Nespresso Gran Lattissima vs Nespresso Inissia
Ahead
Nespresso Gran Lattissima is the better buy on our scoring, 7.1 to Nespresso Inissia's 6.2. It leads on drink quality and ease of use & speed.
Nespresso Inissia costs $290 less.
Who each one suits
A household that orders flat whites and cappuccinos, not just coffee
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 Gran Lattissima | Nespresso Inissia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drink Quality | 18% | 9.3 | 5.3 |
| Capsule System & Choice | 16% | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Running Cost Per Cup | 16% | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Ease of Use & Speed | 12% | 8.5 | 5.5 |
| Build Quality & Reliability | 12% | 6.0 | 4.5 |
| Waste & Disposal | 10% | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Machine Value for Money | 8% | 2.4 | 5.2 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 8% | 5.0 | 5.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $479 | $189 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Nespresso Gran Lattissima | Nespresso Inissia | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $479 | $189 |
| Best for | A household that orders flat whites and cappuccinos, not just coffee | The smallest, cheapest way onto Nespresso Original capsules |
| What sets it apart | Nine one-touch milk recipes from an integrated fresh milk carafe, the widest milk menu in the category | Original line at entry price, so capsules come from many brands and reusable ones fit |
| Colour Options | Black, White | Black |
| Drink Sizes | 9 one-touch recipes, foamed and flat milk | — |
| Milk Frother Type | Automatic integrated milk jug | None |
| Milk System | Integrated automatic milk jug, 16 fl oz | None |
| Power | 1400 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.
- +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
- +$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 Gran Lattissima | Nespresso Inissia | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $479 | $189 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | A household that orders flat whites and cappuccinos, not just coffee | The smallest, cheapest way onto Nespresso Original capsules |
| What sets it apart | Nine one-touch milk recipes from an integrated fresh milk carafe, the widest milk menu in the category | 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, White | Black |
| Cost per capsule | 0.90 | 0.90 |
| Drink Sizes | 9 one-touch recipes, foamed and flat milk | — |
| Milk Frother Type | Automatic integrated milk jug | None |
| Milk System | Integrated automatic milk jug, 16 fl oz | None |
| Power | 1400 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 Gran Lattissima vs Nespresso Inissia: common questions
Which is better, Nespresso Gran Lattissima or Nespresso Inissia?
Nespresso Gran Lattissima scores 7.1 against 6.2, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Nespresso Inissia is still ahead on machine value for money.
Is Nespresso Gran Lattissima or Nespresso Inissia cheaper?
Nespresso Gran Lattissima starts at $479, and Nespresso Inissia at $189.
Who is Nespresso Gran Lattissima for?
A household that orders flat whites and cappuccinos, not just coffee
Who is Nespresso Inissia for?
The smallest, cheapest way onto Nespresso Original capsules
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