Nespresso Gran Lattissima vs Nespresso Lattissima One
AheadThe verdict
Nespresso Lattissima One is the better buy on our scoring, 7.7 to Nespresso Gran Lattissima's 7.1. It leads on machine value for money.
Nespresso Lattissima One costs $350 less.
Who each one suits
Nespresso Gran Lattissima
A household that orders flat whites and cappuccinos, not just coffee
Nespresso Lattissima One
Milk drinks for one, without a carafe of milk left standing after
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 Lattissima One |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drink Quality | 18% | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| Capsule System & Choice | 16% | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Running Cost Per Cup | 16% | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Ease of Use & Speed | 12% | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Build Quality & Reliability | 12% | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Waste & Disposal | 10% | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Machine Value for Money | 8% | 2.4 | 9.1 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 8% | 5.0 | 5.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $479 | $129 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Nespresso Gran Lattissima | Nespresso Lattissima One | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $479 | $129 |
| Best for | A household that orders flat whites and cappuccinos, not just coffee | Milk drinks for one, without a carafe of milk left standing after |
| What sets it apart | Nine one-touch milk recipes from an integrated fresh milk carafe, the widest milk menu in the category | 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, White | Shadow Black, Silky White |
| Drink Sizes | 9 one-touch recipes, foamed and flat milk | Espresso and Lungo, plus 3 milk recipes |
| Milk System | Integrated automatic milk jug, 16 fl oz | Integrated removable milk jug, 4.2 oz |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
Nespresso Gran Lattissima
- +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
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 Gran Lattissima | Nespresso Lattissima One | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $479 | $129 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | A household that orders flat whites and cappuccinos, not just coffee | Milk drinks for one, without a carafe of milk left standing after |
| What sets it apart | Nine one-touch milk recipes from an integrated fresh milk carafe, the widest milk menu in the category | 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, White | Shadow Black, Silky White |
| Cost per capsule | 0.90 | 0.90 |
| Drink Sizes | 9 one-touch recipes, foamed and flat milk | Espresso and Lungo, plus 3 milk recipes |
| Milk Frother Type | Automatic integrated milk jug | Automatic integrated milk jug |
| Milk System | Integrated automatic milk jug, 16 fl oz | Integrated removable milk jug, 4.2 oz |
| Power | 1400 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 Gran Lattissima vs Nespresso Lattissima One: common questions
Which is better, Nespresso Gran Lattissima or Nespresso Lattissima One?
Nespresso Lattissima One scores 7.7 against 7.1, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion.
Is Nespresso Gran Lattissima or Nespresso Lattissima One cheaper?
Nespresso Gran Lattissima starts at $479, and Nespresso Lattissima One at $129.
Who is Nespresso Gran Lattissima for?
A household that orders flat whites and cappuccinos, not just coffee
Who is Nespresso Lattissima One for?
Milk drinks for one, without a carafe of milk left standing after
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