Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker vs Nespresso Lattissima One
Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker
5.8/ 10
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AheadThe verdict
Nespresso Lattissima One is the better buy on our scoring, 7.7 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.
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-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker | Nespresso Lattissima One |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 9.1 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 8% | 6.9 | 5.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | Not publicly stated | $129 |
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 Lattissima One | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $129 |
| Best for | The Keurig for somebody who finds pod coffee weak and wants it hotter and stronger | Milk drinks for one, without a carafe of milk left standing after |
| What sets it apart | Strength and temperature control, which most pod machines do not give you at all | 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, an open standard many brands make | Nespresso Original line capsules |
| Colour Options | — | Shadow Black, Silky White |
| Cost per capsule | 1.04 | 0.90 |
| Dimensions | 251 x 323 x 333 mm | — |
| Drink Sizes | 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12oz | Espresso and Lungo, plus 3 milk recipes |
| Hot Water Dispenser | ✓ | — |
| Iced Setting | ✓ | — |
| Maintenance Reminder | ✓ | — |
| Milk Frother Type | None | Automatic integrated milk jug |
| Milk System | None | Integrated removable milk jug, 4.2 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 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-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker | Nespresso Lattissima One | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | — | $129 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | The Keurig for somebody who finds pod coffee weak and wants it hotter and stronger | Milk drinks for one, without a carafe of milk left standing after |
| What sets it apart | Strength and temperature control, which most pod machines do not give you at all | 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, an open standard many brands make | Nespresso Original line capsules |
| Colour Options | — | Shadow Black, Silky White |
| Cost per capsule | 1.04 | 0.90 |
| Dimensions | 251 x 323 x 333 mm | — |
| Drink Sizes | 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12oz | Espresso and Lungo, plus 3 milk recipes |
| Hot Water Dispenser | ✓ | — |
| Iced Setting | ✓ | — |
| Maintenance Reminder | ✓ | — |
| Milk Frother Type | None | Automatic integrated milk jug |
| Milk System | None | Integrated removable milk jug, 4.2 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 Lattissima One: common questions
Which is better, Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker or Nespresso Lattissima One?
Nespresso Lattissima One scores 7.7 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 Lattissima One cheaper?
Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker starts at Not publicly stated, and Nespresso Lattissima One at $129.
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 Lattissima One for?
Milk drinks for one, without a carafe of milk left standing after
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