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First of all, I would like to thank What’s Worth Buying for providing the public testing opportunity. When I saw the public testing application for the Xinxiang smart capsule coffee machine, I applied immediately.

To be honest, I am not a fan of coffee, but I can't help my wife who loves coffee like her life. We have already bought a Delonghi semi-automatic Italian coffee machine, so this capsule coffee machine is also specially applied for my wife.

In addition, considering that this coffee machine is a smart device and can be connected to the Mijia smart home system, as a smart home expert with more than 40 Mijia devices, I naturally can’t let it go!

Unboxing——Packaging Rating★★★★

▼The product was delivered by SF Express, and it was directly in the Mijia Youpin box, as always in Xiaomi style.

▼After opening the outer packaging box of Youpin, you will see the packaging box of the Xinxiang smart capsule coffee machine, which is mainly white.

▼After opening the package, the first thing you see is the 20 coffee capsules that are given away randomly (in this white box), and the instruction manual is under the white box.

▼The instruction manual is just 4 simple pages in total, which shows that the settings are not complicated and it is very easy to use.

▼There are three accessories that are packaged separately: 20 free coffee capsules, a coaster, and an instruction manual.

Summary: The packaging of the Xinxiang Smart Capsule Coffee Machine is generally simple and elegant, in line with Xiaomi's packaging style. However, I personally feel that the strength of the packaging carton could be improved, so the packaging score is: four stars ★★★★

Introduction to product appearance——Appearance score★★★★

Even though coffee products have lowered their status and become commonplace, drinking coffee is still a symbol of the bourgeoisie in most people's minds. Otherwise, there wouldn't be so many people who like to spend an afternoon in Starbucks with a cup of coffee and a computer.

Therefore, for coffee lovers with a petty-bourgeois temperament, the appearance of a product often has a great influence on its evaluation, which is why most coffee-related products on the market are very exquisite.

Let’s take a look at the appearance of the Xinxiang smart capsule coffee machine:

▼First of all, the smart capsule coffee machine inherits the simple white style of Xiaomi products and uses a beautiful piano paint. It gives people the first impression that it is very delicate, which is in line with the appearance that a coffee machine should have.

▼Looking at the side of the smart capsule coffee machine, the lines of the coffee machine are relatively soft and rounded.

▼Big heart logo on the front

▼The bottom of the coffee machine is average, the product information is also at the bottom, and the maximum power is 1600W.

▼Top view, it is a narrow strip, which saves a lot of space.

▼When working out of the water, it looks so beautiful!!!

Summary: Even though the appearance of this coffee machine cannot be described as stunning, it is definitely worthy of the word exquisite. The piano paint chosen by the manufacturer has greatly enhanced the texture of the product. Coupled with the rounded lines and simple design, placing it on the bar will definitely increase the petty bourgeoisie temperament of the family.

Appearance rating: Four stars★★★★

Product details and workmanship introduction——Details score ★★★★★

I think the overall feeling of the smart capsule coffee machine is very exquisite. Let's take a look at whether the details are as exquisite and perfect as the appearance.

▼The first is the heart-shaped logo on the front, which is in the shape of a water drop.

▼The tray height of the Xinxiang smart capsule coffee machine can be adjusted in 2 levels. If the cup is too high, it can be disassembled for easy cleaning.

▼Waste capsule collection box, used capsules will fall into the collection box, which can store 10 capsules. In addition, there is magnetic attraction between the waste capsule collection box and the body, which is a very good design, ensuring a tight connection and easy to take.

▼A close-up of the knob. The outer ring of the knob is wrapped in metal. The details of the design are very innovative and pleasing to the eye.

▼The capsule cover of the coffee machine is made of metal, with good workmanship, very bright and textured.

▼The front end of the cover is slightly curved upwards, which makes it easier to press down the capsule. It is another nice little design that is both aesthetically pleasing and practical.

▼I thought of choosing a rear-mounted water tank for the coffee machine, so that it can be in the same line as the machine body, making the width of the machine narrow enough to save space.

▼Water inlet at the bottom

▼The water tank’s flip cover allows you to add water without removing the tank.

▼Water Inlet

▼After removing the water tank, you can see the maximum and minimum scale lines marked on the water tank.

▼As you can see, there are two water outlets, one for espresso and one for hot water. The coffee machine I thought of adopts a dual water outlet independent design, which effectively avoids pipe contamination in hot water mode.

▼The other is the lighting, which lights up when the coffee machine is powered on, illuminating the coffee cup. It’s a nice little detail.

▼Two boxes of 20 capsules in total are randomly included.

▼The shell of the capsule is made of plastic, not aluminum.

Summary: The overall performance of detail control is good, with many thoughtful small designs. Moreover, the product mold opening and workmanship are first-class, the product gaps are uniform, and there is no burr. The beautiful piano paint adds a lot of highlights to the product.

So here is a score for the details: five stars ★★★★★

Product review and settings introduction——Ease of use and intelligent scoring: ★★★

▼1. Coffee making process

I thought the steps of making coffee with a smart capsule coffee machine were very easy to use.

Compared to the semi-automatic coffee machine I used before, it can be said to be absolutely a blessing for lazy people.

The first thing is to turn on the machine, put the capsule into the card slot, and close the cover.

Use the knob or mobile phone APP to select the mode (divided into three options: American, espresso, and hot water). After selecting the mode, press the knob and the coffee will start to be made.

▼Coffee making process (I chose espresso)

▼A very simple cup of 35ml espresso is ready, but there doesn’t seem to be much coffee crema.

(It may be because of the capsule. The Nespresso capsules used later have better fat content than the Xinxiang capsules. There will be a comparison of the two capsules below)

▼After use, the capsule has a grid-like opening on the front.

▼After use, the capsule has three holes on the back.

Summary: The convenience of capsule coffee machines is really not to be underestimated.

It used to take at least 5 minutes to make a 40ml espresso with a semi-automatic coffee machine, but this smart capsule coffee machine can do it in 1 minute, which greatly improves the happiness index. And cleaning up the battlefield later is much easier than with a semi-automatic coffee machine.

▼2. APP access settings, functions and intelligent linkage evaluation

1. APP access settings and function evaluation

As a product of Xiaomi ecosystem, it naturally needs to be connected to Mijia App.

▼First, follow the prompts of the Mi Home APP to easily access the application. After access, you can see the device in Mi Home.

▼After clicking to enter the device, you can see the currently selected working mode. You can also choose from 3 other working modes, namely concentrated, American and hot water.

▼Click on the adjustment button in any mode to adjust the details of the mode, including water output and water temperature;

This allows for greater precision when making capsules for different brands, and also allows for subtle adjustments based on personal taste.

For example, the recommended production volume for capsules is 35ml, while Nespresso recommends 25ml and 40ml. The intelligence here is quite good and can be adjusted.

▼In addition, the App also provides the function of collecting and making records, which is also a very convenient design. This is conducive to collecting and querying the settings we have used.

Summary: The APP access settings and functions are quite good.

You can customize the key parameters (production volume and temperature) in the working mode, which can basically meet the needs of most compatible capsules. In addition, the hot water function can also accurately set the temperature and water output, which is very convenient for daily tea making and milk powder preparation.

To sum up, APP access settings and function evaluation score: four stars ★★★★

2. Intelligent linkage evaluation

▼As shown in the picture below, when linked with other Mi smart devices, it only supports power on and off operations. That is to say, I can only ask Xiao Ai to help me turn it on and off, which is useless.

Real intelligent linkage should be able to control internal production parameters and production. For example, you can ask Xiao Ai to make you a cup of 45ML, 85-degree coffee, which saves the trouble of operating the mobile phone.

But such a simple thing cannot be achieved, and it can still be called intelligence.

To sum up, the smart linkage evaluation score is: one star★, the functions can be ignored and the intelligence is not close.

▼3. Coffee making and Nespresso capsule comparison and evaluation

Put the capsules that come with it into the coffee machine, set the parameters to 35ml and 80 degrees, and you can start making coffee. It's very simple!

▼The finished 35ml espresso:

You can see a layer of oil on the surface of the coffee. My wife is very satisfied with the taste. She feels that it is not much different from the one I made with a semi-automatic coffee machine, and may even be better.

Nespresso capsule coffee production and comparison

▼Nespresso official website's 586 yuan 150 capsules set, and 4 free coffee cups and coffee trays:

▼4 free cups

▼Comparison between Xinxiang capsules and Nespresso capsules. The one in the middle is the Xinxiang capsule. You can see that there is not much difference in size.

▼Some Nespresso capsules use aluminum shells, and I thought the outer shells of the capsules should be plastic.

Below I used a Nespresso capsule to make a 40ml espresso.

▼40ml of coffee, 5ml more than expected:

▼You can see that using Nespresso capsules also produces a thick layer of fat, which seems to be more than what you would expect from a capsule, so there is no problem with compatibility.

▼Comparing Nespresso and Xinxiang, you can see that the fat of Nespresso is slightly thicker, but the difference is not big.

Summary: The Xinxiang smart capsule coffee machine has good performance in the taste and compatibility of coffee making. It has been verified through actual practice that it is compatible with Nespresso capsules.

This part is rated: Four stars ★★★★

Product advantages and disadvantages:

1. Advantages:

1. Piano paint, exquisite appearance design;

2. Independent hot water function;

3. Coffee and hot water are separated, and the double water path design prevents the hot water from being contaminated;

4. The water outlet is equipped with LED light;

5. The automatic capsule return design is convenient and fast, and the discarded capsule box can store about 10 capsules;

6. Ultra-thin body does not take up space;

7. Compatible with capsules of multiple brands.

2. Disadvantages

It claims to be connected to the Mi Home APP, but the intelligent automation control part can only turn the device on and off?

In fact, this function has been cracked by a master, but the official version is not available.

2. There is no milk frothing function, which is not convenient enough.

3. The water tank capacity is only 580ml. If used as a water heater, the water tank capacity is obviously insufficient.

4. The product price of 799 is a little expensive. I personally feel that it would be more reasonable if it could be bought at around 650 yuan during the promotion, and the cost performance would be summarized.

Summarize:

I think the smart capsule coffee machine is generally a product worth recommending, and it meets the definition of a capsule coffee machine.

Especially the compatibility with capsules is good, and the range of capsules to choose from is very wide. In addition, the hot water function is supported, which increases the frequency of use of this coffee machine a lot, making it a good choice as a home water bar.

To sum up, the recommended index is four stars ★★★★

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