Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker vs Nespresso Lattissima One

The verdict

Nespresso Lattissima One is the better buy on our scoring, 7.7 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 $58 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 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-Mini Single Serve Coffee MakerNespresso Lattissima One
Drink Quality18%5.39.3
Running Cost Per Cup16%5.56.5
Capsule System & Choice16%8.58.5
Ease of Use & Speed12%7.08.5
Build Quality & Reliability12%5.06.0
Waste & Disposal10%3.08.0
Machine Value for Money8%10.09.1
Maintenance & Cleaning8%4.45.0

What each one costs

Price$71.00$129

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 MakerNespresso Lattissima One
Price$71.00$129
Best forThe smallest footprint in single serve, for a desk, dorm or caravanMilk drinks for one, without a carafe of milk left standing after
What sets it apartUnder five inches wide, with cord storage, so it travels and storesA single-serve milk jug that detaches and goes in the fridge, so no milk is left in the machine
Auto Shutoff✓✓
Fits—Nespresso Original
Capsule MaterialPlastic, a #5 plastic cupAluminium
Capsule SystemSingle-use K-Cup pods, an open standard many brands makeNespresso Original line capsules
Colour Options—Shadow Black, Silky White
Cost per capsule1.040.90
Dimensions114 x 287 x 307 mm—
Drink SizesAny size from 8 to 12ozEspresso and Lungo, plus 3 milk recipes
FootprintUnder 5 inches wide—
Milk Frother TypeNoneAutomatic integrated milk jug
Milk SystemNoneIntegrated removable milk jug, 4.2 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 Height178 mm—
Warranty—2 years
Water Tank0.35, 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
Full Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker 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-Mini Single Serve Coffee MakerNespresso Lattissima One
Price
Price$71.00$129
Who it suits
Best forThe smallest footprint in single serve, for a desk, dorm or caravanMilk drinks for one, without a carafe of milk left standing after
What sets it apartUnder five inches wide, with cord storage, so it travels and storesA single-serve milk jug that detaches and goes in the fridge, so no milk is left in the machine
Specifications
Auto Shutoff✓✓
Fits—Nespresso Original
Capsule MaterialPlastic, a #5 plastic cupAluminium
Capsule SystemSingle-use K-Cup pods, an open standard many brands makeNespresso Original line capsules
Colour Options—Shadow Black, Silky White
Cost per capsule1.040.90
Dimensions114 x 287 x 307 mm—
Drink SizesAny size from 8 to 12ozEspresso and Lungo, plus 3 milk recipes
FootprintUnder 5 inches wide—
Milk Frother TypeNoneAutomatic integrated milk jug
Milk SystemNoneIntegrated removable milk jug, 4.2 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 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✓✓
Travel Mug Height178 mm—
Warranty—2 years
Water Tank0.35, a single cup reservoir filled per brew—

Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker vs Nespresso Lattissima One: common questions

Which is better, Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker or Nespresso Lattissima One?

Nespresso Lattissima One scores 7.7 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 Lattissima One cheaper?

Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker starts at $71.00, and Nespresso Lattissima One at $129.

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 Lattissima One for?

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

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