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Krups Pro Aroma KM305D10 review: 47 specs compared

Avg. price:~£70Cups capacity:15 cupsPower:800 WThermal insulated carafe:yesIntegrated grinder:noTimer function:no

Krups Pro Aroma KM305D10 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the American Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Krups Pro Aroma KM305D10
7.0/10

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 10
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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%

6.3

Technical score

20%

8.5

User score

10%

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Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.7, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

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

â–¼Worse than 76% of American coffee machines
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 82%
6.3

Technical score

Technical score
6.3/ 10
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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%

6.9

Brewing

30%

5.8

Convenience

10%

8.0

Carafe

10%

4.8

Maintenance

5%

6.0

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

â–¼Worse than 83%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
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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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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.7.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
No expert tests yet
8.5

User score

User score
8.5/ 10
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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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â–² Better than 63% of models

70%

8.6

Rating

30%

8.2

Popularity

â–²Better than 63%
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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.
Lists with this model (0)
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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Technical Specifications of filter coffee machine Krups Pro Aroma KM305D10

Technical score
Technical score
6.3/ 10
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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 83% of models
Score components:

40%

6.9

Brewing

30%

5.8

Convenience

10%

8.0

Carafe

10%

4.8

Maintenance

5%

6.0

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

6.3
Reviews score
7.7
User score
8.5
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components:

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

8.9

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
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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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
stainless steel
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
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
stainless steel
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
28.81 cm
Market range: <16 cm – >28 cm
This filter coffee machine is 28.81 cm deep, which is deeper than 91.4% of filter coffee machines.
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Krups Pro Aroma KM305D10 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 7.6% higher user score
    User score
    8.5/ 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 63% of models

    70%

    8.6

    Rating

    30%

    8.2

    Popularity

    8.5 vs 7.9
  • 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
  • 7.6% higher user score
    User score
    8.5/ 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 63% of models

    70%

    8.6

    Rating

    30%

    8.2

    Popularity

    8.5 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 7.31 cm deeper
    This filter coffee machine is deeper than the average filter coffee machine (28.8 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    28.81 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 37.6% larger volume
    This filter coffee machine has a larger body volume than the average filter coffee machine (22679 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    22,679 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
  • 2.8x more expensive
    Krups Pro Aroma KM305D10 is more expensive than the average filter coffee machine (£70 vs £25).
    £70 vs £25
  • 2.8x more expensive
    Krups Pro Aroma KM305D10 is more expensive than the average filter coffee machine (£70 vs £25).
    £70 vs £25
  • 6.9% worse value for money
    Krups Pro Aroma KM305D10 has worse value for money than the average filter coffee machine (7.57 vs 8.1).
    7.57 vs 8.09
  • 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
  • 7.31 cm deeper
    This filter coffee machine is deeper than the average filter coffee machine (28.8 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    28.81 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 37.6% larger volume
    This filter coffee machine has a larger body volume than the average filter coffee machine (22679 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    22,679 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
  • 12.6% 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.
    2.32 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.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Krups Pro Aroma KM305D10

  • The stainless steel thermal carafe efficiently keeps coffee hot for up to 4 hours.
  • Precise temperature control ensures optimal extraction and rich coffee flavor.
  • The front-facing water level window makes it very easy to read and fill accurate amounts.
  • Equipped with a practical anti-drip system that allows pouring a cup mid-brew without making a mess.
  • Features a convenient swiveling and removable filter holder for effortless refilling and cleaning.
  • Modern, compact design with an elegant black and stainless steel finish that blends well into most kitchens.
  • Includes a safe, energy-saving automatic shut-off feature shortly after the brewing cycle completes.

What we don't like about Krups Pro Aroma KM305D10

  • The physical design incorporates more plastic components compared to previous or higher-end glass models, making some parts feel slightly fragile.
  • Inserting and aligning the thermal carafe precisely under the filter nozzle can feel tight or slightly awkward.
  • Lacks advanced custom settings, such as a built-in aroma selector or programmable wake-up timer.
  • The water reservoir is fixed and non-removable, meaning you must bring water directly to the machine to fill it.
  • The anti-drip mechanism can occasionally let a stray drop slip through if the carafe is pulled away too quickly.

Verdict

The Krups Pro Aroma KM305D10 is a drip coffee maker operating at 800W of power with a 1.25-liter water capacity designed to brew 10 to 15 cups of ground coffee. Its core characteristic is a precise temperature control system optimized for aromatic extraction, complemented by a 1-liter stainless steel thermal carafe that keeps coffee hot for up to 4 hours. Main pros include a convenient front-facing water level window, an anti-drip system for mid-cycle pouring, an energy-saving 5-minute auto shut-off, and a highly accessible swivel filter holder with a removable insert for effortless cleaning. However, notable cons include its entirely manual operation without programmable timer features, the absence of an integrated grinder, the lack of a reusable permanent filter, and a non-removable water reservoir that complicates refilling.

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