Illy: best models comparison in 2026
Illy is the Italian roasting house from Trieste, world-renowned for its unique blend of 9 Arabica beans and its patented Iperespresso capsule system. In addition to its whole bean coffees and Nespresso compatible capsules, Illy offers designer machines by Luca Trazzi (X7.1, Y3.3) that combine retro aesthetics and professional extraction quality.
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Illy Classico Medium Roast 250g
Illy
- Blend de 9 Arabica sélectionnés
- Notes de caramel, chocolat et fleurs
- Torréfaction médium équilibrée
- Conditionnement sous pression azote
Illy Classico Capsules Nespresso (30)
Illy
- Compatible Nespresso Original
- Blend 9 Arabica
- Notes chocolat et caramel
- Aluminium recyclable
Illy X7.1 Iperespresso Rouge
Illy
- Design rétro unique signé Luca Trazzi
- Système breveté Iperespresso
- Buse vapeur pour cappuccino
- Corps en fonte d'aluminium
Comparison table
| Critère | Top choixIlly Classico Medium Roast 250gIlly | Illy Classico Capsules Nespresso (30)Illy | Illy X7.1 Iperespresso RougeIlly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prix | 13-17€ | 35-40€ | 149-189€ |
| Contenu | 250g | 18 capsules | - |
| Torréfaction | Médium | Médium | - |
| Origine | Blend 9 Arabica | - | - |
| Intensité | 5/10 | 8/10 | - |
| Format | Grain entier | - | - |
| Compatibilité | - | Nespresso Original | - |
| Type | - | - | Machine à capsules Iperespresso |
| Pression | - | - | 15 bar |
| Capacité eau | - | - | 1 L |
| Puissance | - | - | 800 W |
| Design | - | - | Rétro années 60 |
| Note globale | 9.5/10 | 9/10 | 8.3/10 |
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Our verdict on Illy
Illy is the reference for those who prioritize coffee quality in the cup and Italian design. Iperespresso capsules offer unmatched crema, and the X7.1 is the most stylish machine in our 2026 selection.
Frequently asked questions
- Illy or Nespresso: which to choose?
- Illy for dense crema and the balanced taste of the 9 Arabica blend. Nespresso for the choice of third-party capsules and machine availability. Pure coffee enthusiasts generally prefer Illy.
- Are Iperespresso capsules compatible with Nespresso?
- No, they are two incompatible closed systems. Illy does however offer Nespresso Original compatible capsules under the Illy Classico brand, with the same 9 Arabica blend.
- Which Illy machine to choose?
- The X7.1 for the retro design and manual steam wand. The Y3.3 for compactness and simplicity. Both use the same Iperespresso system and offer the same cup quality.
- Where to buy Illy coffee at the best price?
- Amazon offers discounted packs of 6 boxes of 21 Iperespresso capsules. For whole bean coffee, the 3kg lots are the most cost-effective, especially during promotional periods.
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