Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker vs Nespresso Creatista Plus
Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker
5.8/ 10
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AheadThe verdict
Nespresso Creatista Plus is the better buy on our scoring, 6.9 to Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker's 5.8. It leads on drink quality and running cost per cup.
Who each one suits
Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker
The Keurig for somebody who finds pod coffee weak and wants it hotter and stronger
Scores higher on maintenance & cleaning, 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-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker | Nespresso Creatista Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drink Quality | 18% | 5.3 | 8.0 |
| Running Cost Per Cup | 16% | 5.5 | 6.5 |
| Capsule System & Choice | 16% | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Ease of Use & Speed | 12% | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| Build Quality & Reliability | 12% | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| Waste & Disposal | 10% | 3.0 | 8.0 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 8% | 6.9 | 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.
| Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker | Nespresso Creatista Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $269.95 |
| Best for | The Keurig for somebody who finds pod coffee weak and wants it hotter and stronger | Somebody who wants to texture the milk themselves rather than press a button |
| What sets it apart | Strength and temperature control, which most pod machines do not give you at all | 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, an open standard many brands make | Nespresso Original line capsules |
| Colour Options | — | Black Truffle, Brushed stainless steel, Damson Blue, Sea Salt |
| Cost per capsule | 1.04 | 0.90 |
| Dimensions | 251 x 323 x 333 mm | — |
| Drink Sizes | 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12oz | — |
| Hot Water Dispenser | ✓ | — |
| Iced Setting | ✓ | — |
| Maintenance Reminder | ✓ | — |
| Milk Frother Type | None | Automatic steam wand |
| Milk System | None | Automatic steam wand, with a stainless steel milk jug in the box |
| Power | — | 1600 W |
| Proprietary Capsules | — | 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 |
| Strength control | ✓ | — |
| Temperature Control | ✓ | — |
| Warranty | — | 2 years |
| Water Tank | 2.2 L | — |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker
- +Five sizes from 4 to 12oz with strength control and adjustable temperature
- +An iced setting that brews hot over ice, and a hot water dispenser on demand
- +A 2.2 litre tank, the largest here, with a water filter and handle in the box
- +K-Cup is an open standard with reusable capsules available
- −No price is published for it here
- −No wattage, weight or warranty term is published
- −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-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker | Nespresso Creatista Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | — | $269.95 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | The Keurig for somebody who finds pod coffee weak and wants it hotter and stronger | Somebody who wants to texture the milk themselves rather than press a button |
| What sets it apart | Strength and temperature control, which most pod machines do not give you at all | 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, an open standard many brands make | Nespresso Original line capsules |
| Colour Options | — | Black Truffle, Brushed stainless steel, Damson Blue, Sea Salt |
| Cost per capsule | 1.04 | 0.90 |
| Dimensions | 251 x 323 x 333 mm | — |
| Drink Sizes | 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12oz | — |
| Hot Water Dispenser | ✓ | — |
| Iced Setting | ✓ | — |
| Maintenance Reminder | ✓ | — |
| Milk Frother Type | None | Automatic steam wand |
| Milk System | None | Automatic steam wand, with a stainless steel milk jug in the box |
| Power | — | 1600 W |
| Proprietary Capsules | — | 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. |
| Strength control | ✓ | — |
| Temperature Control | ✓ | — |
| Third Party Capsules Available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Warranty | — | 2 years |
| Water Tank | 2.2 L | — |
Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker vs Nespresso Creatista Plus: common questions
Which is better, Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker or Nespresso Creatista Plus?
Nespresso Creatista Plus scores 6.9 against 5.8, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker is still ahead on maintenance & cleaning.
Is Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker or Nespresso Creatista Plus cheaper?
Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker starts at Not publicly stated, and Nespresso Creatista Plus at $269.95.
Who is Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker for?
The Keurig for somebody who finds pod coffee weak and wants it hotter and stronger
Who is Nespresso Creatista Plus for?
Somebody who wants to texture the milk themselves rather than press a button
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