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Nescafe Dolce Gusto Piccolo XS 9781 review

Nescafe Dolce Gusto Piccolo XS 9781

CHOICE Expert Rating

41%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Easy to use controls with lever on top of unit for hot and cold water.
  • Easy to wipe over black plastic exterior as there is very little entrapment for dirt to build up.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Need to manually stop coffee delivery.
  • Need to remove spent capsule after each use as there is no waste storage.
  • Poor result for frothing milk using milk capsules.
  • Poor result for coffee taste test.

Type

Machine type
Capsule

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
41%
Taste test score
30%
Ease of use score
72%
Milk frothing score
40%
Coffee temperature consistency score
60%
Measured heat-up time
30 sec
Time taken to froth 200mL milk
27 sec

Sustainability

Brand reliability score
87%
Brand satisfaction score
78%
Warranty (years)
2
Country of origin
Indonesia
Shop Ethical rating
F

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$89.00

Specifications

Capsule type
Nescafe Dolce Gusto
Type of heating system
Not stated
Water reservoir capacity (L)
0.8
Stated pump pressure (bar)
15
Dimensions (cm, HxWxD)
28 x 14 x 25
Weight (kg)
1.9
Contents of packaging
Espresso machine, instructions and guides.
Website
dolce-gusto.com.au

Features

Standby mode
Automatic power turn-off
Removable water reservoir
Water tank empty reminder
Hot water nozzle
Removable drip tray
Cup warming plate
Recycle scheme
Yes (TerraCycle)
Cord storage
Programmable coffee quantity
Digital display
Espresso pressure or milk temperature gauge
Adjustable water temperature for coffee making
Adjustable steam pump rate
Jug for milk frothing
N/A
Milk frothing
Requires milk-based capsules

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