If you’ve ever wanted a Keurig brewer but found them to be out of your budget, then we have good news for you. Keurig’s K-Express is the brewer for you, it packs all the necessary features you need at a very ‘welcoming price’ as Keurig calls it. The K-Express gives you variety of brew sizes, strong brew, nice compact design and a good size for a water reservoir all for less then $100 (at the time of writing).
Features of Keurig K-Express
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The K-Express gives you three most wanted serving sizes: 8, 10 and 12 oz. That’s enough for a nice cup to enjoy at home or for a travel mug on the go. Also, you get the all important ‘strong brew’ option which gives you a stronger brew of coffee by steeping the coffee for a bit longer.
Dimensions of the machine are 12.6H x 5.1W x 12.8D, it’s a compact design that can fit anywhere from a kitchen countertop, dorm room or office.
So, you might be wondering, what are you giving up on here in exchange for a more affordable price?
I can assure you that you are not giving up on quality, but there are a few extras that are missing from the K-Express. For Example:
- It does not have an LCD display or a digital clock.
- There’s no customization such as temperature control.
- You’re limited to three serving sizes only.
- No iced coffee setting or hot water on demand.
But again, these are all extra features that you might not even need or use frequently.
If you’re looking for the most essential features in a Keurig, you’ll find them in the K-Express. No need to overpay for features that you’ll rarely use. But if you’re still not sure… keep on reading the comparisons to see which option is better for you.
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Keurig K-Express Comparisons
The K-Express is a compact brewer, but it is not Keurig’s only compact brewer. Let’s compare the most popular models to help you with your decision.
K-Express vs. K-Express Essentials
The K-Express Essentials is another version of the K-Express. It has a slightly larger design, but a smaller water reservoir.
- Servings sizes: Essentials also has three serving sizes but they are different than the K-Express. The K-Express Essentials has 6, 8 and 10 oz for serving sizes, while the K-Express has 8, 10 and 12 oz.
- K-Express Essentials does not have a strong brew option like the K-Express.
- K-Express Essentials has a 36 oz water reservoir while the K-Express has a 42 oz reservoir. Both are removable.
- K-Express Essentials is wider at 6.5” but has less height at 11.3”
- K-Express Essentials is available in three colors: black, red or tropical blue.
As of the time of writing, the K-Express Essentials is available exclusively at Walmart.
Comparison Chart Side by Side
| K-Express | K-Slim | K-Mini | K-Compact | |
| Dimensions (H X W X D) | 12.6 x 5.1 x 12.8 | 12.14″ – 4.76″ – 15.2″ | 12.1 x 4.5 x 11.3 | 12.5 X 8.2 X 13.2 |
| Serving Sizes | 8, 10, 12 | 8, 10, 12 | 6, 8, 10, 12 | 6, 8, 10 |
| Strong Brew | YES | NO | NO | NO |
| Reservoir Capacity | 42 oz | 46 oz | None – Add Fresh Water every Use. | 36 oz |
| Other | – | MultiStream Technology | – | – |
K-Express vs. K-Slim
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- The K-Express and K-Slim both have the same serving sizes: 8, 10 and 12 oz.
- The K-Slim has a slightly larger water reservoir at 46 oz capacity.
- Design wise, The K-Slim is even more compact, it has a 4.7” width. The K-Express isn’t much wider but I’m sure for some people with limited countertop space it can make a difference.
As you can see, there’s barely any difference between the K-Express and K-Slim. Price wise, the K-Express is more affordable and will do the exact same job a K-Slim would do.
K-Express vs. K-Mini
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The K-Mini is another affordable option for a compact brewer from Keurig, especially now it’s considered to be an older design.
It has several brew sizes: 6, 8, 10 and 12 oz, however, unlike the K-Express, it does not have a water reservoir. Instead, you have to fill it up with fresh water with the brew capacity you want at each brew. For that reason, you’ll not find any buttons on the K-Mini other than the brew button. There’s no Strong Brew option, too, if you prefer a bolder cup, you’ll want to go for the K-Express instead.
Design wise, it has a smaller width at 4.5”, also a shorter depth of 11.3”. And if you prefer a pop of color in your kitchen, you’ll love that this model is available in five colors.
K-Express vs. K-Compact
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The K-Compact model, which has a design that is more comparable to Keurig’s classic models, offers limited serving sizes just like the the K-Express, but it’s all about which serving sizes you prefer.
While the K-Express serving sizes start at 8 oz, the K-Compact offers 6, 8, and 10 oz serving sizes.
The K-Compact lacks the Strong Brew button that you get with the K-Express. When using it, you are advised to use a smaller serving size to achieve a stronger brew.
The reservoir on the K-Compact is 34 oz, which is smaller that the K-Express’s 42 oz reservoir.
Price wise (as of the time of writing), there’s little to no difference between these two models – I’m talking about a few extra bucks for the K-Express over the K-Compact. I would recommend the K-Express over the K-Compact as it gives you bigger serving sizes, a larger reservoir and a strong brew button. It also looks nicer and more modern, if that’s something you’re into.
Refillable K-Cup Pod for Keurig K-Express
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The K-Express is compatible with Keurig’s My K-Cup refillable pod, which you can use to brew any kind of coffee ground you like. This is sold separately. There are 3rd party refillable K-Cup pods available, but I cannot confirm the compatibility of generic brands. You’re always better off buying the official refillable pods to ensure compatibility.