The Krups-made Nespresso Pixie is one of the smallest machines for Nespresso Original capsules: a narrow 19-bar pod machine with two programmable cup sizes (espresso and lungo), a 0.7 L tank and a quick heat-up, with no milk system unless…
The Krups-made Nespresso Pixie is one of the smallest machines for Nespresso Original capsules: a narrow 19-bar pod machine with two programmable cup sizes (espresso and lungo), a 0.7 L tank and a quick heat-up, with no milk system unless bought as a bundle. UK owners consistently praise how little space it takes, how simple it is and the quality of the coffee, and it accepts compatible third-party capsules. Its limits are the basic feature set, a small tank, tight room for tall mugs and occasional complaints about noise or lukewarm lungos; some long-time owners feel the redesigned version is less solid than the older Pixie. It suits espresso and black-coffee drinkers with limited worktop space. The redesign is relatively new, so long-term reliability is not yet established.
Strengths
Very compact footprint (about 11 cm wide) that reviewers repeatedly say suits small kitchens and campervans.
Simple two-button operation, quick heat-up and easy cleaning.
Coffee quality and crema are widely praised, and compatible supermarket capsules generally work.
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Automatic switch-off after 9 minutes to save energy.
Things to consider
Only espresso and lungo sizes and no milk frother in the standalone version.
Some owners of the older Pixie find the new one flimsier, or report watery or inconsistent cup volumes.
Occasional complaints about brewing noise, lungo not hot enough, tight mug clearance and dripping after use.
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Long-term reliability of the redesigned model is not yet known; no independent UK reliability data was found.
Who is it for, and who is it not for?
Good for
Espresso, lungo and black-coffee drinkers who want a no-fuss machine for small spaces.
Owners of an old Pixie or Nespresso Original machine wanting a like-for-like replacement using the same capsules.
May not suit
People who want milk drinks at the touch of a button, adjustable temperature or many drink options.
Those who mainly use tall travel mugs or large cups.
The Pixie currently sold in the UK is the redesigned generation: John Lewis sells the Titanium as XN306T40 and Amazon.co.uk sells the Dark Green as model XN3063 ('Nespresso Pixie Redesign', manufacturer Groupe SEB, manufacture year 2024). The earlier XN304T40 Titanium is discontinued at John Lewis.
The most frequent praise in UK reviews is that the machine takes up little worktop space and suits small kitchens, campervans and single coffee drinkers.
Most reviewers are happy with the coffee and crema, and several note that compatible third-party and supermarket capsules (including compostable pods) work in it.
A minority of owners replacing an older Pixie say the new one feels flimsier or looks cheaper, or that it gives weaker, watery or inconsistent cup volumes; others say the new design looks smarter and feels well made.
Isolated complaints cover noise while brewing, lungo coffee not being hot enough, tight clearance for larger mugs, dripping after use, a flip-up rather than removable drip tray and no separate on/off button.
TechRadar's 2022 test of the earlier Krups Pixie measured 25-30 s preheat, coffee dispensed at 68-75°C with no temperature adjustment, and 69 dB while brewing; it rated it compact, easy to use and inexpensive, but noted no milk frother, only two drink choices and parts that are not dishwasher safe.
Reviews of the previous XN304T40 at John Lewis praise compactness and coffee but include reports of faults such as inverted button volumes, leaks and a unit that stopped after eight months.
The redesigned model has been on sale only since about 2024, so the available reviews cannot show long-term reliability; no Which? test or forum evidence was found.
The most frequent praise in UK reviews is that the machine takes up little worktop space and suits small kitchens, campervans and single coffee drinkers.
Most reviewers are happy with the coffee and crema, and several note that compatible third-party and supermarket capsules (including compostable pods) work in it.
A minority of owners replacing an older Pixie say the new one feels flimsier or looks cheaper, or that it gives weaker, watery or inconsistent cup volumes; others say the new design looks smarter and feels well made.
Isolated complaints cover noise while brewing, lungo coffee not being hot enough, tight clearance for larger mugs, dripping after use, a flip-up rather than removable drip tray and no separate on/off button.
TechRadar's 2022 test of the earlier Krups Pixie measured 25-30 s preheat, coffee dispensed at 68-75°C with no temperature adjustment, and 69 dB while brewing; it rated it compact, easy to use and inexpensive, but noted no milk frother, only two drink choices and parts that are not dishwasher safe.
Reviews of the previous XN304T40 at John Lewis praise compactness and coffee but include reports of faults such as inverted button volumes, leaks and a unit that stopped after eight months.
The redesigned model has been on sale only since about 2024, so the available reviews cannot show long-term reliability; no Which? test or forum evidence was found.
Owners mostly love how little space the Pixie takes and how simple it is: fill the tank, drop in a capsule and press one of two buttons. The coffee and crema are widely praised, it heats up and brews quickly, and compatible supermarket capsules generally work. Many buyers are replacing an older Pixie that served them for years and are pleased with the smarter new look. The criticism mainly comes from those long-time owners: a few feel the new version is lighter or more plasticky than the old one, and a handful report watery or inconsistent cup volumes. Other occasional gripes are brewing noise, lungo coffee that could be hotter, tight space for tall mugs, some dripping after use and the lack of an on/off switch.
What buyers like
Compact, takes little worktop space43 reviews
Easy to use and clean40 reviews
Good coffee taste and crema39 reviews
Stylish, smart design25 reviews
Heats up and brews quickly15 reviews
Feels sturdy and well made9 reviews
Works with compatible third-party capsules8 reviews
Common complaints
Feels flimsier or looks cheaper than the old Pixie3 reviews
Weak, watery or inconsistent cup volume3 reviews
Noisy while brewing3 reviews
Coffee (especially lungo) not hot enough2 reviews
Tight clearance for larger mugs2 reviews
Drips after use or drip tray not removable2 reviews
Other observations
Bought to replace an older Pixie or Nespresso machine33 reviews
How was this summary made?
Summarised from 96 reviews; 2 reviews about delivery, packaging or the seller were left out. The summary is drawn from opinions that recur in the reviews read; each theme shows how many reviews mention it. These counts are not a rate and do not apply to every unit.
96 unique text reviews: John Lewis XN306T40 reviews API pages 1-4 sorted newest (80, deduplicated by author+date+title), Amazon.co.uk Dark Green (8) and Dark Green bundle (8) top UK reviews (deduplicated). Off-topic: 1 gift review not yet used, 1 damaged-on-arrival report. Amazon's 'Customers say' summary was compared, not copied. Previous-generation XN304T40 reviews excluded.
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P***2/523 October 2026John LewisTitan XN306T40
Have just bought this brand new Pixie machine as a replacement for the Magimix original Pixie that has given many years excellent service.
We have always been totally happy with our original Pixie as a natural partner for the excellent Nespresso coffee available in so many lovely flavours. …
s***5/527 July 2026John LewisTitan XN306T40
Simple, great, no-nonsense coffee machine. Love Nespresso!
C***1/519 June 2026John LewisTitan XN306T40
We've tried this item a few times to see if it is just occasionally a bit rubbish (by rubbish I mean producing anywhere between 1cm and half a cup of coffee despite setting the volume to be delivered, and taking an inordinate amount of time to do so) or whether it's just us. …
A***4/523 May 2026John LewisTitan XN306T40
This is a replacement for a 10year Krups pixie machine. I love everything thing about it except I don't feel it's as well made as my older one. Parts seem flimsier, hence 4*
E*** D***5/511 April 2026John LewisTitan XN306T40
Lovely little machine that doesn't take up much room in my kitchen but deliveries a really good cup of coffee. Simple to use. I would recommend this product
M***3/54 March 2026John LewisTitan XN306T40
Works well, but looks cheap compared to previous model.
s***5/513 February 2026John LewisTitan XN306T40
Bought this to replace my similar one I bought in 2016 which broke recently. Didn't fancy the new models as the large vertuo capsules can't be bought cheaper at the moment plus I only drink black coffee so don't need the milk compartment. It's my favourite machine …
W***5/525 October 2025John LewisTitan XN306T40
I'm very pleased with my new coffee machine, it's so easy to use and the coffee is delicious! I also love that it's so compact and stylish looking, I generally drink my coffee with just a little bit of milk so this is perfect as I didn't need a milk frother or any other features on it. …
D***1/513 September 2025John LewisTitan XN306T40
We bought this to replace our old Nespresso Mini Coffee Machine. In comparison we find this one clumsy to use when inserting coffee pod, the clearance for some mugs is very tight and the machine is very noisy when brewing the coffee. …
J***4/513 September 2025John LewisTitan XN306T40
Easy to operate and fits lots of different makes of Nepresso type coffee pods. However, could do with brewing the coffee hotter for my taste.
C***1/519 August 2025John LewisTitan XN306T40
We bought this Pixie machine 3 weeks ago and we are very disappointed. Àlthough we had Pixie machine before, the current model doesnt provide the same coffee quality. Cups are very watery.
L***5/52 August 2025John LewisTitan XN306T40
I have had several Nespresso machines over many years and this one feels well made especially considering the price point. Also, with the pod offer over the next 6 months the machine is practically free. Water comes through at a good temperature …
a***4/55 July 2025John LewisTitan XN306T40
Great product good size easy to use only criticism is sometimes not hot enough fine for espresso but longer one can be cooler solution is easy just put boiling water in cup first then not a problem but very handy machine
B***5/58 June 2025John LewisTitan XN306T40
I bought this to replace my old Nespresso machine which had started leaking. This one has an all together different feel - it is well made and radiates high quality. It is fairly quiet and produces excellent coffee (I am only using Nespresso capsules). …
S***5/517 May 2025John LewisTitan XN306T40
Sturdy but not too big. Easy to use- large cup fits underneath. Heats up quickly- looks good too!
S***3/529 March 2025John LewisTitan XN306T40
When our trusty old Krups Pixie - one with the corrugated steel sides bought years ago when Nespresso first appeared on the scene - finally gave up the ghost, we naturally thought to replace like-with-like.
What we came to find is that with the new Krups Pixie, like-is-not-quite-replaced-with-like…
A***3/518 March 2025John LewisTitan XN306T40
Nice tidy machine, does the job. Shame it is surprisingly noisy..
M*** g***4/514 October 2026AmazonDark Green XN3063
My very old Nespresso pixie machine decided to flood all over the kitchen. So I bought this one as a replacement. One of the reasons I bought it is that it works in exactly the same way and takes exactly the same pods as the previous machine. …
D*** T***5/519 August 2026AmazonDark Green XN3063
We Love this coffee pod machine 🥰 Its So easy to use and clean. We take it away in our campervan, its just a fab size and doesn't take up much space. Such a Luxury to make coffee when we want. …
C***5/512 August 2025AmazonDark Green XN3063
Purchased as a replacement for my old Magimix machine that died on me. … I am not keen on the fact there isn't a separate on off button … The espresso button produces a very small amount of coffee, a lot less than previous machine. … Good crema on the top every time. Doesn't leak any water anywhere … Warms up quickly, produces coffee quickly. …
M***5/512 December 2024AmazonDark Green XN3063
… The machine is really simple to use, it heats up quickly, and within 2 minutes you have a gorgeous espresso ready-to-go. … The only thing I’d change about the design is having a removable drip tray instead of one that flips up …
M*** E*** M***5/522 November 2024AmazonDark Green XN3063
… Pros: it makes a really lovely coffee, no matter which size you pick. … It also makes the coffee nice and quick. … Cons: it's noisy, but it's made so quick it's not really that imposing. Most standard mugs don't fit under the spout and sit in the stand, but you can lift the stand to make the mug fit. …
P***4/516 August 2026AmazonDark Green bundle with milk frother XN3063G2
Bought on looks and function, does what it says on the tin. I'm not a coffee expert, but it produces a decent hot coffee... with plenty of sugar of course. Milk frother OK, nothing fantastic but good for a basic capuchino. Note; need to place a spare cup under the spout as the machine drips for a while after use.
D***5/511 March 2026AmazonDark Green bundle with milk frother XN3063G2
Brilliant little machine that makes incredible coffee. I've had the Vertuo (expensive pods) a Jura and a few others. This little Pixie machine is compact, fast and makes the best coffee of all machines I've had.
D*** S***5/54 November 2025AmazonDark Green bundle with milk frother XN3063G2
This is the second Pixie coffee machine I've owned. I had to replace the previous machine as it started to leak but this was after years of use. I don't have a lot of counter space so the size is ideal. The milk frother heats the milk up to the right temperature. …
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NESPRESSO PIXIE Coffee Machine Review - New Model
The Nespresso Pixie by Krups is a compact, robust original-line capsule machine offering 19-bar pump pressure and a fast heat-up time. While it can be relatively noisy and may suffer an initial airlock when first filling the water tank, it delivers good crema and rich flavour.
Nespresso Pixie Review | The right pod coffee machine for you?
The Krups Pixie is a compact and sturdy Nespresso machine with an attractive industrial design that delivers hot, quality coffee with 19 bars of pressure. However, it is noticeably louder in operation than similar models and its buttons require a firm press to register. Overall, it performs well and accommodates taller cups, making it a viable everyday coffee maker.
Nespresso by Krups XN300640 Pixie coffee machine review
The Nespresso Krups Pixie is an impressive, compact coffee machine that is very easy to use, clean, and maintain. It brews rich, flavoursome coffee with a great layer of crema in seconds. The only downside is the lack of an integrated milk frother, though one can be bought separately.
The Krups Nespresso Pixie is a compact and straightforward capsule machine that delivers espresso or lungo with 19 bars of pressure. It heats up quickly and brews an espresso in around 20 seconds with a rich crema and strong aroma, eliminating the mess of grinding and tamping. However, it lacks settings to tailor the coffee to individual tastes and cannot replicate freshly ground beans.
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