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noviembre de 2026
Super-automatic Coffee Maker vs. Capsules: Cost and Flavor
The capsule machine is convenient but expensive per cup; the super-automatic machine is expensive to buy but cheaper to use. The question is, how many coffees do you drink, and how much do you care about the taste?
Criteria
| Super-automatic | Capsules | |
|---|---|---|
| Initial cost | 200–500 € | 40–150 € |
| Cost per cup | 0,15–0,30 € | 0,40–0,60 € |
| Variety | Any type of coffee beans | Only the manufacturer's |
| Maintenance | Descale and Clean the Unit | Not much, but it generates waste |
Super-automatic
Two or more cups of coffee a day and a desire to try different kinds of coffee.
- Low cost per cup
- Freshly ground coffee
- No capsules to buy
Capsules
One or two cups of coffee a day, limited space, and zero desire to clean.
- Zero maintenance
- Very fast
- Not occupied
Verdict
If you drink two cups of coffee a day, the super-automatic machine pays for itself in a year. If you drink just one and value convenience, go with capsules.