Nespresso Gran Lattissima vs Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051
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Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051
5.7/ 10
Not publicly stated
Visit Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051 →The verdict
Nespresso Gran Lattissima is the better buy on our scoring, 7.1 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 Gran Lattissima
A household that orders flat whites and cappuccinos, not just coffee
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 machine value for money, maintenance & cleaning.
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 | Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drink Quality | 18% | 9.3 | 5.3 |
| Running Cost Per Cup | 16% | 6.5 | 5.5 |
| Capsule System & Choice | 16% | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Ease of Use & Speed | 12% | 8.5 | 5.0 |
| Build Quality & Reliability | 12% | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Waste & Disposal | 10% | 8.0 | 3.0 |
| Machine Value for Money | 8% | 2.4 | 5.0 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 8% | 5.0 | 6.9 |
What each one costs
| Price | $479 | Not publicly stated |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Nespresso Gran Lattissima | Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $479 | — |
| Best for | A household that orders flat whites and cappuccinos, not just coffee | Pod convenience with four brew styles and an iced setting that is not just brewing over ice |
| What sets it apart | Nine one-touch milk recipes from an integrated fresh milk carafe, the widest milk menu in the category | 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, White | — |
| Cost per capsule | 0.90 | 1.04 |
| Dimensions | — | 140 x 332 x 338 mm |
| Drink Sizes | 9 one-touch recipes, foamed and flat milk | Up to 24oz |
| Milk Frother Type | Automatic integrated milk jug | Manual built-in fold-away frother |
| Milk System | Integrated automatic milk jug, 16 fl oz | Built-in fold-away frother |
| Model | — | PB051 |
| Power | 1400 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 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
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 Gran Lattissima | Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $479 | — |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | A household that orders flat whites and cappuccinos, not just coffee | Pod convenience with four brew styles and an iced setting that is not just brewing over ice |
| What sets it apart | Nine one-touch milk recipes from an integrated fresh milk carafe, the widest milk menu in the category | 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, White | — |
| Cost per capsule | 0.90 | 1.04 |
| Dimensions | — | 140 x 332 x 338 mm |
| Drink Sizes | 9 one-touch recipes, foamed and flat milk | Up to 24oz |
| Milk Frother Type | Automatic integrated milk jug | Manual built-in fold-away frother |
| Milk System | Integrated automatic milk jug, 16 fl oz | Built-in fold-away frother |
| Model | — | PB051 |
| Power | 1400 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 Gran Lattissima vs Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051: common questions
Which is better, Nespresso Gran Lattissima or Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051?
Nespresso Gran Lattissima scores 7.1 against 5.7, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051 is still ahead on machine value for money.
Is Nespresso Gran Lattissima or Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051 cheaper?
Nespresso Gran Lattissima starts at $479, and Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051 at Not publicly stated.
Who is Nespresso Gran Lattissima for?
A household that orders flat whites and cappuccinos, not just coffee
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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