Capresso Z5 vs Krups 7230 or 7225
Let me first start off by saying that I am not a coffee expert by profession. I do have love a good cup of java. The 2 coffee/ espresso machines that I am going to give my opinion on or compare, if you will, are both great. Starting first with the Capresso Z5 pros and cons.
Pros: It looks nice, has smooth buttons to the touch, and grinds the coffee beans well.
Cons: The display is somewhat lacking for the price of this machine. It is not very user friendly as far as operating it to get the more complete brews. Kind of big
Now for the Krups 7230/7225.
Pros: Small Counter fit size, instructional on-screen display guides you in whatever you are making. Smooth buttons and turning knob.
Cons: Grind function is noisy
My opinion on the two machines are that they both make excellent espressos and coffee. I am one that believes that the flavor of the brew is in the coffee beans. They both give the coffee a nice “creme” (the foam substance on top of the coffee).
Where I start to like the Krups more, is in the size of the machine. The smaller size makes it more flexible in finding a counter top spot for it in your kitchen. The Krups also has a very informative display. The display walks you through the process of make your desire brew. You can change the size of your pour to fit your mug. The Capresso can do all the things the Krups can do, but you wouldn’t know if until you read the instructional manuel. Also if the Krups machine needs a mini tune-up like filling the water tank or cleaning out the coffee grounds, the display shows you how to do it. The grounds also are compacted into mini hockey puck shape pieces, verses just a messy pile like the Capresso. The Capresso just has “ terms” in its display. For example, it might just say “System Fill”. That can mean to fill the coffee beans or water. You are going to have to refer to the manual to understand how to use a very expensive coffee machine. Mainly – the Krups does just about everything the Capresso does and cost about 1 third of what the Capresso cost. If I were to buy one of the 2 and money was not a factor, I would buy the Krups. If I were to buy on looks alone, I would get the Capresso.
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