Do All Keurigs Have a Water Filter? A Comprehensive Guide

You’ve probably asked yourself, “Do all Keurigs have a water filter?” It’s a common question, especially for those new to the Keurig world.

Fortunately:

If you’re looking for a straightforward answer, I have you covered. Leveraging my years of experience using Keurig coffee makers, I have compiled a comprehensive list with all the necessary information.

Let’s get started.

Do All Keurigs Have a Water Filter?

Not all Keurig models come with a water filter. Only select models have an inbuilt water filtration system. However, Keurig recommends using filtered or bottled water to improve beverage taste. The first step is to know your Keurig model and whether or not it carries a water filter.

Owners can also buy Keurig water filter cartridges separately. These handy attachments make filtering tap water convenient, ultimately achieving the recommended use of the Keurig coffee maker.

Now: 

Taking the time to filter your water before brewing could mean the difference between a good and a great cup of coffee. But, it could also help your brewer last much longer.

Remember:

Regular descaling is necessary to maintain your Keurig machine, regardless of its water filtration capabilities. This process removes mineral build-ups that affect the taste and functionality of the Keurig.

That being said:

Here is a quick breakdown of popular Keurig brewers, detailing which of them come with water filters.

Model	Filter	Which filter do I need?
K-Supreme	Yes	Tall Handle Water Filter
K-Supreme Plus	Yes	Tall Handle Water Filter
K-Supreme Plus SMART	Yes	Tall Handle Water Filter
K-Duo	Yes	Short Handle Water Filter
K-Duo Plus	Yes	Tall Handle Water Filter
K-Elite	Yes	Tall Handle Water Filter
K-Select	Yes	Tall Handle Water Filter
K-Slim	Yes	Tall Handle Water Filter
K-Cafe	Yes	Tall Handle Water Filter
K-Mini	No	–
K-Mini Plus	No	–
K-Classic	Yes	1.0 Brewer Filter
K-Compact	Yes	Short Handle Water Filter
K-Latte	Yes	Short Handle Water Filter
K-Supreme Plus SMART Brewesense	Yes	Tall Handle Water Filter
K525	Yes	Tall Handle Water Filter
K-Express	No	–
K425	Yes	Tall Handle Water Filter
K145	No	–
K250	No	–
K-Mini Plus Deluxe	No	–
K-Cup Brewer	No	–
K-Compact Keurig® Single Serve Coffee Maker	Yes	Short Handle Water Filter
K-Carafe	Yes	K-Carafe Filter
K-Fee	Yes	Type 140 or Type OOH
K-Mini Plus Latte	no	–
K-Supreme Plus Smart Brewer with ICY	Yes	Tall Handle Water Filter

Discontinued Models	Filter	Which filter do I need?
K525	Yes	Tall Handle Water Filter
K-Express	No	–
K425	Yes	Tall Handle Water Filter
K145	No	–
K250	No	–
K-Mini Plus Deluxe	No	–
K-Cup Brewer	No	–
K-Compact Keurig® Single Serve Coffee Maker	Yes	Short Handle Water Filter
K-Carafe	Yes	K-Carafe Filter
K-Fee	Yes	Type 140 or Type OOH
K-Mini Plus Latte	no	–
K-Supreme Plus Smart Brewer with ICY	Yes	Tall Handle Water Filter
Other models:		
Commercial Brewer Models (e.g., K-Supreme Plus Smart Brewer Commercial)	Yes	Tall Handle Water Filter or Short Handle Water Filter

Leveraging Your Knowledge of Water Filters

Bottom line? 

This list will come in handy when it’s time to change your Keurig water filter. First, confirm what model coffee maker you own and use the provided table to learn what coffee filter it uses, if at all.

Finally:

If you have any additional questions about your coffee maker, please feel free to use the comment section below. I’ll be on the lookout for them!