Nespresso Creatista Plus vs Nespresso Pixie
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The verdict
Nespresso Creatista Plus is the better buy on our scoring, 6.9 to Nespresso Pixie's 6.2. It leads on drink quality and capsule system & choice.
Nespresso Pixie costs $120.95 less.
Who each one suits
Nespresso Creatista Plus
Somebody who wants to texture the milk themselves rather than press a button
Scores higher on drink quality, capsule system & choice, ease of use & speed.
Nespresso Pixie
Espresso lovers wanting a compact, fast, no-fuss capsule machine for home or small office
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 Pixie |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drink Quality | 18% | 8.0 | 5.3 |
| Capsule System & Choice | 16% | 8.5 | 7.0 |
| Running Cost Per Cup | 16% | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Ease of Use & Speed | 12% | 7.0 | 6.5 |
| Build Quality & Reliability | 12% | 6.0 | 5.5 |
| Waste & Disposal | 10% | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Machine Value for Money | 8% | 4.1 | 6.4 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 8% | 5.0 | 3.8 |
What each one costs
| Price | $269.95 | $149.00 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Nespresso Creatista Plus | Nespresso Pixie | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand founded | — | 1986 |
| Based in | — | Lausanne, Switzerland |
| Price | $269.95 | $149.00 |
| Best for | Somebody who wants to texture the milk themselves rather than press a button | Espresso lovers wanting a compact, fast, no-fuss capsule machine for home or small office |
| What sets it apart | A two-year warranty, twice what most machines here publish, on the Original line where the patents have expired | One of the most compact full-aluminium Nespresso Original Line machines with a rapid 25-second heat-up and built-in used-capsule container. |
| Compared with | — | Nespresso Essenza Mini, De'Longhi Dedica, Keurig K-Slim |
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | ✓ |
| Box price | — | 9 USD |
| Fits | Nespresso Original | — |
| Capsules per box | — | 10 |
| Colour Options | Black Truffle, Brushed stainless steel, Damson Blue, Sea Salt | Aluminium |
| Descaling Required | — | ✓ |
| Dimensions | — | 111 x 326 x 235 mm |
| Drink Sizes | — | Espresso (40 ml), Lungo (110 ml) |
| 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 | 1160 W |
| Proprietary Capsules | The format is Nespresso's, but the patents expired and many brands make compatible capsules | Yes, Nespresso Original Line format |
| Pump pressure | — | 19 bar |
| Used Capsule Bin Capacity | — | 9-11 |
| Warm-up time | — | 25 s |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
| Water Tank | — | 0.7 L |
| Weight | — | 3 kg |
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 Pixie
- +19 bar, 25-second warm-up, 3kg, on a 0.7 litre tank
- +A 9 to 11 capsule used bin
- +$149, just under the median, and Original line so capsules are widely available
- +Nespresso capsules are 100% recyclable and a bag can be added to an order
- −Espresso and lungo only, with no milk system
- −$0.90 a capsule at $9 for 10
- −One-year warranty and descaling required
Every specification, side by side
| Nespresso Creatista Plus | Nespresso Pixie | |
|---|---|---|
| The maker | ||
| Brand founded | — | 1986 |
| Based in | — | Lausanne, Switzerland |
| Price | ||
| Price | $269.95 | $149.00 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Somebody who wants to texture the milk themselves rather than press a button | Espresso lovers wanting a compact, fast, no-fuss capsule machine for home or small office |
| What sets it apart | A two-year warranty, twice what most machines here publish, on the Original line where the patents have expired | One of the most compact full-aluminium Nespresso Original Line machines with a rapid 25-second heat-up and built-in used-capsule container. |
| Compared with | — | Nespresso Essenza Mini, De'Longhi Dedica, Keurig K-Slim |
| Specifications | ||
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 Truffle, Brushed stainless steel, Damson Blue, Sea Salt | Aluminium |
| Cost per capsule | 0.90 | 0.90 |
| Descaling Required | — | ✓ |
| Dimensions | — | 111 x 326 x 235 mm |
| Drink Sizes | — | Espresso (40 ml), Lungo (110 ml) |
| 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 | 1160 W |
| Proprietary Capsules | The format is Nespresso's, but the patents expired and many brands make compatible capsules | Yes, Nespresso Original Line format |
| 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 | — | 9-11 |
| Warm-up time | — | 25 s |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
| Water Tank | — | 0.7 L |
| Weight | — | 3 kg |
Nespresso Creatista Plus vs Nespresso Pixie: common questions
Which is better, Nespresso Creatista Plus or Nespresso Pixie?
Nespresso Creatista Plus scores 6.9 against 6.2, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Nespresso Pixie is still ahead on machine value for money.
Is Nespresso Creatista Plus or Nespresso Pixie cheaper?
Nespresso Creatista Plus starts at $269.95, and Nespresso Pixie at $149.00.
Who is Nespresso Creatista Plus for?
Somebody who wants to texture the milk themselves rather than press a button
Who is Nespresso Pixie for?
Espresso lovers wanting a compact, fast, no-fuss capsule machine for home or small office
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