Keurig K-Classic vs Nespresso Lattissima One
AheadThe verdict
Nespresso Lattissima One is the better buy on our scoring, 7.7 to Keurig K-Classic's 5.9. It leads on drink quality and running cost per cup.
Keurig K-Classic costs $29.01 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.
Nespresso Lattissima One
Milk drinks for one, without a carafe of milk left standing after
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 Lattissima One |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 9.1 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 8% | 5.0 | 5.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $99.99 | $129 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Keurig K-Classic | Nespresso Lattissima One | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 | $129 |
| Best for | A house where everyone drinks something different, on the cheapest pods going | Milk drinks for one, without a carafe of milk left standing after |
| 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 single-serve milk jug that detaches and goes in the fridge, so no milk is left in the machine |
| 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 | Shadow Black, Silky White |
| Cost per capsule | 1.04 | 0.90 |
| Drink Sizes | — | Espresso and Lungo, plus 3 milk recipes |
| Milk Frother Type | None | Automatic integrated milk jug |
| Milk System | None | Integrated removable milk jug, 4.2 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 Lattissima One
- +$129, under the $154.99 median, with an integrated milk system, which nothing else here manages at that price
- +A single-serve fresh milk jug that detaches and goes in the fridge, so no milk is left standing in the machine
- +Two-year warranty, and Original line capsules from many suppliers
- +Espresso and lungo plus three milk recipes
- −A 2-minute auto shut-off, which is short if you are making a second cup
- −No tank size or weight is published
- −1400W and descaling required
Every specification, side by side
| Keurig K-Classic | Nespresso Lattissima One | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $99.99 | $129 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | A house where everyone drinks something different, on the cheapest pods going | Milk drinks for one, without a carafe of milk left standing after |
| 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 single-serve milk jug that detaches and goes in the fridge, so no milk is left in the machine |
| 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 | Shadow Black, Silky White |
| Cost per capsule | 1.04 | 0.90 |
| Drink Sizes | — | Espresso and Lungo, plus 3 milk recipes |
| Milk Frother Type | None | Automatic integrated milk jug |
| Milk System | None | Integrated removable milk jug, 4.2 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 Lattissima One: common questions
Which is better, Keurig K-Classic or Nespresso Lattissima One?
Nespresso Lattissima One scores 7.7 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 Lattissima One cheaper?
Keurig K-Classic starts at $99.99, and Nespresso Lattissima One at $129.
Who is Keurig K-Classic for?
A house where everyone drinks something different, on the cheapest pods going
Who is Nespresso Lattissima One for?
Milk drinks for one, without a carafe of milk left standing after
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