So here we have two other Keurig coffee maker models for comparison, which are quite popular in the coffee world. As we have already talked about and keenly compared some other famous Keurig models, today we are taking upon the comparison of two other popular Keurig models, which are the Keurig K525 and Keurig K575 coffee maker.
So alike other Keurig models, both of these are almost identical in all aspects. You can hardly tell them apart. The only major difference between them is the starter packs inclusion, with Keurig K575 having K- Carafe pods and only K- Cup pods present in K525 coffee maker.
Being minutely different, we have sorted out the features in how both of these can avoid confusion and to give you a clearer picture to choose wisely. Take a look beneath.
Major Differences between Keurig K525 and K575
The only major difference which separates these two models in the,
Inclusion of starter packs. With both coffee makers containing water filter kit, the starter pack of K525 includes 12 K-cup pods and My K-cup 2.0, whereas K575 consists of 4 K- Carafe and 6 K-Cup packs.
All Features Comparison
*Differences marked Red*
| Keurig K525 | Keurig K575 | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | ||
| Taste of Coffee | You can choose from the various flavors of K cups. The coffee taste is brewed to perfection and to the required strength and desired taste. | You can choose from the 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 colored display touch screen operation. | Easy colored display touch screen operation. |
| Easy to clean? | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Serving | Single serve | Single serve |
| Cup size option | 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. | K cup sizes- 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 oz, K mug sizes- 12, 14,16 and 18 oz, K carafe sizes- 22, 26 and 30 oz. |
| Display Screen | Color touch screen display of 2.8 inches | Color touch screen display of 2.8 inches |
| Strength Control | Present | Present |
| Programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Auto off | Yes | Yes |
| Color Touch screen | Present | Present |
| LCD screen Signals | Yes. A digital clock is present to tell the brewing time as well. | Yes. A digital clock is present to tell the brewing time as well. |
| Design | ||
| Model Size | 10.4” x 13.6” x 13.5” | 10.4” x 13.6” x 13.5” |
| Water Reservoir Capacity | 80 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 | Present | Absent |
| 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? | Water filter starter kit | Water filter starter kit |
| Frothing options | No | No |
| Quiet Brew Technology? | Absent | Absent |
| Save energy option | Auto Off option | Auto Off option |
| Dispenser For Hot Water | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Water Line | No | No |
Pros and Cons of Kuerig K525 Coffee Maker
Keurig K525 has almost all satisfactory features covered within it, but its pros and cons can help us completely understand its review.
- Brews coffee in less than a minute.
- Brews 10 sizes.
- Temperature settings and strength control present.
- Easy to program.
- Digital screen gives complete instructions for brewing.
- Not easily available.
- Highest temperature setting is not appropriate.
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Pros and Cons of Kuerig K575 Coffee Maker
Between Keurig K525 and K575 comparison, Keurig K575 very minutely varies from the former coffee maker. We have listed down its pros and cons to get a clearer idea.
- 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.
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Conclusion
With almost no difference present in Keurig K525 and Keurig K575 coffee makers, the ultimate verdict comes down to use of pods. If you do not use K- Carafe pods regularly, then opting for K525 coffee maker would be wiser but you can purchase the K575 coffee maker and give it a try. Both have same features so using any one would not make a major difference.
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