Rank #5 in Best Espresso Machine 2026: 10 Ranked, and Why 20 Bar Is the Wrong Number
Nespresso Pixie Coffee Pod Machine by Krups, 19 Bar, 1260W
- Rating
- 4.4
- Ratings
- 266
- Rank
- #5
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Pixie is the only capsule-first machine in this ranking, and the listing is unambiguous about it: 19 bar output pressure, pods as the coffee input, compatible with Nespresso Original capsules, in an aluminium and plastic body weighing 2.59 kilograms with a 0.7 litre water capacity and auto shut-off.
19 bar is a higher quoted pressure than the 15 bar machines here, though pressure on a capsule machine is doing a different job than on a manual one. The Pixie is the lightest and smallest machine in this ranking by a distance, at 32.6 by 11.1 by 23.5 centimetres. At the time of collection it carried 266 ratings at 4.4 stars. Everything here comes from the Amazon listing rather than our own testing.
How those 266 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Other Special Features of the Product | Auto Shut-Off, Lightweight, Removable Tank |
|---|---|
| Coffee Maker Type | Espresso Machine |
| Specific Uses For Product | Cappuccino, Espresso, Iced Coffee, Latte, Mocha |
| Operation Mode | Fully Automatic |
| Wattage | 1260 watts |
| Voltage | 220.0 |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Output Pressure | 19 Bars |
| Coffee Input Type | Pods |
| Compatible Coffee Pods | Nespresso Original |
| Filter Type | [Unique] |
| Capacity | 0.7 litres |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 32.6D x 11.1W x 23.5H centimetres |
| Item Weight | 2.59 kg |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |
| coffee_filter_size | #2 |
| Material | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Exterior Finish | Metallic |
| Is the item dishwasher safe? | No |
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Espresso Machine 2026: 10 Ranked, and Why 20 Bar Is the Wrong Number.
Rank #1
De'Longhi Dedica Style Manual Espresso Machine, 15 Bar, 1350W, Metal
£173.75
Rank #2
Breville Barista Max Espresso Machine with Integrated Bean Grinder, 15 Bar
£394.99
Rank #3
De'Longhi Stilosa Manual Espresso Machine, 15 Bar, Stainless Steel Boiler
£89.00
Rank #4
De'Longhi Magnifica S Bean to Cup Automatic Coffee Machine, 15 Bar
£295.00
Questions people ask
What pods does it use?
Nespresso Original capsules, per the listing.
What pressure is listed?
19 bar.
What is the water capacity?
0.7 litres.
Does it switch off by itself?
Yes, auto shut-off is named.
How many ratings does it have?
266 at the time of collection, averaging 4.4 stars.
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