Vue vs. K-CUP, which is better? price doesn't matter. Seems like more options for k-cup, but don't want to spend $ on something that is outdated. Thx
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As for options where to buy the vue cups, so far the only stores you can buy them at, is bed bath and beyond, staples and of course online. As far as variety goes, there are a lot of flavors and sizes for coffee, then hot chocolate, cappuccino, lattes or even iced tea and I just found apple cider. If you have the two stores nearby and the sell the vue cups, I would go with that, otherwise I feel it's going to be a hassle to shop online for the cups. Hope that helps.
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I like my coffee hot and strong so chose the Vue. It delivers as promised. The only one could find that added that feature.
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We have had the k-cup machine and now have th vue. The. Use cups are more expensive and there are less choices right now but I have a feeling that will change. We feel like we get a more flavorful cup of coffee from the vue cups. Also we would recommend buying the vue cups online from keurig right now they almost always have a deal going, you earn points and once you create an account you get 10% off every order and orders over $50 get free shipping. We really enjoy our Keurig VUE and would highly recommend it!!!
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I have only owned a Keurig Vue machine, so can't compare to the earlier machines. The Vue Maching I believe has more features, and the largest cup allows for stronger &/or larger cups of coffee. As for varieties of coffee available, that will grow soon, I believe. I have a couple re-usable Vue cups and use my own mixture of coffees' I blend myself.
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You are correct that K-cup right now has more beverage options. Although I personally like the Vue because of the flexibility to tailor the water temp for individual desire. Additionally you can set it for different sizes to include travel size coffee/beverages. I haven't seen that too often for the K-cup (travel size). I am finding more and more beverage selections so you just have to look around for what you like. I use it in the office and it gets used quite frequently so lots of happy smiles. Hope this helps
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I started with the K-cup model and bought the Vue. There are pluses and minuses to both: Vue - The Vue allows you more control over your coffee than the older Keurig version. You can customize your water temperature. Also, while models of the older Keurig allow you to make different cup sizes like the Vue, the Vue allows you to slow the percolation process so you can make stronger coffee. Larger cup sizes on the old Keurig just allow you to make weaker coffee because you use more water. Also, some coffees are available in larger 'Mug' versions that allow you to make even larger, stronger coffees. The Vue also has a better design in the coffee basket area. The Keurig has a small plastic cup that the K-cup sits in. The water comes through a needle into the cup and out a hole in the bottom of the K-cup, into the plastic coffee basket and out the bottom of the basket into your coffee cup. The K-cup is thrown away, but the plastic basket stays. In the Vue, the water goes into the Vue pod, percolates and goes out of a spout in the pod directly to your coffee cup. There is no basket that needs to be cleaned and no chance you are tasting some of last week's coffee stained into the basket. The plastic part of the Vue pod is also recyclable if you remove the coffee insite (it can be messy if you aren't careful). The older Keurig is cheaper - both initially for the machine and in terms of the K-cups. It also has MUCH more variety in coffee you can get -- you don't need to make trips to special stores or purchase through the internet. You CAN use K-cups in the Vue with a little McGyvering (Google it to see how) but it can be messy and jam the machine if you are not careful. How do they taste? Well, in my unscientific opinion, the Vue has the edge in coffees I've had in both machines. That's why I use it, but I cry a little when I go into the grocery stores and see the K-cup options :). You can't really go wrong with either machine, they are both very good. It's just a matter of preference.
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I like the vue better as you can adjust the strength and size of your cup of coffee as well as the temperature . I wish they would hurry up and offer more variety of vue cups though.
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I had the K-cup machine and it stopped working after 2.5 years. I now have the Vue V700 and like it more than the K-cup. We use the refillable Solofill V1 with our own coffee. Works great. No worries about being able to purchase the cups. I had some left over k-cups and I just open them and pour the coffee/tea in the solo fill V1. Works for me.
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This is an old question, but an answer for those now wondering will save you the trouble if you're leaning toward this machine. It has been DISCONTINUED by Keurig. They have released the kcup 2.0 system and no longer sell the Vue. I assume they will continue to sell vue cups for the foreseeable future, but it there will probably be no more than there already is, and that isn't very much. There are at least 4-5 times the variety of k cups.
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IMO, the K-Cup machines are more prone to failure. Check the reviews. As for selection, K cups beat VUE (V cups) for now. BUT!, if you purchase a Pod adapter called "Solofill V2", you can use K cups in VUE brewers. Good for those Brands/Flavors you can't find in a V cup.
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Big difference is that the VUE lets you make great cappuccinos and lattes. If you don't care about those, you don't need it.
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They work very well with the kcup. I use my own coffee blend and the filters work very well with my kcup. If you can use the kcup with the vue they are great!
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Apparently and sadly no. The only thing u can use on the v500 if the vue coffee which u can get alot on amazon or bed bath and beyond. Not so much of a selection at walmart. But overall my family and I lpve the vue but wish it had options for k-cup or not. Hope I was helpful
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Vue Cup is slightly different and fits the Vue. The advantage of the Vue is you can press a button for a stronger cup of coffee.I think it's a better cup.
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I do not know. I use the K-Cups and have never used a Vue Cup. Sorry. It is AWESOME for K-Cups in the cupboard though.
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It will only fit in a machine that takes regular K-cups. I don't think that it will fit in the Vue.
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Since this version of the Solofill is used for the Keurig Vue system, regular K-cups will not fit. The adapter is used to facilitate the use of K-cups in the Vue system. I find that if you seat the k-cup on the adapter first before placing it in the container, it works as indicated. A lot of people do not do this and the point does not pierce the bottom of the k-cup allowing it to drain the coffee through it as it is supposed to. Then the coffee backs up through the top creating a big mess. I myself roast my own coffee and utilize the filter enclosed with it and it works great. Vue cups are hard to find locally and if you do find them, they are usually not what you really want. Since this version of the Solofill is used for the Keurig Vue system, regular K-cups will not fit. The adapter is used to facilitate the use of K-cups in the Vue system. I find that if you seat the k-cup on the adapter first before placing it in the container, it works as indicated. A lot of people do not do this and the point does not pierce the bottom of the k-cup allowing it to drain the coffee through it as it is supposed to. Then the coffee backs up through the top creating a big mess. I myself roast my own coffee and utilize the filter enclosed with it and it works great. Vue cups are... » Read More Since this version of the Solofill is used for the Keurig Vue system, regular K-cups will not fit. The adapter is used to facilitate the use of K-cups in the Vue system. I find that if you seat the k-cup on the adapter first before placing it in the container, it works as indicated. A lot of people do not do this and the point does not pierce the bottom of the k-cup allowing it to drain the coffee through it as it is supposed to. Then the coffee backs up through the top creating a big mess. I myself roast my own coffee and utilize the filter enclosed with it and it works great. Vue cups are hard to find locally and if you do find them, they are usually not what you really want. « Show Less
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It works with the Vue 600. I think the Vue cup is the same size across the board since there are not different keurig cups for them. So far it works great!You have to be sure to use the kcup insert adapter that comes with the solo fill if you are going to use a kcup and make sure it is snapped in securely to be sure. But I can say it works well with my 600 model:)
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You would have to get the Solofill V1 or V2 to use with the Vue. The V2 can be used with your own coffee blend (has a filter), and you can use k cups as well with it.
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Did not have that issue. The K-cups fit tightly into the adaptor fits tightly into the VUE, I can only guess that has something to do with your issue.
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As a strong coffee lover I can tell you that the Vue system makes a much better and optionally a stronger cup if coffee. I loved my K-cup machine, but it does not produce a strong cup of coffee. It has been retired. The Vue makes a great cup of coffee, and if you hit the strong button it is awesome.
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I am not sure, I went to the Keurig web site and it looks like the VUE takes a different K-Cup style holder but I am not sure. I am assuming that you just can't go to Walmart and buy the standard K-Cup refills that they sell. That is the type my machine takes and the EZ-Cup works great. I would say that if you know someone that has a Keurig that takes the standard K-Cups ask to use one of theirs and they fit in your Vue the EZ-Cup kit will work as well.
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Yep! The Vue and the standard Keurig both seem to use the same filter holder. I actually am using a filter holder for an original Keurig in my Vue, and it's working just fine.
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Kerueg makes two models of single service coffee makers. One uses vue (V1) cups and the other K cups.
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No, as noted the Vue cups will not work in a K-cup machine; the K-cups will also not fit in a Vue machine - different designs.
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Actually Val is correct. I have a Keurig V-500 & I own the Solofill V2. I can buy K-Cups and put them into the Solofill V2 adapter. This adapter converts K-Cups into the V-Cup shape (so that you can use K-Cups in the Vue Machine). I use it every day, and the coffee tastes great!