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4.25 out of 5stars
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5.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
07/08/2020
Awesome Coffee
I love the fact that you can make a single cup of coffee, hot chocolate, tea, or whatever you want in the K-cup side and also make a pot of coffee for multiple people at the same time. For a larger gathering or get together sometimes people want different things. Or you have kids who want to not be left out so they can make their own drinks. Once your have your coffee in your cup you can add creamers and sweeteners for an endless array of different hot drinks. Over all the Keurig is simple and easy to use. You do need to read the directions before just jumping in. It is suggested you run clear water through for your first single cup as well as the first pot of coffee. I think it called it a cleansing cycle. I also noticed it said DO NOT use distilled water. Not sure why but I would not want to mess my machine up. You do have to select (oz) or (cup) each time and then select the size for your drink. It does take a few seconds for the brewing to start for both the pot and the single cup. So don't get excited just be patient. When you first unbox it and look at your new machine it can seem a bit intimidating but once you use it one time it is really simple. I had a bit of a problem getting the tray with the coffee grounds to slide in to the slot. Guess you have to have it lined up just right. :D I have made single cups of drink, pots of coffee as well as a pot of tea with my Keurig. I would absolutely recommend this to friends and family. I have seen rumors online about how you can only use special Keurig K-cups in the Keurig machine. This is not true. Any of the K-Cups will work. If you look at my attached pictures you will see how it looks and there is room to make a single cup while having a pot of coffee at the same time. Also after a while the burner (warmer) will turn itself off so if you forget to cut it off before you leave it will turn it off for you.
RandomShopper

Most helpful negative review

1.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
09/28/2021
They gave me previously used product. There was still liquid in the container. They should have marked this down and sold it used and not pass this on to some unsuspecting customer thinking it's brand new!
Super1
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  • 2.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/27/2022
    problems with the power button
    when I'm am making a pot of coffee sometimes I have to unplug the pot in order to get the Cup selection lights to go on, when using the single cup after making two cups the power light will go off and I have to press power bottom again and then after I make two more cups of coffee again I have to turn the power on, overnight when the unit has been standing press power and will take almost 10 minutes to heat up before the cup selection buttons will come on, other times power light will go on and have to unplug to get the cup selection buttons to light up. Been using a single cup until since I was doing demonstration in Macy's . My first dual unit will be returning soon. Just waiting for Sunday to have the time.
    Michael
  • 2.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/21/2022
    How unfortunate short term.
    this coffee pot worked good when u first got it, I had it for just a few days short of 6 months. got up this morning and it didn't work. no lights lit up, completely dead. so I guess this coffee pot is awesome for a short term use, but it's have loved it to last me at least a few years. it last me 5 months
    Nicholas
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/21/2021
    Best machine I ever owned. Don't forget the filter
    At first I did not like it because it was a little different than my old 2.0. It is a little tricky at first learning the features. It has a one touch brewing system. It does not come with filters. You press the button and select the desired cup size. It goes right from there. Before I had to heat then wait then select. I like making a full pot at times and the old 2.0 carafe is not heated so the coffee would not stay warm. This one heats then shuts off automatically. No settings to worry about. I really like the options. It was a good birthday present to myself. The best of both worlds.
    William
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/28/2021
    They gave me previously used product. There was still liquid in the container. They should have marked this down and sold it used and not pass this on to some unsuspecting customer thinking it's brand new!
    Super1
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/17/2021
    Been wanting for a while, so glad I finall got it!
    So far I'm loving it. I've been wanting to upgrade to this for at least a year and we were having a house full of people last week and a party so we finally bit the bullet and got it and I'm so glad we did! Took a little bit to figure out the different buttons because apparently we don't know how to read the instructions haha it is a little weird because the blue lights go out pretty quickly so I find myself having to turn it on again when our old keurig would stay lit up green for a while. But it's super fast and brewing pretty soon after hitting the oz or cups buttons.
    Phoebe
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/09/2021
    Best Coffee Maker we have had.
    I got this as a birthday gift for my husband because we are big coffee lovers at home. We had a k-cup coffee maker already but he saw this once at walmart and loved it. When he saw what he got for his bday he was excited and plugged it right up and made some coffee. We tried both areas, doing a single serve and also 8 cups of coffee. After running it with clean water first ofcourse. It worked great both ways perfectly. He loves the fact that in the mornings when he wakes up before me he can just make a single cup for himself. And at night when we are all together we can do the 8 -10-12 cups with the Carafe. And also when you are doing the Carafe and you dont want to wait for the full thing to fill you can pull out the Carafe and pour yourself a cup fast since you have a few seconds where it pauses the drip for you when removed. It is not bulky at all, it fits perfectly at the same spot we had the other K-cup coffee maker. The other one we had was also Keurig, amazing brand. I love there products. Over all This is the way to go...Hubby Loves it
    elizabeth
  • 3.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/07/2021
    Hit or Miss
    Dont know if its me or the coffee,aker. I always end up with grounds in the pot. They reccommend tablespoons for the carafe. Way too much,,,,had major explosion. 2nd time I used teaspoon per cup ..another major explosion. Maybe the water is coming in too fast ? Love the one cup side .. coffee is hot. Brews fast. Maybe its something im doing wrong. Put 6 tsps in filter basket. I also have poor eyesight and have trouble getting the filter basket in place. Someone has to do it for me.
    Joan
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/23/2021
    Love the options! Your Choice!
    Whether you need hot water for tea or hot chocolate, or you prefer one type of coffee for a single serving and need a carafe for a group, this Keurig K-Duo fits the bill! You can use single serve pods or loose grounds from the same machine!! The space requirements are minimal, considering this is two-coffee makers-in-one! We love it and look forward to a delicious brew every time! Although having the water reservoir in the rear does make it little harder to refill, it is a large volume, so we get several cups or multiple carafes before it needs filling. We do like the fact that both brewers share the water reservoir, so water doesn't "sit on the less used side" (if there is one) ♥
    babymakesmore
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/09/2020
    KEURIG Converts For Life!
    We received our new Keurig K-Duo Essentials Coffee Maker, with Single Serve K-Cup Pod and 12 Cup Carafe Brewer in Black yesterday and couldn't wait to get it set up! This was a big upgrade from our single serve generic brand coffee machine that took forever to brew just one cup of coffee. The set up was super easy with the included clear and easy step-by-step instructions to do a cleaning brew first for both the single serve and the carafe, and then the easy peasy directions to brew a single cup or a carafe. OMG you guys! This machine is amazing! The temperature of the coffee was perfection, and this was important to us as our last machine barely made the coffee hot—I would have to reheat freshly made coffee. We couldn't believe how fast it brewed a single cup and the carafe! The coffee came out great and we will never be able to go back to a cheap $20 machine again. I was a little surprised at how large the machine was (we have a small home with not a ton of counter space) but we gave it the corner spot which is the most spacious and it looks beautiful. The coolest feature is the way the brew sizes are set up—you choose either a single cup or carafe, and then choose your brew size: for a cup it's either 8, 10, or 12 ounces, and for the carafe it's either 8, 10, or 12 cups...the fact that the numbers are the same works really well so the buttons are not crowded with a ton of buttons...I thought that was neat. I think we are officially KEURIG converts for life! Way to go KEURIG!
    Jasmine
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/08/2020
    Awesome Coffee
    I love the fact that you can make a single cup of coffee, hot chocolate, tea, or whatever you want in the K-cup side and also make a pot of coffee for multiple people at the same time. For a larger gathering or get together sometimes people want different things. Or you have kids who want to not be left out so they can make their own drinks. Once your have your coffee in your cup you can add creamers and sweeteners for an endless array of different hot drinks. Over all the Keurig is simple and easy to use. You do need to read the directions before just jumping in. It is suggested you run clear water through for your first single cup as well as the first pot of coffee. I think it called it a cleansing cycle. I also noticed it said DO NOT use distilled water. Not sure why but I would not want to mess my machine up. You do have to select (oz) or (cup) each time and then select the size for your drink. It does take a few seconds for the brewing to start for both the pot and the single cup. So don't get excited just be patient. When you first unbox it and look at your new machine it can seem a bit intimidating but once you use it one time it is really simple. I had a bit of a problem getting the tray with the coffee grounds to slide in to the slot. Guess you have to have it lined up just right. :D I have made single cups of drink, pots of coffee as well as a pot of tea with my Keurig. I would absolutely recommend this to friends and family. I have seen rumors online about how you can only use special Keurig K-cups in the Keurig machine. This is not true. Any of the K-Cups will work. If you look at my attached pictures you will see how it looks and there is room to make a single cup while having a pot of coffee at the same time. Also after a while the burner (warmer) will turn itself off so if you forget to cut it off before you leave it will turn it off for you.
    RandomShopper
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/14/2020
    Finest Coffe Maker I Have Ever Owned - A Blessing
    Now that I turned 65 I find myself needing a boost at different times of the day. The Keurig K-Duo perks me up with a fresh, hot cup of gourmet coffee, tea or hot chocolate several times every day. I love this coffee maker and I have a ton of energy since I started using it two months ago. I have also made a lot of new friends who love this machine and the exquisite beverages it produces. I can quickly brew a single cup in about one minute or an entire carafe in 8 minutes. Keurig offers 248 different beverages for this wonderful machine so my friends and I can taste something new almost every day of the year. We have tried about 23 different drinks so far and love them all. The Keurig K-Duo is easy to use - NO programming is required and there is no pesky clock to reset after a power outage. A big, easy to read sticker sits on top of the machine. Once you remember the simple steps you can peel the sticker off. A large, 60 ounce clear plastic water reservoir sits on the back of the machine. A lid easily lifts off to allow for quick refilling. 60 ounces can make a lot of hot drinks. The entire heavy duty reservoir lifts off the machine for easy cleaning. Making coffee for company, family and friends is a snap. The slide out filter basket uses standard 8-12 cup paper filters. The basket is easy to remove and wash. The basket holder is a little tricky to put back in the machine though. Look for the top lip and align it carefully. It should slide in easily. Over the past two months I have brewed many carafes of coffee and each turned out perfectly. The temperature was just right, not too hot, so when I added cream I could drink the coffee right away. The taste is better than doughnut shop coffee and easily rivals expensive coffee shop brews. The 12 cup carafe does not drip and the wide mouth opening makes it easy to clean. The footprint of the Keurig K-Duo is surprisingly small. It easily tucks under the overhead cabinets on my kitchen counter and leaves me plenty of room for food preparation. Our 12 ounce mugs easily slide under the single cup spout. If I slide off the bottom cup holder I can fit a TALL 16 ounce travel mug in the single serve space. The Keurig K-Duo appears to be very well designed and constructed. The plastic is thick, looks and feels durable and is easy to clean. I expect to have this fine coffee maker for 10 years or more. This was shipped to me by FedEx and it arrived in perfect condition. This was due to the exceptional manufacturer packaging at the factory. Everything was carefully wrapped and protected with specially designed interior packaging. Whether you purchase this in a store or online you can be assured of receiving a well packaged product in perfect condition. The Keurig K-Duo is an amazing machine and a welcome addition to our home and lives. It is a wonderful blessing that we are thankful for every day.
    Kerry
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/20/2020
    Keurig K-Duo Essentials is the best of both Worlds
    Another Walmart Exclusive! Out of the box I was amazed. I figured, I can't write a review without putting this puppy to use. So, I took some photos of it new and put it to use. I gotta say, I like the duo even better than my last Keurig because when my parents come over, I can just put a pot on and serve everyone hot coffee all at once as opposed to one cup at a time. Then just like with a ordinary Keurig, when it's just me, I can pop in my reusable K-Cup and make myself anything I want. This machine is complete genius. It's considerably faster than my old one. I thought to myself atleast the first 2 weeks I used it, where have you been all my life. I'm now determined to find a reusable basket for when I make coffee in the carafe, because I plan on keeping this bad boy around!
    Unknown
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/15/2020
    Great coffee maker for single cups or entire pots
    We love the new Keurig K-Duo Essentials coffee maker. It is a great addition to our kitchen. As a household, we drink a lot of coffee in the morning and then a few of us will have a cup or two throughout the day. The Keurig K-Duo Essentials coffee maker is the perfect solution because it can brew an entire pot with a regular paper filter and ground coffee, or you can insert your favorite pod and brew a single cup. In either case, you can make a large, medium or small pot/cup. The Keurig K-Duo Essentials coffee maker is larger than a regular coffee maker, but definitely not larger than some of the fancy multi-function brewers we've owned in the past. Because the K-Duo holds a small reservoir of water, it cannot be stowed in a cabinet between uses. The reservoir does not have much of a handle so it's difficult to install when full. We prefer to use a pitcher for filling the machine and only remove the empty reservoir to clean it. I had been hesitant to purchase a Keurig because of the fact that the pods were not recyclable, but that has apparently been remedied because you CAN in fact recycle the pods now. It's a little difficult to peel off the top film to clean out the grinds for recycling, but worth the effort in my opinion. I was given this coffee maker in exchange for my honest review, and I stand by my words.
    caf600
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/07/2020
    The Keurig K-Duo Coffee Maker is a Great Product
    I'm very happy with this Keurig K-Duo Essentials Coffee Maker. Having the option to make a whole pot of coffee in the morning or one quick cup as needed is very convenient. The water reservoir is nice and large. It's easy to remove the tank for filling and to slide it back into place. I have noticed that if you follow the instructions and remove the lid first and then the tank, it's much easier to deal with. The Single Serve feature is really nice. Just pop in a pod, close the lid and choose you serving size - 8, 10 or 12 ounces. The carafe side also has a choice of 8, 10 or 12 cups. You switch between the two by choosing ounces or cups, then press the size button. It's all very straight-forward. Both methods deliver a delicious brew. This appliance is very versatile as well. Anyone who's ever used a Keurig K-Cup system will know that this machine makes more than just coffee - all sorts of teas, hot cider, cocoa and even soup can be made in just one machine. The Keurig K-Duo has enabled me to get rid of both my old coffee pot and my tea kettle, thus freeing up space on my counter top. The one thing that was a surprise to me, but not an issue, is that it's noisier than other coffee makers I've used. I assume it's the pump mechanism, and it's not loud enough to be a problem. Overall, I would recommend this coffee maker to anyone who wants the choice of single servings or carafes.
    anonymouse
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/06/2020
    Exactly What We Needed
    The Keurig K-Duo could not have arrived at a more opportune time since we're now following #StayAtHome directives. At first was concerned how it would fare in shipment vs. picking up at a store, but it was delivered in a large, sturdy box, expertly packed and padded, with absolutely no damage. A nice, generous surprise was that the shipment included came with one 18-count box of Original Donut Shop medium roast K-Cups, one box of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Dark Magic (dark roast), and one full-size bag of ground Green Mountain Colombia Select medium roast. Even though coffee is a get-out-the door staple in our household, I am new to the Keurig “World” and to be honest, was somewhat intimated by the good-looking machine. But no worries – complete, large-print (no eyeglasses needed) and easy to understand instructions were there. The machine itself also had removable labels pointing out all the key parts. The remarkable feature of this machine is the dual-brewer option – you can brew a single-serve tall or short cup, or a whole 12-cup carafe. First step was running a cleaning load of plain tap water through both the carafe side and then the single serve side. This was fast and easy thanks again to the instructions, and I felt less intimidated and decided to try out a Donut Shop K-Cup. Refilled the water reservoir with purified water, easily popped in the pod and chose the 10-oz option. Vroom, vroom – in less than 90 seconds had a steaming hot personal mug of coffee – delicious!! Under the cup dispenser, there is a removable plate if you'd like to fill a tall 12 oz travel container for grab and go. The next morning chose the carafe option – using the ground coffee and a disposable paper filter, the machine performed flawlessly – piping hot coffee quickly brewed and the warming plate is designed to keep it that way for two hours. I have nothing but good things to say about the Keurig Duo – it is a quality, well-crafted appliance and both sides of the “Duo” will receive plenty of use here!
    Moenique
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/28/2020
    Keurig K-Duo Coffee Maker With Pod or Carafe
    This Review Is For a Keurig K-Duo Essentials Coffee Maker, For the Single Serve K-Cup Pod Lover or those who want a cup of coffee from a Carafe. As always my reviews are fair and honest, and non bias, to give a potential customer an objective review, the good and or bad if any. I have had many a Keurig Coffee Makers, from the very first basic one to the more fancy with light up water display and clock, with a strong feature. The only minor issue is not having a clock or display which I like to look at. But the most important feature, is how great a cup of coffee a coffee maker makes. I have to be honest I was skeptical about this coffee maker making a good cup of coffee with the Carafe Feature, or the K-Pod. But to my amazement was pleasantly surprised, and honesty this coffee maker makes a better cup of coffee with the K-Pod, then my fancy Coffee Maker. I absolutely love the option of having both features, of a Carafe, for when you have company over, or the K-Pod feature, for those who can choose which K-Pod they want. This is absolutely great for a coffee lover like myself. I will use the carafe part for when we have company, but my go too for everyday is the K-Pod and I am stock up with Keurig K-Pods. I have own nothing but Keurig Coffee Makers, because the quality, they are durable, take a licking and keep on ticking at least mine have. They seem to last for quite a while, and this one is no exception, easier to operate, and fast at giving me my first cup of coffee. I like the fact that the height of this Keurig Coffee Maker is not as high as some of the other models. And that it is easier to fill the water reservoir because when you take off the lid it gives you more room for adding the water. As with some of the other models it has a flip up lid, in the front of the reservoir which gives you a smaller opening to pour the water, I really like the fact of having a much larger area for adding water. I am kind of liking the simplicity and operation of this Keurig Coffee Maker, it does not take as long to make a cup of coffee, and to be quite honest, makes a hotter cup of coffee, then some of the other more fancy models. The instructions are very easy to follow and I suggest you read the instructions before usage. This Coffee Maker can brew 12 oz., 10 oz., 8 oz., when using the k-pods. It can also brew 12 cups when using the Carafe brew feature, and that I love. Another great feature is when using the Carafe Brew Feature you can pull out the carafe and it pauses the brewing cycle for 20 sec to allow you to pour a cup of coffee without having to wait for it to fill up the carafe and finish the complete brewing cycle. Another great feature. This is the best of both worlds, for those of us who love coffee. One feature I really love is the Auto off feature, used for both your brewer and the heating plate, which turns your brewer off 1 min after the last single cup brew and turns the heating plate off after 2 hours after the last carafe brew. When using a k-pod you can also use a travel mug up to 7 in. tall. This Coffee Maker has the option of using the Keurig Water Filters, (SOLD SEPARATELY) You can also use the k-Cup universal Coffee Filter which allows you to put your favorite ground coffee into this k-cup filter and brew a single cup of coffee. The color is black which goes with any kitchen décor the size of this coffee maker is 12.74 in. H x 12.27 in. W x 13.44 in. D Bottom line is I absolutely for the price recommend this Keurig K-Duo Essentials Coffee Maker to anyone who is a coffee lover as I am. It makes a fast single cup of coffee that taste great!
    Pickyshopper1