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Krups Pro Aroma Plus KM3210 review: 47 specs compared

Avg. price:~£45Cups capacity:15 cupsPower:1050 WThermal insulated carafe:noIntegrated grinder:noTimer function:no

Krups Pro Aroma Plus KM3210 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 1 best-of list to see how this product ranks in the American Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Krups Pro Aroma Plus KM3210
7.8/10

Overall score

Score
7.8/ 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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▲ Better than 68% of models
Score components

60%

7.3

Technical score

20%

8.8

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%

8.6

List score

▲Better than 68% of American coffee machines
8.3

Value for money

Value for money
8.3/ 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
▲ Better than 63% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

▲Better than 63%
7.3

Technical score

Technical score
7.3/ 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
▲ Better than 50% of models
Score components

40%

8.4

Brewing

30%

6.8

Convenience

10%

7.6

Carafe

10%

6.8

Maintenance

5%

5.7

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

▲Better than 50%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
✕
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
8.8

User score

User score
8.8/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 77% of models

70%

8.6

Rating

30%

9.2

Popularity

▲Better than 77%
8.6

List score

List score
8.6/ 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 (1)
List score: in 1 of 8 lists (13%)
▲Better than 86%
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Technical Specifications of filter coffee machine Krups Pro Aroma Plus KM3210

Technical score
Technical score
7.3/ 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
▲ Better than 50% of models
Score components:

40%

8.4

Brewing

30%

6.8

Convenience

10%

7.6

Carafe

10%

6.8

Maintenance

5%

5.7

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

7.3
Reviews score
7.7
User score
8.8
List score
8.6
Value for money
Value for money
8.3/ 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
▲ Better than 63% of models
Score components:

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

8.3
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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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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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, aluminium
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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Krups Pro Aroma Plus KM3210 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 strength control
    This filter coffee machine supports aroma strength control, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 31.4% of filter coffee machines support aroma strength control.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 11.4% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 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
    ▲ Better than 77% of models

    70%

    8.6

    Rating

    30%

    9.2

    Popularity

    8.8 vs 7.9
  • 9.7% lighter
    This filter coffee machine is lighter than the average filter coffee machine (1.9 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    1.86 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 2.4% better value for money
    Krups Pro Aroma Plus KM3210 has better value for money than the average filter coffee machine (8.28 vs 8.1).
    8.28 vs 8.09
  • 11.4% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 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
    ▲ Better than 77% of models

    70%

    8.6

    Rating

    30%

    9.2

    Popularity

    8.8 vs 7.9
  • 2.4% better value for money
    Krups Pro Aroma Plus KM3210 has better value for money than the average filter coffee machine (8.28 vs 8.1).
    8.28 vs 8.09
  • 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 strength control
    This filter coffee machine supports aroma strength control, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 31.4% of filter coffee machines support aroma strength control.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 9.7% lighter
    This filter coffee machine is lighter than the average filter coffee machine (1.9 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    1.86 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 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
  • 80% more expensive
    Krups Pro Aroma Plus KM3210 is more expensive than the average filter coffee machine (£45 vs £25).
    £45 vs £25
  • 80% more expensive
    Krups Pro Aroma Plus KM3210 is more expensive than the average filter coffee machine (£45 vs £25).
    £45 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

Third-party reviews

What we like about Krups Pro Aroma Plus KM3210

  • Excellent coffee taste and strong aroma extraction
  • Adjustable coffee intensity with the aroma selector switch
  • Large 1.25-litre capacity suitable for brewing up to 10–15 cups
  • Convenient, easy-to-use swivel filter compartment
  • Clear, highly visible water level window
  • Solid temperature control and built-in heating plate

What we don't like about Krups Pro Aroma Plus KM3210

  • Automatic shut-off triggers after only 30 to 40 minutes, which some users find too brief
  • The filter compartment can occasionally be rigid or fiddly to close smoothly
  • The lid of the glass carafe can be difficult to remove, making cleaning awkward for some
  • Lacks a programmable timer feature to preset a brewing schedule
  • No built-in water filtration system
  • European models are often shipped with a Schuko plug and lack region-specific adapters

Verdict

The Krups Pro Aroma Plus KM3210 is a classic drip filter American coffee machine featuring an 1100-watt hot brewing system, an integrated aroma switch selector for mild or intense flavor customization, and a 1.25-litre glass jug capacity capable of brewing 10 to 15 cups. Main advantages include a practical front-facing water level window, an anti-drip stop device for pouring during preparation, a pre-brew functionality, a convenient 2-part double-wall swing filter, and a heating plate that keeps coffee warm with a 30-minute automatic shut-off safety feature. Conversely, prominent limitations include the complete absence of a built-in programmable timer mechanism, the lack of an integrated coffee grinder, and user feedback indicating that the carafe lid requires careful pouring to prevent occasional spills.

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