Best Nespresso Machines

The Pixie Coffee Machine is a high-end model that falls into the "premium" category. It is available in two finishes - steel and electric - and has a timeless Avant-garde design, giving it a nice retro style. With titan-colored panels on the sides perfectly aligned and stoutly built, not only does the Pixie Coffee Machine look ultimately stylish but also feels very durable and expensive.

However, the looks aren't the only strength of this coffee machine. Naturally, the machine is also high-performance and is able to brew delicious coffee with rich and foamy crema. It uses a 19-bar pressure pump which allows for release of all flavors of your favorite coffee and getting the crema consistency you want. The only issue we have is that this pump works rather loudly. Though not as loudly as coffee grinders (which are still cute), we wish the manufacturers would improve this.

Furthermore, the Pixie Coffee Machine offers a very user-friendly operation. Without any intricate controls, you've got the standard espresso and lungo options and the custom-size feature letting you customize the grind and concentration of coffee. On top of that, you get an empty water tank alert - once the water tank empties, the LEDs will start to flash red notifying you to refill it.

This coffee maker is the top-selling model in the innovative Nespresso Vertuo line. It has a retro vibe and comes in chrome, black, red, or titan colors. Hence, it will look great on any countertop and function twice as well.

The machine takes only 15 seconds to preheat and offers 5 different single-serve coffee cup sizes. Namely, it defaults to 1.35 oz for espresso, 2.7 oz for double espresso, 5 oz for gran lungo, 7.7 oz for coffee, and 14 oz for alto. And it adds Nespresso's signature crema layer to every style, making your daily dose of caffeine a bit more gourmet.

Although the Vertuo coffee maker is fitted with a large 40-oz water removable tank to make quite big mugs of coffee, it's surprisingly compact. Measuring 8.3 x 11.91 x 11.93 inches and weighing a bit more than 10 lbs, it's not one of those monstrous machines that take up all of the counter space. It's relatively small but packs such a punch.

Besides superior design and usability, the Nespresso Vertue boasts easy operation. You won't need to bother with selecting a brew type - a single button controls everything. The machine uses the barcoded "Grand Cru" pods, so all you need to do is insert the pod and press "start". The barcode will give the machine all the brewing instructions.

The Evoluo is the second generation of the famous Nespresso Vertuo machines. It boasts the premium built quality and is even more solid than initial models. It’s available in a wide variety of colored finishes from classic black to red and silver.

The Nespresso Vertuo Evoluo features a sleek, modern design that puts functionality front and center. It's manufactured from high-quality plastic with chrome accents throughout. The plastic isn't prone to deformation and won't suffer from “junkiness” as it happens with some lower-end brewers. So, you can expect for the long life of the machine.

The detachable water and capsule reservoirs also feel very stoutly-built and we haven't noticed any leaking issues or other structural flaws with them. The Nespresso folks haven't cut corners and really put significant attention into the build quality. Therefore, we would easily justify the premium price point of the Evoluo machine.

The other notable features include an extra-large 54-oz water tank and 17-count used capsule container. But even despite this incredible size, the machine heats up in just 15-20 seconds, regardless of which size drink you choose. Like other models from Vertuo line, this one brews espresso (1.35 oz.), double espresso (2.7 oz.), gran lungo (5 oz.), coffee (7.7 oz.) and alto (14 oz.). And the cup tray height is adjustable to accommodate different cups.

Need a sophisticated coffee machine for your home or workplace? The Nespresso Vertuo Plus can be a great fit. It's the latest innovation by Nespresso - a deluxe premium version with chromed details that can brew a large amount of coffee.

Equipped with a 40-oz water tank and capacious capsule container, it can make much more coffee than Nespresso machines from Original line. However, the tradeoff for that generous water tank is quite a hefty size and weight. It’s pretty self-contained and takes some extra counter space but actually, there are few kitchens you couldn’t sneak the machine into. On the positive side, the machine has an updated design with a movable water tank, which is a very handy improvement for users. New features also include a motorized opening and closing of the brew head.

Looking for an espresso machine that could easily fit even in the smallest urban kitchens? Meet the Essenza Mini Coffee maker, the most compact machine in Nespresso lineup. It has an updated curvy design to have even a smaller footprint than before. To understand how compact it is, just consider the fact that it takes up about half the space of a standard toaster. And being just 5.1 lbs, it’s effortlessly portable.

This mini coffee maker neatly hides the water reservoir in the back, but the drip tray and capsule chamber are in the front as usual. And although this machine is the smallest in the Nespresso range, it retains all the great features of bigger machines and, more importantly, the taste. Espresso and lungo produced by this machine are always delicately creamy and evenly pulled. The 19 bar high-pressure pump ensures barista-style results, extracting all the rich flavors and premium aromas of the coffee capsules to deliver you dense and unctuous crema.

Naturally, since this portable coffee machine is smaller than other models, you may have a real hassle if you’ve got many guests coming. With only a 20.3 oz water reservoir, the Essenza can make just two or three lungos before it needs a refill. But considering the fast heating time, you won't need to wait that long to serve all your guests.