I've been using a kcup brewer for years and was getting disappointed in the weak flavor so when I got the opportunity to try this coffee maker I jumped on it. I can tell you hands down this Delonghi coffee maker makes the best cup of fresh ground coffee that I have ever had! Each cup of coffee is ground fresh at the push of a button! It is easy to fill with coffee beans an clean out. This is legitimately the best coffee maker ever!