The machine looks sleek on our counter and doesn't have a huge footprint or make a lot of noise. While you need to add water each time you brew a cup, at least you know the water is fresh. I appreciate you can use any coffee grounds which is more economical even if it may not be as convenient as a k-cup. And so, the coffee actually tastes better in my opinion. Makes both hot and cold coffees, and the frother was easy to use. Easy to clean and overall happy with the machine and sticking with it!