This coffee pot is nothing short of perfect! It has so many different settings, it took me a little getting use to but it's actually pretty simple to use. You can use either kcups or a filter to make a full carafe. It's so versatile with the options you have. Switching between the kcups and filter is simple and quick. I really love it so much! I especially love that you can switch it to the lock position so it won't leak!