Jura D6 vs Krups Evidence One (EA895N40)
Two answers to the same question — the split below is the whole argument.
Jura
US$699–849
The D6 is a press-a-button bean-to-cup machine that delivers consistently decent espresso and cappuccino without any barista skill; the trade-off is a non-removable brew group, a fiddly manu…
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Krups
US$699–899
The Evidence One is a confident all-rounder for households that want variety and push-button convenience without barista training. Accept that the thermoblock heat system and a fixed brew gr…
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Where they actually differ
On 10 of 11 measures these two tie. The single row below is the entire argument.
D6
Evidence One (EA895N40)
Reliability record
D6 leads, clearly
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The counter’s vote
Looks barely figure in either machine’s record — the counter can sit this one out.
D6: Appliance-neutral — sleek compact design noted as "kitchen-friendly" by retailers, but not a draw; no design award citations or "bought-for-the-counter" threads in community record.
Evidence One (EA895N40): Praised for compact footprint and visual appeal in consumer reviews; no polarization evident.
Where they tie: milk & steam · shot ceiling · back-to-back drinks · ready when you are · forgiving to learn on — don’t let a spec sheet invent a difference.
On the counter
The size difference, to scale
So — which one?
Take the D6 if —
- It has to just work, every day
Take the Evidence One (EA895N40) if —
Hard case to make: the D6 leads everywhere the data separates them. This one is a deal-day purchase, not a first choice.
The D6 leads everywhere the data separates them, at the same money — the Evidence One (EA895N40)'s case is taste, looks, or a deal you couldn't refuse.
Known weak points
D6
Proprietary water circuits prone to mineral buildup requiring Jura-authorized descaling; repair costs for internal solenoid/pump failures reported as expensive out-of-warranty; no third-party parts ecosystem documented.
Evidence One (EA895N40)
Milk-system failures; sensor failures with expensive out-of-warranty repair costs.
For the row-by-row readers
The whole sheet, side by side
Matching rows fade back — the ink is where they differ.
D6
Evidence One (EA895N40)
Type
Super-automatic (bean-to-cup)
Super-automatic (bean-to-cup)
Heat-up time
~1 min
45 seconds
Steam power
2/5
2.5/5
Brew + steam at once
No
No
Guest recovery
2.5/5
3/5
Shot quality ceiling
2.5/5
2.5/5
PID temperature control
No
No
Milk system
Auto frother
Auto frother
One-touch drinks
7
17
Removable brew group
No
No
Hot-water tap
Yes
Yes
Cup clearance
11.2 cm
15 cm
Workflow demand
0.5/5
0.5/5
Maintenance
3.5/5
3/5
Noise
3.5/5
3/5
Build longevity
3/5
2.5/5
Dimensions
28 × 41.4 × 34.5 cm
36.3 × 37.2 × 24 cm
One owner each
“These machines are well built. Typically, if you care for this machine [and] follow the manufacturer's recommended cleaning and maintenance you will squeeze a lot of functionality from these coffee machines.”
“It's really well built and looks great, is packed with features (some of which are a bit unnecessary but nice to have), is simple to use and produces good quality coffee – so it's hard to find fault.”
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