Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker vs Nespresso Inissia
Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker
5.8/ 10
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AheadThe verdict
Nespresso Inissia is narrowly ahead, 6.2 to Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker's 5.8. It leads on running cost per cup and waste & disposal.
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 ease of use & speed, build quality & reliability, maintenance & cleaning.
Nespresso Inissia
The smallest, cheapest way onto Nespresso Original capsules
Scores higher on running cost per cup, waste & disposal, machine value for money.
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 Inissia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drink Quality | 18% | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Running Cost Per Cup | 16% | 5.5 | 6.5 |
| Capsule System & Choice | 16% | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Ease of Use & Speed | 12% | 6.0 | 5.5 |
| Build Quality & Reliability | 12% | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Waste & Disposal | 10% | 3.0 | 8.0 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 8% | 6.9 | 5.0 |
| Machine Value for Money | 8% | 5.0 | 5.2 |
What each one costs
| Price | Not publicly stated | $189 |
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 Inissia | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $189 |
| Best for | The Keurig for somebody who finds pod coffee weak and wants it hotter and stronger | The smallest, cheapest way onto Nespresso Original capsules |
| What sets it apart | Strength and temperature control, which most pod machines do not give you at all | Original line at entry price, so capsules come from many brands and reusable ones fit |
| 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 |
| 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 | ✓ | — |
| Power | — | 1200 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 | — | 1 year |
| 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 Inissia
- +$189 for an Original line machine, so capsules come from many brands and reusable ones fit
- +1200W with a 9-minute auto shut-off
- +Nespresso's recycling programme
- −$189, above the $154.99 median, with no milk system at all
- −No tank size, drink sizes or weight published
- −One-year warranty
Every specification, side by side
| Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker | Nespresso Inissia | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | — | $189 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | The Keurig for somebody who finds pod coffee weak and wants it hotter and stronger | The smallest, cheapest way onto Nespresso Original capsules |
| What sets it apart | Strength and temperature control, which most pod machines do not give you at all | Original line at entry price, so capsules come from many brands and reusable ones fit |
| 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 |
| 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 | None |
| Milk System | None | None |
| Power | — | 1200 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 | — | 1 year |
| Water Tank | 2.2 L | — |
Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker vs Nespresso Inissia: common questions
Which is better, Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker or Nespresso Inissia?
Nespresso Inissia scores 6.2 against 5.8, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker is still ahead on ease of use & speed.
Is Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker or Nespresso Inissia cheaper?
Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker starts at Not publicly stated, and Nespresso Inissia at $189.
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 Inissia for?
The smallest, cheapest way onto Nespresso Original capsules
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