Nespresso Citiz vs Nespresso Lattissima One
AheadThe verdict
Nespresso Lattissima One is the better buy on our scoring, 7.7 to Nespresso Citiz's 6.3. It leads on drink quality and capsule system & choice.
Nespresso Lattissima One costs $220.99 less.
Who each one suits
Nespresso Citiz
Home users wanting a compact, fast espresso machine with minimal effort
Nespresso Lattissima One
Milk drinks for one, without a carafe of milk left standing after
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 Lattissima One |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 9.1 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 8% | 5.0 | 5.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $349.99 | $129 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Nespresso Citiz | Nespresso Lattissima One | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand founded | 1986 | — |
| Based in | Lausanne, Switzerland | — |
| Price | $349.99 | $129 |
| Best for | Home users wanting a compact, fast espresso machine with minimal effort | Milk drinks for one, without a carafe of milk left standing after |
| 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 single-serve milk jug that detaches and goes in the fridge, so no milk is left in the machine |
| 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 (2 Minutes) |
| Box price | 9 USD | — |
| Fits | — | Nespresso Original |
| Capsules per box | 10 | — |
| Colour Options | — | Shadow Black, Silky White |
| Descaling Required | ✓ | — |
| Dimensions | 218 x 372 x 277 mm | — |
| Drink Sizes | Espresso, Lungo, Americano and Americano XL | Espresso and Lungo, plus 3 milk recipes |
| Milk Frother Type | None | Automatic integrated milk jug |
| Milk System | None | Integrated removable milk jug, 4.2 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 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
Every specification, side by side
| Nespresso Citiz | Nespresso Lattissima One | |
|---|---|---|
| The maker | ||
| Brand founded | 1986 | — |
| Based in | Lausanne, Switzerland | — |
| Price | ||
| Price | $349.99 | $129 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Home users wanting a compact, fast espresso machine with minimal effort | Milk drinks for one, without a carafe of milk left standing after |
| 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 single-serve milk jug that detaches and goes in the fridge, so no milk is left in the machine |
| 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 (2 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 | — | Shadow Black, Silky 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 | Espresso and Lungo, plus 3 milk recipes |
| Milk Frother Type | None | Automatic integrated milk jug |
| Milk System | None | Integrated removable milk jug, 4.2 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 Lattissima One: common questions
Which is better, Nespresso Citiz or Nespresso Lattissima One?
Nespresso Lattissima One scores 7.7 against 6.3, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion.
Is Nespresso Citiz or Nespresso Lattissima One cheaper?
Nespresso Citiz starts at $349.99, and Nespresso Lattissima One at $129.
Who is Nespresso Citiz for?
Home users wanting a compact, fast espresso machine with minimal effort
Who is Nespresso Lattissima One for?
Milk drinks for one, without a carafe of milk left standing after
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