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Krups KP243A review: 75 specs compared

Avg. price:~£80Type:Capsule Coffee MachineWater Container Capacity:0.8 LPump Pressure:15 barBuilt-in Coffee Grinder:noAutomatic Milk Frother:no

Krups KP243A Review: Compare 75 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Krups KP243A
7.0/10

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 10
✕
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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▲ Better than 59% of models
Score components

45%

6.3

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

▲Better than 59% 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 70% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

▲Better than 70%
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 45% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 59% of models
Score components

35%

6.1

Performance

25%

5.4

Coffee Preparation

25%

6.9

Features

15%

7.6

Design

▲Better than 59%
?

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 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
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 50% of models

70%

8.8

Rating

30%

7.5

Popularity

▲Better 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 Krups KP243A

Technical score
Technical score
6.3/ 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 45% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 59% of models
Score components:

35%

6.1

Performance

25%

5.4

Coffee Preparation

25%

6.9

Features

15%

7.6

Design

6.3
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 70% of models
Score components:

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

7.8
Power
1,500 W
Market range: <1k W – >1.5k W
This coffee machine provides 1,500 W of heating power, which is higher than the power of 80.2% of coffee machines and equal to that of 13.3% of coffee machines.
Water Container Capacity
0.8 L
Market range: <0.7 L – >2 L
This coffee machine holds up to 0.8 L in its water tank, which is smaller than 78.2% of coffee machines and equal to that of 6.4% of coffee machines.
Pump Pressure
15 bar
Market range: <15 bar – >19 bar
This coffee machine delivers 15 bar of pump pressure, which is higher than the pump pressure of 13.8% of coffee machines and equal to that of 56.3% of coffee machines.
Heating Time
?
Heating System
Thermoblock
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Type
Capsule Coffee Machine
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
Nescafé Dolce Gusto
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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
?
Vintage Look
no
This coffee machine does not have vintage styling. 10.6% of coffee machines have this look.
Housing Material
?
Drip Tray Material
Plastic
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Krups KP243A vs the average coffee machine

246810TotalPerformanceCoffee PreparationFeaturesDesign
  • Dedicated cappuccino programme
    This coffee machine has a cappuccino programme, while the average coffee machine does not. 26% of coffee machines have a cappuccino programme.
  • 100 W higher power
    This coffee machine offers higher heating power than the average coffee machine (1,500 W vs 1,400 W).
    1,500 W vs 1,400 W
  • 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 50% of models

    70%

    8.8

    Rating

    30%

    7.5

    Popularity

    8.4 vs 7.6
  • 3.1% better value for money
    Krups KP243A has better value for money than the average coffee machine (7.84 vs 7.6).
    7.84 vs 7.61
  • 50% cheaper
    Krups KP243A is cheaper than the average coffee machine (£80 vs £120).
    £80 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 50% of models

    70%

    8.8

    Rating

    30%

    7.5

    Popularity

    8.4 vs 7.6
  • 3.1% better value for money
    Krups KP243A has better value for money than the average coffee machine (7.84 vs 7.6).
    7.84 vs 7.61
  • 50% cheaper
    Krups KP243A is cheaper than the average coffee machine (£80 vs £120).
    £80 vs £120
  • 100 W higher power
    This coffee machine offers higher heating power than the average coffee machine (1,500 W vs 1,400 W).
    1,500 W vs 1,400 W
  • Dedicated cappuccino programme
    This coffee machine has a cappuccino programme, while the average coffee machine does not. 26% of coffee machines have a cappuccino programme.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 0.45 L smaller water tank
    This coffee machine has a smaller water reservoir than the average coffee machine (0.8 L vs 1.25 L).
    0.8 L vs 1.25 L
  • 0.45 L smaller water tank
    This coffee machine has a smaller water reservoir than the average coffee machine (0.8 L vs 1.25 L).
    0.8 L vs 1.25 L
  • 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.
  • 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.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Krups KP243A

  • The 1500 W heater gets the water hot quickly.
  • A cappuccino program is an uncommon extra.
  • A hot water dispenser makes tea without a kettle.
  • A cleaning alert tells you when the machine needs attention.
  • The water tank can be removed for easy filling.
  • The cup stand adjusts for tall mugs.
  • A descaling program helps keep the inside clear of scale.

What customers don't like about Krups KP243A

  • The 0.8 L water tank needs refilling often.
  • It works with capsules only, with no powdered coffee or portafilter.
  • There is no milk frother or steam wand.
  • The coffee temperature cannot be adjusted.
  • There is no latte macchiato or iced coffee program.

Verdict

The 1500 W heater gets the water hot quickly, which makes the Krups KP243A a good pick for a busy morning. It works with capsules, and the cup stand goes up or down for tall mugs and small cups. The cappuccino program is an uncommon extra for a machine like this. A hot water dispenser fills a cup for tea, so you do not need to boil a kettle first. A cleaning alert tells you when the machine needs attention, and the descaling program helps clear scale. The trade-off is the 0.8 L water tank, which means refilling it often if you make several cups in a row. It suits a small kitchen or a student who wants simple coffee and tea and does not need many cups at once.

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