Nespresso Citiz vs Nespresso Creatista Plus
AheadThe verdict
Nespresso Creatista Plus is the better buy on our scoring, 6.9 to Nespresso Citiz's 6.3. It leads on drink quality and capsule system & choice.
Nespresso Creatista Plus costs $80.04 less.
Who each one suits
Nespresso Citiz
Home users wanting a compact, fast espresso machine with minimal effort
Nespresso Creatista Plus
Somebody who wants to texture the milk themselves rather than press a button
Scores higher on drink quality, capsule system & choice, 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 | Nespresso Citiz | Nespresso Creatista Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drink Quality | 18% | 6.7 | 8.0 |
| Capsule System & Choice | 16% | 7.0 | 8.5 |
| Running Cost Per Cup | 16% | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Build Quality & Reliability | 12% | 5.5 | 6.0 |
| Ease of Use & Speed | 12% | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Waste & Disposal | 10% | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Machine Value for Money | 8% | 2.9 | 4.1 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 8% | 5.0 | 5.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $349.99 | $269.95 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Nespresso Citiz | Nespresso Creatista Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand founded | 1986 | — |
| Based in | Lausanne, Switzerland | — |
| Price | $349.99 | $269.95 |
| Best for | Home users wanting a compact, fast espresso machine with minimal effort | Somebody who wants to texture the milk themselves rather than press a button |
| What sets it apart | Slim retro-style design with a compact footprint that fits neatly under most kitchen cabinets while delivering authentic Nespresso Original-line pressure extraction. | A two-year warranty, twice what most machines here publish, on the Original line where the patents have expired |
| Compared with | Nespresso Essenza Mini, De'Longhi Dedica, Keurig K-Slim, Breville Nespresso Vertuo Pop | — |
| Auto Shutoff | Automatic power off after 9 minutes; setting can be changed to 30 minutes | Yes (9 Minutes) |
| Box price | 9 USD | — |
| Fits | — | Nespresso Original |
| Capsules per box | 10 | — |
| Colour Options | — | Black Truffle, Brushed stainless steel, Damson Blue, Sea Salt |
| Descaling Required | ✓ | — |
| Dimensions | 218 x 372 x 277 mm | — |
| Drink Sizes | Espresso, Lungo, Americano and Americano XL | — |
| Milk Frother Type | None | Automatic steam wand |
| Milk System | None | Automatic steam wand, with a stainless steel milk jug in the box |
| Power | 1720 W | 1600 W |
| Proprietary Capsules | Yes, Nespresso Original line capsules | The format is Nespresso's, but the patents expired and many brands make compatible capsules |
| Pump pressure | 19 bar | — |
| Used Capsule Bin Capacity | 10 | — |
| Warm-up time | 25 s | — |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |
| Water Tank | 1 L | — |
| Weight | 4.0 kg | — |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
Nespresso Citiz
- +19 bar with a 25-second warm-up and a 10-capsule used bin
- +The Aeroccino frother is included with the CitiZ&Milk version, for hot or cold froth
- +Third-party and reusable capsules both exist for Original line, so the pod price is not fixed
- +Nespresso runs free prepaid UPS mail-back recycling nationwide
- −$349.99 against a $154.99 median, the second most expensive machine here
- −$0.90 a capsule at $9 for 10
- −A 1 litre tank, one-year warranty, and descaling required
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
| Nespresso Citiz | Nespresso Creatista Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| The maker | ||
| Brand founded | 1986 | — |
| Based in | Lausanne, Switzerland | — |
| Price | ||
| Price | $349.99 | $269.95 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Home users wanting a compact, fast espresso machine with minimal effort | Somebody who wants to texture the milk themselves rather than press a button |
| What sets it apart | Slim retro-style design with a compact footprint that fits neatly under most kitchen cabinets while delivering authentic Nespresso Original-line pressure extraction. | A two-year warranty, twice what most machines here publish, on the Original line where the patents have expired |
| Compared with | Nespresso Essenza Mini, De'Longhi Dedica, Keurig K-Slim, Breville Nespresso Vertuo Pop | — |
| Specifications | ||
| Auto Shutoff | Automatic power off after 9 minutes; setting can be changed to 30 minutes | Yes (9 Minutes) |
| Box price | 9 USD | — |
| Fits | — | Nespresso Original |
| Capsule Material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Capsule System | Nespresso Original line capsules | Nespresso Original line capsules |
| Capsules per box | 10 | — |
| Colour Options | — | Black Truffle, Brushed stainless steel, Damson Blue, Sea Salt |
| Cost per capsule | 0.90 | 0.90 |
| Descaling Required | ✓ | — |
| Dimensions | 218 x 372 x 277 mm | — |
| Drink Sizes | Espresso, Lungo, Americano and Americano XL | — |
| Milk Frother Type | None | Automatic steam wand |
| Milk System | None | Automatic steam wand, with a stainless steel milk jug in the box |
| Power | 1720 W | 1600 W |
| Proprietary Capsules | Yes, Nespresso Original line capsules | The format is Nespresso's, but the patents expired and many brands make compatible 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 | 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 | 10 | — |
| Warm-up time | 25 s | — |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |
| Water Tank | 1 L | — |
| Weight | 4.0 kg | — |
Nespresso Citiz vs Nespresso Creatista Plus: common questions
Which is better, Nespresso Citiz or Nespresso Creatista Plus?
Nespresso Creatista Plus scores 6.9 against 6.3, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion.
Is Nespresso Citiz or Nespresso Creatista Plus cheaper?
Nespresso Citiz starts at $349.99, and Nespresso Creatista Plus at $269.95.
Who is Nespresso Citiz for?
Home users wanting a compact, fast espresso machine with minimal effort
Who is Nespresso Creatista Plus for?
Somebody who wants to texture the milk themselves rather than press a button
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