Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker vs Nespresso Creatista Plus
AheadThe verdict
Nespresso Creatista Plus is the better buy on our scoring, 6.9 to Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker's 6.1. It leads on drink quality and running cost per cup.
Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker costs $198.95 less.
Who each one suits
Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker
The smallest footprint in single serve, for a desk, dorm or caravan
Scores higher on 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-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker | Nespresso Creatista Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drink Quality | 18% | 5.3 | 8.0 |
| Running Cost Per Cup | 16% | 5.5 | 6.5 |
| Capsule System & Choice | 16% | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Build Quality & Reliability | 12% | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| Ease of Use & Speed | 12% | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Waste & Disposal | 10% | 3.0 | 8.0 |
| Machine Value for Money | 8% | 10.0 | 4.1 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 8% | 4.4 | 5.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $71.00 | $269.95 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker | Nespresso Creatista Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $71.00 | $269.95 |
| Best for | The smallest footprint in single serve, for a desk, dorm or caravan | Somebody who wants to texture the milk themselves rather than press a button |
| What sets it apart | Under five inches wide, with cord storage, so it travels and stores | A two-year warranty, twice what most machines here publish, on the Original line where the patents have expired |
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fits | — | Nespresso Original |
| Capsule Material | Plastic, a #5 plastic cup | Aluminium |
| Capsule System | Single-use K-Cup pods, an open standard many brands make | Nespresso Original line capsules |
| Colour Options | — | Black Truffle, Brushed stainless steel, Damson Blue, Sea Salt |
| Cost per capsule | 1.04 | 0.90 |
| Dimensions | 114 x 287 x 307 mm | — |
| Drink Sizes | Any size from 8 to 12oz | — |
| Footprint | Under 5 inches wide | — |
| Milk Frother Type | None | Automatic steam wand |
| Milk System | None | Automatic steam wand, with a stainless steel milk jug in the box |
| Power | — | 1600 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Third Party Capsules Available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Travel Mug Height | 178 mm | — |
| Warranty | — | 2 years |
| Water Tank | 0.35, a single cup reservoir filled per brew | — |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker
- +Under 5 inches wide, the smallest machine here by footprint
- +Any size from 8 to 12oz, with 178mm of clearance for a travel mug
- +$71, well under the $154.99 median, and K-Cup is an open standard
- +Auto shut-off 90 seconds after the last brew
- −A 0.35 litre single-cup reservoir, filled for every brew
- −The My K-Cup reusable filter is sold separately rather than included
- −No warranty term, wattage or weight is published
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-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker | Nespresso Creatista Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $71.00 | $269.95 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | The smallest footprint in single serve, for a desk, dorm or caravan | Somebody who wants to texture the milk themselves rather than press a button |
| What sets it apart | Under five inches wide, with cord storage, so it travels and stores | A two-year warranty, twice what most machines here publish, on the Original line where the patents have expired |
| Specifications | ||
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fits | — | Nespresso Original |
| Capsule Material | Plastic, a #5 plastic cup | Aluminium |
| Capsule System | Single-use K-Cup pods, an open standard many brands make | Nespresso Original line capsules |
| Colour Options | — | Black Truffle, Brushed stainless steel, Damson Blue, Sea Salt |
| Cost per capsule | 1.04 | 0.90 |
| Dimensions | 114 x 287 x 307 mm | — |
| Drink Sizes | Any size from 8 to 12oz | — |
| Footprint | Under 5 inches wide | — |
| Milk Frother Type | None | Automatic steam wand |
| Milk System | None | Automatic steam wand, with a stainless steel milk jug in the box |
| Power | — | 1600 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. |
| Third Party Capsules Available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Travel Mug Height | 178 mm | — |
| Warranty | — | 2 years |
| Water Tank | 0.35, a single cup reservoir filled per brew | — |
Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker vs Nespresso Creatista Plus: common questions
Which is better, Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker or Nespresso Creatista Plus?
Nespresso Creatista Plus scores 6.9 against 6.1, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker is still ahead on machine value for money.
Is Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker or Nespresso Creatista Plus cheaper?
Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker starts at $71.00, and Nespresso Creatista Plus at $269.95.
Who is Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker for?
The smallest footprint in single serve, for a desk, dorm or caravan
Who is Nespresso Creatista Plus for?
Somebody who wants to texture the milk themselves rather than press a button
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