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Krups SA4028 review: 75 specs compared

Avg. price:~£290Type:?Water Container Capacity:2 LPump Pressure:15 barBuilt-in Coffee Grinder:yesAutomatic Milk Frother:no

Krups SA4028 Review: Compare 75 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Krups SA4028
7.1/10

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 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%

6.8

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%

6.8

User score

â–²Better than 65% of 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 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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Score components

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 58%
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 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 71% of models
Score components

35%

6.9

Performance

25%

5.0

Coffee Preparation

25%

7.3

Features

15%

9.0

Design

â–²Better than 71%
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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 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
6.8

User score

User score
6.8/ 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 10% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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6.8

Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.3 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

70%

8.2

Rating

30%

7.5

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 70%
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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 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 SA4028

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 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 71% of models
Score components:

35%

6.9

Performance

25%

5.0

Coffee Preparation

25%

7.3

Features

15%

9.0

Design

6.8
Reviews score
7.7
User score
6.8
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 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–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components:

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

7.6
Power
1,370 W
Market range: <1k W – >1.5k W
This coffee machine provides 1,370 W of heating power, which is lower than the power of 52.9% of coffee machines.
Water Container Capacity
2 L
Market range: <0.7 L – >2 L
This coffee machine holds up to 2 L in its water tank, which is larger than 86.6% of coffee machines and equal to that of 4.5% 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
?
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
no
This coffee machine does not accept coffee capsules. 32.2% of coffee machines accept coffee capsules.
Capsule System
N/A
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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
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
Plastic
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Krups SA4028 vs the average coffee machine

246810TotalPerformanceCoffee PreparationFeaturesDesign
  • Has a built-in coffee grinder
    This coffee machine has a built-in coffee grinder, while the average coffee machine does not. 30.7% of coffee machines have one.
  • 0.75 L larger water tank
    This coffee machine has a larger water reservoir than the average coffee machine (2 L vs 1.25 L).
    2 L vs 1.25 L
  • Has a touchscreen
    This coffee machine has a touchscreen, while the average coffee machine does not. 12.9% of coffee machines have this feature.
  • Adjustable coffee temperature
    This coffee machine lets you adjust the coffee temperature, while the average coffee machine does not. 37.9% of coffee machines offer coffee temperature adjustment.
  • Automatic coffee tamping
    This coffee machine has an automatic tamper, while the average coffee machine does not. 6.4% of coffee machines have an automatic tamper.
  • Has a tray full indicator
    This coffee machine has a drip tray full indicator, while the average coffee machine does not. 37% of coffee machines have this feature.
  • Has a built-in coffee grinder
    This coffee machine has a built-in coffee grinder, while the average coffee machine does not. 30.7% of coffee machines have one.
  • 0.75 L larger water tank
    This coffee machine has a larger water reservoir than the average coffee machine (2 L vs 1.25 L).
    2 L vs 1.25 L
  • Adjustable coffee temperature
    This coffee machine lets you adjust the coffee temperature, while the average coffee machine does not. 37.9% of coffee machines offer coffee temperature adjustment.
  • Automatic coffee tamping
    This coffee machine has an automatic tamper, while the average coffee machine does not. 6.4% of coffee machines have an automatic tamper.
  • Has a tray full indicator
    This coffee machine has a drip tray full indicator, while the average coffee machine does not. 37% of coffee machines have this feature.
  • Has a touchscreen
    This coffee machine has a touchscreen, while the average coffee machine does not. 12.9% of coffee machines have this feature.
  • 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.
  • 7 fewer grind settings
    This coffee machine provides less granular grind adjustment than the average coffee machine (3 vs 10).
    3 vs 10
  • 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.
  • 10.5% lower user score
    User score
    6.8/ 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 10% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models

    6.8

    Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.3 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.2

    Rating

    30%

    7.5

    Popularity

    6.8 vs 7.6
  • 2.42x more expensive
    Krups SA4028 is more expensive than the average coffee machine (£290 vs £120).
    £290 vs £120
  • 30 W lower power
    This coffee machine offers lower heating power than the average coffee machine (1,370 W vs 1,400 W).
    1,370 W vs 1,400 W
  • 0.4% worse value for money
    Krups SA4028 has worse value for money than the average coffee machine (7.57 vs 7.6).
    7.57 vs 7.61
  • 10.5% lower user score
    User score
    6.8/ 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 10% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models

    6.8

    Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.3 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.2

    Rating

    30%

    7.5

    Popularity

    6.8 vs 7.6
  • 2.42x more expensive
    Krups SA4028 is more expensive than the average coffee machine (£290 vs £120).
    £290 vs £120
  • 0.4% worse value for money
    Krups SA4028 has worse value for money than the average coffee machine (7.57 vs 7.6).
    7.57 vs 7.61
  • 7 fewer grind settings
    This coffee machine provides less granular grind adjustment than the average coffee machine (3 vs 10).
    3 vs 10
  • 30 W lower power
    This coffee machine offers lower heating power than the average coffee machine (1,370 W vs 1,400 W).
    1,370 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.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Krups SA4028

  • The built-in grinder grinds beans fresh for each cup.
  • The 2 L tank means fewer refills.
  • The touch screen makes settings easy to change.
  • The automatic tamper presses the grounds for you.
  • Adjustable coffee temperature lets you pick the heat.
  • Sleep mode saves power between brews.

What customers don't like about Krups SA4028

  • Three grind settings limit how finely you can adjust the grind.
  • There is no milk frother or steam wand.
  • There is no cappuccino or latte macchiato program.
  • It does not take powdered coffee, so you use beans, not powder.

Verdict

Fresh ground coffee each morning is the reason to look at the Krups SA4028, which grinds its own beans. Its 2 L tank means fewer trips to the tap, and 1370 W of power heats the water. A touch screen sets the options, and an automatic tamper presses the grounds for you. Adjustable coffee temperature and cup clearance let you match the drink to your cup. Sleep mode, a cleaning alert and a descaling program help with the upkeep. The catch is the grinder, which has only three grind settings, so fine tuning is limited. There is no milk frother and no steam wand, so milk drinks are not its strength. It suits someone who wants freshly ground coffee with little hands-on work, and does not need milk.

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