Keurig K-Express Single-Serve vs Nespresso Pixie
Keurig K-Express Single-Serve and Nespresso Pixie 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 $79.01 less.
Who each one suits
One person, one mug, the least you can spend to get there
Scores higher on capsule system & choice, machine value for money, maintenance & cleaning.
Espresso lovers wanting a compact, fast, no-fuss capsule machine for home or small office
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 Pixie |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drink Quality | 18% | 4.7 | 5.3 |
| Capsule System & Choice | 16% | 10.0 | 7.0 |
| Running Cost Per Cup | 16% | 5.5 | 6.5 |
| Build Quality & Reliability | 12% | 4.5 | 5.5 |
| Ease of Use & Speed | 12% | 6.2 | 6.5 |
| Waste & Disposal | 10% | 3.0 | 8.0 |
| Machine Value for Money | 8% | 10.0 | 6.4 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 8% | 5.0 | 3.8 |
What each one costs
| Price | $69.99 | $149.00 |
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 Pixie | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand founded | — | 1986 |
| Based in | — | Lausanne, Switzerland |
| Price | $69.99 | $149.00 |
| Best for | One person, one mug, the least you can spend to get there | Espresso lovers wanting a compact, fast, no-fuss capsule machine for home or small office |
| What sets it apart | Among the least expensive machines here, still on the open K-Cup standard with reusable capsules available | One of the most compact full-aluminium Nespresso Original Line machines with a rapid 25-second heat-up and built-in used-capsule container. |
| Compared with | — | Nespresso Essenza Mini, De'Longhi Dedica, Keurig K-Slim |
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | ✓ |
| Box price | — | 9 USD |
| Fits | K-Cup | — |
| Capsule Material | Plastic, a #5 plastic cup | Aluminium |
| Capsule System | K-Cup pods, an open standard many brands make | Nespresso Original Line capsules |
| Capsules per box | — | 10 |
| Colour Options | Black, Island Berry, Mint, Warm Stone | Aluminium |
| Cost per capsule | 1.04 | 0.90 |
| Descaling Required | — | ✓ |
| Dimensions | — | 111 x 326 x 235 mm |
| Drink Sizes | 8, 10 and 12 oz | Espresso (40 ml), Lungo (110 ml) |
| Power | 1001 W | 1160 W |
| Proprietary Capsules | ✕ | ✓ |
| Pump pressure | — | 19 bar |
| Take-back scheme | — | Nespresso mail-back: free recycling bags, returned at a UPS drop-off point or a Nespresso boutique |
| Used Capsule Bin Capacity | — | 9-11 |
| Warm-up time | — | 25 s |
| Water Tank | — | 0.7 L |
| Weight | — | 3 kg |
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
- +19 bar, 25-second warm-up, 3kg, on a 0.7 litre tank
- +A 9 to 11 capsule used bin
- +$149, just under the median, and Original line so capsules are widely available
- +Nespresso capsules are 100% recyclable and a bag can be added to an order
- −Espresso and lungo only, with no milk system
- −$0.90 a capsule at $9 for 10
- −One-year warranty and descaling required
Every specification, side by side
| Keurig K-Express Single-Serve | Nespresso Pixie | |
|---|---|---|
| The maker | ||
| Brand founded | — | 1986 |
| Based in | — | Lausanne, Switzerland |
| Price | ||
| Price | $69.99 | $149.00 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | One person, one mug, the least you can spend to get there | Espresso lovers wanting a compact, fast, no-fuss capsule machine for home or small office |
| What sets it apart | Among the least expensive machines here, still on the open K-Cup standard with reusable capsules available | One of the most compact full-aluminium Nespresso Original Line machines with a rapid 25-second heat-up and built-in used-capsule container. |
| Compared with | — | Nespresso Essenza Mini, De'Longhi Dedica, Keurig K-Slim |
| Specifications | ||
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | ✓ |
| Box price | — | 9 USD |
| Fits | K-Cup | — |
| Capsule Material | Plastic, a #5 plastic cup | Aluminium |
| Capsule System | K-Cup pods, an open standard many brands make | Nespresso Original Line capsules |
| Capsules per box | — | 10 |
| Colour Options | Black, Island Berry, Mint, Warm Stone | Aluminium |
| Cost per capsule | 1.04 | 0.90 |
| Descaling Required | — | ✓ |
| Dimensions | — | 111 x 326 x 235 mm |
| Drink Sizes | 8, 10 and 12 oz | Espresso (40 ml), Lungo (110 ml) |
| Milk Frother Type | None | None |
| Milk System | None | None |
| Power | 1001 W | 1160 W |
| Proprietary Capsules | ✕ | ✓ |
| Pump pressure | — | 19 bar |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Used Capsule Bin Capacity | — | 9-11 |
| Warm-up time | — | 25 s |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Water Tank | — | 0.7 L |
| Weight | — | 3 kg |
Keurig K-Express Single-Serve vs Nespresso Pixie: common questions
Which is better, Keurig K-Express Single-Serve or Nespresso Pixie?
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 Pixie on drink quality.
Is Keurig K-Express Single-Serve or Nespresso Pixie cheaper?
Keurig K-Express Single-Serve starts at $69.99, and Nespresso Pixie at $149.00.
Who is Keurig K-Express Single-Serve for?
One person, one mug, the least you can spend to get there
Who is Nespresso Pixie for?
Espresso lovers wanting a compact, fast, no-fuss capsule machine for home or small office
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