Best Dual Coffee Maker

We'd steer households that switch between a single K-Cup and a full pot toward this one. One extra-large removable 72oz reservoir feeds both sides, so there is a single tank to fill. The pod side brews 6, 8, 10 or 12oz cups, the carafe side brews 6 to 12 cups of ground coffee, and the carafe can be programmed to start up to 24 hours ahead. Strong Brew, Extra Hot and Brew Over Ice settings widen the range, and the pause-and-pour feature stops the brew for 20 seconds so you can pour a cup before the pot finishes.

Owners report that it is easy to use, brews quickly on both sides and makes a good cup, with the auto brew timer getting particular praise. Longevity is the weak spot. A common complaint is a machine that shows an add-water or error message with a full tank, or that stops powering on after a few weeks or months, and owners also say coffee does not always stay as hot as they would like. If you want a Keurig-style routine and accept that risk, this is the most complete take on it here.

Against the Keurig K-Duo Hot & Iced Coffee Maker, which shares one big tank, the Trio gives each brewing side its own reservoir with a water window, so you can see how much to add before each brew. The single side takes a pod or ground coffee: a pod makes up to 10 oz, while grounds can fill a 14 oz travel mug, and the cup rest removes to fit taller mugs. The carafe side brews 12 cups of ground coffee, keeps it warm for 2 hours and then shuts off, and Select-a-Brew offers regular or bold strength.

Owners praise the coffee quality and the choice between a cup and a pot. The complaints are about build and speed: glass pots and reservoirs cracking within the first year, a pot breaking during washing, water leaking over the counter, and single-serve brewing that feels slow and takes longer than a Keurig. We think it suits people who want pods and grounds on the same side more than people who plan to keep the machine a long time.

This is the machine for someone who wants coffeehouse range from one spot on the counter. Pods and grounds both work, and there are 13 brew sizes spread across cup, travel mug, carafe and pod modes, with four brew styles: Classic, Rich, Over Ice and Specialty. The Specialty setting makes a concentrate meant for lattes and cappuccinos, and the fold-away frother turns dairy or plant milk into foam. A separate hot water system with hot and boil settings handles tea, soup or cocoa without touching the coffee path.

Anyone weighing it against the Keurig K-Duo Hot & Iced Coffee Maker should expect more to learn: more sizes, a scoop to measure with and a K-Cup adapter to fit. Owners report delicious coffee from every kind of bean they tried, an easy-to-clean carafe and a tank that can sit at the side or rear. They also mention a lot of plastic, a clock that resets after a brief power loss, and a warming plate hot enough that a pot ages poorly. Owners report that the Specialty brew gets close to espresso, though without the crema. A common complaint is durability, with machines that stop working after a year or so, and another is a clean message that will not go away.

Every other pick on this page, from the Keurig K-Duo Hot & Iced Coffee Maker to the Hamilton Beach 2-Way Coffee Maker, pairs a glass carafe with its brewer, so this SHARDOR is the one to consider if you refill through the morning and dislike coffee sitting on a hot plate. Its double-wall stainless steel carafe keeps coffee hot without a warming plate. The trade-off is size: it holds 6 cups of about 5 oz each, the smallest carafe of the seven.

The single-serve side takes K Cup pods or reusable ground coffee and brews from a quick 6oz cup, and the four brew styles are Classic, Bold, Over Ice and Hot. A 95oz removable reservoir means fewer refills, the carafe can be set to brew up to 24 hours ahead, and the removable parts are dishwasher-safe with a descaling reminder. The slim design and a drip tray sized for travel mugs suit studios, dorms and RVs.

Unlike the Cuisinart 12 Cup Coffee Maker, this model does not take pods at all; single cups come from loose ground coffee and the included mesh scoop, and the carafe makes up to 12 cups. Six settings cover regular, bold, hot and iced coffee, the AquaFlow showerhead spreads water over the whole brew basket, and the touch display programs a brew up to 24 hours ahead. Auto Pause & Pour lets you take a cup before the pot finishes, and the carafe side keeps coffee warm for 4 hours before the machine shuts off.

Owners report that the single-serve side is handy, that cups come out very hot on the bold setting, and that the controls and delay timer are simple. The complaints are specific: brewing is slow on both sides, the fill opening is small and awkward under low cabinets, the iced setting makes weak coffee, and the mesh basket leaves fine grounds in the cup. Another complaint is a hot plate that stays on longer than they would like, drips that fall on it when the carafe is removed, and leaking from the carafe handle. It rewards people who want pod-free convenience and can live with a slower brew.

Warranty coverage is where this one pulls ahead of the Hamilton Beach FlexBrew Trio Coffee Maker and the Ninja Specialty Drip Coffee Maker, both listed at one year; the Cuisinart carries a limited 3-year warranty. The single-serve side brews 6, 8 or 10 oz and takes K-Cup pods, and the included HomeBarista reusable filter cup lets you use your own coffee. A removable 40oz reservoir, an energy-save mode, a removable drip tray for travel mugs and a charcoal water filter round out that side.

The carafe side is fully automatic with a 12-cup glass carafe, a 24-hour brew start, self-clean, an adjustable auto-off and a ready alert. Brew strength control offers a bold setting, the carafe temperature is adjustable, and Brew Pause lets you pour early. It is also the heaviest listed here at 12.2 pounds.

Owners like the black stainless and copper look, the easy setup and the convenience of making one cup at a time, and they say it brews a great hot cup. Complaints are leaking and spilling, a pod side that stops working properly while the pot side keeps going, and units that gave out within a year.

Pick this over the Hamilton Beach 2-Way Drip Coffee Maker 12 Cup if you prefer a shorter keep-warm period: this one shuts off automatically after 2 hours, while that model keeps coffee warm for 4 hours. It skips pods entirely, so there is less to buy and throw away. The single-serve side brews up to 14 oz into a cup or travel mug using the included mesh scoop, and the carafe side makes up to 12 cups.

Bold or regular strength is selectable, the machine can be programmed up to 24 hours ahead, and AutoPause & Pour lets you take a cup mid-brew. Each side has its own reservoir with a water window, so you can see how much water is on each side. Owners praise how easy it is to use, its look, the choice between carafe and single serving, the convenient filter basket and the coffee it makes. The white finish is the one color option on this page.