Nespresso Creatista Plus vs Nespresso Lattissima One
AheadThe verdict
Nespresso Lattissima One is the better buy on our scoring, 7.7 to Nespresso Creatista Plus's 6.9. It leads on drink quality and ease of use & speed.
Nespresso Lattissima One costs $140.95 less.
Who each one suits
Nespresso Creatista Plus
Somebody who wants to texture the milk themselves rather than press a button
Nespresso Lattissima One
Milk drinks for one, without a carafe of milk left standing after
Scores higher on drink quality, ease of use & speed, 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 Lattissima One |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 9.1 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 8% | 5.0 | 5.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $269.95 | $129 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Nespresso Creatista Plus | Nespresso Lattissima One | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $269.95 | $129 |
| Best for | Somebody who wants to texture the milk themselves rather than press a button | Milk drinks for one, without a carafe of milk left standing after |
| What sets it apart | A two-year warranty, twice what most machines here publish, on the Original line where the patents have expired | A single-serve milk jug that detaches and goes in the fridge, so no milk is left in the machine |
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | ✓ |
| Colour Options | Black Truffle, Brushed stainless steel, Damson Blue, Sea Salt | Shadow Black, Silky White |
| Drink Sizes | — | Espresso and Lungo, plus 3 milk recipes |
| 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 removable milk jug, 4.2 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 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 Creatista Plus | Nespresso Lattissima One | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $269.95 | $129 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Somebody who wants to texture the milk themselves rather than press a button | Milk drinks for one, without a carafe of milk left standing after |
| What sets it apart | A two-year warranty, twice what most machines here publish, on the Original line where the patents have expired | A single-serve milk jug that detaches and goes in the fridge, so no milk is left in the machine |
| 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 | Shadow Black, Silky White |
| Cost per capsule | 0.90 | 0.90 |
| Drink Sizes | — | Espresso and Lungo, plus 3 milk recipes |
| 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 removable milk jug, 4.2 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 Lattissima One: common questions
Which is better, Nespresso Creatista Plus or Nespresso Lattissima One?
Nespresso Lattissima One scores 7.7 against 6.9, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion.
Is Nespresso Creatista Plus or Nespresso Lattissima One cheaper?
Nespresso Creatista Plus starts at $269.95, and Nespresso Lattissima One at $129.
Who is Nespresso Creatista Plus for?
Somebody who wants to texture the milk themselves rather than press a button
Who is Nespresso Lattissima One for?
Milk drinks for one, without a carafe of milk left standing after
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