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Krups Infinissima Fighter KP173B Review | 73 Data compared

Avg. price:~£120Type:Espresso MachineWater Container Capacity:1.200 LPump Pressure:15 barBuilt-in Coffee Grinder:noAutomatic Milk Frother:no

Krups Infinissima Fighter KP173B Review: Compare 73 technical specifications and 1 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

6.5

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the coffee machine's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best coffee machines on the market.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 54% of models
Score components

95%

6.6

Technical score

5%

6.5

Review score

Review score 5% · 6.5 · based on 1 written review
1 written review counts as 1 of the 2 needed; the rest counts as 7/10. Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 5%, technical score 95%. A video or a short review counts less than a full test.
▲Better than 54% of coffee-machines
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance across brewing and drink preparation, coffee formats, maintenance and convenience, and design and dimensions.
When it matters
When you want to compare coffee machines based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 56% of models
Score components

35%

7.0

Performance

25%

5.0

Coffee Preparation

25%

7.1

Features

15%

7.2

Design

▲Better than 56% of coffee-machines
6.5

Review score

Review score
6.5/ 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.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 5% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 2 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Grades by review (1)
1 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. Share in the overall score: 5%, the same for every model in this category.
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1

50%

6.0

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Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 99% of coffee-machines
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Technical Specifications of coffee machine Krups Infinissima Fighter KP173B

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance across brewing and drink preparation, coffee formats, maintenance and convenience, and design and dimensions.
When it matters
When you want to compare coffee machines based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 56% of models
Score components:

35%

7.0

Performance

25%

5.0

Coffee Preparation

25%

7.1

Features

15%

7.2

Design

6.6
Review score
Review score
6.5/ 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.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 5% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 2 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Grades by review (1)
1 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. Share in the overall score: 5%, the same for every model in this category.
≈ estimated
1

50%

6.0

ocu.org

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
6.5
Popularity
Popularity
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the coffee machine.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 64% of models
Popularity:
Krups Infinissima Fighter KP173B has a popularity of 7 points, which is lower than 62.1% of coffee machines.
7.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 63% of models
Score components:

60%

6.5

Overall score

40%

9.5

Price

7.4
Power
1,500 W
Power
1,500 W
▲ Better than 79% of models
Market range: <1k W – >1.5k W
This coffee machine provides 1,500 W of heating power, which is higher than the power of 79.4% of coffee machines and equal to that of 14.3% of coffee machines.
Higher wattage generally supports faster heating but may increase energy use.
Water Container Capacity
1.2 L
Water Container Capacity
1.2 L
▼ Worse than 57% of models
Market range: <0.7 L – >2 L
This coffee machine holds up to 1.2 L in its water tank, which is smaller than 56.8% of coffee machines and equal to that of 7.5% of coffee machines.
A larger water tank reduces how often it needs to be refilled.
Pump Pressure
15 bar
Pump Pressure
15 bar
▼ Worse than 30% of models
Market range: <15 bar – >19 bar
This coffee machine delivers 15 bar of pump pressure, which is higher than the pump pressure of 9% of coffee machines and equal to that of 61% of coffee machines.
The listed pump pressure is not necessarily the same as extraction pressure.
Heating Time
40 s
Heating Time
40 s
▼ Worse than 48% of models
Market range: <20 s – >60 s
This coffee machine is ready to brew in 40 s, which is faster than 36.3% of coffee machines and equal to that of 15.8% of coffee machines.
A shorter heating time means the machine is ready to use sooner.
Heating System
Thermoblock
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Type
Espresso Machine
Works with Powdered Coffee
no
Works with Powdered Coffee
no
▼ Worse than 60% of models
This coffee machine does not accept ground coffee. 60% of coffee machines accept ground coffee.
Compatibility with powdered coffee allows use of pre-ground coffee.
Works with Beans
no
Works with Beans
no
▼ Worse than 38% of models
This coffee machine does not accept whole coffee beans. 38.1% of coffee machines accept whole coffee beans.
Bean compatibility indicates whether the machine can brew from whole coffee beans.
Works with ESE Pods
no
Works with ESE Pods
no
▼ Worse than 24% of models
This coffee machine does not accept ESE pods. 24.3% of coffee machines accept ESE pods.
ESE pod compatibility allows use of standard Easy Serving Espresso pods.
Works with Capsules
yes
Works with Capsules
yes
▲ Better than 72% of models
This coffee machine accepts coffee capsules. 71.6% of coffee machines accept coffee capsules.
Capsule compatibility indicates whether the machine accepts coffee capsules.
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Water Level Indicator
yes
Water Level Indicator
yes
▲ Better than 40% of models
This coffee machine has a water level indicator. 39.8% of coffee machines have a water level indicator.
A water level indicator makes it easier to monitor the remaining reservoir water.
Water Filter
no
Water Filter
no
▼ Worse than 36% of models
This coffee machine does not have a water filter. 35.9% of coffee machines have a water filter.
A water filter can improve water quality and reduce the need for frequent descaling.
Descaling Program
yes
Descaling Program
yes
▲ Better than 34% of models
This coffee machine has a descaling programme. 33.5% of coffee machines have a descaling programme.
A descaling program simplifies maintenance by guiding the machine through limescale removal.
Cleaning Alert
yes
Cleaning Alert
yes
▲ Better than 40% of models
This coffee machine alerts you when cleaning is needed. 40.3% of coffee machines offer cleaning alerts.
A cleaning alert reminds you when routine machine cleaning is due.
Automatic Milk Circuit Cleaning
no
Automatic Milk Circuit Cleaning
no
▼ Worse than 22% of models
This coffee machine does not clean its milk circuit automatically. 21.7% of coffee machines offer automatic milk circuit cleaning.
Automatic milk-circuit cleaning simplifies hygiene after preparing milk drinks.
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Built-in Installation
no
Color
Grey
Vintage Look
no
Vintage Look
no
▼ Worse than 13% of models
This coffee machine does not have vintage styling. 12.6% of coffee machines have this look.
A vintage look describes a deliberately retro or classic machine design rather than a modern aesthetic.
Housing Material
Plastic
Drip Tray Material
Metal
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Krups Infinissima Fighter KP173B vs the average coffee machine

246810TotalPerformanceCoffee PreparationFeaturesDesign
  • 27 more drink recipes
    Number of Specialty Drinks
    30
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <1 – >21
    This coffee machine offers a wider variety of preset drinks than the average coffee machine (30 vs 3).
    More specialty-drink options provide a wider choice of preset beverages.
    30 vs 3
  • 100 W higher power
    Power
    1,500 W
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <1k W – >1.5k W
    This coffee machine offers higher heating power than the average coffee machine (1500 W vs 1400 W).
    Higher wattage generally supports faster heating but may increase energy use.
    1,500 W vs 1,400 W
  • Accepts coffee capsules
    Works with Capsules
    yes
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    This coffee machine accepts coffee capsules, while the average coffee machine does not. 28.6% of coffee machines accept coffee capsules.
    Capsule compatibility indicates whether the machine accepts coffee capsules.
  • 10 min quicker shut-off
    Time Before Auto Switch-Off
    5 min
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <1 min – >30 min
    This coffee machine powers down sooner to conserve energy than the average coffee machine (5 min vs 15 min).
    The switch-off timer controls how long the machine remains active before shutting down.
    5 min vs 15 min
  • Accepts compostable capsules
    Compatible with Compostable Capsules
    yes
    ▲ Better than 86% of models
    This coffee machine accepts compatible compostable capsules, while the average coffee machine does not. 13.8% of coffee machines accept compostable capsules.
    Compostable-capsule compatibility depends on the supported capsule system and capsule format.
  • 74 mm narrower body
    Width
    150.00 mm
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <129 mm – >299 mm
    This coffee machine takes up less counter width than the average coffee machine (150 mm vs 224 mm).
    Width affects how much counter space the machine needs.
    150.00 mm vs 224.00 mm
  • 40% lighter body
    Weight
    2.700 kg
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <2.29 kg – >10.5 kg
    This coffee machine is lighter and easier to move than the average coffee machine (2.7 kg vs 4.5 kg).
    Lower weight can make the machine easier to move, while higher weight may indicate a more substantial build.
    2.700 kg vs 4.500 kg
  • 50 mm shallower depth
    Depth
    280.00 mm
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <245 mm – >452 mm
    This coffee machine requires less counter depth than the average coffee machine (280 mm vs 330 mm).
    Depth affects front-to-back counter space and placement clearance.
    280.00 mm vs 330.00 mm
  • 3.1% better value for money
    Krups Infinissima Fighter KP173B has better value for money than the average coffee machine (7.45 vs 7.2).
    7.45 vs 7.22
  • 33.3% cheaper
    Krups Infinissima Fighter KP173B is cheaper than the average coffee machine (£120 vs £160).
    £120 vs £160
  • 100 W higher power
    Power
    1,500 W
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <1k W – >1.5k W
    This coffee machine offers higher heating power than the average coffee machine (1500 W vs 1400 W).
    Higher wattage generally supports faster heating but may increase energy use.
    1,500 W vs 1,400 W
  • 27 more drink recipes
    Number of Specialty Drinks
    30
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <1 – >21
    This coffee machine offers a wider variety of preset drinks than the average coffee machine (30 vs 3).
    More specialty-drink options provide a wider choice of preset beverages.
    30 vs 3
  • Accepts coffee capsules
    Works with Capsules
    yes
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    This coffee machine accepts coffee capsules, while the average coffee machine does not. 28.6% of coffee machines accept coffee capsules.
    Capsule compatibility indicates whether the machine accepts coffee capsules.
  • Accepts compostable capsules
    Compatible with Compostable Capsules
    yes
    ▲ Better than 86% of models
    This coffee machine accepts compatible compostable capsules, while the average coffee machine does not. 13.8% of coffee machines accept compostable capsules.
    Compostable-capsule compatibility depends on the supported capsule system and capsule format.
  • 10 min quicker shut-off
    Time Before Auto Switch-Off
    5 min
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <1 min – >30 min
    This coffee machine powers down sooner to conserve energy than the average coffee machine (5 min vs 15 min).
    The switch-off timer controls how long the machine remains active before shutting down.
    5 min vs 15 min
  • 74 mm narrower body
    Width
    150.00 mm
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <129 mm – >299 mm
    This coffee machine takes up less counter width than the average coffee machine (150 mm vs 224 mm).
    Width affects how much counter space the machine needs.
    150.00 mm vs 224.00 mm
  • 40% lighter body
    Weight
    2.700 kg
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <2.29 kg – >10.5 kg
    This coffee machine is lighter and easier to move than the average coffee machine (2.7 kg vs 4.5 kg).
    Lower weight can make the machine easier to move, while higher weight may indicate a more substantial build.
    2.700 kg vs 4.500 kg
  • 50 mm shallower depth
    Depth
    280.00 mm
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <245 mm – >452 mm
    This coffee machine requires less counter depth than the average coffee machine (280 mm vs 330 mm).
    Depth affects front-to-back counter space and placement clearance.
    280.00 mm vs 330.00 mm
  • 29.8% more compact volume
    Volume
    15,540 cm³
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <0.7 cm³ – >2 cm³
    This coffee machine takes up less overall space than the average coffee machine (15540 cm³ vs 22143 cm³).
    15,540 cm³ vs 22,143 cm³
  • Cannot brew two cups at once
    Two-Cup Function
    no
    ▼ Worse than 69% of models
    This coffee machine cannot brew two cups at once, while the average coffee machine can. 68.9% of coffee machines offer two-cup brewing.
    A two-cup function can prepare two servings at the same time when the machine supports simultaneous output.
  • No hot water dispenser
    Hot Water Dispenser
    no
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    This coffee machine does not have a hot water dispenser, while the average coffee machine does. 57.6% of coffee machines have a hot water dispenser.
    A hot water dispenser supplies hot water for tea, coffee, or other drinks.
  • No ground coffee support
    Works with Powdered Coffee
    no
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    This coffee machine does not accept ground coffee, while the average coffee machine does. 59.8% of coffee machines accept ground coffee.
    Compatibility with powdered coffee allows use of pre-ground coffee.
  • 50 cm shorter power cord
    Cable Length
    50 cm
    ▼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <78 cm – >120 cm
    This coffee machine has a shorter electrical reach than the average coffee machine (50 cm vs 100 cm).
    A longer cable can make outlet placement more flexible.
    50 cm vs 100 cm
  • 0.2 L smaller water tank
    Water Container Capacity
    1.200 L
    ▼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <0.7 L – >2 L
    This coffee machine has a smaller water reservoir than the average coffee machine (1.2 L vs 1.4 L).
    A larger water tank reduces how often it needs to be refilled.
    1.200 L vs 1.400 L
  • 45 mm taller body
    Height
    370.00 mm
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <251 mm – >385 mm
    This coffee machine stands taller and requires more overhead clearance than the average coffee machine (370 mm vs 325 mm).
    Height affects overhead clearance and cabinet placement.
    370.00 mm vs 325.00 mm
  • 9.4% less popular
    Krups Infinissima Fighter KP173B is less popular than the average coffee machine (6.96 vs 7.6).
    6.96 vs 7.62
  • 9.4% less popular
    Krups Infinissima Fighter KP173B is less popular than the average coffee machine (6.96 vs 7.6).
    6.96 vs 7.62
  • 0.2 L smaller water tank
    Water Container Capacity
    1.200 L
    ▼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <0.7 L – >2 L
    This coffee machine has a smaller water reservoir than the average coffee machine (1.2 L vs 1.4 L).
    A larger water tank reduces how often it needs to be refilled.
    1.200 L vs 1.400 L
  • No hot water dispenser
    Hot Water Dispenser
    no
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    This coffee machine does not have a hot water dispenser, while the average coffee machine does. 57.6% of coffee machines have a hot water dispenser.
    A hot water dispenser supplies hot water for tea, coffee, or other drinks.
  • No ground coffee support
    Works with Powdered Coffee
    no
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    This coffee machine does not accept ground coffee, while the average coffee machine does. 59.8% of coffee machines accept ground coffee.
    Compatibility with powdered coffee allows use of pre-ground coffee.
  • Cannot brew two cups at once
    Two-Cup Function
    no
    ▼ Worse than 69% of models
    This coffee machine cannot brew two cups at once, while the average coffee machine can. 68.9% of coffee machines offer two-cup brewing.
    A two-cup function can prepare two servings at the same time when the machine supports simultaneous output.
  • 50 cm shorter power cord
    Cable Length
    50 cm
    ▼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <78 cm – >120 cm
    This coffee machine has a shorter electrical reach than the average coffee machine (50 cm vs 100 cm).
    A longer cable can make outlet placement more flexible.
    50 cm vs 100 cm
  • 45 mm taller body
    Height
    370.00 mm
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <251 mm – >385 mm
    This coffee machine stands taller and requires more overhead clearance than the average coffee machine (370 mm vs 325 mm).
    Height affects overhead clearance and cabinet placement.
    370.00 mm vs 325.00 mm

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What we like about Krups Infinissima Fighter KP173B

  • Large 1.2L water tank allows for multiple cups without refilling
  • Compact and unique, elegant design that doesn't take up too much counter space
  • Quick heat-up time (around 30-40 seconds)
  • Versatile, with the ability to make both hot and cold beverages
  • Easy to use, with a simple manual lever system
  • 15-bar pump pressure produces good quality espresso with a decent crema
  • Adjustable drip tray accommodates different cup sizes

What we don't like about Krups Infinissima Fighter KP173B

  • Manual operation means you need to stop the water flow yourself, which can lead to overfilling if not careful
  • The machine is quite noisy during operation, producing a rumbling sound
  • Mostly plastic construction might feel less durable compared to higher-end models
  • The shiny finish can show fingerprints and watermarks easily
  • No built-in cup volume indicator, requiring manual management

Verdict

The Krups Nescafe Dolce Gusto Infinissima Fighter KP173B is a manual capsule coffee machine featuring a slim, modernist infinity-inspired design with dimensions of 15 x 28 x 37 cm and a weight of approximately 2.65 kg. It operates at 1500 watts with a professional-grade 15-bar pump pressure, an extra-large removable 1.2-litre water tank, a 40-second Thermoblock heating system, and an adjustable three-height drip tray. Its primary pros include its compact footprint, a dual hot-and-cold beverage delivery lever, a convenient descaling alert indicator, and an energy-saving Eco Mode that automatically powers off the unit after 5 minutes of inactivity. However, its main cons are its entirely manual operation requiring users to judge and stop the water flow themselves to prevent overflows, a slightly elevated operational noise level with potential rattling from the water tank lid, and a narrow tank base that lacks stability when placed on flat surfaces.

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