Nespresso Gran Lattissima vs Nespresso Pixie
Ahead
The verdict
Nespresso Gran Lattissima is the better buy on our scoring, 7.1 to Nespresso Pixie's 6.2. It leads on drink quality and capsule system & choice.
Nespresso Pixie costs $330 less.
Who each one suits
Nespresso Gran Lattissima
A household that orders flat whites and cappuccinos, not just coffee
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 Gran Lattissima | Nespresso Pixie |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drink Quality | 18% | 9.3 | 5.3 |
| Capsule System & Choice | 16% | 8.5 | 7.0 |
| Running Cost Per Cup | 16% | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Ease of Use & Speed | 12% | 8.5 | 6.5 |
| Build Quality & Reliability | 12% | 6.0 | 5.5 |
| Waste & Disposal | 10% | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Machine Value for Money | 8% | 2.4 | 6.4 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 8% | 5.0 | 3.8 |
What each one costs
| Price | $479 | $149.00 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Nespresso Gran Lattissima | Nespresso Pixie | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand founded | — | 1986 |
| Based in | — | Lausanne, Switzerland |
| Price | $479 | $149.00 |
| Best for | A household that orders flat whites and cappuccinos, not just coffee | Espresso lovers wanting a compact, fast, no-fuss capsule machine for home or small office |
| What sets it apart | Nine one-touch milk recipes from an integrated fresh milk carafe, the widest milk menu in the category | 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, White | Aluminium |
| Descaling Required | — | ✓ |
| Dimensions | — | 111 x 326 x 235 mm |
| Drink Sizes | 9 one-touch recipes, foamed and flat milk | Espresso (40 ml), Lungo (110 ml) |
| Milk Frother Type | Automatic integrated milk jug | None |
| Milk System | Integrated automatic milk jug, 16 fl oz | None |
| Power | 1400 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 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 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 Gran Lattissima | Nespresso Pixie | |
|---|---|---|
| The maker | ||
| Brand founded | — | 1986 |
| Based in | — | Lausanne, Switzerland |
| Price | ||
| Price | $479 | $149.00 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | A household that orders flat whites and cappuccinos, not just coffee | Espresso lovers wanting a compact, fast, no-fuss capsule machine for home or small office |
| What sets it apart | Nine one-touch milk recipes from an integrated fresh milk carafe, the widest milk menu in the category | 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, White | Aluminium |
| Cost per capsule | 0.90 | 0.90 |
| Descaling Required | — | ✓ |
| Dimensions | — | 111 x 326 x 235 mm |
| Drink Sizes | 9 one-touch recipes, foamed and flat milk | Espresso (40 ml), Lungo (110 ml) |
| Milk Frother Type | Automatic integrated milk jug | None |
| Milk System | Integrated automatic milk jug, 16 fl oz | None |
| Power | 1400 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 Gran Lattissima vs Nespresso Pixie: common questions
Which is better, Nespresso Gran Lattissima or Nespresso Pixie?
Nespresso Gran Lattissima scores 7.1 against 6.2, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Nespresso Pixie is still ahead on machine value for money.
Is Nespresso Gran Lattissima or Nespresso Pixie cheaper?
Nespresso Gran Lattissima starts at $479, and Nespresso Pixie at $149.00.
Who is Nespresso Gran Lattissima for?
A household that orders flat whites and cappuccinos, not just coffee
Who is Nespresso Pixie for?
Espresso lovers wanting a compact, fast, no-fuss capsule machine for home or small office
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