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Bosch TKA8633 review: 75 specs compared

Avg. price:~£90Type:?Water Container Capacity:1.25 LPump Pressure:N/A barBuilt-in Coffee Grinder:noAutomatic Milk Frother:no

Bosch TKA8633 Review: Compare 75 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Bosch TKA8633
6.9/10

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists, owners and ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 45%, Reviews score 20%, List score 15%, Sentiment score 10%, User 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

45%

6.1

Technical score

20%

?

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

15%

?

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

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

8.4

User score

â–²Better than 52% of coffee machines
7.8

Value for money

Value for money
7.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the coffee machine's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a coffee machine with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

â–²Better than 70%
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 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 45% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 51% of models
Score components

35%

5.9

Performance

25%

4.7

Coffee Preparation

25%

7.1

Features

15%

7.6

Design

â–²Better than 51%
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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 20% 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
8.4

User score

User score
8.4/ 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 10% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 50% of models

70%

8.8

Rating

30%

7.5

Popularity

â–²Better than 50%
?

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 15% 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.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Technical Specifications of coffee machine Bosch TKA8633

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 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 45% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 51% of models
Score components:

35%

5.9

Performance

25%

4.7

Coffee Preparation

25%

7.1

Features

15%

7.6

Design

6.1
Reviews score
7.7
User score
8.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the coffee machine's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a coffee machine with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components:

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

7.8
Power
1,160 W
Market range: <1k W – >1.5k W
This coffee machine provides 1,160 W of heating power, which is lower than the power of 73.7% of coffee machines and equal to that of 0.2% of coffee machines.
Water Container Capacity
1.25 L
Market range: <0.7 L – >2 L
This coffee machine holds up to 1.25 L in its water tank, which is larger than 46.7% of coffee machines and equal to that of 3.6% of coffee machines.
Pump Pressure
N/A
Heating Time
?
Heating System
?
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Type
?
Works with Powdered Coffee
no
This coffee machine does not accept ground coffee. 52.1% of coffee machines accept ground coffee.
Works with ESE Pods
no
This coffee machine does not accept ESE pods. 20.4% of coffee machines accept ESE pods.
Works with Capsules
yes
This coffee machine accepts coffee capsules. 68% of coffee machines accept coffee capsules.
Capsule System
N/A
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Water Level Indicator
yes
This coffee machine has a water level indicator. 37.9% of coffee machines have a water level indicator.
Water Filter
no
This coffee machine does not have a water filter. 30% of coffee machines have a water filter.
Descaling Program
yes
This coffee machine has a descaling programme. 31.2% of coffee machines have a descaling programme.
Cleaning Alert
yes
This coffee machine alerts you when cleaning is needed. 39.1% of coffee machines offer cleaning alerts.
Automatic Milk Circuit Cleaning
no
This coffee machine does not clean its milk circuit automatically. 18.3% of coffee machines offer automatic milk circuit cleaning.
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Built-in Installation
no
Color
black
Vintage Look
no
This coffee machine does not have vintage styling. 10.6% of coffee machines have this look.
Housing Material
?
Drip Tray Material
?
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Bosch TKA8633 vs the average coffee machine

246810TotalPerformanceCoffee PreparationFeaturesDesign
  • Accepts coffee capsules
    This coffee machine accepts coffee capsules, while the average coffee machine does not. 32.1% of coffee machines accept coffee capsules.
  • 10.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.4/ 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 10% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 50% of models

    70%

    8.8

    Rating

    30%

    7.5

    Popularity

    8.4 vs 7.6
  • 2.1% better value for money
    Bosch TKA8633 has better value for money than the average coffee machine (7.76 vs 7.6).
    7.76 vs 7.61
  • 33.3% cheaper
    Bosch TKA8633 is cheaper than the average coffee machine (£90 vs £120).
    £90 vs £120
  • 10.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.4/ 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 10% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 50% of models

    70%

    8.8

    Rating

    30%

    7.5

    Popularity

    8.4 vs 7.6
  • 2.1% better value for money
    Bosch TKA8633 has better value for money than the average coffee machine (7.76 vs 7.6).
    7.76 vs 7.61
  • 33.3% cheaper
    Bosch TKA8633 is cheaper than the average coffee machine (£90 vs £120).
    £90 vs £120
  • Accepts coffee capsules
    This coffee machine accepts coffee capsules, while the average coffee machine does not. 32.1% of coffee machines accept coffee capsules.
  • Cannot brew two cups at once
    This coffee machine cannot brew two cups at once, while the average coffee machine can. 57.5% of coffee machines offer two-cup brewing.
  • 240 W lower power
    This coffee machine offers lower heating power than the average coffee machine (1,160 W vs 1,400 W).
    1,160 W vs 1,400 W
  • No ground coffee support
    This coffee machine does not accept ground coffee, while the average coffee machine does. 52% of coffee machines accept ground coffee.
  • No hot water dispenser
    This coffee machine does not have a hot water dispenser, while the average coffee machine does. 50.5% of coffee machines have a hot water dispenser.
  • 240 W lower power
    This coffee machine offers lower heating power than the average coffee machine (1,160 W vs 1,400 W).
    1,160 W vs 1,400 W
  • No ground coffee support
    This coffee machine does not accept ground coffee, while the average coffee machine does. 52% of coffee machines accept ground coffee.
  • No hot water dispenser
    This coffee machine does not have a hot water dispenser, while the average coffee machine does. 50.5% of coffee machines have a hot water dispenser.
  • Cannot brew two cups at once
    This coffee machine cannot brew two cups at once, while the average coffee machine can. 57.5% of coffee machines offer two-cup brewing.

Video reviews

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

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Bosch TKA8633

  • The 1.25 L tank gives longer runs between refills.
  • The 1160 W heater warms water quickly for a single cup.
  • Capsules mean no beans to grind and no coffee to measure.
  • The cup space adjusts for small glasses and mugs.
  • Descaling is built in, so the routine is easy to follow.
  • Automatic shutdown and sleep mode cut wasted power.

What customers don't like about Bosch TKA8633

  • There is no display, so the machine's status is harder to read.
  • The coffee temperature cannot be changed.
  • There is no drip tray full indicator, so you check the tray by hand.
  • No frother and no milk container, so milk drinks need a separate machine.
  • Powdered coffee does not work, so capsules are the only option.

Verdict

The 1.25 L tank is the main reason to pick the Bosch TKA8633, a budget capsule machine that goes longer between refills. The 1160 W heater is enough for a quick cup, and the cup height adjusts for mugs or small glasses. A water level indicator and a cleaning alert tell you when to refill and when it needs attention. What is missing is a display and any way to change the coffee temperature. Descaling has its own program, so the job is easy to plan. Sleep mode and automatic shutdown save power between cups, and overheat protection adds a margin of safety. It suits a buyer who wants an easy machine for everyday capsule coffee and does not need a display, a frother or temperature choices.

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