Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker vs Nespresso Gran Lattissima
Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker
5.8/ 10
Not publicly stated
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AheadThe verdict
Nespresso Gran Lattissima is the better buy on our scoring, 7.1 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 machine value for money, maintenance & cleaning.
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-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker | Nespresso Gran Lattissima |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drink Quality | 18% | 5.3 | 9.3 |
| Running Cost Per Cup | 16% | 5.5 | 6.5 |
| Capsule System & Choice | 16% | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Ease of Use & Speed | 12% | 6.0 | 8.5 |
| Build Quality & Reliability | 12% | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| Waste & Disposal | 10% | 3.0 | 8.0 |
| Machine Value for Money | 8% | 5.0 | 2.4 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 8% | 6.9 | 5.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | Not publicly stated | $479 |
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 Gran Lattissima | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $479 |
| Best for | The Keurig for somebody who finds pod coffee weak and wants it hotter and stronger | A household that orders flat whites and cappuccinos, not just coffee |
| What sets it apart | Strength and temperature control, which most pod machines do not give you at all | 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, an open standard many brands make | Nespresso Original line capsules |
| Colour Options | — | Black, White |
| Cost per capsule | 1.04 | 0.90 |
| Dimensions | 251 x 323 x 333 mm | — |
| Drink Sizes | 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12oz | 9 one-touch recipes, foamed and flat milk |
| Hot Water Dispenser | ✓ | — |
| Iced Setting | ✓ | — |
| Maintenance Reminder | ✓ | — |
| Milk Frother Type | None | Automatic integrated milk jug |
| Milk System | None | Integrated automatic milk jug, 16 fl oz |
| Power | — | 1400 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 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-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker | Nespresso Gran Lattissima | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | — | $479 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | The Keurig for somebody who finds pod coffee weak and wants it hotter and stronger | A household that orders flat whites and cappuccinos, not just coffee |
| What sets it apart | Strength and temperature control, which most pod machines do not give you at all | 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, an open standard many brands make | Nespresso Original line capsules |
| Colour Options | — | Black, White |
| Cost per capsule | 1.04 | 0.90 |
| Dimensions | 251 x 323 x 333 mm | — |
| Drink Sizes | 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12oz | 9 one-touch recipes, foamed and flat milk |
| Hot Water Dispenser | ✓ | — |
| Iced Setting | ✓ | — |
| Maintenance Reminder | ✓ | — |
| Milk Frother Type | None | Automatic integrated milk jug |
| Milk System | None | Integrated automatic milk jug, 16 fl oz |
| Power | — | 1400 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 Gran Lattissima: common questions
Which is better, Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker or Nespresso Gran Lattissima?
Nespresso Gran Lattissima scores 7.1 against 5.8, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker is still ahead on machine value for money.
Is Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker or Nespresso Gran Lattissima cheaper?
Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker starts at Not publicly stated, and Nespresso Gran Lattissima at $479.
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 Gran Lattissima for?
A household that orders flat whites and cappuccinos, not just coffee
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