Keurig K-Classic vs Nespresso Gran Lattissima
AheadThe verdict
Nespresso Gran Lattissima is the better buy on our scoring, 7.1 to Keurig K-Classic's 5.9. It leads on drink quality and running cost per cup.
Keurig K-Classic costs $379.01 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 Gran Lattissima
A household that orders flat whites and cappuccinos, not just coffee
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 Gran Lattissima |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drink Quality | 18% | 4.0 | 9.3 |
| Capsule System & Choice | 16% | 10.0 | 8.5 |
| Running Cost Per Cup | 16% | 5.5 | 6.5 |
| Ease of Use & Speed | 12% | 5.5 | 8.5 |
| Build Quality & Reliability | 12% | 4.5 | 6.0 |
| Waste & Disposal | 10% | 3.0 | 8.0 |
| Machine Value for Money | 8% | 8.7 | 2.4 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 8% | 5.0 | 5.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $99.99 | $479 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Keurig K-Classic | Nespresso Gran Lattissima | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 | $479 |
| Best for | A house where everyone drinks something different, on the cheapest pods going | A household that orders flat whites and cappuccinos, not just coffee |
| 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 | Nine one-touch milk recipes from an integrated fresh milk carafe, the widest milk menu in the category |
| 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, White |
| Cost per capsule | 1.04 | 0.90 |
| Drink Sizes | — | 9 one-touch recipes, foamed and flat milk |
| Milk Frother Type | None | Automatic integrated milk jug |
| Milk System | None | Integrated automatic milk jug, 16 fl oz |
| Power | 1470 W | 1400 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 Gran Lattissima
- +Nine one-touch recipes with foamed and flat milk, the widest milk menu in this category
- +An integrated fresh milk carafe, one touch and dishwasher safe
- +A two-year warranty, and Original line so capsules are not locked to one supplier
- −$479, the most expensive machine here by $129
- −No tank size or weight is published
- −1400W and descaling is required
Every specification, side by side
| Keurig K-Classic | Nespresso Gran Lattissima | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $99.99 | $479 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | A house where everyone drinks something different, on the cheapest pods going | A household that orders flat whites and cappuccinos, not just coffee |
| 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 | Nine one-touch milk recipes from an integrated fresh milk carafe, the widest milk menu in the category |
| 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, White |
| Cost per capsule | 1.04 | 0.90 |
| Drink Sizes | — | 9 one-touch recipes, foamed and flat milk |
| Milk Frother Type | None | Automatic integrated milk jug |
| Milk System | None | Integrated automatic milk jug, 16 fl oz |
| Power | 1470 W | 1400 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 Gran Lattissima: common questions
Which is better, Keurig K-Classic or Nespresso Gran Lattissima?
Nespresso Gran Lattissima scores 7.1 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 Gran Lattissima cheaper?
Keurig K-Classic starts at $99.99, and Nespresso Gran Lattissima at $479.
Who is Keurig K-Classic for?
A house where everyone drinks something different, on the cheapest pods going
Who is Nespresso Gran Lattissima for?
A household that orders flat whites and cappuccinos, not just coffee
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