most important reason people chose Mr. Coffee Single Serve Coffee Brewer (BVMC-KG6) is:
The coffee is brewed at the optimal temperature, 195 F.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Uses ground coffee or pods
Instead of being limited to only ground coffee or only pods, this coffee makers allows users to do both.
Pro Meets the industry guideline for temperature
The coffee is brewed at the optimal temperature, 195 F.
Pro 3 brew sizes
Brews can be 6 ounce, 8 ounce, or 10 ounce.
Pro Great reservoir
This unit has a massive 40 ounce reservoir that can be removed for filling.
Pro Auto off feature
By pressing the brew size button and the on/off button for five seconds, the auto-off function is activated. This function will turn the device off after 2 hours of inactivity.
Cons
Con Splashes with short mugs
This product is designed for tall mugs or thermoses. In order to use a short mug with this device, an object can be placed under the mug to bring it closer to the spout.
Con Unreliable
While some users are able to make it last up to two years, this unit is likely to break after a short period of time. The average time before this coffee makes is around four months. It should be noted that this product has a two year warranty.
Con Needs maintenance
In order to keep this machine from clogging, it is best to run vinegar through it every couple of months.
Con Only uses K-cups
This coffee maker only is compatible with the Keurig brand of pod.