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Krups Simply Brew Compact 5 review: 75 specs compared

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

Krups Simply Brew Compact 5 Review: Compare 75 technical specifications and 3 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Krups Simply Brew Compact 5
6.3/10

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

45%

5.5

Technical score

20%

5.5

Reviews score

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%

8.9

User score

▼Worse than 89% of coffee machines
?

Value for money

Value for money
✕
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
Score components

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

?

Price

Price not known yet
5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 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
▼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components

35%

5.0

Performance

25%

4.4

Coffee Preparation

25%

6.1

Features

15%

7.6

Design

▼Worse than 86%
5.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
5.5/ 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. 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 92% of models

5.5

Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.1 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.2

Average grade

20%

7.4

Popularity

Grades by review (3)
3 videos, average 8.0/10. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
▼Worse than 92%
8.9

User score

User score
8.9/ 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 80% of models

70%

8.4

Rating

30%

10

Popularity

▲Better than 80%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
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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Where to buy
    N/A~ £?
Best rankings
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Technical Specifications of coffee machine Krups Simply Brew Compact 5

Technical score
Technical score
5.5/ 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
▼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components:

35%

5.0

Performance

25%

4.4

Coffee Preparation

25%

6.1

Features

15%

7.6

Design

5.5
Reviews score
5.5
User score
8.9
List score
?
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
▼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components:

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

?

Price

7.4
Power
650 W
Market range: <1k W – >1.5k W
This coffee machine provides 650 W of heating power, which is lower than the power of 96.1% of coffee machines and equal to that of 0.8% of coffee machines.
Water Container Capacity
?
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
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
no
This coffee machine does not alert you when cleaning is needed. 61.1% 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 Simply Brew Compact 5 vs the average coffee machine

246810TotalPerformanceCoffee PreparationFeaturesDesign
  • 17.1% higher user score
    User score
    8.9/ 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 80% of models

    70%

    8.4

    Rating

    30%

    10

    Popularity

    8.9 vs 7.6
  • 17.1% higher user score
    User score
    8.9/ 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 80% of models

    70%

    8.4

    Rating

    30%

    10

    Popularity

    8.9 vs 7.6
  • 750 W lower power
    This coffee machine offers lower heating power than the average coffee machine (650 W vs 1,400 W).
    650 W vs 1,400 W
  • 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 cleaning alerts
    This coffee machine does not alert you when cleaning is needed, while the average coffee machine does. 61% of coffee machines offer cleaning alerts.
  • 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.
  • 25.7% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.5/ 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. 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 92% of models

    5.5

    Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.1 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    7.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (3)
    3 videos, average 8.0/10. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    5.5 vs 7.4
  • No automatic switch-off
    This coffee machine does not switch off automatically when idle, while the average coffee machine does. 95.4% of coffee machines offer automatic switch-off.
  • 3% worse value for money
    Krups Simply Brew Compact 5 has worse value for money than the average coffee machine (7.39 vs 7.6).
    7.39 vs 7.61
  • 25.7% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.5/ 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. 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 92% of models

    5.5

    Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.1 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    7.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (3)
    3 videos, average 8.0/10. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    5.5 vs 7.4
  • 3% worse value for money
    Krups Simply Brew Compact 5 has worse value for money than the average coffee machine (7.39 vs 7.6).
    7.39 vs 7.61
  • 750 W lower power
    This coffee machine offers lower heating power than the average coffee machine (650 W vs 1,400 W).
    650 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.
  • No cleaning alerts
    This coffee machine does not alert you when cleaning is needed, while the average coffee machine does. 61% of coffee machines offer cleaning alerts.
  • No automatic switch-off
    This coffee machine does not switch off automatically when idle, while the average coffee machine does. 95.4% of coffee machines offer automatic switch-off.

Video reviews

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

9.0
Ahmed Dawn
≈ estimated
17/05/2022
Hands-on review · brewing and pause feature test
Verdict
Krups Simply Brew Compact 5 left the reviewer fully satisfied with no faults found, and the burnt coffee was blamed on user technique.
8.0
Counter Clutter
≈ estimated
15/01/2023
Quick how-to · first brew with timing and taste notes
Verdict
Krups Simply Brew Compact 5 makes a bold, flavourful brew that suits the reviewer, though a full pot is slowish at around eight minutes.
7.0
Just A Dad Approved
≈ estimated
20/09/2022
Hands-on review · brewing, temperatures and cleaning
Verdict
Krups Simply Brew Compact 5 is a small machine that makes a good cup, though the coffee and warming plate run very hot.
Overview video
Hands-on video, no verdict
Overview video
Hands-on video, no verdict

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Krups Simply Brew Compact 5

  • The compact design fits a small counter.
  • It makes up to five cups at a time, enough for one person.
  • The glass carafe pours cleanly.
  • A small scoop and a reusable filter come with it.
  • The filter and basket are dishwasher safe.
  • The cup clearance can be adjusted to fit different mugs.

What customers don't like about Krups Simply Brew Compact 5

  • There is no automatic shutdown, so a forgotten pot stays on the warming plate.
  • The warming plate and coffee get very hot, and some coffee burned on the plate in tests.
  • The 650 W power is modest for a brewer of this size.
  • The basket ears are fiddly to refit after washing.
  • Pausing to pour only works if the carafe is pulled out gently.

Verdict

Up to five cups at a time is plenty for one person, so the Krups Simply Brew Compact 5 suits a small kitchen. It is compact and nicely designed, and the coffee is bold and flavourful. The glass carafe pours cleanly, and a small scoop and a reusable filter are included. You can pause the brew to pour a cup, though the carafe has to come out gently for the pause to work. The trade-off is the warming plate. It runs hot and can burn the coffee if the pot sits for long, and there is no automatic shutdown to switch it off. It suits one person or a couple who want a tidy machine that brews fast and do not need a large pot.

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