I have the first flex brew and this one is such an improvement. Has better design, more sleek and not as wide. Love the single brew water compartment, can leave water in and not worry about overflow. Display is better as well, bright but better! The carafe water compartment is nice but it can be hard to see the water limit marks, the step effect helps but best to fill carafe then fill water compartment. I prefer to just pour my water in from the gallon jug but it’s doable as is. Love it!!!!