Coffee machines: choosing between countertop, hot, iced-hot and outdoor
Coffee is the most complete DOZZON line: one capsule system, four machine formats. The countertop unit holds 32 capsules in 8 lanes for a pantry; the hot machine holds 168 in 14 lanes for an office lobby; the iced-hot model adds a 3.9 kg ice bin so an iced americano needs no waiting in summer; the outdoor unit adds dust and rain protection and a wide temperature range for scenic areas and temporary sites.
Four machine formats, one capsule system
Six of the eight categories - coffee, beverage, juice, milk tea, tea and herbal - share one hardware platform: countertop, hot, iced-hot and outdoor iced-hot. They differ in body structure, screen size, whether there is ice-making and outdoor protection, and which capsules go in. The table below gives the published specifications for all four.
| Item | Countertop DZ-KFJT-C1 | Hot machine DZ-KFJ-C2 | Iced-hot DZ-KFJX-C1 | Outdoor iced-hot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanes and capacity | 8 lanes · 32 capsules (4 per lane) | 14 lanes × 12 = 168 capsules | 14 lanes × 12 = 168 capsules | 14 lanes × 12 = 168 capsules |
| Touchscreen | 10.1 inch | 21.5 inch | 32 inch | 32 inch |
| Dimensions (mm) | 408 × 568 × 682 | 670 × 865 × 1872 | 940 × 883 × 1872 | Per project configuration |
| Rated power | 1090 W | 1520 W | 1930 W | Per project configuration |
| Weight | About 53 kg | About 170 kg | Per configuration | Per project configuration |
| Water supply | Bottled or plumbed | Dual 18.9 L with auto-switch, or plumbed | Dual 18.9 L with auto-switch, or plumbed | Per site plumbing |
| Cup handling | Manual cup take | Automatic cup drop, lid and press | Automatic cup drop, lid and press | Automatic cup drop, lid and press |
| Chilling / ice | — | Chilled direct, no ice bin | 3.9 kg ice bin, about 20 iced drinks continuously | 3.9 kg ice bin, with outdoor protection |
| Typical sites | Office pantry, meeting rooms, reception | Office lobby, campus, transit hub, school | Malls, transit hubs, campuses, scenic areas | Scenic areas, campus forecourts, construction sites, event venues |
The hot, iced-hot and outdoor models share the floor-standing platform; the outdoor version adds dust and rain protection and a wider temperature range. Electrical data, dimensions and IP rating follow the project configuration sheet. Prices are quoted per configuration and are not listed here.
Where a coffee machine works
Offices and campuses
A morning queue tests cup speed and stock-outs. With 168 capsules at 60 cups a day, refills come every two and a half days; the 32-capsule countertop suits offices under 20 people, with a weekly refill.
Transit hubs and malls
People here care about two things: whether they can get it now, and whether it will sell out. The floor-standing unit with automatic cup and lid needs no attendant, and in summer the iced-hot model converts noticeably better than the hot-only one.
Factories and schools
Shift work and a ten-minute break are two extremes: one needs 24-hour availability, the other a cup in tens of seconds. Neither suits a fancy menu - fewer SKUs and faster output matter more.
Four questions before choosing
- How many cups a day will the site sell: under 40, take the countertop; over 60, go straight to the 168-capsule floor unit.
- Do you need ice: where summer is over 30% of revenue, the iced-hot model pays back faster than hot-only.
- Who refills: how many machines one person covers decides between 32 and 168 capsules.
- Whose capsules: whether third-party capsules work and which formats are compatible must be settled before purchase.
FAQ
- How the 168 capsules add up
- Fourteen lanes with 12 capsules each: 14 × 12 = 168. Both the floor-standing chilled and iced-hot models use this layout; the countertop has 8 lanes and 32 capsules.
- How many cups a day can one machine make
- At tens of seconds per cup, continuous output is not the limit; refilling and queuing are. 40-80 cups a day is the usual range for the 168-capsule models.
- Which coffees can it make
- Americano, espresso, latte, cappuccino and mocha are all possible, depending on the capsule SKUs. Changing capsules changes the menu on the same machine, with no hardware change.
- What does it cost
- Quoted per configuration. Price depends directly on lane count, screen size, whether there is ice-making and whether cup-drop modules are included - the same model varies widely by configuration.
Related models
- DZ-KFJ-C2 floor-standing beverage machine (chilled / hot)14 lanes, 168 capsules, automatic cup and lid
- DZ-KFJT-C1 countertop capsule beverage machine8 lanes, 32 capsules, fits a counter
- DZ-KFJX-C1 self-service capsule vending machine (iced-hot)168 capsules + 3.9 kg ice
Further reading
- Will a machine be noisy in a quiet space: noise, odour and vibration
- Beans or capsules: choosing between the two ingredient formats
- What to charge per cup: three price bands and when to adjust
- Hot or cold in an office: matching the menu to the temperature
Other categories
For a specific configuration, site modelling or a deployed reference nearby, contact us directly.
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