When comparing DeLonghi Nespresso Lattissima pro vs Technivorm Moccamaster (KBG 741), the Slant community recommends Technivorm Moccamaster (KBG 741) for most people. In the question“What are the best coffee makers?” Technivorm Moccamaster (KBG 741) is ranked 3rd while DeLonghi Nespresso Lattissima pro is ranked 4th. The most important reason people chose Technivorm Moccamaster (KBG 741) is:
The power cord of The Moccamaster is considerably longer than those of most coffee makers. This allows you to reach the outlet from anywhere on your counter-top or in the kitchen.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Great for people who want to skip the tedious steps of making coffee
This coffee maker uses a capsule system, which removes some of the required steps for making a delicious cup of coffee. You won't need to select beans or grind them, all you need to do is choose the capsule flavor, input one of the 6 preset settings on the touchscreen and pour a cup of coffee.
Pro Saves time when making coffee
This coffee maker uses a fast-heating thermoblock, which allows you to make coffee in 25 seconds and milk drinks in 40 seconds.
Pro Won't make you waste your milk
Some coffee makers have a milk container that can't be removed. Fortunately, this coffee maker has a removable milk carafe, allowing you to store the leftover milk in the fridge for later use.
Pro Can make a decent variety of drinks
You can choose between ristretto, espresso, lungo, cappuccino, and latte. You can also pour just hot milk or hot water for use with tea.
Pro Can be positioned easily
The power cord of The Moccamaster is considerably longer than those of most coffee makers. This allows you to reach the outlet from anywhere on your counter-top or in the kitchen.
Pro You won't need a specialized coffee grinder
The Moccamaster is best used with medium ground coffee, allowing you to choose almost any burr grinder to go along with it. This is because most burr grinders can produce very consistent medium grinds.
Pro Helps you avoid heat damage
This coffee maker's hotplate switches off automatically after 1 hour and 40 minutes, preventing burned coffee. Additionally, if the water tank is empty, the float switch will keep the water heater from turning on and damaging itself.
Pro Keeps the brewed coffee at an optimal temperature
The Moccamaster uses a hotplate, which keeps the brewed coffee warm and ready for drinking. You can set it to either 175º F or 185º F (for those who prefer it hot).
Pro Stylish design
Stylish minimalist semi-retro design.
Pro Great for coffee connoisseurs
The Mocaster operates at 196–205º F, allowing it to extract the best possible flavor from your ground coffee. The extraction is further improved by the per-immersion drip-style system, which helps the coffee bloom. This creates a drink that has a deep flavor and feels very smooth to drink, but isn't overpowering.
Cons
Con More expensive in the long run
The Nespresso capsules cost more than buying high quality coffee beans in bulk. Over time the difference in price will considerably add up. While there are cheaper capsules available, none of them deliver the same taste as the Nespresso capsules.
Con Can only be used with capsules
You won't be able to use regular coffee with this coffee maker. This can be quite inconvenient if you ever forget to restock the capsules, since most stores don't sell them.
Con Can be difficult to position
This coffee maker has a short power cord (17.7"/45cm), which requires you to position it very close to an outlet. If there's no handy spot on the counter with an outlet nearby, you'll be forced to use an extension cord.
Con You can't make a latte without foam
This coffee maker has no setting for making a latte without foam. You can only choose between a small or a large amount of foam.
Con Not completely free of harmful substances
This coffee maker has a few plastic parts containing BPA, which can be a deal breaker for people who want their appliances to be completely free of harmful substances. Fortunately, these parts never touch the water or the coffee grounds, so you won't ever need to worry about any BPA ending up in your coffee.
Con Need to be careful when handling the glass carafe
The glass carafe is very frail and a strong enough tap on the counter will make it crack. You also have to pour the coffee carefully, so the coffee doesn't spill over the sides.
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