Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker vs Nespresso Gran Lattissima
AheadThe verdict
Nespresso Gran Lattissima is the better buy on our scoring, 7.1 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 $408 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 Gran Lattissima
A household that orders flat whites and cappuccinos, not just coffee
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
| Criterion | Weight in category | Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker | Nespresso Gran Lattissima |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drink Quality | 18% | 5.3 | 9.3 |
| Running Cost Per Cup | 16% | 5.5 | 6.5 |
| Capsule System & Choice | 16% | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Ease of Use & Speed | 12% | 7.0 | 8.5 |
| Build Quality & Reliability | 12% | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| Waste & Disposal | 10% | 3.0 | 8.0 |
| Machine Value for Money | 8% | 10.0 | 2.4 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 8% | 4.4 | 5.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $71.00 | $479 |
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 Gran Lattissima | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $71.00 | $479 |
| Best for | The smallest footprint in single serve, for a desk, dorm or caravan | A household that orders flat whites and cappuccinos, not just coffee |
| What sets it apart | Under five inches wide, with cord storage, so it travels and stores | Nine one-touch milk recipes from an integrated fresh milk carafe, the widest milk menu in the category |
| 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, White |
| Cost per capsule | 1.04 | 0.90 |
| Dimensions | 114 x 287 x 307 mm | — |
| Drink Sizes | Any size from 8 to 12oz | 9 one-touch recipes, foamed and flat milk |
| Footprint | Under 5 inches wide | — |
| Milk Frother Type | None | Automatic integrated milk jug |
| Milk System | None | Integrated automatic milk jug, 16 fl oz |
| Power | — | 1400 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 Gran Lattissima
- +Nine one-touch recipes with foamed and flat milk, the widest milk menu in this category
- +An integrated fresh milk carafe, one touch and dishwasher safe
- +A two-year warranty, and Original line so capsules are not locked to one supplier
- −$479, the most expensive machine here by $129
- −No tank size or weight is published
- −1400W and descaling is required
Every specification, side by side
| Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker | Nespresso Gran Lattissima | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $71.00 | $479 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | The smallest footprint in single serve, for a desk, dorm or caravan | A household that orders flat whites and cappuccinos, not just coffee |
| What sets it apart | Under five inches wide, with cord storage, so it travels and stores | Nine one-touch milk recipes from an integrated fresh milk carafe, the widest milk menu in the category |
| 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, White |
| Cost per capsule | 1.04 | 0.90 |
| Dimensions | 114 x 287 x 307 mm | — |
| Drink Sizes | Any size from 8 to 12oz | 9 one-touch recipes, foamed and flat milk |
| Footprint | Under 5 inches wide | — |
| Milk Frother Type | None | Automatic integrated milk jug |
| Milk System | None | Integrated automatic milk jug, 16 fl oz |
| Power | — | 1400 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 Gran Lattissima: common questions
Which is better, Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker or Nespresso Gran Lattissima?
Nespresso Gran Lattissima scores 7.1 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 Gran Lattissima cheaper?
Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker starts at $71.00, and Nespresso Gran Lattissima at $479.
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 Gran Lattissima for?
A household that orders flat whites and cappuccinos, not just coffee
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