Nespresso Citiz vs Nespresso Gran Lattissima
AheadThe verdict
Nespresso Gran Lattissima is the better buy on our scoring, 7.1 to Nespresso Citiz's 6.3. It leads on drink quality and capsule system & choice.
Nespresso Citiz costs $129.01 less.
Who each one suits
Nespresso Citiz
Home users wanting a compact, fast espresso machine with minimal effort
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, capsule system & choice, 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 | Nespresso Citiz | Nespresso Gran Lattissima |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drink Quality | 18% | 6.7 | 9.3 |
| Capsule System & Choice | 16% | 7.0 | 8.5 |
| Running Cost Per Cup | 16% | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Ease of Use & Speed | 12% | 7.0 | 8.5 |
| Build Quality & Reliability | 12% | 5.5 | 6.0 |
| Waste & Disposal | 10% | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Machine Value for Money | 8% | 2.9 | 2.4 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 8% | 5.0 | 5.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $349.99 | $479 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Nespresso Citiz | Nespresso Gran Lattissima | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand founded | 1986 | — |
| Based in | Lausanne, Switzerland | — |
| Price | $349.99 | $479 |
| Best for | Home users wanting a compact, fast espresso machine with minimal effort | A household that orders flat whites and cappuccinos, not just coffee |
| 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. | Nine one-touch milk recipes from an integrated fresh milk carafe, the widest milk menu in the category |
| 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, White |
| Descaling Required | ✓ | — |
| Dimensions | 218 x 372 x 277 mm | — |
| Drink Sizes | Espresso, Lungo, Americano and Americano XL | 9 one-touch recipes, foamed and flat milk |
| Milk Frother Type | None | Automatic integrated milk jug |
| Milk System | None | Integrated automatic milk jug, 16 fl oz |
| Power | 1720 W | 1400 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 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
| Nespresso Citiz | Nespresso Gran Lattissima | |
|---|---|---|
| The maker | ||
| Brand founded | 1986 | — |
| Based in | Lausanne, Switzerland | — |
| Price | ||
| Price | $349.99 | $479 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Home users wanting a compact, fast espresso machine with minimal effort | A household that orders flat whites and cappuccinos, not just coffee |
| 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. | Nine one-touch milk recipes from an integrated fresh milk carafe, the widest milk menu in the category |
| 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, White |
| Cost per capsule | 0.90 | 0.90 |
| Descaling Required | ✓ | — |
| Dimensions | 218 x 372 x 277 mm | — |
| Drink Sizes | Espresso, Lungo, Americano and Americano XL | 9 one-touch recipes, foamed and flat milk |
| Milk Frother Type | None | Automatic integrated milk jug |
| Milk System | None | Integrated automatic milk jug, 16 fl oz |
| Power | 1720 W | 1400 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 Gran Lattissima: common questions
Which is better, Nespresso Citiz or Nespresso Gran Lattissima?
Nespresso Gran Lattissima scores 7.1 against 6.3, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Nespresso Citiz is still ahead on machine value for money.
Is Nespresso Citiz or Nespresso Gran Lattissima cheaper?
Nespresso Citiz starts at $349.99, and Nespresso Gran Lattissima at $479.
Who is Nespresso Citiz for?
Home users wanting a compact, fast espresso machine with minimal effort
Who is Nespresso Gran Lattissima for?
A household that orders flat whites and cappuccinos, not just coffee
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