Famiworths Single Serve Coffee Maker vs Nespresso Inissia
AheadNespresso Inissia is the better buy on our scoring, 6.2 to Famiworths Single Serve Coffee Maker's 5.7. It leads on running cost per cup and waste & disposal.
Who each one suits
Budget-conscious single-serve coffee drinkers who want K-Cup and ground coffee compatibility in a compact machine
Scores higher on capsule system & choice, ease of use & speed.
The smallest, cheapest way onto Nespresso Original capsules
Scores higher on running cost per cup, waste & disposal, maintenance & cleaning.
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 Inissia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drink Quality | 18% | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Capsule System & Choice | 16% | 10.0 | 8.5 |
| Running Cost Per Cup | 16% | 5.5 | 6.5 |
| Ease of Use & Speed | 12% | 6.0 | 5.5 |
| Build Quality & Reliability | 12% | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Waste & Disposal | 10% | 3.0 | 8.0 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 8% | 3.1 | 5.0 |
| Machine Value for Money | 8% | 5.0 | 5.2 |
What each one costs
| Price | Not publicly stated | $189 |
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 Inissia | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $189 |
| Best for | Budget-conscious single-serve coffee drinkers who want K-Cup and ground coffee compatibility in a compact machine | The smallest, cheapest way onto Nespresso Original capsules |
| 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. | Original line at entry price, so capsules come from many brands and reusable ones fit |
| 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 |
| 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 | — |
| Power | 1000 W | 1200 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 | — | 1 year |
| 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.
- +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
- +$189 for an Original line machine, so capsules come from many brands and reusable ones fit
- +1200W with a 9-minute auto shut-off
- +Nespresso's recycling programme
- −$189, above the $154.99 median, with no milk system at all
- −No tank size, drink sizes or weight published
- −One-year warranty
Every specification, side by side
| Famiworths Single Serve Coffee Maker | Nespresso Inissia | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | — | $189 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Budget-conscious single-serve coffee drinkers who want K-Cup and ground coffee compatibility in a compact machine | The smallest, cheapest way onto Nespresso Original capsules |
| 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. | Original line at entry price, so capsules come from many brands and reusable ones fit |
| 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 |
| 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 | None |
| Milk System | None | None |
| Power | 1000 W | 1200 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 | — | 1 year |
| Water Tank | 0.41 L | — |
| Weight | 1.18 kg | — |
Famiworths Single Serve Coffee Maker vs Nespresso Inissia: common questions
Which is better, Famiworths Single Serve Coffee Maker or Nespresso Inissia?
Nespresso Inissia scores 6.2 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 Inissia cheaper?
Famiworths Single Serve Coffee Maker starts at Not publicly stated, and Nespresso Inissia at $189.
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 Inissia for?
The smallest, cheapest way onto Nespresso Original capsules
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