Smaller in size but great but its flexibility is great! I have a bigger single serve unit but living in an apartment, counter space is limited. This much smaller unit is such a great convenience. I only want one cup of coffee in the morning and this is perfect for that, no waste. I also love that I can use my over-size coffee mug which is something I can’t do with my other one. It makes great tasting coffee…couldn’t ask for more.