Famiworths Single Serve Coffee Maker vs Nespresso Creatista Plus
Famiworths Single Serve Coffee Maker
5.7/ 10
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AheadThe verdict
Nespresso Creatista Plus is the better buy on our scoring, 6.9 to Famiworths Single Serve Coffee Maker's 5.7. It leads on drink quality and running cost per cup.
Who each one suits
Famiworths Single Serve Coffee Maker
Budget-conscious single-serve coffee drinkers who want K-Cup and ground coffee compatibility in a compact machine
Scores higher on capsule system & choice, machine value for money.
Nespresso Creatista Plus
Somebody who wants to texture the milk themselves rather than press a button
Scores higher on drink quality, running cost per cup, build quality & reliability.
How they score, criterion by criterion
Both are scored the same way against the rest of their category, from what their makers publish. The weight is how much each criterion moves the total. How the score works
| Criterion | Weight in category | Famiworths Single Serve Coffee Maker | Nespresso Creatista Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drink Quality | 18% | 5.3 | 8.0 |
| Capsule System & Choice | 16% | 10.0 | 8.5 |
| Running Cost Per Cup | 16% | 5.5 | 6.5 |
| Build Quality & Reliability | 12% | 4.5 | 6.0 |
| Ease of Use & Speed | 12% | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| Waste & Disposal | 10% | 3.0 | 8.0 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 8% | 3.1 | 5.0 |
| Machine Value for Money | 8% | 5.0 | 4.1 |
What each one costs
| Price | Not publicly stated | $269.95 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Famiworths Single Serve Coffee Maker | Nespresso Creatista Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $269.95 |
| Best for | Budget-conscious single-serve coffee drinkers who want K-Cup and ground coffee compatibility in a compact machine | Somebody who wants to texture the milk themselves rather than press a button |
| What sets it apart | Offers both K-Cup pod and reusable ground coffee basket brewing in a compact body with a bold brew mode and descaling reminder, at a budget price point. | A two-year warranty, twice what most machines here publish, on the Original line where the patents have expired |
| Compared with | Keurig K-Mini, Hamilton Beach FlexBrew, BLACK+DECKER Single Serve | — |
| Auto Shutoff | — | ✓ |
| Fits | — | Nespresso Original |
| Capsule Material | Plastic, a #5 plastic cup | Aluminium |
| Capsule System | compatible with K-Cup pods | Nespresso Original line capsules |
| Colour Options | Classic Black | Black Truffle, Brushed stainless steel, Damson Blue, Sea Salt |
| Cost per capsule | 1.04 | 0.90 |
| Descaling Required | ✓ | — |
| Dimensions | 142 D x 208 W x 305 H mm | — |
| Drink Sizes | 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 oz | — |
| Milk Frother Type | None | Automatic steam wand |
| Milk System | None | Automatic steam wand, with a stainless steel milk jug in the box |
| Power | 1000 W | 1600 W |
| Proprietary Capsules | No | The format is Nespresso's, but the patents expired and many brands make compatible capsules |
| Take-back scheme | — | Nespresso mail-back: free recycling bags, returned at a UPS drop-off point or a Nespresso boutique |
| Warranty | — | 2 years |
| Water Tank | 0.41 L | — |
| Weight | 1.18 kg | — |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
Famiworths Single Serve Coffee Maker
- +Takes K-Cups or a reusable capsule, so it is not locked to pods
- +Five sizes from 6 to 14oz, at 1.18kg and 1000W
- +Small enough to sit where a kettle would
- −A 0.41 litre tank, refilled roughly every three cups
- −Descaling is required and there is no automatic programme
- −No price and no warranty term published
Nespresso Creatista Plus
- +A two-year warranty, twice what most machines here publish
- +Original line, where the patents expired: many brands make compatible capsules and reusable ones exist
- +1600W with a 9-minute auto shut-off, and Nespresso's recycling programme behind it
- −$269.95 against a $154.99 median
- −No tank size, drink sizes or weight is published
- −Descaling is required
Every specification, side by side
| Famiworths Single Serve Coffee Maker | Nespresso Creatista Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | — | $269.95 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Budget-conscious single-serve coffee drinkers who want K-Cup and ground coffee compatibility in a compact machine | Somebody who wants to texture the milk themselves rather than press a button |
| What sets it apart | Offers both K-Cup pod and reusable ground coffee basket brewing in a compact body with a bold brew mode and descaling reminder, at a budget price point. | A two-year warranty, twice what most machines here publish, on the Original line where the patents have expired |
| Compared with | Keurig K-Mini, Hamilton Beach FlexBrew, BLACK+DECKER Single Serve | — |
| Specifications | ||
| Auto Shutoff | — | ✓ |
| Fits | — | Nespresso Original |
| Capsule Material | Plastic, a #5 plastic cup | Aluminium |
| Capsule System | compatible with K-Cup pods | Nespresso Original line capsules |
| Colour Options | Classic Black | Black Truffle, Brushed stainless steel, Damson Blue, Sea Salt |
| Cost per capsule | 1.04 | 0.90 |
| Descaling Required | ✓ | — |
| Dimensions | 142 D x 208 W x 305 H mm | — |
| Drink Sizes | 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 oz | — |
| Milk Frother Type | None | Automatic steam wand |
| Milk System | None | Automatic steam wand, with a stainless steel milk jug in the box |
| Power | 1000 W | 1600 W |
| Proprietary Capsules | No | The format is Nespresso's, but the patents expired and many brands make compatible capsules |
| Take-back scheme | — | Nespresso mail-back: free recycling bags, returned at a UPS drop-off point or a Nespresso boutique |
| Reusable Capsule Available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ships to | US | US |
| Ships to Note | Confirmed on Amazon US, which is where this link points. Availability in other Amazon stores has not been checked, and a regional store may substitute a different product. | Confirmed on Amazon US, which is where this link points. Availability in other Amazon stores has not been checked, and a regional store may substitute a different product. |
| Third Party Capsules Available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Warranty | — | 2 years |
| Water Tank | 0.41 L | — |
| Weight | 1.18 kg | — |
Famiworths Single Serve Coffee Maker vs Nespresso Creatista Plus: common questions
Which is better, Famiworths Single Serve Coffee Maker or Nespresso Creatista Plus?
Nespresso Creatista Plus scores 6.9 against 5.7, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Famiworths Single Serve Coffee Maker is still ahead on capsule system & choice.
Is Famiworths Single Serve Coffee Maker or Nespresso Creatista Plus cheaper?
Famiworths Single Serve Coffee Maker starts at Not publicly stated, and Nespresso Creatista Plus at $269.95.
Who is Famiworths Single Serve Coffee Maker for?
Budget-conscious single-serve coffee drinkers who want K-Cup and ground coffee compatibility in a compact machine
Who is Nespresso Creatista Plus for?
Somebody who wants to texture the milk themselves rather than press a button
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