Keurig K-Express Single-Serve vs Nespresso Lattissima One

The verdict

Nespresso Lattissima One is the better buy on our scoring, 7.7 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 $59.01 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 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

CriterionWeightKeurig K-Express Single-ServeNespresso Lattissima One
Drink Quality18%4.79.3
Capsule System & Choice16%10.08.5
Running Cost Per Cup16%5.56.5
Ease of Use & Speed12%6.28.5
Build Quality & Reliability12%4.56.0
Waste & Disposal10%3.08.0
Machine Value for Money8%10.09.1
Maintenance & Cleaning8%5.05.0

What each one costs

Price$69.99$129

Where they differ

Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.

Keurig K-Express Single-ServeNespresso Lattissima One
Price$69.99$129
Best forOne person, one mug, the least you can spend to get thereMilk drinks for one, without a carafe of milk left standing after
What sets it apartAmong the least expensive machines here, still on the open K-Cup standard with reusable capsules availableA single-serve milk jug that detaches and goes in the fridge, so no milk is left in the machine
Auto Shutoff✓✓
FitsK-CupNespresso Original
Capsule MaterialPlastic, a #5 plastic cupAluminium
Capsule SystemK-Cup pods, an open standard many brands makeNespresso Original line capsules
Colour OptionsBlack, Island Berry, Mint, Warm StoneShadow Black, Silky White
Cost per capsule1.040.90
Drink Sizes8, 10 and 12 ozEspresso and Lungo, plus 3 milk recipes
Milk Frother TypeNoneAutomatic integrated milk jug
Milk SystemNoneIntegrated removable milk jug, 4.2 oz
Power1001 W1400 W
Proprietary CapsulesNo - the K-Cup format is made by many brandsThe 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
Warranty1 year2 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
Full Keurig K-Express Single-Serve review →
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
Full Nespresso Lattissima One review →

Every specification, side by side

Keurig K-Express Single-ServeNespresso Lattissima One
Price
Price$69.99$129
Who it suits
Best forOne person, one mug, the least you can spend to get thereMilk drinks for one, without a carafe of milk left standing after
What sets it apartAmong the least expensive machines here, still on the open K-Cup standard with reusable capsules availableA single-serve milk jug that detaches and goes in the fridge, so no milk is left in the machine
Specifications
Auto Shutoff✓✓
FitsK-CupNespresso Original
Capsule MaterialPlastic, a #5 plastic cupAluminium
Capsule SystemK-Cup pods, an open standard many brands makeNespresso Original line capsules
Colour OptionsBlack, Island Berry, Mint, Warm StoneShadow Black, Silky White
Cost per capsule1.040.90
Drink Sizes8, 10 and 12 ozEspresso and Lungo, plus 3 milk recipes
Milk Frother TypeNoneAutomatic integrated milk jug
Milk SystemNoneIntegrated removable milk jug, 4.2 oz
Power1001 W1400 W
Proprietary CapsulesNo - the K-Cup format is made by many brandsThe 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 toUSUS
Ships to NoteConfirmed 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✓✓
Warranty1 year2 years

Keurig K-Express Single-Serve vs Nespresso Lattissima One: common questions

Which is better, Keurig K-Express Single-Serve or Nespresso Lattissima One?

Nespresso Lattissima One scores 7.7 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 Lattissima One cheaper?

Keurig K-Express Single-Serve starts at $69.99, and Nespresso Lattissima One at $129.

Who is Keurig K-Express Single-Serve for?

One person, one mug, the least you can spend to get there

Who is Nespresso Lattissima One for?

Milk drinks for one, without a carafe of milk left standing after

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