Krups Nespresso Inissia
A practical pod coffee machine (The Nespresso Original) for fuss-free pod coffee at home.
Nespresso Original vs Vertuo: What's the Difference?
Nespresso has two separate systems - Original and Vertuo - that use different, non-interchangeable pods. Choosing between them comes down to the kind of coffee you drink.
Nespresso Original
The Original system uses small pods to make espresso and lungo - short, intense coffees with a good crema. It has the widest pod choice by far, including a huge range of cheaper third-party compatible pods, which keeps running costs down. Machines (Inissia, Essenza Mini, Citiz, Pixie, Lattissima) are compact and affordable. Best if you mainly drink espresso-based coffee and want pod choice and value.
Nespresso Vertuo
Vertuo uses larger, barcoded pods that the machine reads to make everything from espresso to a full mug of crema-topped coffee, spinning the pod to brew. It's the choice for people who prefer longer, larger coffees. The trade-offs: pods are mostly Nespresso-only (far fewer cheap compatibles) and the machines are a bit bigger. Best if you like big mugs of coffee with crema.
Which should you choose?
Choose Original for espresso, compact machines and the cheapest, widest pod choice; choose Vertuo for longer coffees and a full mug with crema, accepting pricier, more limited pods. They can't share pods, so decide based on whether you're an espresso drinker (Original) or a big-cup drinker (Vertuo).
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Frequently asked questions
Should I get Nespresso Original or Vertuo?
Original for espresso and the widest, cheapest pod choice (including compatibles); Vertuo for longer coffees and full mugs with crema. They use different, non-interchangeable pods, so choose by whether you drink espresso or larger coffees.
Bottom line
Our top pick is the Krups Nespresso Inissia (our score 9.1/10) - A practical pod coffee machine (The Nespresso Original) for fuss-free pod coffee at home..