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Keurig K1500 review: 75 specs compared

Avg. price:~£190Type:Capsule Coffee MachineWater Container Capacity:2.84 LPump Pressure:15 barBuilt-in Coffee Grinder:noAutomatic Milk Frother:no

Keurig K1500 Review: Compare 75 technical specifications and 1 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Keurig K1500
6.9/10

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists, owners and ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 45%, Reviews score 20%, List score 15%, Sentiment score 10%, User score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components

45%

6.5

Technical score

20%

6.5

Reviews score

15%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

8.8

User score

▼Worse than 52% of coffee machines
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the coffee machine's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a coffee machine with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

▼Worse than 58%
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 45% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 63% of models
Score components

35%

7.1

Performance

25%

4.7

Coffee Preparation

25%

6.7

Features

15%

7.6

Design

▲Better than 63%
6.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
Share: Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 71% of models

6.5

Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 8.1 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.4

Average grade

20%

5.0

Popularity

Grades by review (1)
1 video: 9.5/10. We use 3 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.3: (9.5 × 1 + 8.3 × 2) ÷ 3 = 8.7. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
▼Worse than 71%
8.8

User score

User score
8.8/ 10
✕
What it is
How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.8, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
Share: User score counts 10% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 76% of models

70%

9.0

Rating

30%

8.3

Popularity

▲Better than 76%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 15% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Technical Specifications of coffee machine Keurig K1500

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 45% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 63% of models
Score components:

35%

7.1

Performance

25%

4.7

Coffee Preparation

25%

6.7

Features

15%

7.6

Design

6.5
Reviews score
6.5
User score
8.8
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the coffee machine's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a coffee machine with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components:

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

7.6
Power
1,500 W
Market range: <1k W – >1.5k W
This coffee machine provides 1,500 W of heating power, which is higher than the power of 80.2% of coffee machines and equal to that of 13.3% of coffee machines.
Water Container Capacity
2.84 L
Market range: <0.7 L – >2 L
This coffee machine holds up to 2.84 L in its water tank, which is larger than 99.6% of coffee machines.
Pump Pressure
15 bar
Market range: <15 bar – >19 bar
This coffee machine delivers 15 bar of pump pressure, which is higher than the pump pressure of 13.8% of coffee machines and equal to that of 56.3% of coffee machines.
Heating Time
?
Heating System
Thermoblock
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Type
Capsule Coffee Machine
Works with Powdered Coffee
no
This coffee machine does not accept ground coffee. 52.1% of coffee machines accept ground coffee.
Works with ESE Pods
no
This coffee machine does not accept ESE pods. 20.4% of coffee machines accept ESE pods.
Works with Capsules
yes
This coffee machine accepts coffee capsules. 68% of coffee machines accept coffee capsules.
Capsule System
?
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Water Level Indicator
?
Water Filter
no
This coffee machine does not have a water filter. 30% of coffee machines have a water filter.
Descaling Program
yes
This coffee machine has a descaling programme. 31.2% of coffee machines have a descaling programme.
Cleaning Alert
?
Automatic Milk Circuit Cleaning
no
This coffee machine does not clean its milk circuit automatically. 18.3% of coffee machines offer automatic milk circuit cleaning.
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Built-in Installation
no
Color
black
Vintage Look
no
This coffee machine does not have vintage styling. 10.6% of coffee machines have this look.
Housing Material
?
Drip Tray Material
Plastic
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Keurig K1500 vs the average coffee machine

246810TotalPerformanceCoffee PreparationFeaturesDesign
  • 1.59 L larger water tank
    This coffee machine has a larger water reservoir than the average coffee machine (2.8 L vs 1.25 L).
    2.84 L vs 1.25 L
  • 100 W higher power
    This coffee machine offers higher heating power than the average coffee machine (1,500 W vs 1,400 W).
    1,500 W vs 1,400 W
  • Accepts coffee capsules
    This coffee machine accepts coffee capsules, while the average coffee machine does not. 32.1% of coffee machines accept coffee capsules.
  • 15.8% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
    How we count it
    Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.8, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 10% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 76% of models

    70%

    9.0

    Rating

    30%

    8.3

    Popularity

    8.8 vs 7.6
  • 15.8% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
    How we count it
    Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.8, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 10% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 76% of models

    70%

    9.0

    Rating

    30%

    8.3

    Popularity

    8.8 vs 7.6
  • 1.59 L larger water tank
    This coffee machine has a larger water reservoir than the average coffee machine (2.8 L vs 1.25 L).
    2.84 L vs 1.25 L
  • 100 W higher power
    This coffee machine offers higher heating power than the average coffee machine (1,500 W vs 1,400 W).
    1,500 W vs 1,400 W
  • Accepts coffee capsules
    This coffee machine accepts coffee capsules, while the average coffee machine does not. 32.1% of coffee machines accept coffee capsules.
  • Cannot brew two cups at once
    This coffee machine cannot brew two cups at once, while the average coffee machine can. 57.5% of coffee machines offer two-cup brewing.
  • No ground coffee support
    This coffee machine does not accept ground coffee, while the average coffee machine does. 52% of coffee machines accept ground coffee.
  • No hot water dispenser
    This coffee machine does not have a hot water dispenser, while the average coffee machine does. 50.5% of coffee machines have a hot water dispenser.
  • 12.2% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models

    6.5

    Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 8.1 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 video: 9.5/10. We use 3 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.3: (9.5 × 1 + 8.3 × 2) ÷ 3 = 8.7. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    6.5 vs 7.4
  • 58.3% more expensive
    Keurig K1500 is more expensive than the average coffee machine (£190 vs £120).
    £190 vs £120
  • 0.4% worse value for money
    Keurig K1500 has worse value for money than the average coffee machine (7.57 vs 7.6).
    7.57 vs 7.61
  • 12.2% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models

    6.5

    Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 8.1 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 video: 9.5/10. We use 3 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.3: (9.5 × 1 + 8.3 × 2) ÷ 3 = 8.7. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    6.5 vs 7.4
  • 58.3% more expensive
    Keurig K1500 is more expensive than the average coffee machine (£190 vs £120).
    £190 vs £120
  • 0.4% worse value for money
    Keurig K1500 has worse value for money than the average coffee machine (7.57 vs 7.6).
    7.57 vs 7.61
  • No ground coffee support
    This coffee machine does not accept ground coffee, while the average coffee machine does. 52% of coffee machines accept ground coffee.
  • No hot water dispenser
    This coffee machine does not have a hot water dispenser, while the average coffee machine does. 50.5% of coffee machines have a hot water dispenser.
  • Cannot brew two cups at once
    This coffee machine cannot brew two cups at once, while the average coffee machine can. 57.5% of coffee machines offer two-cup brewing.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.5
Isaiah's Reviews
≈ estimated
26/05/2020
Hands-on review · daily use after replacing a failed machine
Verdict
Keurig K1500 earns a strong recommendation as a quiet, sturdy machine that makes tasty coffee, especially compared with home models.
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Keurig K1500

  • The 1500 W power gets water hot without much waiting.
  • The 2.84 L tank means fewer refills.
  • Four cup sizes and a strong brew option suit different mugs.
  • It runs quietly during brewing.
  • The thick, sturdy build feels solid on the counter.
  • Automatic shutdown and sleep mode save power when idle.

What customers don't like about Keurig K1500

  • There is no milk frother or steam wand.
  • The coffee temperature cannot be adjusted.
  • Auto-off and altitude settings need buttons held down.
  • Some settings are only explained in the printed guide.
  • There is no drip tray full indicator.

Verdict

The 2.84 L water tank means one fill covers a busy morning for the whole house, and the Keurig K1500 is built around that kind of use. It takes capsules, has 1500 W power, and gives you four cup sizes with a strong brew setting. It runs quietly, the coffee tastes good, and the build feels thick and sturdy. It has no milk frother or steam wand, and the coffee temperature cannot be changed. Auto-off and altitude settings need buttons held down, and some settings are only explained in the printed guide. It suits a household that drinks plenty of capsule coffee and wants a large tank and a machine that is easy to live with day to day once it is set up.

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