Keurig K-Express Single-Serve vs Nespresso Creatista Plus
AheadThe verdict
Nespresso Creatista Plus is the better buy on our scoring, 6.9 to Keurig K-Express Single-Serve's 6.2. It leads on drink quality and running cost per cup.
Keurig K-Express Single-Serve costs $199.96 less.
Who each one suits
Keurig K-Express Single-Serve
One person, one mug, the least you can spend to get there
Scores higher on capsule system & choice, 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, build quality & reliability.
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-Express Single-Serve | Nespresso Creatista Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drink Quality | 18% | 4.7 | 8.0 |
| Capsule System & Choice | 16% | 10.0 | 8.5 |
| Running Cost Per Cup | 16% | 5.5 | 6.5 |
| Build Quality & Reliability | 12% | 4.5 | 6.0 |
| Ease of Use & Speed | 12% | 6.2 | 7.0 |
| Waste & Disposal | 10% | 3.0 | 8.0 |
| Machine Value for Money | 8% | 10.0 | 4.1 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 8% | 5.0 | 5.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $69.99 | $269.95 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Keurig K-Express Single-Serve | Nespresso Creatista Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $69.99 | $269.95 |
| Best for | One person, one mug, the least you can spend to get there | Somebody who wants to texture the milk themselves rather than press a button |
| What sets it apart | Among the least expensive machines here, still on the open K-Cup standard with reusable capsules available | 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, Island Berry, Mint, Warm Stone | Black Truffle, Brushed stainless steel, Damson Blue, Sea Salt |
| Cost per capsule | 1.04 | 0.90 |
| Drink Sizes | 8, 10 and 12 oz | — |
| Milk Frother Type | None | Automatic steam wand |
| Milk System | None | Automatic steam wand, with a stainless steel milk jug in the box |
| Power | 1001 W | 1600 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-Express Single-Serve
- +$69.99, the second least expensive machine in this category
- +K-Cup is an open standard, with reusable capsules available
- +A one-year warranty and a 5-minute auto shut-off
- −1001W, and no tank size or drink sizes published
- −No weight 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-Express Single-Serve | Nespresso Creatista Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $69.99 | $269.95 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | One person, one mug, the least you can spend to get there | Somebody who wants to texture the milk themselves rather than press a button |
| What sets it apart | Among the least expensive machines here, still on the open K-Cup standard with reusable capsules available | 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, Island Berry, Mint, Warm Stone | Black Truffle, Brushed stainless steel, Damson Blue, Sea Salt |
| Cost per capsule | 1.04 | 0.90 |
| Drink Sizes | 8, 10 and 12 oz | — |
| Milk Frother Type | None | Automatic steam wand |
| Milk System | None | Automatic steam wand, with a stainless steel milk jug in the box |
| Power | 1001 W | 1600 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-Express Single-Serve vs Nespresso Creatista Plus: common questions
Which is better, Keurig K-Express Single-Serve or Nespresso Creatista Plus?
Nespresso Creatista Plus scores 6.9 against 6.2, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Keurig K-Express Single-Serve is still ahead on capsule system & choice.
Is Keurig K-Express Single-Serve or Nespresso Creatista Plus cheaper?
Keurig K-Express Single-Serve starts at $69.99, and Nespresso Creatista Plus at $269.95.
Who is Keurig K-Express Single-Serve for?
One person, one mug, the least you can spend to get there
Who is Nespresso Creatista Plus for?
Somebody who wants to texture the milk themselves rather than press a button
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