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Keurig K475 vs K575 – Whats the Difference and Which is Better?

Keurig K475 vs K575 – Whats the Difference and Which is Better?

Not all Keurigs are the same. In fact, I was pretty surprised to find that there are dozens of Keurig models. Some of the differences are minor, but some are relatively important if you are currently in the market.

In the following comparison, I’ll break down the Keurig K475 vs K575. There’s only a difference of one number in the title, but there are more meaningful functional differences that I found were worth considering for these coffee maker machines so you can have the best brewing experience

Keurig K475

Keurig K475 vs K575 Advantages:

Keurig K475 Advantages Keurig K575 Advantages
About $30 less expensive  80 oz water reservoir (vs 70 oz. on the 475)
  10 different brew sizes (vs 9)
  Instant hot water on demand (vs waiting 1 minute)
  XL touchscreen display (2.8” vs 2.4”)
  Platinum exterior finish

Keurig k575

Comparing the Key Differences of k475 and k575 Coffee Makers

The best way to evaluate these two machines is to get the key specifications compared side by side. Below you will find the key differences between the K475 and K575:

Features

Keurig K475

Keurig K575

Weight  13.7 lbs.  13.7
Dimensions  10.4 x 13.6 x 13.4 inches  10.43 x 13.63 x 13.45 inches
Power Requirements  1470 watts  1470 watts
Water Tank Capacity  70 oz water reservoir.  80 oz water reservoir.
Brew Time  1 min (Cup) / 3 min (Carafe)   1 min (Cup) / 3 min (Carafe)
Brew Modes  K-Cup, K-Mug, Vue-Pod, K-Carafe  K-Cup, K-Mug, Vue-Pod, K-Carafe
Brew Sizes  9 sizes (4 – 30 oz)  10 sizes (4 – 30 oz)
Display Screen  2.4″ color touch screen  2.8″ color touch screen
Pod Compatibility  Keurig 2.0 My K-Cup reusable coffee filter  Keurig 2.0 My K-Cup reusable coffee filter
Extra Features Strength control, temperature control, high altitude setting, energy saver mode, digital clock, favorites, Carafe auto brew.  Strength control, temperature control, hot water on demand, high altitude setting, energy saver mode, digital clock, favorites, nightlight, Carafe auto brew.
List Price (as of this writing)  $139.99   $169.99 

Pros and Cons to Consider

Here are some of the key features to go with K475 over the K575:

Pros of the K475 coffee maker

  • Price: This is the main significant difference between the two models. The K475 is about $30 cheaper. For this reduction in price, there are (of course) some corresponding “cons”.

Pros of the K575

  • Larger Water Tank: This is a clear pro feature if you are doing lots of daily brewing and/or using the carafe feature frequently. The extra 10 oz water reservoir. might not seem like much, but it can make a difference.
  • Larger Display: This is a relatively minor difference, but the K575 has a 4 inch larger display screen. Looks cool, but not a game-changer in my opinion
  • Hot Water on Demand: I find this is actually quite useful if you have tea drinkers and/or need hot water on demand for another drink. This is especially good for offices or common areas. There are other cases where it might be helpful, too.
  • Enhanced Nightlight: This is helpful if you brewing coffee early in the AM before work and don’t want to wake up the whole house by turning on lights. It’s not a huge advantage, but a nice little extra for your brewing experience.
Keurig K475 Coffee Maker
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09/23/2023 01:42 pm GMT

Final Recommendation – Who is Each Best For?

So what’s the final verdict? They are both very similar coffee maker machines, but there are circumstances where one might be a better option.

The K475 is Best For: Large families and/or small to mid-size offices, looking for the best value and flexibility. The K575 is Best For: Large families looking for a top of the line experience. Hot water on demand for tea drinkers.

Personally, if you don’t need the hot water on demand, The K475 coffee maker is a better value and price. It’s about $30 less than the K575 at this listing. Unless you have lots of tea drinkers around, of course. Even so, is it that hard to wait 1 minute for the brew time?

Pro Tip: If you don’t already, also consider investing in reusable K-Cup filters (can save money and other things… like the environment!). You can check out my comprehensive recommendations for the best K-Cup reusable filters here.

If you have also been looking at the K550 and K450, you can check out a similar comparison that I did.

Still Stuck? If you aren’t too excited about EITHER of these coffee makers’ options and would like a few options, check out this article that I recently completed on the top alternatives to Keurigs.

For Office Use? We’ve recently completed a round-up of the best Keurig’s for offices as well.

Keurig K575 Coffee Maker | Amazon

The Ultimate Keurig Single Serve Coffee Maker, the Keurig K575 brews a rich, smooth, and delicious cup every time with the quality you expect from Keurig. With a strength control setting for a bolder brew, five temperature settings, and multiple K-Cup, K-Mug, and K-Carafe pod brew sizes, you can customize your settings to get your perfect cup. 

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Susan Oldcorn

Saturday 20th of January 2018

Will my large yeti fit to brew into it?

Gordon Chase

Thursday 8th of November 2018

It should! You may have to temporarily remove the spillover tray below. Yeti comes in a variety of different sizes (so disclaimer here!)/

Angel

Wednesday 29th of November 2017

Just bought the 475 today, and it too has a nightlight.

Mister Coffee

Thursday 2nd of November 2017

Thanks for such a great comparison,,I will go with the 475 Since I will be buying 2 different models, for two different homes.. this 1470 watts seem higher than I wish for the 2nd model for various reasons... do you know which model (other than these 2) draws the least power? thanks so much

Erika

Tuesday 24th of October 2017

Can you brew capuccino, mocha, or hot chocolate in these models?

Gordon Chase

Thursday 8th of November 2018

With the right pods, yes!

Dorothy

Monday 16th of October 2017

i reallly enjoyed your review of both keurigs. I'm not really a strong coffee drinker, but do like flavored coffee and hot cocoa. I've never had a coffee maker, but have decided on the K 575, as I do like all the bells and whistles. My question is, I've read a lot of comments about how the Keurig doesn't last long, and was wondering what your feeling might be. As far as the pods are concerned, I feel if your're going to buy something that needs pods you shouldn't complain. Like buying a truck that takes a lot of gas, you know that when you go to buy it, so why complain . Anyway thanks for the review, of both keurigs. It was by far the best comparison of any that I've seen. Can you buy the pods at the grocery store, or do you need to order them online? also, as I'm new to the coffee world, how would I know if it's for 575? Thanks again

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