Product comparison · 2 coffee makers

Krups Drop Fully-auto Capsule coffee machine vs Saeco HD8900/01 coffee maker Fully-auto Espresso machine

25specifications compared
14differ
11identical
44known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Drop Fully-auto Capsule coffee machine:Capsule coffee machine
- HD8900/01 coffee maker Fully-auto Espresso machine:Espresso machine
Water tank capacity
- Drop Fully-auto Capsule coffee machine:0.8 L
- HD8900/01 coffee maker Fully-auto Espresso machine:1.5 L
Coffee input type
- Drop Fully-auto Capsule coffee machine:Coffee capsule
- HD8900/01 coffee maker Fully-auto Espresso machine:Coffee beans, Ground coffee
Built-in grinder
- Drop Fully-auto Capsule coffee machine:No
- HD8900/01 coffee maker Fully-auto Espresso machine:Yes
Heating system
- Drop Fully-auto Capsule coffee machine:Thermoblock
- HD8900/01 coffee maker Fully-auto Espresso machine:Boiler
Product colour
- Drop Fully-auto Capsule coffee machine:Black, Silver
- HD8900/01 coffee maker Fully-auto Espresso machine:Black
Housing material
- Drop Fully-auto Capsule coffee machine:Aluminium, Stainless steel
- HD8900/01 coffee maker Fully-auto Espresso machine:Plastic
Control type
- Drop Fully-auto Capsule coffee machine:Touch
- HD8900/01 coffee maker Fully-auto Espresso machine:Buttons

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Comparison of Drop, HD8900/01
69 specifications	A Krups Drop Fully-auto Capsule coffee machine Model Drop View product	B Saeco HD8900/01 coffee maker Fully-auto Espresso machine Model HD8900/01 View product
Performance5 differ
Appliance placement	Countertop	Countertop
Product typeDiffers	Capsule coffee machine	Espresso machine
Water tank capacityDiffers	0.8 L	1.5 L
Coffee maker type	Fully-auto	Fully-auto
Coffee input typeDiffers	Coffee capsule	Coffee beans, Ground coffee
Reservoir for brewed coffeeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cup
Maximum operating pressure	15 bar	15 bar
Built-in grinderDiffers	No	Yes
Adjustable grinder settingsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of grinder settingsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10
Coffee beans capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 g
Adjustable coffee strengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Built-in milk frotherKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Hot water systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Heating systemDiffers	Thermoblock	Boiler
Adjustable temperature	Yes	Yes
Number of temperature settingsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Steam pipeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Water filterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Anti-scale systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Calc-clean functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Coffee capsule/pod systemKnown for one	Dolce Gusto	Unknown — not stated by the source
Capacity in cupsKnown for one	1 cups	Unknown — not stated by the source
ProgrammableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Automatic anti-calcKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Brand compatibilityKnown for one	Nescafe Dolce Gusto	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cooking functions & programsidentical
Multi beverage	Yes	Yes
Coffee making	Yes	Yes
Espresso making	Yes	Yes
Cappuccino making	Yes	Yes
Ristretto makingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Tea makingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot and cold beverages makingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomics4 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
Housing materialDiffers	Aluminium, Stainless steel	Plastic
Control typeDiffers	Touch	Buttons
Built-in displayDiffers	No	Yes
Display typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LCD
Used capsules container capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 pc(s)
Removable water tank	Yes	Yes
Removable drip trayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Standby functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Removable brewing/infusion unitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cord lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.8 m
Detachable capsule magazineKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Capsule magazine capacityKnown for one	6 capsules	Unknown — not stated by the source
Adjustable drip trayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Illuminated on/off switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Indication lightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
PowerDiffers	1500 W	1850 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	230 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 Hz
Energy saving mode	Yes	Yes
Auto power offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto power off after (max)Known for one	5 min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	275 mm	256 mm
DepthDiffers	310 mm	444 mm
HeightDiffers	380 mm	340 mm
WeightDiffers	4.2 kg	8.9 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Maximum cup heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11.5 cm
Other featuresidentical
Fully automaticKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Coffee
Country of productionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Italy
Heating element materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Stainless steel
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1850 W
Pump pressure	15 bar	15 bar
Water tank materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Plastic
On/off switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) cases per palletKnown for one	40 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per shipping (inner) caseKnown for one	2 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source

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