Nespresso Creatista Plus vs Nespresso Gran Lattissima
AheadThe verdict
Nespresso Gran Lattissima is narrowly ahead, 7.1 to Nespresso Creatista Plus's 6.9. It leads on drink quality and ease of use & speed.
Nespresso Creatista Plus costs $209.05 less.
Who each one suits
Nespresso Creatista Plus
Somebody who wants to texture the milk themselves rather than press a button
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, 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 Creatista Plus | Nespresso Gran Lattissima |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drink Quality | 18% | 8.0 | 9.3 |
| Capsule System & Choice | 16% | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Running Cost Per Cup | 16% | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Ease of Use & Speed | 12% | 7.0 | 8.5 |
| Build Quality & Reliability | 12% | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Waste & Disposal | 10% | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Machine Value for Money | 8% | 4.1 | 2.4 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 8% | 5.0 | 5.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $269.95 | $479 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Nespresso Creatista Plus | Nespresso Gran Lattissima | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $269.95 | $479 |
| Best for | Somebody who wants to texture the milk themselves rather than press a button | A household that orders flat whites and cappuccinos, not just coffee |
| What sets it apart | A two-year warranty, twice what most machines here publish, on the Original line where the patents have expired | Nine one-touch milk recipes from an integrated fresh milk carafe, the widest milk menu in the category |
| Colour Options | Black Truffle, Brushed stainless steel, Damson Blue, Sea Salt | Black, White |
| Drink Sizes | — | 9 one-touch recipes, foamed and flat milk |
| Milk Frother Type | Automatic steam wand | Automatic integrated milk jug |
| Milk System | Automatic steam wand, with a stainless steel milk jug in the box | Integrated automatic milk jug, 16 fl oz |
| Power | 1600 W | 1400 W |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
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
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 Creatista Plus | Nespresso Gran Lattissima | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $269.95 | $479 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Somebody who wants to texture the milk themselves rather than press a button | A household that orders flat whites and cappuccinos, not just coffee |
| What sets it apart | A two-year warranty, twice what most machines here publish, on the Original line where the patents have expired | Nine one-touch milk recipes from an integrated fresh milk carafe, the widest milk menu in the category |
| Specifications | ||
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fits | Nespresso Original | Nespresso Original |
| Capsule Material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Capsule System | Nespresso Original line capsules | Nespresso Original line capsules |
| Colour Options | Black Truffle, Brushed stainless steel, Damson Blue, Sea Salt | Black, White |
| Cost per capsule | 0.90 | 0.90 |
| Drink Sizes | — | 9 one-touch recipes, foamed and flat milk |
| Milk Frother Type | Automatic steam wand | Automatic integrated milk jug |
| Milk System | Automatic steam wand, with a stainless steel milk jug in the box | Integrated automatic milk jug, 16 fl oz |
| Power | 1600 W | 1400 W |
| Proprietary Capsules | The format is Nespresso's, but the patents expired and many brands make compatible 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 | 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
Nespresso Creatista Plus vs Nespresso Gran Lattissima: common questions
Which is better, Nespresso Creatista Plus or Nespresso Gran Lattissima?
Nespresso Gran Lattissima scores 7.1 against 6.9, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Nespresso Creatista Plus is still ahead on machine value for money.
Is Nespresso Creatista Plus or Nespresso Gran Lattissima cheaper?
Nespresso Creatista Plus starts at $269.95, and Nespresso Gran Lattissima at $479.
Who is Nespresso Creatista Plus for?
Somebody who wants to texture the milk themselves rather than press a button
Who is Nespresso Gran Lattissima for?
A household that orders flat whites and cappuccinos, not just coffee
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