Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker vs Nespresso Inissia
AheadNespresso Inissia is narrowly ahead, 6.2 to Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker's 6.1. It leads on running cost per cup and waste & disposal.
Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker costs $118 less.
Who each one suits
The smallest footprint in single serve, for a desk, dorm or caravan
Scores higher on ease of use & speed, build quality & reliability, machine value for money.
The smallest, cheapest way onto Nespresso Original capsules
Scores higher on running cost per cup, waste & disposal, maintenance & cleaning.
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 Inissia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drink Quality | 18% | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Running Cost Per Cup | 16% | 5.5 | 6.5 |
| Capsule System & Choice | 16% | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Ease of Use & Speed | 12% | 7.0 | 5.5 |
| Build Quality & Reliability | 12% | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Waste & Disposal | 10% | 3.0 | 8.0 |
| Machine Value for Money | 8% | 10.0 | 5.2 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 8% | 4.4 | 5.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $71.00 | $189 |
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 Inissia | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $71.00 | $189 |
| Best for | The smallest footprint in single serve, for a desk, dorm or caravan | The smallest, cheapest way onto Nespresso Original capsules |
| What sets it apart | Under five inches wide, with cord storage, so it travels and stores | Original line at entry price, so capsules come from many brands and reusable ones fit |
| 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 |
| 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 | — |
| Power | — | 1200 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 | — | 1 year |
| 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.
- +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
- +$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-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker | Nespresso Inissia | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $71.00 | $189 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | The smallest footprint in single serve, for a desk, dorm or caravan | The smallest, cheapest way onto Nespresso Original capsules |
| What sets it apart | Under five inches wide, with cord storage, so it travels and stores | Original line at entry price, so capsules come from many brands and reusable ones fit |
| 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 |
| 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 | None |
| Milk System | None | None |
| Power | — | 1200 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 | — | 1 year |
| Water Tank | 0.35, a single cup reservoir filled per brew | — |
Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker vs Nespresso Inissia: common questions
Which is better, Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker or Nespresso Inissia?
Nespresso Inissia scores 6.2 against 6.1, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker is still ahead on ease of use & speed.
Is Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker or Nespresso Inissia cheaper?
Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker starts at $71.00, and Nespresso Inissia at $189.
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 Inissia for?
The smallest, cheapest way onto Nespresso Original capsules
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