Keurig K-Express Single-Serve vs Nespresso Inissia
Keurig K-Express Single-Serve and Nespresso Inissia score the same, 6.2 out of 10, so the choice is what each is better at rather than which is better.
Keurig K-Express Single-Serve costs $119.01 less.
Who each one suits
One person, one mug, the least you can spend to get there
Scores higher on capsule system & choice, ease of use & speed, machine value for money.
The smallest, cheapest way onto Nespresso Original capsules
Scores higher on drink quality, running cost per cup, waste & disposal.
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 Inissia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drink Quality | 18% | 4.7 | 5.3 |
| Capsule System & Choice | 16% | 10.0 | 8.5 |
| Running Cost Per Cup | 16% | 5.5 | 6.5 |
| Ease of Use & Speed | 12% | 6.2 | 5.5 |
| Build Quality & Reliability | 12% | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Waste & Disposal | 10% | 3.0 | 8.0 |
| Machine Value for Money | 8% | 10.0 | 5.2 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 8% | 5.0 | 5.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $69.99 | $189 |
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 Inissia | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $69.99 | $189 |
| Best for | One person, one mug, the least you can spend to get there | The smallest, cheapest way onto Nespresso Original capsules |
| What sets it apart | Among the least expensive machines here, still on the open K-Cup standard with reusable capsules available | 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, Island Berry, Mint, Warm Stone | Black |
| Cost per capsule | 1.04 | 0.90 |
| Drink Sizes | 8, 10 and 12 oz | — |
| Power | 1001 W | 1200 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 |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
- +$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
- +$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-Express Single-Serve | Nespresso Inissia | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $69.99 | $189 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | One person, one mug, the least you can spend to get there | The smallest, cheapest way onto Nespresso Original capsules |
| What sets it apart | Among the least expensive machines here, still on the open K-Cup standard with reusable capsules available | 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, Island Berry, Mint, Warm Stone | Black |
| Cost per capsule | 1.04 | 0.90 |
| Drink Sizes | 8, 10 and 12 oz | — |
| Milk Frother Type | None | None |
| Milk System | None | None |
| Power | 1001 W | 1200 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 | 1 year |
Keurig K-Express Single-Serve vs Nespresso Inissia: common questions
Which is better, Keurig K-Express Single-Serve or Nespresso Inissia?
Both score 6.2 out of 10 on the specifications their makers publish, so neither is ahead overall. Keurig K-Express Single-Serve leads on capsule system & choice, and Nespresso Inissia on drink quality.
Is Keurig K-Express Single-Serve or Nespresso Inissia cheaper?
Keurig K-Express Single-Serve starts at $69.99, and Nespresso Inissia at $189.
Who is Keurig K-Express Single-Serve for?
One person, one mug, the least you can spend to get there
Who is Nespresso Inissia for?
The smallest, cheapest way onto Nespresso Original capsules
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