Nespresso Creatista Plus vs Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051
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Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051
5.7/ 10
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Visit Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051 →The verdict
Nespresso Creatista Plus is the better buy on our scoring, 6.9 to Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051's 5.7. It leads on drink quality and running cost per cup.
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, running cost per cup, ease of use & speed.
Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051
Pod convenience with four brew styles and an iced setting that is not just brewing over ice
Scores higher on maintenance & cleaning, 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 | Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drink Quality | 18% | 8.0 | 5.3 |
| Running Cost Per Cup | 16% | 6.5 | 5.5 |
| Capsule System & Choice | 16% | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Ease of Use & Speed | 12% | 7.0 | 5.0 |
| Build Quality & Reliability | 12% | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Waste & Disposal | 10% | 8.0 | 3.0 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 8% | 5.0 | 6.9 |
| Machine Value for Money | 8% | 4.1 | 5.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $269.95 | Not publicly stated |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Nespresso Creatista Plus | Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $269.95 | — |
| Best for | Somebody who wants to texture the milk themselves rather than press a button | Pod convenience with four brew styles and an iced setting that is not just brewing over ice |
| What sets it apart | A two-year warranty, twice what most machines here publish, on the Original line where the patents have expired | Four brew strengths and a built-in frother, on a machine that also takes loose grounds |
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | — |
| Brew Modes | — | Four: Classic, Rich, Over Ice and Specialty |
| Brew Technology | — | Thermal Flavor Extraction, which the maker credits for even saturation and calibrated cycles |
| Fits | Nespresso Original | — |
| Capsule Material | Aluminium | Plastic, a #5 plastic cup |
| Capsule System | Nespresso Original line capsules | K-Cup pods or loose grounds |
| Colour Options | Black Truffle, Brushed stainless steel, Damson Blue, Sea Salt | — |
| Cost per capsule | 0.90 | 1.04 |
| Dimensions | — | 140 x 332 x 338 mm |
| Drink Sizes | — | Up to 24oz |
| Milk Frother Type | Automatic steam wand | Manual built-in fold-away frother |
| Milk System | Automatic steam wand, with a stainless steel milk jug in the box | Built-in fold-away frother |
| Model | — | PB051 |
| Power | 1600 W | — |
| Proprietary 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 | — |
| Reusable Capsule Available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Warranty | 2 years | — |
| Water Tank | — | 1.6, removable and fold-away |
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
Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051
- +It takes K-Cups or loose grounds, so pods are optional rather than mandatory
- +Four brew modes, Classic, Rich, Over Ice and Specialty, up to 24oz, the largest cup here
- +A built-in frother, and Thermal Flavor Extraction which Ninja credits for even saturation
- +A 1.6 litre removable fold-away tank
- −No price is published for it here
- −No wattage, weight or warranty term is published
- −Specialty mode is a concentrate rather than true espresso: there is no pump pressure published
Every specification, side by side
| Nespresso Creatista Plus | Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $269.95 | — |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Somebody who wants to texture the milk themselves rather than press a button | Pod convenience with four brew styles and an iced setting that is not just brewing over ice |
| What sets it apart | A two-year warranty, twice what most machines here publish, on the Original line where the patents have expired | Four brew strengths and a built-in frother, on a machine that also takes loose grounds |
| Specifications | ||
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | — |
| Brew Modes | — | Four: Classic, Rich, Over Ice and Specialty |
| Brew Technology | — | Thermal Flavor Extraction, which the maker credits for even saturation and calibrated cycles |
| Fits | Nespresso Original | — |
| Capsule Material | Aluminium | Plastic, a #5 plastic cup |
| Capsule System | Nespresso Original line capsules | K-Cup pods or loose grounds |
| Colour Options | Black Truffle, Brushed stainless steel, Damson Blue, Sea Salt | — |
| Cost per capsule | 0.90 | 1.04 |
| Dimensions | — | 140 x 332 x 338 mm |
| Drink Sizes | — | Up to 24oz |
| Milk Frother Type | Automatic steam wand | Manual built-in fold-away frother |
| Milk System | Automatic steam wand, with a stainless steel milk jug in the box | Built-in fold-away frother |
| Model | — | PB051 |
| Power | 1600 W | — |
| Proprietary 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Water Tank | — | 1.6, removable and fold-away |
Nespresso Creatista Plus vs Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051: common questions
Which is better, Nespresso Creatista Plus or Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051?
Nespresso Creatista Plus scores 6.9 against 5.7, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051 is still ahead on maintenance & cleaning.
Is Nespresso Creatista Plus or Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051 cheaper?
Nespresso Creatista Plus starts at $269.95, and Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051 at Not publicly stated.
Who is Nespresso Creatista Plus for?
Somebody who wants to texture the milk themselves rather than press a button
Who is Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051 for?
Pod convenience with four brew styles and an iced setting that is not just brewing over ice
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