Brand comparison13 models tested
Nespresso: best models comparison in 2026
Nespresso, a subsidiary of Nestlé, invented and standardized the portioned capsule market. The range now covers two distinct ecosystems — Original (small intense cup) and Vertuo (centrifugation, long formats). Our comparisons evaluate each machine on cup quality, noise, cost per cup and compatible capsule compatibility.
Our top 3 picks at a glance
Best overall9/10
Nespresso Master Origin Ethiopia7-9€/10 caps
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Nespresso Arpeggio5,5-6,5€/10 capsules
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Nespresso Vertuo Plus$127 - $180
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Best overall
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Nespresso Arpeggio
Nespresso
8.8/ 10
- Intensité 9 — profil robuste et velouté
- Notes cacaotées et boisées
- Capsule aluminium officielle Nespresso
- Compatibilité garantie système Original
5,5-6,5€/10 capsules
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Nespresso Vertuo Plus
Nespresso
8.6/ 10
- Lecture automatique des codes-barres sur chaque capsule
- 6 formats de tasse (espresso à alto) avec crema riche
- Grand réservoir ajustable de 60 oz
- Centrifusion exclusive à 7000 tours/min
$127 - $180
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Système Nespresso Original
Nespresso
8.5/ 10
- Compatible machines tierces
- Plus de 30 arômes
- Capsules aluminium recyclables
- Pression 19 bar
0,35-0,65€/capsule
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Nespresso Pixie Krups XN304T10
Nespresso
8.5/ 10
- La plus compacte des Nespresso
- Chauffe en 25 secondes
- Compatible capsules tierces
- 19 bar de pression
99-129€
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Nespresso Citiz
Nespresso
8.4/ 10
- Design aluminium premium
- Chauffe 25 s
- 19 bar, espresso de référence
- Format compact
129-169€
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Nespresso Inissia Krups
Nespresso
8.3/ 10
- 49 000+ avis — la best-seller Nespresso
- Même qualité d'espresso que la Pixie
- Prix d'entrée imbattable
- Compatibles tierces acceptées
79-99€
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Nespresso Vertuo Pop
Nespresso
8.3/ 10
- La moins chère des Vertuo
- 5 formats de tasse
- Crema centrifusion
- Compacte et colorée
59-79€
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Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85
Nespresso
8.2/ 10
- La plus petite Nespresso
- 19 bar de pression
- Chauffe en 30 secondes
- 2 tailles de tasse
79-99€
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Nespresso Inissia De'Longhi EN80.B
Nespresso
8/ 10
- 49 000+ avis Amazon
- Machine Nespresso la plus vendue
- Prix d'entrée accessible
- Compatible capsules tierces
69-99€
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Nespresso Vertuo Pop De'Longhi ENV90.B
Nespresso
8/ 10
- Technologie Centrifusion
- 5 tailles de café (espresso à carafe)
- Chauffe en 30 secondes
- Design compact et coloré
59-79€
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| Critère | Top choixNespresso Master Origin EthiopiaNespresso | Nespresso ArpeggioNespresso | Nespresso Vertuo PlusNespresso | Système Nespresso OriginalNespresso | Nespresso Pixie Krups XN304T10Nespresso | Nespresso CitizNespresso | Nespresso Ispirazione Roma capsulesNespresso | Nespresso Inissia KrupsNespresso | Nespresso Vertuo NextNespresso | Nespresso Vertuo PopNespresso | Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85Nespresso | Nespresso Inissia De'Longhi EN80.BNespresso | Nespresso Vertuo Pop De'Longhi ENV90.BNespresso |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prix | 7-9€/10 caps | 5,5-6,5€/10 capsules | $127 - $180 | 0,35-0,65€/capsule | 99-129€ | 129-169€ | 6-8€/10 caps | 79-99€ | 99-129€ | 59-79€ | 79-99€ | 69-99€ | 59-79€ |
| Système | - | Nespresso Original | Vertuo (centrifusion) | - | Nespresso Original | - | - | - | - | Centrifusion | - | Nespresso Original | Nespresso Vertuo |
| Intensité | - | 9/13 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Arômes | - | Cacao, notes grillées, velouté | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Type | - | Capsule aluminium officielle | - | - | Machine capsules Original | Machine Original | - | Machine à capsules Original | - | Machine Vertuo | Machine capsules Original | Machine capsules Original | Machine capsules Vertuo |
| Contenance | - | Boîte de 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Réservoir | - | - | 1,8 L ajustable (60 oz) | - | - | - | - | 0,7 L | - | 0,56 L | - | - | - |
| Tasses | - | - | Espresso → Alto (6 formats) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Lecture | - | - | Codes-barres automatique par capsule | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Chauffe | - | - | 25 secondes | - | - | 25 secondes | - | 25 secondes | - | - | - | - | - |
| Pression | - | - | - | 19 bar | 19 bar | 19 bar | - | 19 bar | - | - | 19 bar | 19 bar | 19 bar |
| Format | - | - | - | Capsules aluminium | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Compatible | - | - | - | Toutes machines Original | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Capacité eau | - | - | - | - | 0,7 L | - | - | - | - | - | 0,6 L | 0,7 L | 0,56 L |
| Puissance | - | - | - | - | 1260 W | - | - | - | - | - | 1310 W | 1260 W | 1260 W |
| Temps de chauffe | - | - | - | - | 25 secondes | - | - | - | - | - | 30 secondes | 25 secondes | 30 secondes |
| Design | - | - | - | - | - | Aluminium | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Poids | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2,4 kg | - | - | - | - | - |
| Formats | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 (espresso à carafe) | - | - | - |
| Note globale | 9/10 | 8.8/10 | 8.6/10 | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | 8.3/10 | 8.3/10 | 8.3/10 | 8.2/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 |
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Our verdict on Nespresso
Nespresso remains the reference for daily comfort: instant startup, minimal cleaning, huge capsule choice. Cost per cup is higher than beans, but without compromising on consistency.
Frequently asked questions
- Original or Vertuo: which to choose?
- Original if you are a fan of short, strong espresso and want the largest choice of third-party compatible capsules. Vertuo if you mostly drink long formats (Gran Lungo, Mug) and prefer the crema generated by centrifugation.
- Which compatible capsules to buy?
- Only on the Original ecosystem. Brands like Peet's, L'Or Barista, Carte Noire Grand Classique, Lavazza Qualità Rossa and some certified organic options offer significantly better value than official capsules.
- What is the lifespan of a Nespresso machine?
- Between 6 and 8 years on average with descaling every 3 months. The most common failures concern the pump and the capsule ejection mechanism — both repairable at an authorized service center.
- Which entry-level machine do you recommend?
- The Nespresso Essenza Mini (Original) or the Vertuo Pop — depending on the desired ecosystem. Both are compact, quiet and cover all the needs of a daily drinker.
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