Nespresso Krups Pixie XN3005 reviews
Main advantage:
It allows you to adapt the amount of coffee to your tastes and the size of the cup. In this sense, you can choose between short and long coffee, which are distinguished by the 40 ml Espresso and 110 ml Lungo buttons.
Main disadvantage:
It could be noisier than expected, so it may cause a nuisance if there are other people near the kitchen, especially if you have a habit of making coffee very early.
Verdict: 9.8/10
This model has a compact and modern design, with hammered metal sides that give it a more industrial style. In addition, it has an affordable price.
Main Features Explained
Power
This model of Nespresso coffee machines has a high-pressure pump and a rapid heating system, so it can work easily and without complications. In this sense, the manufacturer indicates that the pump is capable of providing a pressure of 19 bars, which offers the necessary force to effectively pierce the film that covers the capsules. Likewise, this power helps to release the aroma that different types of coffee can offer.
As for the nominal power of the machine, it offers 1260 W, which helps to optimize the temperature generated by the coffee maker, as well as the flow time established according to the amount of coffee. To ensure that this model uses energy efficiently, it has Thermoblock technology, which can give you a cup of coffee from the first moment you turn on the machine, allowing you to quickly enjoy each and every one of the aromas.
Functions
Among the most outstanding benefits of this model is the rapid heating system that gives the coffee an optimal temperature in just 25 seconds, which is very practical when you do not have much time to prepare the drinks. For greater versatility, it offers 2 programmable sizes to make the coffee, so you can choose the size that suits you best, whether it’s short or long coffee.
As for energy efficiency, this coffee maker has a saving mode that automatically turns off the machine after 9 minutes of inactivity, allowing you to save energy. Plus, it gives you the confidence to leave the house without worrying about leaving the coffee pot on.
As far as maintenance is concerned, it has a descaling mode, which helps you maintain the purity of the coffee. If the short and long coffee buttons flash quickly and simultaneously, it indicates that the machine is in descaling mode. To activate this function, you just have to follow the instructions in the user manual.
Also, it has an intelligent alert system, which tells you when the water container in the back is already empty, so you can fill it in advance to prevent the water from running out during coffee preparation.
Design
It is made of highly resistant gray plastic and weighs 3 kg, which allows you to transport it without causing too much fatigue. It is also available in a bright red casing presentation so you can choose according to your style.
It also includes a folding anti-drip tray, capable of keeping the space as clean as possible, avoiding puddles and coffee residues on the surface where you place the coffee maker. For this reason, according to the opinions of some users, it is one of the best Nespresso coffee machines today.
On the other hand, if you stack 8 Nespresso capsules on top of each other, this will give you the approximate height of this coffee maker or what is the same, 23.5 cm high. Likewise, it has a width of 11.10 cm and a depth of 32.60 cm, making it compact enough to place it in any corner of the office, living room or kitchen without taking up too much space.
For greater practicality, the power cable that is connected to the current has a length of 80 cm, so in most cases it is not necessary to use extensions. In terms of storage capacity, it has an easy-to-remove water tank with a capacity of 0.7 liters, which allows you to make several cups of coffee before having to fill the coffee maker again.
