Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Conqueco vs KRUPS
What sets them apart
| Compare | Conqueco ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | KRUPS ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | PCM020, PCM030, PCM030K, CGM020 | Intuition Experience Hot&Cold EA879NE0, Sensation Milk M50 EA9129, Evidence Plus EA894T |
| Entry price | €79.99Lower | €277.99 |
| Flagship price | €119.99Lower | €899.99 |
| Pump pressure (bar) | 18 | 15 |
| Built-in grinder | No | YesHas it |
| Milk system | None | Auto frother |
| Markets | GB, US, CA, AU | AT |
| Spare parts shop | Not confirmed | Yes |
Same on both: Pod system (Nespresso original), Warranty (2 years).
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Key differences
- Entry price is lower at Conqueco: €79.99 vs €277.99.
- Flagship price is lower at Conqueco: €119.99 vs €899.99.
- Built-in grinder: only KRUPS.
- Support channels: only KRUPS offers Chat.
- Conqueco is available in 1 more country.
- Machine types: only Conqueco offers Portable espresso.
- Machine types: only KRUPS offers Bean to cup, Espresso, Pod.
- Markets: only Conqueco offers GB, US, CA.
- Markets: only KRUPS offers AT.
Our verdict on each
Conqueco
Conqueco suits anyone who wants espresso away from a kitchen counter, and it does that with a small portable range rather than a full machine lineup. Its entry grinder sits well below the €127.49 median, and support runs through email, phone and help centre with a 2 years warranty behind it.
KRUPS
KRUPS suits households that want one brand across bean-to-cup, espresso, pod, drip and grinder, with the grinder built in and a 2 years warranty behind it. The trade-off sits at the entry price, where €277.99 for the cheapest bean-to-cup machine is above the coffee machine median of €139.44.
Score breakdown
| Area | Conqueco | KRUPS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.8HigherEntry at €79.99 and flagship at €119.99, both under the medians of €127.49 and €492.95. | 8.8€277.99 and €899.99 both sit above the coffee machine medians, and entry rank is 46 of 65. |
| Offer | 8.8Range is portable espresso and grinder, pods via nespresso original, milk is none, warranty 2 years, support on email, phone and help centre. | 9.3Higherbean to cup, espresso and pod covers beans, espresso, pods, drip and grinders, with the grinder built in and auto frother on the flagship. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 10.02 years warranty, a spare parts shop and support on email, chat and phone from SEB ÖSTERREICH HANDELS GmbH. |
Which one suits you
Pick Conqueco if cost, entry price, and flagship price matter most.
Pick KRUPS if offer and built-in grinder matter most.
Licences and countries
| Country | Conqueco | KRUPS |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | China | Germany |
Additional countries for Conqueco: 2. Additional countries for KRUPS: 1.
How they place
| Ranking | Conqueco | KRUPS |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso and bean-to-cup machines | 9 of 59 | 10 of 59 |
| Coffee machines | 12 of 82 | 13 of 82 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Conqueco | KRUPS |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Portable espresso, Grinder | Bean to cup, Espresso, Pod, Drip, Grinder |
| Legal entity | Dongguan DingZhi E-commerce Co., Ltd | SEB ÖSTERREICH HANDELS GmbH |
| Headquarters | China | Germany |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1846 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Kitchen appliances
| Fact | Conqueco | KRUPS |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Not confirmed | Multicooker, Food processor |
| Price from | Not confirmed | €68.99 |
| Mobile app | Not confirmed | Yes |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Conqueco | KRUPS | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry price | €79.99below the median | €277.99above the median | €149.50 |
| Flagship price | €119.99lowest quarter | €899.99above the median | €699.99 |
| Pump pressure (bar) | 18below the median | 15below the median | 18.5 |
| Warranty | 2 yearsat the median | 2 yearsat the median | 2 years |
Median across 65 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Conqueco
Pros
- Entry pricing starts at €79.99, far under the €127.49 category median.
- The portable range pumps at 18 bar, matching the middle of the 19 bar category spread.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre, covering phone and email alongside a help centre.
Cons
- Milk handling is none on the portable range, which rules out cappuccino and latte drinks.
- Grinder built in is listed as no, so beans are ground in the separate grinder rather than in the machine.
- Bean to cup is not among its machine types, which cover portable espresso and grinder.
KRUPS
Pros
- One brand covers bean to cup, espresso and pod, so a grinder, a pod machine and a drip brewer can be matched without changing maker.
- The grinder is built into the bean-to-cup machines, which removes the need to pair a separate grinder.
- A spare parts shop is part of the setup, so replacement parts come from the maker rather than a third party.
Cons
- €277.99 for the entry bean-to-cup machine is above the coffee machine median of €139.44, so the cheapest KRUPS is not a budget buy.
- Espresso brewing is listed at 15 bar, under the coffee machine median of 19 bar.
- The range is published for AT, so buyers elsewhere shop through cross-border sellers and arrange their own support.
Who each suits
Conqueco
Who it suits
- You drink Nespresso Original pods and want a machine that travels
- You are setting up a small kitchen or office coffee spot on a budget
- You already grind beans separately and want a portable espresso option
Who should look elsewhere
- You want milk drinks, since milk handling is none on the portable range
- You want one brand to cover bean to cup, since Philips lists bean to cup and espresso
- You want a drip brewer too, which Daewoo Electricals includes in drip, espresso and grinder
KRUPS
Who it suits
- Households that want a grinder, espresso, pod and drip range from one maker, since bean to cup, espresso and pod covers all of it.
- Buyers in AT who want a 2 years warranty and a spare parts shop handled by the same company.
- Anyone content with an auto frother for milk drinks and a built-in grinder in the automatic range.
Who should look elsewhere
- Budget buyers, because €277.99 is above the coffee machine median of €139.44.
- Shoppers who want a short list rather than a full spread of types, since Philips covers only bean to cup and espresso.
- Buyers who want more pod choice than nespresso original capsules, or an espresso-led setup, which GASTROBACK covers with espresso, drip and grinder.
Country by country
| Country | Conqueco | KRUPS |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | No | Yes |
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
| United States | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Conqueco
How much does the cheapest Conqueco machine cost?+
Entry pricing starts at €79.99, which is one of the lowest entry figures in the category. The median across brands sits at €127.49, so Conqueco opens well below the field. You pay once for the machine and there is no renewal fee afterwards.
Does Conqueco make machines that froth milk?+
Milk handling on the portable range is none, so there is no steam wand or automatic frother there. That rules out cappuccino and latte drinks on those models. If milk drinks matter to you, Philips covers that ground with bean to cup and espresso.
KRUPS
How much does a KRUPS coffee machine cost?+
The entry bean-to-cup machine is €277.99 and the flagship is €899.99, the Intuition Experience Hot&Cold. Both are single hardware prices rather than a subscription, so the entry figure is the whole outlay at purchase. Buyers aiming at the middle of the range have to judge the gap between the two published prices themselves.
Which KRUPS models are worth comparing?+
The reference models are the Intuition Experience Hot&Cold, the Sensation Milk and the Evidence Plus, spread across bean to cup, espresso and pod. The Hot&Cold is the flagship with an auto frother, the Sensation Milk sits in the middle of the range, and the Evidence Plus anchors the entry end. All three are sold in Austria.