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Krups Pro Aroma KM303810 review: 47 specs compared

Avg. price:~£45Cups capacity:10 cupsPower:800 WThermal insulated carafe:yesIntegrated grinder:noTimer function:no

Krups Pro Aroma KM303810 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications, 2 expert reviews and 2 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the American Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Krups Pro Aroma KM303810
6.9/10

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components

60%

6.4

Technical score

20%

6.4

User score

10%

8.0

Reviews score

10%

9.0

List score

▼Worse than 82% of American coffee machines
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 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
▼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

▼Worse than 82%
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 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
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

40%

6.8

Brewing

30%

5.8

Convenience

10%

8.0

Carafe

10%

6.8

Maintenance

5%

5.7

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

▼Worse than 79%
8.0

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 52% of models

80%

8.0

Average grade

20%

8.0

Popularity

Grades by review (2)
2 reviews, average 6.6/10. We use 3 reviews; the 1 missing counts as the category's typical 8.5: (6.6 × 2 + 8.5 × 1) ÷ 3 = 7.2. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
▼Worse than 52%
6.4

User score

User score
6.4/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 89% of models

6.4

Mark 8.1 is below the typical mark 8.3 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

70%

8.0

Rating

30%

8.4

Popularity

▼Worse than 89%
9.0

List score

List score
9.0/ 10
✕
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.
Lists with this model (2)
List score: in 2 of 9 lists (22%)
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Ranked #151 of 245 models in American Coffee Machines (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of filter coffee machine Krups Pro Aroma KM303810

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

40%

6.8

Brewing

30%

5.8

Convenience

10%

8.0

Carafe

10%

6.8

Maintenance

5%

5.7

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

6.4
Reviews score
8.0
User score
6.4
List score
9.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components:

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

7.6
Power
800 W
Market range: <600 W – >1.4k W
This filter coffee machine is rated at 800 W, which is lower than 71.5% of filter coffee machines and equal to 8.3% of filter coffee machines.
Cups capacity
10 cups
Market range: <6 cups – >15 cups
This filter coffee machine holds 10 cups, which is more than 25.2% of filter coffee machines and equal to 37.6% 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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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
yes
This filter coffee machine has a thermal insulated carafe. 79.6% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Carafe material
plastic
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
no
This filter coffee machine does not have a warming plate. 87.3% 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
5 min
Market range: <5 min – >40 min
This filter coffee machine shuts off after 5 min, which is shorter than 89.7% of filter coffee machines and equal to 3.3% 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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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
no
This filter coffee machine does not have a water filtration system. 8.6% 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
?
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
21.74 cm
Market range: <17 cm – >30 cm
This filter coffee machine is 21.74 cm wide, which is narrower than 62.7% of filter coffee machines and as wide as 0.4% of filter coffee machines.
Depth
29.78 cm
Market range: <16 cm – >28 cm
This filter coffee machine is 29.78 cm deep, which is deeper than 94.7% of filter coffee machines.
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Krups Pro Aroma KM303810 vs the average filter coffee machine

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  • Insulated carafe
    This filter coffee machine has an insulated carafe, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 20.7% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • 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.
  • 1.26 cm narrower
    This filter coffee machine is narrower than the average filter coffee machine (21.7 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    21.74 cm vs 23 cm
  • 4.7% higher list score
    List score
    9.0/ 10
    ✕
    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.
    Lists with this model (2)
    List score: in 2 of 9 lists (22%)
    9.0 vs 8.6
  • 1.3% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.0/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 52% of models

    80%

    8.0

    Average grade

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (2)
    2 reviews, average 6.6/10. We use 3 reviews; the 1 missing counts as the category's typical 8.5: (6.6 × 2 + 8.5 × 1) ÷ 3 = 7.2. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    8.0 vs 7.9
  • 4.7% higher list score
    List score
    9.0/ 10
    ✕
    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.
    Lists with this model (2)
    List score: in 2 of 9 lists (22%)
    9.0 vs 8.6
  • 1.3% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.0/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 52% of models

    80%

    8.0

    Average grade

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (2)
    2 reviews, average 6.6/10. We use 3 reviews; the 1 missing counts as the category's typical 8.5: (6.6 × 2 + 8.5 × 1) ÷ 3 = 7.2. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    8.0 vs 7.9
  • 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.
  • 1.26 cm narrower
    This filter coffee machine is narrower than the average filter coffee machine (21.7 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    21.74 cm vs 23 cm
  • Insulated carafe
    This filter coffee machine has an insulated carafe, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 20.7% 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.
  • 200 W less power
    This filter coffee machine has a lower power rating than the average filter coffee machine (800 W vs 1000 W). The average filter coffee machine is rated at 1000 W.
    800 W vs 1,000 W
  • 35 min shorter auto shut-off
    This filter coffee machine shuts off after a shorter interval than the average filter coffee machine (5 min vs 40 min). The average filter coffee machine shuts off after 40 min.
    5 min vs 40 min
  • No warming plate
    This filter coffee machine does not have a warming plate, while the average filter coffee machine does. 86.9% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • 8.28 cm deeper
    This filter coffee machine is deeper than the average filter coffee machine (29.8 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    29.78 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 42.3% larger volume
    This filter coffee machine has a larger body volume than the average filter coffee machine (23443 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    23,443 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 19.0% lower user score
    User score
    6.4/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 89% of models

    6.4

    Mark 8.1 is below the typical mark 8.3 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.0

    Rating

    30%

    8.4

    Popularity

    6.4 vs 7.9
  • 2.71 cm higher height
    This filter coffee machine is taller than the average filter coffee machine (36.2 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    36.21 cm vs 33.5 cm
  • 19.0% lower user score
    User score
    6.4/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 89% of models

    6.4

    Mark 8.1 is below the typical mark 8.3 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.0

    Rating

    30%

    8.4

    Popularity

    6.4 vs 7.9
  • 6% worse value for money
    Krups Pro Aroma KM303810 has worse value for money than the average filter coffee machine (7.63 vs 8.1).
    7.63 vs 8.09
  • 80% more expensive
    Krups Pro Aroma KM303810 is more expensive than the average filter coffee machine (£45 vs £25).
    £45 vs £25
  • 200 W less power
    This filter coffee machine has a lower power rating than the average filter coffee machine (800 W vs 1000 W). The average filter coffee machine is rated at 1000 W.
    800 W vs 1,000 W
  • 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.
  • 35 min shorter auto shut-off
    This filter coffee machine shuts off after a shorter interval than the average filter coffee machine (5 min vs 40 min). The average filter coffee machine shuts off after 40 min.
    5 min vs 40 min
  • 8.28 cm deeper
    This filter coffee machine is deeper than the average filter coffee machine (29.8 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    29.78 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 42.3% larger volume
    This filter coffee machine has a larger body volume than the average filter coffee machine (23443 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    23,443 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 2.71 cm higher height
    This filter coffee machine is taller than the average filter coffee machine (36.2 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    36.21 cm vs 33.5 cm
  • 10.2% heavier
    This filter coffee machine is heavier than the average filter coffee machine (2.3 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    2.27 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • No warming plate
    This filter coffee machine does not have a warming plate, while the average filter coffee machine does. 86.9% of filter coffee machines offer this.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

6.6
chip.de
✓ explicit
06/08/2024
Lab test · Thermal jug machine
Verdict
The Krups Pro Aroma F312 brews good-tasting coffee in about seven minutes per liter, but its jug catches on the filter and pours messily.
6.6
chip.de
✓ explicit
06/08/2024
Lab test · Thermal jug machine
Verdict
The Krups Pro Aroma F312 brews good-tasting coffee in about seven minutes per liter, but its jug catches on the filter and pours messily.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Krups Pro Aroma KM303810

  • Efficient temperature control yields excellent flavor extraction and aromatic coffee.
  • Stainless steel thermal carafe keeps coffee hot for up to four hours without burning.
  • Swivel filter holder swings out smoothly and is highly accessible for easy filling.
  • Anti-drip system works reliably to let users pour a cup mid-brew without making a mess.
  • Clear, front-facing water level indicator simplifies reservoir monitoring and refilling.
  • Sleek and compact stainless steel design fits well in modern kitchens with limited space.

What we don't like about Krups Pro Aroma KM303810

  • The spout design can cause messy pouring, occasionally resulting in drips or spills.
  • Some users report that the coffee temperature is only lukewarm rather than piping hot.
  • The thermal performance drops over time, with complaints that the coffee cools down too quickly.
  • A few buyers experienced durability issues, noting early leaks or instances where the thermal jug failed.

Verdict

The Krups Pro Aroma KM303810 is an 800-watt drip coffee maker operating with a 1-litre water tank paired with a vacuum-insulated stainless steel thermal jug capable of brewing 10 to 12 cups and maintaining optimal heat for up to 4 hours. Main characteristics include precise brewing temperature control for rich flavor extraction, a front-facing water level indicator, an illuminated on/off switch, integrated cord storage, and a convenient swivel-out removable filter holder. The primary pros are its effective anti-drip system that allows mid-cycle pouring without mess, its rapid 5-minute brewing performance, and an energy-saving automatic shut-off feature. However, notable cons include its entirely manual operation lacking a programmable timer or digital clock, the absence of a built-in bean grinder, and reports highlighting vulnerable thermal shock stability regarding the external jug coating.

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