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# Best Nespresso Machines (2026): Vertuo and Original Picks by Drink

MP By **Michael Probert** · Published Nov 12, 2026

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**On the listed specs, the Nespresso Essenza Mini is our pick for the narrowest Original machine, the Vertuo Next for the widest Vertuo size range, and the Vertuo Lattissima or Gran Lattissima when you want one-touch milk drinks.** This guide covers 14 machines: seven on the Original system and seven on Vertuo. Each pick lists its drink sizes, milk solution, tank and footprint as Nespresso or the maker states them, plus a price band where we could confirm one.

The picks are our reading of maker specifications, not test results. We don't use or test the products we cover, and we never claim or imply that we have. Where a figure is attributed to Nespresso, De'Longhi or Breville, it is theirs. Where we compare two machines on a listed figure, the comparison is our own arithmetic. Our comparisons of milk systems and controls are our editorial reading of the published features.

## Which Nespresso machine suits which drink?

For espresso and lungo in the narrowest body, start with the [Essenza Mini](https://www.cafegrade.com/guides/best-nespresso-machine#pick-1). For a larger coffee as well as espresso, move to Vertuo: the [Vertuo Next](https://www.cafegrade.com/guides/best-nespresso-machine#pick-10) lists six sizes through an 18 fl oz carafe. For one-touch milk drinks, see the [Gran Lattissima](https://www.cafegrade.com/guides/best-nespresso-machine#pick-6) and [Lattissima One](https://www.cafegrade.com/guides/best-nespresso-machine#pick-5) (Original) or the [Vertuo Lattissima](https://www.cafegrade.com/guides/best-nespresso-machine#pick-13). For milk you steam and pour yourself, see the [Creatista Plus](https://www.cafegrade.com/guides/best-nespresso-machine#pick-7) and [Vertuo Creatista](https://www.cafegrade.com/guides/best-nespresso-machine#pick-14). For iced drinks, the [Vertuo Up](https://www.cafegrade.com/guides/best-nespresso-machine#pick-12) has a dedicated brew-over-ice control per Nespresso.

## How we chose these machines

We compared machines on the things Nespresso and the makers publish: the system (Original or Vertuo), the drink sizes listed, the milk solution (none, an Aeroccino3 frother, an integrated milk jug or an automatic steam wand), the water tank, the footprint, and the warm-up time where stated. A machine counts as its own pick only if it is sold as a distinct model; colorways of one model are one pick, and an Aeroccino bundle is not a separate brewer unless the frother is built in. We left out machines marked out of stock on Nespresso USA's site (see below). Order within the list is by system and then roughly by price band, not by merit.

## Original or Vertuo?

| Attribute | Original | Vertuo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Capsule | Small, narrow capsule; Original and Vertuo capsules differ in size, shape and design and are not interchangeable (Nespresso USA) | Wider, dome-shaped capsule with a printed rim code the machine reads (Nespresso USA) |
| Extraction | Nespresso states a 19-bar high-pressure extraction | Nespresso calls it Centrifusion: capsule rotation plus barcode-controlled water volume, flow, temperature and infusion time |
| Published sizes | Ristretto 0.85, Espresso 1.35 and Lungo about 3.7 fl oz; Americanos and milk drinks need added water or milk | Depending on the machine: Espresso 1.35, Double Espresso 2.7, Gran Lungo 5, Coffee 8, Alto 12 and Carafe 18 fl oz |
| Suited to | Nespresso describes it as suited to espresso and cappuccino drinkers wanting a traditional espresso-size experience | Nespresso describes it as suited to coffee drinkers who also want espresso and larger servings |
| Capsule choice | Nespresso sells its own Original capsules; other brands advertise capsules for Original machines, and that compatibility is the capsule maker's claim, not Nespresso's | Nespresso says Vertuo uses barcoded, system-specific capsules |

Sizes and system descriptions above are from Nespresso USA's pages, read between October 28 and November 11, 2026.

## The 14 Nespresso machines at a glance

| # | Machine | System | Drink sizes (maker) | Milk solution | Water tank | Footprint, W × D × H, in | Price band | Our label |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Nespresso Essenza Mini](https://www.cafegrade.com/guides/best-nespresso-machine#pick-1) | Original | Espresso 1.35 fl oz; Lungo 3.75 fl oz | None; Aeroccino3 bundle optional | 20.3 fl oz | 3.3 × 12.8 × 8 | $150–300 | Narrowest listed body |
| 2 | [Nespresso Pixie (Redesign)](https://www.cafegrade.com/guides/best-nespresso-machine#pick-2) | Original | Espresso 1.35 fl oz; Lungo 3.7 fl oz | None; Aeroccino bundle optional | 24 fl oz | 4.65 × 9.25 × 12.75 | $150–300 | Compact Original with a larger tank |
| 3 | [Nespresso CitiZ](https://www.cafegrade.com/guides/best-nespresso-machine#pick-3) | Original | Espresso 1.35 fl oz; Lungo 3.5 fl oz | None | 33 fl oz | 5.2 × 14.6 × 10.9 | $300–700 | Larger-tank Original |
| 4 | [Nespresso CitiZ & Milk](https://www.cafegrade.com/guides/best-nespresso-machine#pick-4) | Original | Espresso 1.35 fl oz; Lungo 3.5 fl oz | Aeroccino3 mounted on the shared base | 33 fl oz | 8.61 × 14.6 × 10.9 (De'Longhi, with frother base) | $300–700 | Brewer and frother on one base |
| 5 | [Nespresso Lattissima One](https://www.cafegrade.com/guides/best-nespresso-machine#pick-5) | Original | Espresso; Lungo; Cappuccino; Latte Macchiato | Integrated 4.2 fl oz single-serve milk jug | 33.8 fl oz | 6.1 × 12.8 × 10.1 | $300–700 | One-touch milk, single drink |
| 6 | [Nespresso Gran Lattissima](https://www.cafegrade.com/guides/best-nespresso-machine#pick-6) | Original | Espresso 1.35 fl oz; Lungo 3.75 fl oz; nine coffee and milk recipes | Integrated 16 fl oz milk jug | 34 fl oz | 7.9 × 14.4 × 10.8 | $300–700 | One-touch milk, several drinks |
| 7 | [Nespresso Creatista Plus](https://www.cafegrade.com/guides/best-nespresso-machine#pick-7) | Original | Ristretto 0.85 fl oz; Espresso 1.35 fl oz; Lungo 3.75 fl oz; guided milk recipes | Automatic steam wand; milk jug included | 50.7 fl oz | 6.7 × 15.4 × 12 | $300–700 | Steam wand, Original |
| 8 | [Nespresso Vertuo Pop+](https://www.cafegrade.com/guides/best-nespresso-machine#pick-8) | Vertuo | Espresso 1.35; Double Espresso 2.7; Gran Lungo 5; Coffee 8; XL 12 fl oz | None; Aeroccino3 bundles available | 25.4 fl oz | 8.6 × 14 × 10.4 | $75–150 | Entry Vertuo, five sizes |
| 9 | [Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ Deluxe](https://www.cafegrade.com/guides/best-nespresso-machine#pick-9) | Vertuo | Espresso 1.35; Double Espresso 2.7; Gran Lungo 5; Coffee 8; XL 12 fl oz | None; Aeroccino3 bundles available | 37.2 fl oz | 8.6 × 14 × 10.4 | $75–150 | Pop+ with a larger tank |
| 10 | [Nespresso Vertuo Next](https://www.cafegrade.com/guides/best-nespresso-machine#pick-10) | Vertuo | Espresso 1.35; Double Espresso 2.7; Gran Lungo 5; Coffee 8; XL 12; Carafe 18 fl oz | None; Aeroccino3 bundles available | 37 fl oz | 5.5 × 16.8 × 12.4 | $150–300 | Best all-round Vertuo on listed specs |
| 11 | [Nespresso VertuoPlus](https://www.cafegrade.com/guides/best-nespresso-machine#pick-11) | Vertuo | Espresso 1.35; Double Espresso 2.7; Gran Lungo 5; Coffee about 8 fl oz | None; Aeroccino3 bundles available | 40 fl oz on the product page; 37.1 fl oz on an assistance page | 8.7 × 12.7 × 12.8 | $150–300 | Movable tank, four sizes |
| 12 | [Nespresso Vertuo Up](https://www.cafegrade.com/guides/best-nespresso-machine#pick-12) | Vertuo | Espresso 1.35; Double Espresso 2.7; Gran Lungo 5; Coffee 8; XL 12; Carafe 18 fl oz | None; Aeroccino3 bundle optional | 47 fl oz | 8.7 × 15.4 × 10 (side tank) or 4.7 × 19.3 × 10 (rear tank) | $150–300 | Brew-over-ice control |
| 13 | [Nespresso Vertuo Lattissima](https://www.cafegrade.com/guides/best-nespresso-machine#pick-13) | Vertuo | Espresso 1.35; Double Espresso 2.7; Gran Lungo 5; Mug 8; XL 12; Carafe 18 fl oz; Cappuccino; Latte Macchiato | Integrated hot and cold frother; 16 fl oz milk container | 54 fl oz | 7.4 × 16 × 12.4 | $300–700 | One-touch milk, Vertuo |
| 14 | [Nespresso Vertuo Creatista](https://www.cafegrade.com/guides/best-nespresso-machine#pick-14) | Vertuo | Espresso 1.35; Double Espresso 2.7; Gran Lungo 5; Coffee 8; XL 12; Carafe 18 fl oz; Caffè Latte; Cappuccino; Flat White; Latte Macchiato | Automatic steam wand; three temperature and three texture levels | 67.6 fl oz | 9.6 × 16.4 × 12.7 (Nespresso); 8.98 × 16.41 × 12.64 (Breville) | $300–700 | Steam wand, Vertuo |

Price bands use the fixed edges under $25, $25–75, $75–150, $150–300, $300–700 and $700+. Bands reflect observed selling prices at our last review. Offers change; check the listing. Each band rests on the price shown on the exact Nespresso USA page we link. Dimensions are as listed by the maker.

## Milk drinks, and what the milk systems do

Four kinds of milk solution appear above. The Aeroccino3, sold separately or in bundles and mounted on the CitiZ & Milk, makes hot or cold froth, per Nespresso, and does not steam milk with a wand. The Lattissima machines (Lattissima One, Gran Lattissima, Vertuo Lattissima) have integrated milk containers for one-touch cappuccino and latte macchiato. The Creatista Plus and Vertuo Creatista use automatic steam wands that you pour from yourself. Machines with no milk system suit black coffee, or milk from a separate frother such as those in our guide to the [best milk frothers](https://www.cafegrade.com/guides/best-milk-frother).

### 1. Nespresso Essenza Mini — Narrowest listed body

**What it is:** An Original-line machine for espresso and lungo only, listed by Nespresso at 3.3 in wide, the narrowest body in this set (our comparison of listed dimensions).

**Best for:** Someone short on counter width who wants Original-size drinks and will add milk separately.

**System:** Original (made by Breville for Nespresso) · **Drink sizes:** Espresso 1.35 fl oz; Lungo 3.75 fl oz · **Milk:** None; Aeroccino3 bundle optional · **Water tank:** 20.3 fl oz · **Footprint, W × D × H, in:** 3.3 × 12.8 × 8 · **Price band:** $150–300

#### Pros

- Narrowest listed body of the 14, at 3.3 in wide (3.3 × 12.8 × 8 in, per Nespresso USA)
- Nespresso lists a 19-bar pump and a roughly 25-second warm-up

#### Cons

- No built-in milk system; Nespresso sells an Aeroccino3 bundle
- Espresso and Lungo only, no full-size coffee setting

**Choose this if:** you want the narrowest Original machine and plan to froth milk separately.

**Evidence:** Nespresso USA's product page for this model, read October 29, 2026; the maker's own page where named above.

[Buy from Nespresso →](https://www.nespresso.com/us/en/order/machines/original/essenza-mini-c30-pure-white)

### 2. Nespresso Pixie (Redesign) — Compact Original with a larger tank

**What it is:** The redesigned Pixie, an Original-line machine for espresso and lungo. Nespresso's older Pixie color pages showed out of stock when we read them, and the redesign page was the orderable one.

**Best for:** Someone who wants a compact Original machine with a tank larger than the Essenza Mini's.

**System:** Original (made by Breville for Nespresso) · **Drink sizes:** Espresso 1.35 fl oz; Lungo 3.7 fl oz · **Milk:** None; Aeroccino bundle optional · **Water tank:** 24 fl oz · **Footprint, W × D × H, in:** 4.65 × 9.25 × 12.75 · **Price band:** $150–300

#### Pros

- 24 fl oz tank, against 20.3 fl oz on the Essenza Mini (both per Nespresso USA)
- Same 19-bar pump and 25-second warm-up as listed for the Essenza Mini

#### Cons

- No milk system and no larger-coffee size, so it adds capacity rather than drinks over the Essenza Mini

**Choose this if:** you want an Original machine with a bigger tank than the Essenza Mini.

**Evidence:** Nespresso USA's product page for this model, read October 30, 2026; the maker's own page where named above.

[Buy from Nespresso →](https://www.nespresso.com/us/en/order/machines/original/pixie-silver-coffee-machine)

### 3. Nespresso CitiZ — Larger-tank Original

**What it is:** A De'Longhi-made Original machine with a 33 fl oz tank, for espresso and lungo.

**Best for:** A household that wants fewer refills of an Original machine and does not need milk built in.

**System:** Original (made by De'Longhi for Nespresso) · **Drink sizes:** Espresso 1.35 fl oz; Lungo 3.5 fl oz · **Milk:** None · **Water tank:** 33 fl oz · **Footprint, W × D × H, in:** 5.2 × 14.6 × 10.9 · **Price band:** $300–700

#### Pros

- 33 fl oz tank (Nespresso USA; De'Longhi US)
- Nespresso lists a 25-second warm-up and a 19-bar pump

#### Cons

- No milk appliance at the base listing (De'Longhi US, October 24, 2026)
- Espresso and Lungo only

**Choose this if:** you want a bigger Original tank and will use cups or milk separately.

**Evidence:** Nespresso USA's product page for this model, read November 1, 2026; the maker's own page where named above.

[Buy from Nespresso →](https://www.nespresso.com/us/en/order/machines/original/nespresso-citiz-white-refresh)

### 4. Nespresso CitiZ & Milk — Brewer and frother on one base

**What it is:** The CitiZ with an Aeroccino3 hot-and-cold frother mounted on the same base.

**Best for:** Someone who wants milk froth without a separate frother on the counter.

**System:** Original (made by De'Longhi for Nespresso) · **Drink sizes:** Espresso 1.35 fl oz; Lungo 3.5 fl oz · **Milk:** Aeroccino3 mounted on the shared base · **Water tank:** 33 fl oz · **Footprint, W × D × H, in:** 8.61 × 14.6 × 10.9 (De'Longhi, with frother base) · **Price band:** $300–700

#### Pros

- Brewer and frother share one base (Nespresso USA; De'Longhi US)
- 33 fl oz tank

#### Cons

- The Aeroccino froths separately and does not dispense a finished drink at one touch (De'Longhi US, November 1, 2026)
- Wider than the CitiZ because of the frother base

**Choose this if:** you want froth on the same base as the brewer.

**Evidence:** Nespresso USA's product page for this model, read September 22, 2026; the maker's own page where named above.

[Buy from Nespresso →](https://www.nespresso.com/us/en/order/machines/original/nespresso-citizandmilk-d122-white-refresh)

### 5. Nespresso Lattissima One — One-touch milk, single drink

**What it is:** An Original machine with a small built-in milk jug for one-touch cappuccino and latte macchiato.

**Best for:** Someone who wants one milk drink at a time from an Original machine.

**System:** Original (made by De'Longhi for Nespresso) · **Drink sizes:** Espresso; Lungo; Cappuccino; Latte Macchiato · **Milk:** Integrated 4.2 fl oz single-serve milk jug · **Water tank:** 33.8 fl oz · **Footprint, W × D × H, in:** 6.1 × 12.8 × 10.1 · **Price band:** $300–700

#### Pros

- One-touch Cappuccino and Latte Macchiato (Nespresso USA)

#### Cons

- The 4.2 fl oz jug is sized for a single serve, so several milk drinks in a row means refilling
- Nespresso's current product and assistance pages did not state a numeric warm-up time when we looked

**Choose this if:** you make one milk drink at a time.

**Evidence:** Nespresso USA's product page for this model, read October 31, 2026; the maker's own page where named above.

[Buy from Nespresso →](https://www.nespresso.com/us/en/order/machines/original/lattissima-one-coffee-machine-porcelain-white)

### 6. Nespresso Gran Lattissima — One-touch milk, several drinks

**What it is:** An Original machine with a 16 fl oz integrated milk jug and nine selectable recipes. De'Longhi's own pages differ on the model code: its product page says EN640W and a De'Longhi support page lists EN650.

**Best for:** A household making several milk drinks a day from an Original machine.

**System:** Original (made by De'Longhi for Nespresso) · **Drink sizes:** Espresso 1.35 fl oz; Lungo 3.75 fl oz; nine coffee and milk recipes · **Milk:** Integrated 16 fl oz milk jug · **Water tank:** 34 fl oz · **Footprint, W × D × H, in:** 7.9 × 14.4 × 10.8 · **Price band:** $300–700

#### Pros

- 16 fl oz milk jug and nine recipes (Nespresso USA; De'Longhi US)
- Two-year warranty on Nespresso's product page

#### Cons

- Larger than the Lattissima One, at 7.9 in wide against 6.1 in (our comparison of listed dimensions)
- We could not find a Nespresso or De'Longhi page that reconciles EN640 with EN650, so check the code before buying accessories or parts

**Choose this if:** you want one-touch Original milk drinks in volume.

**Evidence:** Nespresso USA's product page for this model, read November 2, 2026; the maker's own page where named above.

[Buy from Nespresso →](https://www.nespresso.com/us/en/order/machines/original/gran-lattissima-coffee-machine-white-fresh-vitality)

### 7. Nespresso Creatista Plus — Steam wand, Original

**What it is:** A Breville-made Original machine with an automatic steam wand and adjustable milk temperature and texture, for pouring your own milk drinks.

**Best for:** Someone who wants steamed milk they pour themselves, from an Original machine.

**System:** Original (made by Breville for Nespresso) · **Drink sizes:** Ristretto 0.85 fl oz; Espresso 1.35 fl oz; Lungo 3.75 fl oz; guided milk recipes · **Milk:** Automatic steam wand; milk jug included · **Water tank:** 50.7 fl oz · **Footprint, W × D × H, in:** 6.7 × 15.4 × 12 · **Price band:** $300–700

#### Pros

- Eight milk-texture and 11 temperature settings (Breville US, October 3, 2026)
- Three-second heat-up as listed (Breville US)

#### Cons

- You pour the milk drink yourself, so it is less hands-off than the Lattissima machines
- Breville's direct page showed it out of stock on October 3, 2026

**Choose this if:** you want control over milk texture and temperature.

**Evidence:** Nespresso USA's product page for this model, read October 29, 2026; the maker's own page where named above.

[Buy from Nespresso →](https://www.nespresso.com/us/en/order/machines/original/nespresso-creatista-plus-metal-stainless-steel-coffee-machine)

### 8. Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ — Entry Vertuo, five sizes

**What it is:** The entry Vertuo machine, with five drink sizes up to 12 fl oz and Nespresso's Coffee Creations mode for iced drinks.

**Best for:** Someone moving to Vertuo who wants a lower price band and no milk system.

**System:** Vertuo (made by De'Longhi for Nespresso) · **Drink sizes:** Espresso 1.35; Double Espresso 2.7; Gran Lungo 5; Coffee 8; XL 12 fl oz · **Milk:** None; Aeroccino3 bundles available · **Water tank:** 25.4 fl oz · **Footprint, W × D × H, in:** 8.6 × 14 × 10.4 · **Price band:** $75–150

#### Pros

- Five sizes through 12 fl oz (Nespresso USA)
- Coffee Creations mode (Nespresso USA, October 30, 2026)

#### Cons

- 25.4 fl oz tank, against 37 fl oz on the Vertuo Next (Nespresso USA)
- No built-in milk system; a bundle adds an Aeroccino3

**Choose this if:** you want a lower-band Vertuo machine.

**Evidence:** Nespresso USA's product page for this model, read November 3, 2026; the maker's own page where named above.

[Buy from Nespresso →](https://www.nespresso.com/us/en/order/machines/vertuo/vertuo-pop-plus-coconut-white)

### 9. Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ Deluxe — Pop+ with a larger tank

**What it is:** The Pop+ with chrome accents and a larger tank. Nespresso lists the same five sizes and the same footprint as the standard Pop+.

**Best for:** Someone who likes the Pop+ but wants fewer refills.

**System:** Vertuo (made by De'Longhi for Nespresso) · **Drink sizes:** Espresso 1.35; Double Espresso 2.7; Gran Lungo 5; Coffee 8; XL 12 fl oz · **Milk:** None; Aeroccino3 bundles available · **Water tank:** 37.2 fl oz · **Footprint, W × D × H, in:** 8.6 × 14 × 10.4 · **Price band:** $75–150

#### Pros

- 37.2 fl oz tank, against 25.4 fl oz on the Pop+ (Nespresso USA)
- Same five sizes as the Pop+

#### Cons

- No added drink sizes or different extraction over the Pop+

**Choose this if:** you want the Pop+ sizes with a bigger tank.

**Evidence:** Nespresso USA's product page for this model, read November 3, 2026; the maker's own page where named above.

[Buy from Nespresso →](https://www.nespresso.com/us/en/order/machines/vertuo/vertuo-pop-plus-deluxe-silver)

### 10. Nespresso Vertuo Next — Best all-round Vertuo on listed specs

**What it is:** A Vertuo machine with six sizes through an 18 fl oz carafe, a 37 fl oz tank and a 5.5 in wide body. Nespresso also lists a Next Deluxe that changes the finish, not the drink range.

**Best for:** Most Vertuo buyers who want every size, including the carafe, without paying for a milk system.

**System:** Vertuo (made by De'Longhi for Nespresso) · **Drink sizes:** Espresso 1.35; Double Espresso 2.7; Gran Lungo 5; Coffee 8; XL 12; Carafe 18 fl oz · **Milk:** None; Aeroccino3 bundles available · **Water tank:** 37 fl oz · **Footprint, W × D × H, in:** 5.5 × 16.8 × 12.4 · **Price band:** $150–300

#### Pros

- Six sizes through 18 fl oz (Nespresso USA)
- 5.5 in wide body, with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth listed

#### Cons

- 16.8 in deep, more counter depth than the Pop+ (Nespresso USA)
- No milk system without a bundle

**Choose this if:** you want the full Vertuo size range without a milk system.

**Evidence:** Nespresso USA's product page for this model, read November 11, 2026 (dimensions and tank); drink sizes from Nespresso USA's Vertuo Next page, read October 10, 2026; the maker's own page where named above.

[Buy from Nespresso →](https://www.nespresso.com/us/en/order/machines/vertuo/vertuo-next-white)

### 11. Nespresso VertuoPlus — Movable tank, four sizes

**What it is:** A Vertuo model with four sizes through about 8 fl oz and a movable tank. Nespresso's own pages disagree on its tank capacity and warm-up time.

**Best for:** Someone who finds it at a price they like and needs nothing larger than an 8 fl oz coffee.

**System:** Vertuo (made by De'Longhi for Nespresso) · **Drink sizes:** Espresso 1.35; Double Espresso 2.7; Gran Lungo 5; Coffee about 8 fl oz · **Milk:** None; Aeroccino3 bundles available · **Water tank:** 40 fl oz on the product page; 37.1 fl oz on an assistance page · **Footprint, W × D × H, in:** 8.7 × 12.7 × 12.8 · **Price band:** $150–300

#### Pros

- Movable tank (Nespresso USA)
- Four sizes through about 8 fl oz

#### Cons

- Cannot brew the 12 or 18 fl oz XL sizes, per Nespresso USA's pages
- Nespresso's product page lists a 40 fl oz tank and 40-second warm-up, while an assistance page lists 37.1 fl oz and some bundle pages say 20 seconds

**Choose this if:** you want a smaller Vertuo with a movable tank and no XL sizes.

**Evidence:** Nespresso USA's product page for this model, read October 30, 2026; the maker's own page where named above.

[Buy from Nespresso →](https://www.nespresso.com/us/en/order/machines/vertuo/vertuo-plus-grey)

### 12. Nespresso Vertuo Up — Brew-over-ice control

**What it is:** A Vertuo machine with a stated three-second ready time and a dedicated brew-over-ice control.

**Best for:** Someone who drinks iced coffee often.

**System:** Vertuo (made by De'Longhi for Nespresso) · **Drink sizes:** Espresso 1.35; Double Espresso 2.7; Gran Lungo 5; Coffee 8; XL 12; Carafe 18 fl oz · **Milk:** None; Aeroccino3 bundle optional · **Water tank:** 47 fl oz · **Footprint, W × D × H, in:** 8.7 × 15.4 × 10 (side tank) or 4.7 × 19.3 × 10 (rear tank) · **Price band:** $150–300

#### Pros

- Three-second ready time and a dedicated brew-over-ice control (Nespresso USA)
- 47 fl oz tank, movable to the rear

#### Cons

- 19.3 in deep with the tank at the back
- No integrated milk system

**Choose this if:** you want a dedicated button for iced drinks.

**Evidence:** Nespresso USA's product page for this model, read November 3, 2026; the maker's own page where named above.

[Buy from Nespresso →](https://www.nespresso.com/us/en/order/machines/vertuo/vertuo-up-pearl-white)

### 13. Nespresso Vertuo Lattissima — One-touch milk, Vertuo

**What it is:** A Vertuo machine with a built-in milk container and one-touch cappuccino and latte macchiato.

**Best for:** Someone who wants one-touch milk drinks and Vertuo's larger coffee sizes in one machine.

**System:** Vertuo (made by De'Longhi for Nespresso) · **Drink sizes:** Espresso 1.35; Double Espresso 2.7; Gran Lungo 5; Mug 8; XL 12; Carafe 18 fl oz; Cappuccino; Latte Macchiato · **Milk:** Integrated hot and cold frother; 16 fl oz milk container · **Water tank:** 54 fl oz · **Footprint, W × D × H, in:** 7.4 × 16 × 12.4 · **Price band:** $300–700

#### Pros

- One-touch Cappuccino and Latte Macchiato with a 16 fl oz milk container (Nespresso USA)
- Two-year warranty on Nespresso's product page

#### Cons

- Less control over milk texture than the Vertuo Creatista's steam wand (Nespresso USA)
- 54 fl oz tank and 16 in depth take space

**Choose this if:** you want automatic milk drinks and the full Vertuo range.

**Evidence:** Nespresso USA's product page for this model, read November 2, 2026; the maker's own page where named above.

[Buy from Nespresso →](https://www.nespresso.com/us/en/order/machines/vertuo/vertuo-lattissima-matte-white-and-glossy)

### 14. Nespresso Vertuo Creatista — Steam wand, Vertuo

**What it is:** A Breville-made Vertuo machine with an automatic steam wand and a 67.6 fl oz tank.

**Best for:** Someone who wants to pour their own steamed-milk drinks from a Vertuo machine.

**System:** Vertuo (made by Breville for Nespresso) · **Drink sizes:** Espresso 1.35; Double Espresso 2.7; Gran Lungo 5; Coffee 8; XL 12; Carafe 18 fl oz; Caffè Latte; Cappuccino; Flat White; Latte Macchiato · **Milk:** Automatic steam wand; three temperature and three texture levels · **Water tank:** 67.6 fl oz · **Footprint, W × D × H, in:** 9.6 × 16.4 × 12.7 (Nespresso); 8.98 × 16.41 × 12.64 (Breville) · **Price band:** $300–700

#### Pros

- Steam wand with three temperature and three texture levels (Nespresso USA; Breville US)
- Two-year warranty (Nespresso USA product or assistance page)

#### Cons

- 67.6 fl oz tank, the largest listed here (our comparison); Nespresso and Breville list slightly different dimensions, so check the page you buy from
- You pour the milk drink yourself

**Choose this if:** you want to steam and pour your own milk drinks from a Vertuo machine.

**Evidence:** Nespresso USA's product page for this model, read November 2, 2026; the maker's own page where named above.

[Buy from Nespresso →](https://www.nespresso.com/us/en/order/machines/vertuo/vertuo-creatista-stainless-steel)

## What we left out, and why

| **Creatista Pro (BNE900)** | Nespresso USA showed it out of stock on November 1, 2026, and Breville US showed it out of stock on October 2, 2026. |
| --- | --- |
| **Older Pixie colors** | The older Pixie Chrome, Steel and Electric Red pages were marked out of stock on Nespresso USA when we read them in September and October 2026, while the redesign page was orderable. Pick 2 covers the redesign. |
| **Lattissima Touch and Lattissima+** | Both pages were marked out of stock on Nespresso USA on October 10, 2026. |
| **Original Vertuo and Evoluo** | Their pages were live on Nespresso USA in 2026, but they lack the 12 and 18 fl oz XL sizes the newer machines list. |

Our November 2026 search of the US CPSC recall database found no recall for any coffee machine recommended above.

## How we verified this

We started from a research review of Nespresso's US machine range, drawing on Nespresso USA's product and user-guide pages for each machine, and on De'Longhi US and Breville US pages for the machines those companies make for Nespresso. We read Nespresso USA's pages between September 22 and November 11, 2026, with the read date shown on each pick. Drink sizes, tank capacities, footprints and milk systems are taken from those pages and attributed to them, and where maker pages disagree, as for the VertuoPlus tank (Nespresso's own pages), the Gran Lattissima model code (De'Longhi's pages) and the Vertuo Creatista dimensions (Nespresso against Breville), we say so. For each brand named here (Nespresso, Aeroccino, Breville and De'Longhi) we searched the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recall database on November 4, 2026 by recall title and by product name, and found no recall for any of the machines on this page. The labels and the order of the list are our editorial judgment from those pages. We don't use or test the products we cover, and we never claim or imply that we have.

## Frequently asked questions

Which Nespresso machine is best?

It depends on the system and the drinks you want. On the listed specs, the Essenza Mini is our pick for the narrowest Original machine, the Vertuo Next for the widest Vertuo size range, and the Gran Lattissima (Original) or Vertuo Lattissima (Vertuo) for one-touch milk drinks. That is our reading of Nespresso's and the makers' pages, not a test result.

Should I buy Vertuo or Original?

Original machines use a small, narrow capsule and Nespresso states a 19-bar high-pressure extraction, with drinks from ristretto up to about 3.7 fl oz. Vertuo machines use wider, dome-shaped capsules with a printed code that the machine reads, and Nespresso lists sizes up to 18 fl oz. The two capsule types are not interchangeable, per Nespresso USA. Choose Original if you mainly want espresso-size drinks, and Vertuo if you also want larger coffees.

Which Nespresso is best for lattes?

For one-touch lattes, Nespresso lists the Lattissima One and Gran Lattissima on the Original side and the Vertuo Lattissima on the Vertuo side. For steamed milk you pour yourself, the Creatista Plus (Original) and Vertuo Creatista use an automatic steam wand. Nespresso says the Aeroccino3 makes hot or cold milk froth rather than wand-steamed milk.

Can a Nespresso make iced coffee?

Yes. Nespresso publishes iced recipes, and says Original machines can make its iced latte with an Original espresso capsule, ice and cold milk, with no special mode. On the Vertuo side, Nespresso lists a dedicated brew-over-ice control on the Vertuo Up, and a Coffee Creations mode on the Pop+, Next, Vertuo Lattissima and Vertuo Creatista.

Does Nespresso make real espresso?

That depends on the definition used. Nespresso states that its Original machines use a 19-bar high-pressure extraction system. A pump's maximum rating alone does not show that a drink meets any particular definition of espresso. Vertuo machines use capsule rotation and barcode-controlled brewing that Nespresso calls Centrifusion, rather than a pressure-only extraction. We do not give a taste or quality verdict.

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- [Best Super-Automatic Espresso Machines of 2026](https://www.cafegrade.com/guides/best-super-automatic-espresso-machine)
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