The Krups company manufactures exclusively kitchen appliances and their components, but it gained immense popularity for the creation of coffee machines and coffee makers, since the main production is sharpened for coffee brewing equipment. Currently, the German company has quite a few competitors on the market, but Krups ranks first in terms of the quality of the goods produced and its durability. Below will be presented the rating of the top 5 Krups coffee machines and coffee makers in year, compiled from reviews and positive customer reviews in popular online markets.
Krups KP 100B Dolce Gusto
One of the most popular and common models. Brewing coffee in a capsule coffee machine takes a couple of minutes. For preparation, you need special capsules that are sold in any supermarket.
Dolce Gusto is compact and weighs only 2.4 kg. With such dimensions, the coffee machine takes up little space in the kitchen. As for noise, this model is a bit noisy and can wake up family members in the morning. Krups KP 100B stands out above all for its low cost and quality. The body is assembled from high quality plastic. It has an indicator for turning on and water level, as well as a removable drip tray. The height of the cup stand can be adjusted using a special lever. Also on the model there is an auto-off function.
The coffee machine is only suitable for home use, as the volume of 0.6 l will not be enough to brew a lot of coffee at a time. The advantages include multifunctionality. In addition to brewing different types of coffee, the coffee machine can be used to prepare cold drinks, tea, hot chocolate and lattes.
According to customer reviews, Krups KP 100B Dolce Gusto is durable and will brew delicious coffee for a long time. The only drawback is the purchase of disposable capsules. To save money, you can buy reusable capsules, which will be much cheaper.
Advantages:
- compactness;
- low cost;
- durability;
- high-quality plastic;
- availability of indicators;
- multifunctionality;
- removable drip tray;
- adjustable cup height.
Disadvantages:
- capsule purchase;
- tank capacity 6 l;
- noise during cooking.
Krups KP 100B Dolce Gusto is considered one of the best models on the market, but you should be aware that a coffee machine is purchased exclusively for home use by a small family, since the volume of a 0.6 liter tank is enough for only a few cups.
Krups EA 829E
Immediately it is worth highlighting a fully automatic cooking. You can use both whole grain coffee and ground coffee. Before cooking, you can set the degree of grinding and strength. Also at Krups EA829E you can set the desired temperature.
Outwardly, the coffee machine looks solid and expensive. Despite the weight of 10 kg, the model has small dimensions (28x38x48 cm). On the front there is an LCD display that shows all options. When using an analog wheel, the owner will be able to set all the necessary functions for cooking. The interface is easy to operate and you can figure it out in a few minutes. The coffee machine remembers all the settings and in the future there will be no need to set them again. On the case there are indicators on inclusion, preparation and water level.
The main advantage of the Krups EA829E coffee machine is the ability to make coffee in 2 cups at once. This function is very convenient, because you can make coffee for yourself and your interlocutor in 1 minute.
Equipped with automated self-service. It cleans the steam nozzle, milk jug and main system on its own. A special indicator on the case will indicate contamination and recommended cleaning, you just need to start automatic maintenance. In addition, the coffee machine contains a waste container and a drip tray.
The power of the coffee machine is 1.45 kW and the pressure is 15 bar. Coffee is obtained with a pleasant taste and aroma. A 1.7 liter tank will last for more than 8 servings.
In addition, the presence of a built-in cappuccino maker can be noted. With its help, you can get a thick foam in the preparation of lattes and cappuccino, you just need to add milk to a special container. The amount of foam and its height is determined automatically by the coffee machine.
Advantages:
- automatic cooking;
- LCD display
- small sizes;
- the possibility of making coffee immediately 2 servings;
- automatic service system;
- drip tray;
- waste container;
- pressure 15 Bar;
- the ability to adjust the strength of the drink;
- volumetric tank;
- the presence of a cappuccino maker;
- the ability to adjust the degree of grinding;
- delayed start function;
- automatic shutdown when not in use.
Of the shortcomings, only cost can be distinguished. Average price of Krups EA829E is
The coffee machine can be used both at home and in public places. According to customer reviews, this model will be the best choice for lovers of a real aromatic coffee. In this case, you only need to refuel the machine and start the cooking process.
Krups XP 3440
This model is very close to EA829E, but it has slightly reduced functionality, which affects the cost of a semi-automatic carriage, designed only for ground coffee. The size of the model is 14x29x31, which indicates compactness and ease of movement.
The body is made of high quality plastic. In particular, the horn itself is metallic, which extends the performance of the coffee machine. Compared to expensive models, there is only a power indicator, which also indicates the preparation of coffee. There is no display, so you need to set the desired criteria yourself.
It is worth noting the fast operation of the coffee machine. It not only heats up quickly to the desired temperature, but also cools down quickly after cooking. The cappuccino machine stands out among competitors of the same value. It is a metal tube with a hexagonal tip. Such cappuccino makers are installed mainly on professional machines, so this model is suitable for those users who wish to prepare milk drinks at a professional level. Also, buyers leave positive feedback on the quality of the whipped foam. The presence of such a cappuccino maker allows you to better wash and clean it.
The distance from the boiler shower to the bottom of the filter is too small, therefore, when installing the horn, tamping occurs, respectively, the filter is clogged. This drawback will be present on almost every carob coffee machine.
Krups XP 3440 is intended for home use, as the volume of the tank 1.1 liters is enough for only 5 servings. However, there is a great privilege - the ability to cook for 2 cups at once.The lack of a height adjuster forces the use of cups of the right size, but the coffee machine sacrifices this due to the compactness.
Advantages:
- compact sizes;
- build quality;
- the ability to cook at once for 2 cups;
- the presence of a cappuccino maker;
- quick preparation of coffee;
- pressure 15 Bar;
- high-quality foam preparation.
Disadvantages:
- lack of display;
- frequent filter contamination;
- no cup height adjuster;
- low maximum water heating temperature;
- only ground coffee.
The Krups XP 3440 coffee machine has both advantages and disadvantages. But these disadvantages rather indicate the absence of additional functions when comparing this model with its peers in the rating. But do not forget that the coffee machine is semi-automatic, respectively, such functions as cleaning and grinding will have to be done independently.
Krups EA 826E
This is currently one of the best Krups coffee machines. The model is fully automated and customized for the user. On the front side there is an LCD display where you can select the required options. It is also worth noting that the case of the EA826E is metal. Because of this, the coffee machine is heavier than its counterparts, but it is protected from external damage and deformation. The controls are quite simple, so the familiarization will take no more than 5 minutes.
The main advantage of the Krups EA826E is its versatility. Since it is able to grind whole coffee beans, the creators gave the buyer the opportunity to choose the grind level. You can also adjust the water level and temperature. The presence of a timer allows you to use the “delayed start” function. When not in use, the coffee machine switches off automatically.
A power of 1.45 kW produces a pressure of 15 bar. These are standard indicators for expensive machines, so coffee can be brewed in any form. A distinctive feature is the presence of a large reservoir of 1800 ml. With such characteristics, the coffee machine can also be used in professional activities.
This model has a cappuccino machine, which makes foam quality. The milk container is metal, which also provides additional protection.
When using the Krups EA826E coffee machine, users note some disadvantages associated with the short cappuccino maker, which is inconvenient when adding foam to the cup. Before starting automatic cleaning, you must add special tablets from the manufacturer. They are quite expensive, so maintenance will also be expensive. Substitutes can be used, but they will not be effective enough.
Advantages:
- metal case;
- LCD display
- adjustment of the degree of grinding;
- automatic cleaning from dirt;
- the ability to set the temperature;
- water level adjustment;
- a large selection of modes;
- Delayed start;
- automatic shutdown when not in use;
- waste container;
- reservoir 8 l;
- the ability to cook immediately on 2 cups;
- removable drip tray with mechanical fill indicator;
- pressure 15 bar.
Disadvantages:
- high price;
- inconvenient location of the cappuccino machine;
- for automatic cleaning, you must additionally purchase special tablets from the manufacturer.
The main disadvantage is that the coffee machine can only use whole grain coffee. At the same time, for maintenance, additional funds will have to be allocated for the purchase of special tablets. As for the quality, it is at the highest level. Not only does the coffee machine consist of a metal protective case, all its parts are assembled from high quality materials. According to customer reviews, over the years of use, there have been practically no disruptions in work, the main thing is to clean it from dirt on time.
Krups KP 1201/1205/1206/1208 / 123B Mini Me
One of the most budgetary Krups coffee machines. The model number determines the colors of the case, all technical specifications are the same. The main feature is low cost. Almost every coffee lover can purchase a coffee machine.Of course, in comparison with the EA826E and XP 3440 models, it loses in the number of automatic options, but it performs the basic functions perfectly.
It should be noted right away that this is a capsule coffee maker, so you need to buy special capsules in the store to make coffee. There are disposable and reusable capsules. The former are much more expensive, so brewing coffee will be expensive. Reusable capsules are of lower quality in terms of taste, but are much cheaper.
Krups KP is intended for home use only. With a tank volume of 800 ml, only 4 cups of coffee can be made. Varieties of capsules indicate the preparation of more than 20 types of different drinks, including cold ones. To do this, you will need to turn the temperature lever in the opposite direction so that heating does not occur.
The recommended amount of water per serving is indicated on the label of each capsule and is indicated by the corresponding indicator level icon. On the Krups KP 1201/1205/1206/1208 / 123B Mini Me series there are special water level regulators, which will need to be set in accordance with the image on the capsule. The same function will play the role of blocking the water supply. If in earlier models it was necessary to independently shut off the fluid supply, then in Mini Me models with the set level, the coffee machine will automatically stop. The cup holder doubles as a removable drip tray, so coffee will not spill.
In addition to the cost of the capsules, users note the small water tank, which makes it necessary to recharge frequently, as well as the short power cord, which can also cause inconvenience during placement.
Advantages:
- low cost;
- the ability to prepare a large number of drinks;
- the ability to adjust the water supply;
- the presence of a tray for collecting drops;
- automatic stop of fluid supply;
- high-quality assembly.
Disadvantages:
- high cost of capsules;
- small water tank;
- short power cord.
When compared with the manufacturer's expensive models, the Krups KP Mini Me lags far behind in terms of the number of functionality and automatic processes, but it is still a budget coffee maker that is designed for home use. On Yandex.Market, the series is labeled “buyers' choice”. This means that more than 80% of users recommend a coffee machine for purchase.
