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Keurig K-Slim Review
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Keurig has always prioritized providing its user with the best. To achieve this determination, from time to time, they came up with a new and suitable featured brewer for the peeps. This time they presented us with a slim version; Keurig k-Slim. K-Slim has a multi-stream technology which is the Highlighting feature of this model. It allows the warm water to seep into the coffee grounds and saturates them evenly and thoroughly to extract the flavor to the full extent. Aside from this, its large removable water reservoir of 48 oz, multiple brew sizes, ability to brew a vast variety of k-cups, and slender design are a perfect match for coffee quality and space-saving convenience.
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Some say love in the air; I say caffeine in the air. What a mood-uplifter it would be to wake up from a pretty nap and inhale the aroma of freshly brewed coffee. No doubt coffee is an excellent starter for your day. And to embellish your day with more delightfulness and freshness, Keurig presents you with a k-slim brewer. Let’s take a troll at how it can be a delicious morning cup of your day.

Keurig K-Slim Single-Serve Coffee Maker- Overview

The Slender and sleek Keurig K-Slim Single-Serve Coffee Maker have flawless features for an ideal cup of java for a perfect start to the morning. First thing first, its spotlight feature is Multi-stream technology. This feature punctures the pod not with one but with 5 sharp needles to let the warm water seep through every part of the coffee grounds. The warm water helps in-depth saturation, or we can say dissolving of maximum coffee grounds flavor and aroma, which is poured into your cup. 

Keurig K-Slim has a removable multiple-cup water reservoir of about 46 ounces which can brew using only fresh water up to 4 cups each of 8 oz. From this large storing capacity, your brewing will be a continuous process with fewer refilling retakes. K-Slim also has a multiple brew cup sizes option, 8, 10, or 12 oz., through which you can get whatever size you want without brewing more coffee than your wish.

Compatibility with my K-Cup universal reusable coffee filter also resides in this slim version. You can brew your coffee grounds using a reusable coffee filter if you don’t have many likings for the k-cup pods. Other efficient features this K-Slim Coffee Machine owns are; Auto on and off technology which automatically turns off the brewer if it is not in use for 5 or more 5 minutes, Quite a useful function for energy conservation, a travel-friendly mug of about 7″ tall can easily fit in the brewer if drip dray is removed. All these specs pour their work into your coffee to let you have the perfect, flawless, rich-flavor, and delicious coffee without much hassle.

Related: How to use Keurig K-Slim

Keurig K-Slim Features

FeaturesSpecs
LARGE AND REMOVABLE WATER RESERVOIR46 oz reservoir allows up to 4 8oz. cups brewing before the refilling shift.
MULTI-STREAM TECHNOLOGYThoroughly saturation and Extraction of flavor and aroma.
MULTIPLE CUP SIZESBrew multiple cup sizes of; 8, 10, or 12 oz.
TRAVEL-MUG FRIENDLYAccommodates up to 7” tall travel mug (when the drip tray is removed).
COMPATIBLE WITH THE MY K-CUP UNIVERSAL COFFEE FILTERBrew your ground coffee (sold separately).
SPACE FRIENDLYLess than 5” wide, perfect for small countertops.
DRIP TRAYHolds spillage liquid.
ENERGY EFFICIENTThe auto-off feature turns off the brewer 5 minutes after the last use.
FAST & FRESH-BREWEDRich flavor cup of joe served in a few minutes.
LIGHT INDICATORSFor ADD WATER and DESCALING
DISPENSE HOT WATERFor making tea, cocoa, or soups.

Keurig K-Slim Specs

RESERVOIR CAPACITY48 ounces
REMOVABLE WATER RESERVOIRYes
BREWER DIMENSIONS (out of the box) 12.14” H x 15.2” D x 4.76” W
BREW SIZES8, 10, or 12 oz,
AUTO ON/OFFYes
BREWER WEIGHT6.22 lbs
HEIGHT (with handle open)17.28”
STRENGTH SETTINGSNo
ICED COFFEENo
CORD LENGTH29”
TEMPERATURE CONTROLNo
MILK FROTHERNo
VOLTAGE120V

What We Like

  • Coffee comes out hot 
  • Stronger brew
  • Automatic on-off system
  • The fast water-warming system
  • The removable drip tray holds a full accidental brew spillage.
  • Simple in usage, plus the perfect cup of joe is only a few buttons away
  • Slim and sleek design to fit in little space.
  • ADD WATER and DESCALING indicators
  • Fast brew dripping ability
  • Easy cleaning
  • Easy water refilling

What We Don’t Like

  • With an open handle, the machine is too tall for the average upper cabinet point to open up easily.
  • The needle gets clogged very easily
  • No strong brew option.
  • Covering is made of plastic which might have a chance of breaking easily.
  • Have to buy a water kit separately 

Design, Appearance, and Footprint 

Keurig k-Slim is versatile, slim, and slender, which will never give you the hustle to sacrifice countertop space. It can fit anywhere and be taken anywhere easily. It’s a minimal footprint, and its light weight makes it easy to carry around. Body covering and most parts are made of plastic which may have a little delicacy effect. A large reservoir also fits at the back of the brewer for a more slender look.

Button control is present at the top front. Fancy brew sizes button, descale, and add water button encircle the K brew button; on the top right side is the power button. For the appearance, its sleek look gives very shiny and modern vibes. It fits very well with the aura of the place.

Ease of Use

With the Keurig k-Slim, model brewing is only a few steps away. Its processing consists of a few buttons. All you have to do is turn on the brewer, fast warming technology instant warms up the water, put your k-pod or my k-cup reusable filter (for ground coffee) in the pod holder, select the brew size, press the brewer button K, and done. Your lavishing and great taste brew will be dripping into your cup in no time. The removable reservoir helps easy refilling, and its large capacity reduces the refilling turn for ongoing brewing.

Performance

Keurig k-slim is a perfect match if you need a simple yet rich quality coffee maker. It gives you above 4-star brewing due to its multi-stream technology, multiple brew sizes, and fast water warming feature. You can also get warm water, tea, coffee, cocoa, etc. It also has a very low noise-producing system, perfect for peaceful coffee.

Coffee Quality

The addition of a multiple stream technology has a significant effect on coffee quality. Its serene saturation allows a divine cup for you. With sublime quality, the coffee is served very hot. 

Cleaning and Descaling 

An important or major part of brewing besides brewing is its cleaning and descaling. Without it, the brewer functions improperly, and its life span will also be shortened. Keurig k-Slim gives you an indicator for descaling, but you should keep in mind to descale your brewer every 3-4 months. Cleaning should also go hand in hand with descaling for better brew working. 

Support and Maintenance

If you are cleaning and descaling from time to time, have protected the brewer from external bumps and placed it on an even surface; then well done; you are doing great in maintaining your brewer. A simple reset is enough if a minor glitch occurs in machine technology. For major or technical problems, you can also call Keurig Service Centre at 1-866-901-2739.

What is Keurig K-Slim White? 

Keurig k-Slim white is the same duplicate version of Keurig k-Slim, except it, has a white color with a brushed gold style. Other features like multi-stream technology, various brew-size cups, a large reservoir, a slim and small footprint, an auto-off feature, etc., are the same as Keurig k-slim. 

Can I Make Iced Coffee With Keurig K Slim?

The answer may be yes or no. For the specific iced button, no, you cannot make iced coffee through it, as Keurig k-Slim doesn’t come with it. However, if you put a bunch of ice in the glass and then pour hot brew over it, you can make iced coffee with Keurig k-slim.

Especially for the iced coffee lover, Keurig also released its Keurig k-Slim+ICED brewer. It has an additional iced button in it for brewing iced coffee.

How Can I Find My Keurig K-Slim Model Number?

It is very simple to find the Keurig k-slim model number. You have to pinpoint the location. The model number is located either at the lower back of the reservoir or beneath the brewer or drip tray. 

How Can I Find My Keurig K-Slim Manual?

Keurig k-Slim does come with an instructional manual. However, if you want to get a hand on Keurig K-Slim, then here is the link for it:

See the Keurig K-Slim manual →

What Type of Keurig K-Slim Reusable Filter?

Other than the basic k-cup pods, Keurig k-Slim allows its users to use a perfect pod and Keurig my k-cup universal reusable filter for coffee brewing, or more precisely, we say for coffee grounds brewing. 

Can Keurig K-Slim Single-Serve k-cup Pod Coffee Maker use reusable pods?

Yes, you can use my K-cup universal reusable filter coffee pods in the Keurig k-Slim for coffee ground brewing. Almost all Keurig brewers allow using my k-cup reusable filter other than k-cup pods.

Where Can You Find a Keurig K-Slim Reusable Pod?

Online stores are the best place to get hands-on Keurig products like my K-cup universal reusable filter. The top stores for buying reusable pods; are Amazon, Costco, Kohl’s, bedbathandbeyond, etc.

Keurig K-Slim Price and Availability

Keurig K-Slim AvailabilityPrice
Costco$167.99
Amazon$129.99
eBay$89
Target$79.99-$99.99
Walmart$167.88
Wayfair$120.44
Kohl’s$139.99
Best Buy$89.99

Is Keurig K-Duo for You?

 A complete package for a basic brewer is what Keurig k-Slim owns. Its accessible and quality features and specs make you realize this is what you need. But we should not directly run down to the conclusions; let’s compare this brewer with a few other Keurig brewers to clear out the “Is for you” doubt.

Keurig k-slim and Keurig k-express are both known for their skinny body and counter-space-saving feature. The difference between both brewers is water reservoir capacity. K-slim has a 46 oz capacity, while express has a little less than 42 oz. A strong button for intenser coffee resides in the K-Express version. Multiple stream technology is part of k-Slim. With the drip tray removed, a Travel mug of 7″ tall can accommodate in k-Slim while 7.4″ tall in k-express. For similarities, both brew 3 brew cup sizes; 8, 10, or 12oz. The water reservoir is attached at the back of the brewer of both models. 

The Keurig k-slim and Keurig k-Compact differ starting with the water reservoir capacity. About 46 oz of water is stored in k-Slim and 36 oz in k-Compact. Their brew cup sizes vary as 8, 10, or 12 oz are there for k-Slim and k-Compact; however, k-compact has an additional 6 oz size. For similarity, both are compatible with brewing from k-cup pods and my k-cup ( for ground coffee). Both models’ drip trays and reservoirs are removable and have an electricity-conservative ability. 

Mini plus coffee maker water reservoir capacity is low at about 12 oz because you have to fill the reservoir every time before use. This case is not with the k-slim due to its large capacity of 46 oz. K-mini plus has a variety of brew sizes; 4, 6, 8, 10, or 12 oz, which is relatively more than the k-slim; 8, 10, or 12 oz. K-mini plus can accommodate travel mugs up to 7″ tall. Both k-slim and k-mini plus has a removable water reservoir for easy refilling. Another feature that separates the k-slim from k-mini plus is; that the k-mini plus has pod storage that can store 9 pods for instant availability for brewing. K-slim doesn’t have this.

After learning the difference and similarities between Keurig k-slim, k-compact, and k-mini Plus, let’s distinguish which is suitable for you.

  • Keurig k-Slim will be a good choice if you want a space-friendly, basic simple brewer with high-quality and full-flavor coffee taste within a few minutes.
  • Keurig k-Express can brew cup sizes of 8, 10, or 12oz, has a 42 oz reservoir capacity, brew rich flavor coffee, accommodate a 7.4″ tall travel mug, removable drip tray, and water reservoir, and has a small footprint. A perfect match for the basic coffee lover.
  • Keurig k-Compact serves a large water reservoir, multiple brew-size cups, auto-off, removable drip tray and reservoir, and descaling indicators. If these are getting your attention, then why not get Keurig k-Slim?
  • Keurig k-mini Plus’s plus point is that it can store up to 9 pods in it for on-the-spot availability but has low water storage capacity. Refilling requires every time before brewing. Nevertheless, it has a lot of options to choose from when it comes to brewing cup size; for instance, 4, 6, 8, 10, or 12 oz are there for choosing. If you are okay with the refiling, then all these specs are bright spots for you. 

Important FAQs

Is Keurig K Slim worth it?

Keurig k-Slim is a complete package in itself. You get the small, most preferred footprint and design, a large reservoir, multi-stream technology for an exceptionally flavorful experience, and a satisfying style with multiple features like brewing options, an auto-off button, etc., so the Keurig k-Slim model is already giving you an answer to your question, yes it is worth every penny.

How long does a Keurig K Slim Coffee Maker last?

Depending upon how to take care of a brewer can determine its longevity. However, the typical lifespan of the average Keurig brewer is 4-5 years, but it can be changed by taking proper care of it.

Is the K-Slim or K-Mini better?

If you are looking for space-saving, convenient water refilling, and large water storage capacity with multiple brew sizes than can brew an absolute quality coffee, then k-Slim would be better. Because K- Mini has a small reservoir that needs constant refilling and it would be better if this brewer is in one person’s use; otherwise, things will get hectic and stressful for you.

What is the difference between K-Slim and K-Express Keurig?

Keurig K-Slim and Keurig k-Express have different water storing capacities, i.e., 46 and 42, respectively. The robust coffee option is provided by k-express only. Both are good for counter as they have skinny dimensions, but Keurig k-Slim is slimmer. K-express can accommodate a travel mug of 7.4″ tall while k-Slim is 7″ tall (both with drip tray removed).

What is the difference between K-Slim and K-Mini Plus?

Keurig k-mini plus has multiple brew cup sizes than k-Slim, i.e., 4, 6, 8, 10, or 12 oz and 8, 10, or 12 oz, respectively. K-mini plus has a low water storage capacity, which is 12 oz. k-mini can fit a 7″ tall mug size. K-mini can store up to 9 pods in it. While the k-Slim has 46 oz storing capacity, accommodates a 7″ tall travel mug, multi-stream technology, and removable water reservoir.

Does the Keurig K Slim brew with your own ground coffee?

Yup, Keurig k-Slim has a spot for Keurig, my k-cup universal reusable filter. Through this, you can brew coffee grounds for your caffeine.

Does the Keurig slim use a water filter?

Yes, Keurig k-Slim does use a water filter for water purification. Nevertheless, it’s up to you whether to use it or leave it. It’s recommended to go for a water filter when the water is not purified or the brew taste doesn’t come out well. 

Some people also ask, “Is there a filter on the Keurig slim?”. Well, there is a spot for the attachment of the water filter holder for water purification, so yeah, there is a filter on Keurig k-Slim.

Can you use any pods for the K-Slim?

For sure, it’s one of the best services of Keurig brewers that any pods can fit in their brewers, including Keurig k-Slim. 

Why isn’t my Keurig K Slim Coffee Maker working?

A glitch in the brewer settings, the reservoir not correctly in its place, or your brew may require descaling can make your brew not work. You can fix it by giving the brew some rest or force reboot. If these don’t work, then call Service Care.

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