The verdict in 10 seconds
Best Fellow
Fellow AidenPour-over quality coffee from a drip machine, at a premium priceSuits you if
- You want pour-over flavor without hand-brewing
- Your household brews both single cups and full pots
- You like waking up to coffee ready on a schedule
Best Keurig
Keurig K-EliteEasy, quiet single-cup brewer that wins on convenience, not flavorSuits you if
- You drink pod coffee and want it fast with no fuss
- Your household makes several cups back to back each morning
- You like having iced coffee or hot water for tea at the push of a button
Which brand wins?
Keurig is the stronger brand for coffee makers right now. The best single model of the two is the Keurig K-Elite, which suits you if you drink pod coffee and want it fast with no fuss.
We researched 16 expert reviews, analyzed 74,357 owner ratings and comments across 18 sources for every Fellow and Keurig model we cover, and cross-checked them into one verdict, so you don't have to.
Show me the receipts
Brand scoreboardAverage score 72 vs 77 · reliability 68 vs 64
| Fellow | Keurig | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Review score | 72 | 77 |
| Experts | 84 | 74 |
| Owners | 62 | 87 |
| Reliability | 68 | 64 |
| Models scored | 1 | 1 |
| Most reliable model | Fellow Aiden | Keurig K-Elite |
Averages across scored models. ● marks the better number on each row.
Questions people actually ask
Which is better, Fellow or Keurig?
Keurig, on balance. Its models do better overall.
Based on: Average Product Review score 72 for Fellow vs 77 for Keurig.Which brand is more reliable, Fellow or Keurig?
Fellow. Its models are less likely to give you trouble.
Based on: Average reliability 68 vs 64.What is the best Fellow coffee maker?
The Fellow Aiden. It suits you if you want pour-over flavor without hand-brewing.
Based on: Highest Product Review score among Fellow models (72).What is the best Keurig coffee maker?
The Keurig K-Elite. It suits you if you drink pod coffee and want it fast with no fuss.
Based on: Highest Product Review score among Keurig models (77).