Nespresso Creatista Plus vs Nespresso Inissia
Ahead
Nespresso Creatista Plus is the better buy on our scoring, 6.9 to Nespresso Inissia's 6.2. It leads on drink quality and ease of use & speed.
Nespresso Inissia costs $80.95 less.
Who each one suits
Somebody who wants to texture the milk themselves rather than press a button
Scores higher on drink quality, ease of use & speed, build quality & reliability.
The smallest, cheapest way onto Nespresso Original capsules
Scores higher on machine value for money.
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 Inissia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drink Quality | 18% | 8.0 | 5.3 |
| Capsule System & Choice | 16% | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Running Cost Per Cup | 16% | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Ease of Use & Speed | 12% | 7.0 | 5.5 |
| Build Quality & Reliability | 12% | 6.0 | 4.5 |
| Waste & Disposal | 10% | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Machine Value for Money | 8% | 4.1 | 5.2 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 8% | 5.0 | 5.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $269.95 | $189 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Nespresso Creatista Plus | Nespresso Inissia | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $269.95 | $189 |
| Best for | Somebody who wants to texture the milk themselves rather than press a button | The smallest, cheapest way onto Nespresso Original capsules |
| What sets it apart | A two-year warranty, twice what most machines here publish, on the Original line where the patents have expired | Original line at entry price, so capsules come from many brands and reusable ones fit |
| Colour Options | Black Truffle, Brushed stainless steel, Damson Blue, Sea Salt | Black |
| Milk Frother Type | Automatic steam wand | None |
| Milk System | Automatic steam wand, with a stainless steel milk jug in the box | None |
| Power | 1600 W | 1200 W |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
- +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
- +$189 for an Original line machine, so capsules come from many brands and reusable ones fit
- +1200W with a 9-minute auto shut-off
- +Nespresso's recycling programme
- −$189, above the $154.99 median, with no milk system at all
- −No tank size, drink sizes or weight published
- −One-year warranty
Every specification, side by side
| Nespresso Creatista Plus | Nespresso Inissia | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $269.95 | $189 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Somebody who wants to texture the milk themselves rather than press a button | The smallest, cheapest way onto Nespresso Original capsules |
| What sets it apart | A two-year warranty, twice what most machines here publish, on the Original line where the patents have expired | Original line at entry price, so capsules come from many brands and reusable ones fit |
| 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 |
| Cost per capsule | 0.90 | 0.90 |
| Milk Frother Type | Automatic steam wand | None |
| Milk System | Automatic steam wand, with a stainless steel milk jug in the box | None |
| Power | 1600 W | 1200 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 | 1 year |
Nespresso Creatista Plus vs Nespresso Inissia: common questions
Which is better, Nespresso Creatista Plus or Nespresso Inissia?
Nespresso Creatista Plus scores 6.9 against 6.2, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Nespresso Inissia is still ahead on machine value for money.
Is Nespresso Creatista Plus or Nespresso Inissia cheaper?
Nespresso Creatista Plus starts at $269.95, and Nespresso Inissia at $189.
Who is Nespresso Creatista Plus for?
Somebody who wants to texture the milk themselves rather than press a button
Who is Nespresso Inissia for?
The smallest, cheapest way onto Nespresso Original capsules
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