Which Nespresso Machine Is the Best Value for You?

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Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ Coffee and Espresso Machine by De'Longhi, Black

8.6/10Our score, based on listed specifications and buyer feedback

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Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ Coffee and Espresso

Best for: Small kitchens and black-coffee drinkers

Pros

• 30-second heat-up
• Side water tank for easy refills
• Tasting pack included

Cons

• No milk frother listed
• Five sizes, no 18 oz cup

Best for: Latte lovers wanting a frother bundle

Pros

• Milk frother in the bundle
• Five cup sizes
• 4 fl oz removable tank

Cons

• Vertuo capsules only
• Fewer listed details than other models

The Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ Coffee Machine in Liquorice Black is the bundle to look at if you love cappuccinos and lattes. A milk frother is a small jug that whips milk into foam, and here it comes with the machine, so you do not need to buy one separately. The listing says the Pop+ makes five cup sizes, from espresso to the tall Alto and a cold brew style coffee, and that it reads a code on each Vertuo capsule to set the brew automatically.

Specs include a 25.4 fluid ounce removable tank, auto shut-off, app control and one-touch brewing at 1500 watts. Nespresso says there are more than 30 coffees to choose from, and the machine is described as easy to use and to clean. The description also mentions the Pop+ family comes in bright colors, though this listing is the black version.

This model suits a first-time buyer who wants milk drinks right away, or a gift-giver who wants a complete box. If you only drink black coffee, the next model gives you the same machine without the frother. For more frother bundles, see our guide to the Nespresso machine with milk frother.

The Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ Coffee and Espresso machine, made by De’Longhi for Nespresso, is the plain Pop+ in black. Its listing is more detailed about sizes: 5, 8 and 12 ounce coffees plus single and double espressos, brewed hot or over ice. It heats up in 30 seconds, has a descaling alert, and has an adjustable drip tray so taller mugs fit.

The 25 fluid ounce water tank sits on the side, which makes refilling easier on a crowded counter. A complimentary tasting pack comes in the box, and the listing notes the aluminum capsules can be recycled through Nespresso’s free program. It does not list a milk frother.

Pick this one for a dorm, office or small apartment where you mostly want coffee or espresso without milk foam. If you often drink big travel-mug servings, the Vertuo Next models add an 18 ounce size.

Best for: Bright kitchens wanting a white machine

Pros

• Six cup sizes
• Automatic capsule recognition
• Sample pack and voucher

Cons

• Frother wording says if applicable
• Sparse specs in listing

Best for: Mug-size coffee drinkers

Pros

• Six cup sizes up to 18 oz
• 37 fl oz water capacity
• Partially recycled materials

Cons

• No milk frother listed
• Vertuo capsules only

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Nespresso Vertuo Next Coffee and Espresso Maker by De'Longhi, Creamy White and Gold

8.8/10Our score, based on listed specifications and buyer feedback

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Nespresso Vertuo Next Coffee and Espresso

Best for: Gift buyers wanting a stylish finish

Pros

• Six cup sizes up to 18 oz
• Slim 5.5-inch width
• Sample pack and voucher

Cons

• Frother wording says if applicable
• Deep at 16.9 inches

The Nespresso Vertuo Next Coffee and Espresso maker in Creamy White and Gold is the dressiest option here, which makes it a natural gift. Vertuo Next brews six cup sizes: 5, 8, 12 and 18 ounce coffees plus single and double espressos. It uses Centrifusion, Nespresso’s name for spinning the capsule quickly while brewing to pull out flavor and crema, and recognizes each capsule automatically.

The machine is only 5.5 inches wide and partly made from recycled materials, though it is 16.9 inches deep. It holds 37 fluid ounces of water. The listing says a milk frother is included “if applicable,” which is unclear wording, so confirm the bundle contents on the product page before you buy. A capsule sample pack and a voucher are included, and the listing says it works with Vertuo capsules and select pods from another coffee brand.

This suits someone who wants the full range of cup sizes and a machine that looks good on display. If color does not matter, the black Vertuo Next below offers the same brewing sizes.

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Nespresso Pixie Compact Espresso Machine by DeLonghi, with 19-Bar Pump – Silver

8.8/10Our score, based on listed specifications and buyer feedback

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Nespresso Pixie Compact Espresso Machine by

Best for: Espresso purists using Original capsules

Pros

• 19-bar pump
• Espresso and Lungo buttons
• Auto-off after 9 minutes

Cons

• Renewed unit, not new
• Listing states 240 volts

The Nespresso Pixie Compact Espresso Machine by De’Longhi is different from everything else in this guide. It uses Original capsules, not Vertuo, and has a 19-bar pump, which refers to the pressure used to push water through the coffee. Two programmable buttons make espresso and lungo, a slightly longer espresso, and stop automatically.

It heats quickly, the listing mentions a 25 second start-up, and it turns off after 9 minutes of inactivity. Capacity is listed as 1 liter and weight as 2.47 kg. Two important notes: this listing is sold as Amazon Renewed, meaning a refurbished unit rather than a new one, and it lists 240 volts. Standard US outlets are 120 volts, so check the voltage and renewed terms carefully before buying.

The Pixie suits someone who only drinks short espresso drinks and does not need mug-size coffee. For americanos, iced coffee and big cups, any Vertuo model is a better fit.

The Nespresso Vertuo Next Coffee & Espresso maker in black gives you the full six sizes, including the 18 ounce coffee, plus single and double espressos, hot or over ice. The listing calls Vertuo Next the most compact, sustainable and smart Vertuo machine yet, 5.5 inches wide and made of partially recycled materials.

It holds 37 fluid ounces of water, has an adjustable cup size, a removable drip tray and tank, and auto shut-off. A complimentary tasting pack is included, with access to over 40 permanent Vertuo coffees. No milk frother is listed for this version.

This is the practical pick for a big-mug coffee drinker who wants fewer refills thanks to the larger tank. If you want iced drinks, our Nespresso machine ice guide explains how the over-ice brews work.

The white Nespresso Vertuo Next Coffee and Espresso maker shares the same six cup sizes, the 5.5-inch slim design, Centrifusion brewing and automatic capsule recognition. Like the Creamy White and Gold version, its listing says a milk frother is included “if applicable” and that a sample pack and voucher come in the box.

Its specification list is thinner than the others: it gives 1500 watts and 110 volts but does not specify water tank capacity. That is not a problem in itself, but it means you should check the product page for the exact box contents.

Choose this one if you want a clean white machine for a bright kitchen. If the gold trim appeals more, or you want a clearer spec list, look at the Creamy White and Gold model.