Nespresso Inissia vs Nespresso Lattissima One
AheadThe verdict
Nespresso Lattissima One is the better buy on our scoring, 7.7 to Nespresso Inissia's 6.2. It leads on drink quality and ease of use & speed.
Nespresso Lattissima One costs $60 less.
Who each one suits
Nespresso Inissia
The smallest, cheapest way onto Nespresso Original capsules
Nespresso Lattissima One
Milk drinks for one, without a carafe of milk left standing after
Scores higher on drink quality, ease of use & speed, build quality & reliability.
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 Inissia | Nespresso Lattissima One |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drink Quality | 18% | 5.3 | 9.3 |
| Capsule System & Choice | 16% | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Running Cost Per Cup | 16% | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Ease of Use & Speed | 12% | 5.5 | 8.5 |
| Build Quality & Reliability | 12% | 4.5 | 6.0 |
| Waste & Disposal | 10% | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Machine Value for Money | 8% | 5.2 | 9.1 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 8% | 5.0 | 5.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $189 | $129 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Nespresso Inissia | Nespresso Lattissima One | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $189 | $129 |
| Best for | The smallest, cheapest way onto Nespresso Original capsules | Milk drinks for one, without a carafe of milk left standing after |
| What sets it apart | Original line at entry price, so capsules come from many brands and reusable ones fit | 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 | Shadow Black, Silky White |
| Drink Sizes | — | Espresso and Lungo, plus 3 milk recipes |
| Milk Frother Type | None | Automatic integrated milk jug |
| Milk System | None | Integrated removable milk jug, 4.2 oz |
| Power | 1200 W | 1400 W |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
Nespresso Inissia
- +$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
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 Inissia | Nespresso Lattissima One | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $189 | $129 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | The smallest, cheapest way onto Nespresso Original capsules | Milk drinks for one, without a carafe of milk left standing after |
| What sets it apart | Original line at entry price, so capsules come from many brands and reusable ones fit | 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 | Shadow Black, Silky White |
| Cost per capsule | 0.90 | 0.90 |
| Drink Sizes | — | Espresso and Lungo, plus 3 milk recipes |
| Milk Frother Type | None | Automatic integrated milk jug |
| Milk System | None | Integrated removable milk jug, 4.2 oz |
| Power | 1200 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 | 1 year | 2 years |
Nespresso Inissia vs Nespresso Lattissima One: common questions
Which is better, Nespresso Inissia or Nespresso Lattissima One?
Nespresso Lattissima One scores 7.7 against 6.2, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion.
Is Nespresso Inissia or Nespresso Lattissima One cheaper?
Nespresso Inissia starts at $189, and Nespresso Lattissima One at $129.
Who is Nespresso Inissia for?
The smallest, cheapest way onto Nespresso Original capsules
Who is Nespresso Lattissima One for?
Milk drinks for one, without a carafe of milk left standing after
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