Product comparison · 2 coffee makers

Krups Prodigio Fully-auto Capsule coffee machine vs Saeco Aulika Top Espresso machine

19specifications compared
13differ
6identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Prodigio Fully-auto Capsule coffee machine:Capsule coffee machine
- Aulika Top Espresso machine:Espresso machine
Water tank capacity
- Prodigio Fully-auto Capsule coffee machine:0.8 L
- Aulika Top Espresso machine:4 L
Coffee input type
- Prodigio Fully-auto Capsule coffee machine:Coffee capsule
- Aulika Top Espresso machine:Coffee beans, Ground coffee
Maximum operating pressure
- Prodigio Fully-auto Capsule coffee machine:19 bar
- Aulika Top Espresso machine:15 bar
Built-in grinder
- Prodigio Fully-auto Capsule coffee machine:No
- Aulika Top Espresso machine:Yes
Heating system
- Prodigio Fully-auto Capsule coffee machine:Thermoblock
- Aulika Top Espresso machine:Boiler
Product colour
- Prodigio Fully-auto Capsule coffee machine:Titanium
- Aulika Top Espresso machine:Silver
Power
- Prodigio Fully-auto Capsule coffee machine:1260 W
- Aulika Top Espresso machine:1400 W

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Comparison of Prodigio, Top
50 specifications	A Krups Prodigio Fully-auto Capsule coffee machine Model Prodigio View product	B Saeco Aulika Top Espresso machine Model Top View product
Performance6 differ
Product typeDiffers	Capsule coffee machine	Espresso machine
Water tank capacityDiffers	0.8 L	4 L
Coffee maker typeKnown for one	Fully-auto	Unknown — not stated by the source
Coffee input typeDiffers	Coffee capsule	Coffee beans, Ground coffee
Coffee capsule/pod systemKnown for one	Nespresso	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum operating pressureDiffers	19 bar	15 bar
Built-in grinderDiffers	No	Yes
Number of spoutsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Heating systemDiffers	Thermoblock	Boiler
Automatic flow stopKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Brand compatibilityKnown for one	Nespresso	Unknown — not stated by the source
Adjustable grinder settingsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of grinder settingsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Coffee beans capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 kg
Adjustable coffee strengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Hot water systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Water filterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Water hardness selectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, VDE
Cooking functions & programsidentical
Espresso makingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ristretto makingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cappuccino makingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ergonomics1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Titanium	Silver
Automatic capsule ejectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Removable drip trayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Adjustable drip trayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of adjustable drip tray positionsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Backlight buttonsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Indication lightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in displayKnown 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
Power2 differ
PowerDiffers	1260 W	1400 W
AC input frequencyDiffers	50 - 60 Hz	50 Hz
Energy saving modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto power offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto power off after (max)Known for one	9 min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto power off after (min)Known for one	20 min	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	230 - 240 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	119.5 mm	334 mm
DepthDiffers	374 mm	452 mm
HeightDiffers	255.3 mm	574 mm
WeightDiffers	3 kg	23 kg
Other featuresidentical
Heating element materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Stainless steel

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