Krups Essenza Mini XN1108 at a glance
In short: the Krups Essenza Mini XN1108 scores 8,5/10 in our pod coffee machine review (from €80). Biggest strength: extremely slim. Main compromise: highest price in the comparison.
All specifications come from manufacturer data sheets and the Amazon catalogue and were cross-checked before publication. The rating is an editorial overall assessment based on this data; we do not trial products ourselves.
Krups Essenza Mini XN1108: what works, what doesn't?
What works well
- Extremely slim: at only 8.4 cm wide it fits into niches where other machines fail
- Quickly ready to use: the thermoblock heating system brings it up to temperature in around 25 seconds
- 19 bar pump: delivers the pressure typical of the system; espresso and lungo are programmable
- Comfort features: Flow-Stop and automatic capsule ejection make everyday use easier, and the drip grid is removable
- Economical: Eco mode after 3 minutes, switch-off after 9 minutes, energy class A
Points of criticism
- Highest price in the comparison: at around €80 it costs noticeably more than other capsule entry-level machines here
- Capsule lock-in: only Nespresso-compatible capsules, so permanent running costs per cup
- Small tank: 0.7 l means refilling more often when making several cups in a row
Specifications in detail
| Type | Capsule machine (Nespresso system) |
| Power | 1,260 W |
| Pump pressure | 19 bar |
| Water tank | 0.7 l |
| Heat-up time | approx. 25 seconds (thermoblock) |
| Dimensions | 33 × 8.4 × 22.4 cm |
| Drinks | Espresso & lungo (programmable) |
| Energy | Eco mode after 3 min., auto-off after 9 min., class A |
Build quality & everyday use
What carries the Krups Essenza Mini XN1108 in everyday use: Extremely slim (at only 8.4 cm wide it fits into niches where other machines fail) and Quickly ready to use (the thermoblock heating system brings it up to temperature in around 25 seconds). We have to be honest about the weaknesses: highest price in the comparison, as at around €80 it costs noticeably more than other capsule entry-level machines here.
If you set the device up to save space, make sure it stands on a stable, level surface with some air around it. This protects the mechanics and electronics in continuous use.
Who is the Krups Essenza Mini XN1108 suited to? (buying advice)
Perfect for:
- ✓Single households with very little space
- ✓Espresso drinkers in the Nespresso system
- ✓Narrow kitchen niches
- ✓Anyone who values quick readiness
Less suitable for:
- ✕Price-conscious buyers under €50
- ✕Milk foam fans without an extra device
- ✕Heavy drinkers who need many cups in a row
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Verdict: is the Krups Essenza Mini XN1108 worth it?
A safe choice in its class: if you can live with the highest price in the comparison, from €80 you get mainly one thing: extremely slim. It suits best: single households with very little space.
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