At this point, you must be very well aware of how we love Keurig coffee makers and that we simply cannot stop talking about them. Keurig coffee makers are a boon to coffee makers and they carry all the features that make it a complete must-have. Today we will be comparing two of the most popular Keurig models, which are the Keurig K475 and Keurig K575 Plus coffee maker.
Keurig K475 coffee maker suddenly took a toll in the Keurig coffee maker series, after the K450 series was discontinued. With around 10 brewing K cup sizes and a large water reservoir capacity, this coffee machine is also compatible with K- Mug and K-Carafe sizes.
Keurig K575 coffee maker is similar to K575 coffee maker, but still possesses some differences which make it distinct. It can brew K- Cup, K- Mug and K- Carafe pods easily. It has a slightly larger water reservoir capacity than K475 coffee maker. Further, we shall be discussing the differences between both these coffee makers for you to choose from.
Major Differences
- K475 coffee maker brews 10 sizes whereas K575 coffee maker brews 11 K sizes.
- K475 coffee maker has a water reservoir capacity of 70 oz, whereas K575 coffee maker has a slightly higher capacity of 80 oz.
- K475 coffee maker dispenses hot water only without a pod, whereas K575 dispenses hot water on demand.
- K575 coffee maker has a slightly larger color touch screen display as compared to K475 coffee maker.
- K475 coffee maker is a bit affordable as compared to K575 coffee maker.
- K575 coffee maker provides nightlight, which is absent in K475 coffee maker. whereas K475 has a removable drip tray which is absent in K575.
Features Comparison
*Differences marked red*
| Keurig K475 | Keurig K575 | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | ||
| Taste of Coffee | Various flavors of K cups. The coffee taste is brewed to perfection and to the required strength and desired taste. | Various flavors of K cups. The coffee taste is brewed to perfection and to the required strength and desired taste. |
| Brewing Time | K- cup: 1 minute K- carafe: 3 minutes | K- cup: 1 minute K- carafe: 3 minutes |
| Price | $$ | $$$ |
| Dual Brew? | K cup pods with reusable coffee filter | K cup pods with reusable coffee filter |
| Operating Complexity | Easy but Bit tricky for beginners | Easy but Bit tricky for beginners |
| Easy to clean? | Yes (Removable water reservoir and drip tray ) | Yes (Removable water reservoir and drip tray ) |
| Features | ||
| Serving | Single serve | Single serve |
| Cup size option | K cup sizes- 4, 6, 8 and 10 oz, K mug sizes- 12, 14,16 K carafe sizes- 22, 26 and 30 oz. | K cup sizes- 4, 6, 8 and 10 oz, K mug sizes- 12, 14,16 and 18 oz, K carafe sizes- 22, 26 and 30 oz. |
| Display Screen | Color touch screen - 2.4 inches | XL color touch screen - 2.8 inches |
| Strength Control | Present | Present |
| Programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Auto off | Yes | Yes |
| Color Touch screen | Present | Present |
| LCD screen Signals | Heating, Ready, Brewing, Descale Signals | Heating, Ready, Brewing, Descale Signals |
| Design | ||
| Model Size | 10.4” x 13.6” x 13.4” | 10.43” x 13.63” x 13.45” |
| Water Reservoir Capacity | 70 oz | 80 oz |
| Material of machine | Stainless steel and plastic | Stainless steel and plastic |
| Colors Available | Platinum, red and white | Platinum, red and white |
| Removable drip tray | Yes | No |
| Power cord length | Long | Long |
| Compatibility | ||
| Carafe Support | Yes | Yes |
| k carafe pod compatible | K cups, K mugs and K carafe | K cups, K mugs and K carafe |
| Keurig 2.0 packs compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Can brew other companies’ pods? | Yes, Green Mountain coffee | Yes, Green Mountain coffee |
| Can use non 2.0 K-Cups | Yes | Yes |
| Adaptability For My K-Cup | Can brew 10 sizes | Can brew 11 sizes |
| More | ||
| Use Water Filter? | Absent | Absent |
| Frothing options | No | No |
| Quiet Brew Technology? | Absent | Absent |
| Save energy option | Yes | Yes |
| Dispenser For Hot Water | Hot water available when without a pod | Yes |
| Auto Water Line | No | No |
Pros and Cons of Kuerig K475 Coffee Maker
Keurig K475 is highly in demand due to its impressive features including number of brewing sizes and controls. We have listed down its pros and cons to get a clearer idea.
- It carries 5 temperature controls.
- Brew sizes compatible with this coffee maker are between 4-30 oz
- Removable drip tray is present which makes up for easy cleaning.
- Strength control feature is present.
- Controls can be adjusted easily.
- No noise controlling feature.
- Coffee filter is absent.
- Carafe is absent.
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Pros and Cons of Kuerig K575 Coffee Maker
Keurig K575 differs with K475 Plus in a few aspects like water reservoir capacity and nightlight feature. However, the model can be better understood by studying its pros and cons.
- Brews coffee in less than a minute.
- Brews 11 K sizes, from 4 to 30 oz capacity.
- 80 oz water reservoir capacity helps in saving time and effort of refilling.
- Programmable Auto Off option.
- 5 temperature settings and strength control.
- Nightlight present to help you function the coffee maker in dim light.
- Hot water on demand.
- Programmable settings cannot be used with K carafe.
- Removable drip tray is absent.
- A bit expensive.
Check Keurig k575 Complete Review
Conclusion
All in all, both these coffee makers showcase a satisfactory performance with minute differences here and there. If you need to save on budget and are looking to affordability as an important factor, then your go-to coffee maker would be K475. If you want value for money, K575 offers slightly better and additional features.
Both the coffee makers are quite efficient in their own aspects, but the choice would depend on your needs, requirements and budget factors. Overall, both the coffee makers are satisfactory in performance and are high in demand. Almost all users have expressed satisfaction.
