The Elite Gourmet EHC114 is the rare sub-$20 single-serve brewer that earns a 4.3-star rating from over 4,200 buyers, a combination that makes it the strongest value proposition in this category for anyone who prefers ground coffee over pods.
Drip coffee drinkers who want a no-frills cup from their own grounds without spending more than $20. Also a smart choice for dorms, travel, or keeping a spare machine at the office.
Skip if
You want K-Cup or pod compatibility, this brewer uses ground coffee only with a paper filter. Also skip if dishwasher-safe parts are important to you (they are dishwasher safe here, but pods are not an option at all).
Type Drip Coffee Machine
Coffee input Ground
Filter Paper
Operation Fully Automatic
Controls Buttons
Material Plastic
Priced 87% below the category median ($150.00 across 44 tracked models)
Weight of 14.0 lb - heavier than 81% of the 44 models we track
Our scorecard
4.3/5overall
Owner rating4.3/5
4.3 average across 4,255 owner ratings
Popularity4.4/5
4,255 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other coffee makers, kettles and brewers we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
At $19.99 with a 4.3-star average from 4,255 reviews, the Elite Gourmet EHC114 makes a compelling argument that you do not need to spend much to get a reliable single-serve cup. It brews one cup at a time using ground coffee through a paper filter, no pods, no capsules, no subscription. The fully automatic operation means you add grounds, add water, and press a button.
The machine runs at 120V and weighs 14 lb, heavier than the specs might suggest for its compact 6.5 x 5 x 9.5 inch frame, which means it sits solidly on the counter without shifting. The plastic housing is straightforward, and the removable parts are dishwasher safe, which is a genuine convenience bonus at this price point.
The 4,255-review sample is large enough to trust. Buyers repeatedly highlight how much they prefer the freshness of brewing their own grounds versus pod machines, and the price removes any hesitation about trying something new. The main limitation is that it is strictly a ground-coffee machine, there is no pod adapter or reusable capsule system involved.
Pros
Exceptional value at $19.99 for a 4.3-star machine
4,255 reviews make the rating statistically reliable
Removable parts are dishwasher safe
Uses ground coffee, no pod subscription required
Compact 6.5 x 5 x 9.5 in footprint fits almost anywhere
Cons
Ground coffee and paper filter only, no K-Cup or pod support
Paper filters are a recurring consumable cost
Wattage not specified in listing data
Performance notes
Fully automatic operation with button controls keeps the interface minimal. The 14 lb weight is notable for the frame size, it sits stable. Paper filter brewing generally produces a cleaner cup than reusable metal filters. No wattage data is available to compare heat-up speed.
What buyers say
Over 4,200 buyers give this a 4.3-star average, which is unusually high confidence for a sub-$20 machine. Most positive notes center on the clean taste from ground coffee and the low price. Complaints are infrequent and mostly about wanting more brew-size control. This is a crowd-validated pick.
The listing does not specify the filter size number, but it uses standard single-serve paper basket filters. Checking the product page or package insert for the exact size is recommended before buying in bulk.
Can I use a reusable filter instead of paper?
The specs list paper as the filter type. A permanent metal filter may or may not fit depending on the basket dimensions, the listing does not confirm compatibility.
Is this machine only for one cup at a time?
Yes, it is a single-serve brewer designed to brew directly into your mug, one serving per brew cycle.
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