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Krups Essenza Mini vs Philips Senseo Maestro
Prices in euros from Amazon.de, as of 11 June 2026. Prices and availability may differ on Amazon.co.uk.
By Seydhan Cakmak · Editor-in-chief · Last checked: · AI-translated from the German original
Two compact single-serve machines with different systems: the Krups Essenza Mini is a slim Nespresso capsule machine with 19 bar for real espresso, the Philips Senseo Maestro a pod machine with a large tank and several coffee styles. We compare pressure, tank, width, coffee selection and price.
Editorial rating based on manufacturer specs and Amazon catalogue data. We do not trial products ourselves. How we rate
Who wins in which category?
| Category | Winner | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|
| Pressure & espresso | Krups Essenza Mini | 19 bar pump for system-typical espresso; the Senseo is a pod machine without high-pressure extraction. |
| Width | Krups Essenza Mini | Only 8.4 cm wide against the larger Senseo, fits into the narrowest niches. |
| Heat-up time | Krups Essenza Mini | Thermoblock in approx. 25 s; the Senseo names no such short heat-up time. |
| Tank size | Philips Senseo Maestro | 1.2 L against 0.7 L for the Krups, so less frequent refilling. |
| Coffee selection | Philips Senseo Maestro | Several coffee styles from mild to strong plus memo function; the Krups delivers espresso and lungo. |
| Price | Krups Essenza Mini | from €80 against from €85; the Krups is around €5 cheaper. |
Which one is right for you?
If you want real espresso with crema from the Nespresso system in the smallest footprint → Krups Essenza Mini. If you prefer mild filter-style coffee in several strengths, a large tank and memo convenience → Philips Senseo Maestro. Both tie you to their capsule or pod system with follow-up costs; the system question decides before the price.
Krups Essenza Mini or Philips Senseo Maestro? Short answer.
Which is better: Krups Essenza Mini or Philips Senseo Maestro?
That depends on your priority. Pressure & espresso: Krups Essenza Mini (19 bar pump for system-typical espresso; the Senseo is a pod machine without high-pressure extraction); width: Krups Essenza Mini (only 8.4 cm wide against the larger Senseo, fits into the narrowest niches); heat-up time: Krups Essenza Mini (thermoblock in approx. 25 s; the Senseo names no such short heat-up time). Which model suits which type of user is covered in the conclusion of this comparison.
How do the Krups Essenza and Philips Senseo differ?
The Krups Essenza and Philips Senseo differ mainly in these points: pressure & espresso (advantage Krups Essenza Mini), width (advantage Krups Essenza Mini), heat-up time (advantage Krups Essenza Mini), tank size (advantage Philips Senseo Maestro), coffee selection (advantage Philips Senseo Maestro), price (advantage Krups Essenza Mini).
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