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Krups F30908 review: 47 specs compared

Avg. price:~£35Cups capacity:15 cupsPower:1050 WThermal insulated carafe:noIntegrated grinder:noTimer function:no

Krups F30908 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 4 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the American Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Krups F30908
7.5/10

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, ratings from across the web, expert reviews and best-of lists.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 60%, User score 20%, Reviews score 10%, List score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

60%

7.0

Technical score

20%

9.0

User score

10%

7.0

Reviews score

10%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 58% of American coffee machines
8.1

Value for money

Value for money
8.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the filter coffee machine's overall rating with its price.
When it matters
When you are looking for a filter coffee machine with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 52%
7.0

Technical score

Technical score
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 60% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

40%

7.9

Brewing

30%

6.8

Convenience

10%

7.6

Carafe

10%

5.7

Maintenance

5%

5.8

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

â–¼Worse than 65%
7.0

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
Share: Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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7.0

Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.5

Average grade

20%

8.5

Popularity

Grades by review (4)
4 reviews, average 6.0/10. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
â–¼Worse than 89%
9.0

User score

User score
9.0/ 10
✕
What it is
How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.8, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
Share: User score counts 20% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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70%

8.6

Rating

30%

10

Popularity

â–²Better than 88%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 10% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
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Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Ranked #128 of 245 models in American Coffee Machines (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of filter coffee machine Krups F30908

Technical score
Technical score
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 60% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components:

40%

7.9

Brewing

30%

6.8

Convenience

10%

7.6

Carafe

10%

5.7

Maintenance

5%

5.8

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

7.0
Reviews score
7.0
User score
9.0
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the filter coffee machine's overall rating with its price.
When it matters
When you are looking for a filter coffee machine with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components:

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

8.1
Power
1,050 W
Market range: <600 W – >1.4k W
This filter coffee machine is rated at 1,050 W, which is higher than 70.4% of filter coffee machines and equal to 2.4% of filter coffee machines.
Cups capacity
15 cups
Market range: <6 cups – >15 cups
This filter coffee machine holds 15 cups, which is more than 86.8% of filter coffee machines and equal to 12% of filter coffee machines.
Water tank capacity
1.25 L
Market range: <0.6 L – >1.5 L
This filter coffee machine has a 1.25 L water tank, which is larger than 41.5% of filter coffee machines and equal to 37.9% of filter coffee machines.
Brew time
?
Pre-infusion
?
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What reviewers say
Integrated grinder
no
This filter coffee machine does not have an integrated grinder. 10.6% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Bean container size
N/A
Number of grind settings
N/A
Thermal insulated carafe
no
This filter coffee machine does not have a thermal insulated carafe. 20.8% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Carafe material
glass
Number of carafes
1
Market range: <0 – >2
This filter coffee machine has a carafe count of 1, which is more than 0.8% of filter coffee machines and equal to 98.1% of filter coffee machines.
Warming plate
yes
This filter coffee machine has a warming plate. 13.2% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Adjustable keep-warm time
?
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Timer function
no
This filter coffee machine does not have a start timer. 52.1% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Display
no
This filter coffee machine does not have a display. 48.2% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Automatic shut-off
yes
This filter coffee machine switches off automatically. 0.8% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Auto shut-off interval
40 min
Market range: <5 min – >40 min
This filter coffee machine shuts off after 40 min, which is longer than 38% of filter coffee machines and equal to 56.8% of filter coffee machines.
Water level indicator
yes
This filter coffee machine has a water level indicator. 3.5% of filter coffee machines offer this.
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What reviewers say
Automatic cleaning
no
This filter coffee machine does not have an automatic cleaning cycle. 16.4% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Cleaning reminder
no
This filter coffee machine does not have a cleaning reminder. 17.2% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Water filtration system
yes
This filter coffee machine has a water filtration system. 91.8% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Removable filter holder
yes
This filter coffee machine has a removable filter holder. 0.6% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Dishwasher-safe parts
no
This filter coffee machine does not have dishwasher-safe parts. 34.4% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Main color
black
Vintage design
no
This filter coffee machine does not have a vintage design. 2.7% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Body material
plastic
Width
27.8 cm
Market range: <17 cm – >30 cm
This filter coffee machine is 27.8 cm wide, which is wider than 78.7% of filter coffee machines and as wide as 0.8% of filter coffee machines.
Depth
23.8 cm
Market range: <16 cm – >28 cm
This filter coffee machine is 23.8 cm deep, which is deeper than 70.2% of filter coffee machines and as deep as 0.4% of filter coffee machines.
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What reviewers say

Krups F30908 vs the average filter coffee machine

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  • 5 cups larger capacity
    This filter coffee machine has a larger capacity than the average filter coffee machine (15 cups vs 10 cups). The average filter coffee machine holds 10 cups.
    15 cups vs 10 cups
  • Supports water filtration
    This filter coffee machine has a water filtration system, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 8.6% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • 50 W more power
    This filter coffee machine has a higher power rating than the average filter coffee machine (1050 W vs 1000 W). The average filter coffee machine is rated at 1000 W.
    1,050 W vs 1,000 W
  • 20 cm longer cable
    This filter coffee machine has a longer power cable than the average filter coffee machine (100 cm vs 80 cm). The average filter coffee machine has a cable of 80 cm.
    100 cm vs 80 cm
  • Cord storage
    This filter coffee machine has cord storage, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 46.3% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • 13.9% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
    How we count it
    Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.8, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 20% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 88% of models

    70%

    8.6

    Rating

    30%

    10

    Popularity

    9.0 vs 7.9
  • 2.9% lighter
    This filter coffee machine is lighter than the average filter coffee machine (2 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    2 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 13.9% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
    How we count it
    Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.8, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 20% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 88% of models

    70%

    8.6

    Rating

    30%

    10

    Popularity

    9.0 vs 7.9
  • 5 cups larger capacity
    This filter coffee machine has a larger capacity than the average filter coffee machine (15 cups vs 10 cups). The average filter coffee machine holds 10 cups.
    15 cups vs 10 cups
  • 50 W more power
    This filter coffee machine has a higher power rating than the average filter coffee machine (1050 W vs 1000 W). The average filter coffee machine is rated at 1000 W.
    1,050 W vs 1,000 W
  • 20 cm longer cable
    This filter coffee machine has a longer power cable than the average filter coffee machine (100 cm vs 80 cm). The average filter coffee machine has a cable of 80 cm.
    100 cm vs 80 cm
  • Cord storage
    This filter coffee machine has cord storage, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 46.3% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • 2.9% lighter
    This filter coffee machine is lighter than the average filter coffee machine (2 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    2 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • Supports water filtration
    This filter coffee machine has a water filtration system, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 8.6% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • No start timer
    This filter coffee machine does not have a start timer, while the average filter coffee machine does. 51.9% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • 47% larger volume
    This filter coffee machine has a larger body volume than the average filter coffee machine (24216 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    24,216 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 4.8 cm wider
    This filter coffee machine is wider than the average filter coffee machine (27.8 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    27.8 cm vs 23 cm
  • 3.1 cm higher height
    This filter coffee machine is taller than the average filter coffee machine (36.6 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    36.6 cm vs 33.5 cm
  • 2.3 cm deeper
    This filter coffee machine is deeper than the average filter coffee machine (23.8 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    23.8 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 11.4% lower review score
    Reviews score
    7.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models

    7.0

    Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.5

    Average grade

    20%

    8.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    4 reviews, average 6.0/10. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    7.0 vs 7.9
  • 40% more expensive
    Krups F30908 is more expensive than the average filter coffee machine (£35 vs £25).
    £35 vs £25
  • 11.4% lower review score
    Reviews score
    7.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models

    7.0

    Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.5

    Average grade

    20%

    8.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    4 reviews, average 6.0/10. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    7.0 vs 7.9
  • 40% more expensive
    Krups F30908 is more expensive than the average filter coffee machine (£35 vs £25).
    £35 vs £25
  • No start timer
    This filter coffee machine does not have a start timer, while the average filter coffee machine does. 51.9% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • 47% larger volume
    This filter coffee machine has a larger body volume than the average filter coffee machine (24216 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    24,216 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 4.8 cm wider
    This filter coffee machine is wider than the average filter coffee machine (27.8 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    27.8 cm vs 23 cm
  • 3.1 cm higher height
    This filter coffee machine is taller than the average filter coffee machine (36.6 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    36.6 cm vs 33.5 cm
  • 2.3 cm deeper
    This filter coffee machine is deeper than the average filter coffee machine (23.8 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    23.8 cm vs 21.5 cm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

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What reviewers agree on

Based on 4

Reviewers praise the clear water level indicator and sturdy build, but agree the coffee tastes poor and the tank disappoints.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

6.0
coffeeness.de
≈ estimated
21/11/2017
Hands-on test · Glass jug machine
Verdict
The Krups ProAroma F30908 brews fast and cleans easily, but its coffee is bitter, so it only suits buyers who want a quick, plain cup.
5.0
sonntagmorgen.com
≈ estimated
08/08/2026
Hands-on test · Plastic filter machine
Verdict
The Krups ProAroma F30908 is an easy one-button filter machine with a readable water scale, but its coffee comes out lukewarm and bitter.
6.0
coffeeness.de
≈ estimated
21/11/2017
Hands-on test · Glass jug machine
Verdict
The Krups ProAroma F30908 brews fast and cleans easily, but its coffee is bitter, so it only suits buyers who want a quick, plain cup.
8.1
kaffeefibel.com
✓ explicit
15/02/2015
Test report · Basic filter machine
Verdict
The Krups ProAroma F 309 is a plain filter machine with a good keep-warm feature, but its coffee is only average and it never switches itself off.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Krups F30908

  • Brews coffee quickly and efficiently
  • Simple, straightforward design that is very easy to use
  • Excellent value for money
  • Durable build quality with high long-term reliability
  • Effective anti-drip system when removing the glass carafe
  • Generous 1.25 to 1.4-liter capacity suitable for up to 10-15 cups
  • Clear, easy-to-read water level indicator on the tank
  • Automatic shut-off feature for safety and energy savings

What we don't like about Krups F30908

  • Lacks a programmable timer to schedule brewing in advance
  • The 30-to-40-minute automatic shut-off can feel too short or irritating for some users who want coffee kept warm longer
  • Pouring water into the tank can be slightly awkward, making it easy to spill
  • The water tank is non-removable, which complicates refilling and cleaning

Verdict

The Krups ProAroma F30908 is a drip coffee maker with 1,050 W of power and a 1.25-litre glass carafe for around 10 to 15 cups. Its ProAroma pre-infusion system, automatic-opening swivel filter holder, magnifying water-level indicator and aroma-sealing lid support consistent brewing; it also has anti-drip serving and a warming plate with automatic safety shut-off after 30 minutes. It has no programmable timer, digital display or integrated grinder.

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