Makes great coffee, quickly, keeps the coffee warm in the carafe, and the single pod/cup brewer is convenient. Just transitioned from a high-end Keurig, which is quieter, easier to access, and more intuitive to use. Even so, the Cuisinart, once you learn the button system isn't bad. Top access water is inconvenient for under-the-counter use, as you have to pull it out to add water, coffee, clean, etc. Also, the five beeps when done brewing is annoying - Cuisinart please make this optional with on/off functionality. The Cuisinart is also quite loud while making pods/single cups, to the point of people laughing when they first hear it. Overall, Cuisinart makes better coffee, pours better, and seems to be of higher quality than the high-end Keurig.