Keurig K-Classic vs Nespresso Creatista Plus
AheadThe verdict
Nespresso Creatista Plus is the better buy on our scoring, 6.9 to Keurig K-Classic's 5.9. It leads on drink quality and running cost per cup.
Keurig K-Classic costs $169.96 less.
Who each one suits
Keurig K-Classic
A house where everyone drinks something different, on the cheapest pods going
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, ease of use & speed.
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 | Keurig K-Classic | Nespresso Creatista Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drink Quality | 18% | 4.0 | 8.0 |
| Capsule System & Choice | 16% | 10.0 | 8.5 |
| Running Cost Per Cup | 16% | 5.5 | 6.5 |
| Ease of Use & Speed | 12% | 5.5 | 7.0 |
| Build Quality & Reliability | 12% | 4.5 | 6.0 |
| Waste & Disposal | 10% | 3.0 | 8.0 |
| Machine Value for Money | 8% | 8.7 | 4.1 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 8% | 5.0 | 5.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $99.99 | $269.95 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Keurig K-Classic | Nespresso Creatista Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 | $269.95 |
| Best for | A house where everyone drinks something different, on the cheapest pods going | Somebody who wants to texture the milk themselves rather than press a button |
| What sets it apart | K-Cup is an open standard many brands make, so the pod price is set by competition rather than by Keurig | A two-year warranty, twice what most machines here publish, on the Original line where the patents have expired |
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fits | K-Cup | Nespresso Original |
| Capsule Material | Plastic, a #5 plastic cup | Aluminium |
| Capsule System | K-Cup pods, Keurig's own standard, widely licensed and copied | Nespresso Original line capsules |
| Colour Options | Black, Rhubarb | Black Truffle, Brushed stainless steel, Damson Blue, Sea Salt |
| Cost per capsule | 1.04 | 0.90 |
| Milk Frother Type | None | Automatic steam wand |
| Milk System | None | Automatic steam wand, with a stainless steel milk jug in the box |
| Power | 1470 W | 1600 W |
| Proprietary Capsules | No - the K-Cup format is made by many brands | 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 | 2 years |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
Keurig K-Classic
- +K-Cup is an open standard made by many brands, so the pod price is competitive rather than fixed
- +A reusable capsule is available, so loose coffee is an option
- +$99.99, well under the $154.99 median, with a one-year warranty
- +1470W with a 2-hour auto shut-off
- −No tank size, drink sizes or weight is published
- −One year of cover, where Nespresso's Creatista and Lattissima publish two
- −Descaling is required
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
| Keurig K-Classic | Nespresso Creatista Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $99.99 | $269.95 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | A house where everyone drinks something different, on the cheapest pods going | Somebody who wants to texture the milk themselves rather than press a button |
| What sets it apart | K-Cup is an open standard many brands make, so the pod price is set by competition rather than by Keurig | A two-year warranty, twice what most machines here publish, on the Original line where the patents have expired |
| Specifications | ||
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fits | K-Cup | Nespresso Original |
| Capsule Material | Plastic, a #5 plastic cup | Aluminium |
| Capsule System | K-Cup pods, Keurig's own standard, widely licensed and copied | Nespresso Original line capsules |
| Colour Options | Black, Rhubarb | Black Truffle, Brushed stainless steel, Damson Blue, Sea Salt |
| Cost per capsule | 1.04 | 0.90 |
| Milk Frother Type | None | Automatic steam wand |
| Milk System | None | Automatic steam wand, with a stainless steel milk jug in the box |
| Power | 1470 W | 1600 W |
| Proprietary Capsules | No - the K-Cup format is made by many brands | 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 | 2 years |
Keurig K-Classic vs Nespresso Creatista Plus: common questions
Which is better, Keurig K-Classic or Nespresso Creatista Plus?
Nespresso Creatista Plus scores 6.9 against 5.9, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Keurig K-Classic is still ahead on capsule system & choice.
Is Keurig K-Classic or Nespresso Creatista Plus cheaper?
Keurig K-Classic starts at $99.99, and Nespresso Creatista Plus at $269.95.
Who is Keurig K-Classic for?
A house where everyone drinks something different, on the cheapest pods going
Who is Nespresso Creatista Plus for?
Somebody who wants to texture the milk themselves rather than press a button
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