Nespresso Inissia vs Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System
The verdict
Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System is narrowly ahead, 6.3 to Nespresso Inissia's 6.2. It leads on drink quality and build quality & reliability.
Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System costs $25 less.
Who each one suits
Nespresso Inissia
The smallest, cheapest way onto Nespresso Original capsules
Scores higher on capsule system & choice, running cost per cup.
Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System
Home users wanting a dual-function espresso capsule and ground-coffee brewer with built-in frothing
Scores higher on drink quality, build quality & reliability, ease of use & speed.
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 | Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drink Quality | 18% | 5.3 | 7.3 |
| Capsule System & Choice | 16% | 8.5 | 5.0 |
| Running Cost Per Cup | 16% | 6.5 | 4.0 |
| Build Quality & Reliability | 12% | 4.5 | 7.5 |
| Ease of Use & Speed | 12% | 5.5 | 5.8 |
| Waste & Disposal | 10% | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 8% | 5.0 | 8.8 |
| Machine Value for Money | 8% | 5.2 | 6.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $189 | $164 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Nespresso Inissia | Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand founded | — | 1998 |
| Based in | — | Needham, USA |
| Price | $189 | $164 |
| Best for | The smallest, cheapest way onto Nespresso Original capsules | Home users wanting a dual-function espresso capsule and ground-coffee brewer with built-in frothing |
| What sets it apart | Original line at entry price, so capsules come from many brands and reusable ones fit | Combines Nespresso-compatible capsule espresso (19-bar, 3 brew styles) with ground-coffee brewing in up to 9 sizes and a 12-cup carafe, plus a built-in fold-away frother. All in one machine. |
| Compared with | — | De'Longhi All-in-One Espresso & Coffee Maker, Chefman 8-in-1 Coffee Station, Ninja Luxe Café Premier ES601 |
| Automatic milk frother | — | ✓ |
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | — |
| Body Material | — | Plastic |
| Bottomless Available | — | ✕ |
| Built in Grinder | — | ✕ |
| Fits | Nespresso Original | — |
| Capsule System | Nespresso Original line capsules | Original-style espresso capsules |
| Dimensions | — | 309.9D x 249.9W x 380W mm |
| Drink Sizes | — | Espresso 1.35 oz, Lungo 3.75 oz, Over Ice 1 oz |
| Machine Type | — | Capsule + ground-coffee dual-function drip/espresso machine |
| Milk Frother Type | None | Manual built-in fold-away frother |
| Milk System | None | Built-in fold-away frother |
| Plumbable | — | ✕ |
| Power | 1200 W | 1550 W |
| Pressure Gauge | — | ✕ |
| Proprietary Capsules | The format is Nespresso's, but the patents expired and many brands make compatible capsules | — |
| Pump pressure | — | 19 bar |
| Reusable Capsule Available | ✓ | — |
| Shot Timer | — | ✕ |
| Steam Wand Type | — | Built-in fold-away frother |
| Third Party Capsules Available | ✓ | — |
| Used Capsule Bin Capacity | — | 20 |
| Water Tank | — | 1.77 L |
| Weight | — | 6.9 kg |
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
Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System
- +It takes both capsules and ground coffee, so it covers two households in one machine
- +A built-in fold-away frother for cappuccinos, lattes and flat whites
- +A 1.77 litre tank at $164, and a one-year warranty
- −A plastic body
- −No built-in grinder, no pressure gauge and no shot timer
- −19 bar is a pump maximum rather than extraction pressure
Every specification, side by side
| Nespresso Inissia | Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System | |
|---|---|---|
| The maker | ||
| Brand founded | — | 1998 |
| Based in | — | Needham, USA |
| Price | ||
| Price | $189 | $164 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | The smallest, cheapest way onto Nespresso Original capsules | Home users wanting a dual-function espresso capsule and ground-coffee brewer with built-in frothing |
| What sets it apart | Original line at entry price, so capsules come from many brands and reusable ones fit | Combines Nespresso-compatible capsule espresso (19-bar, 3 brew styles) with ground-coffee brewing in up to 9 sizes and a 12-cup carafe, plus a built-in fold-away frother. All in one machine. |
| Compared with | — | De'Longhi All-in-One Espresso & Coffee Maker, Chefman 8-in-1 Coffee Station, Ninja Luxe Café Premier ES601 |
| Specifications | ||
| Automatic milk frother | — | ✓ |
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | — |
| Body Material | — | Plastic |
| Bottomless Available | — | ✕ |
| Built in Grinder | — | ✕ |
| Fits | Nespresso Original | — |
| Capsule Material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Capsule System | Nespresso Original line capsules | Original-style espresso capsules |
| Colour Options | Black | Black |
| Cost per capsule | 0.90 | 0.90 |
| Dimensions | — | 309.9D x 249.9W x 380W mm |
| Drink Sizes | — | Espresso 1.35 oz, Lungo 3.75 oz, Over Ice 1 oz |
| Machine Type | — | Capsule + ground-coffee dual-function drip/espresso machine |
| Milk Frother Type | None | Manual built-in fold-away frother |
| Milk System | None | Built-in fold-away frother |
| Plumbable | — | ✕ |
| Power | 1200 W | 1550 W |
| Pressure Gauge | — | ✕ |
| Proprietary Capsules | The format is Nespresso's, but the patents expired and many brands make compatible capsules | — |
| 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. |
| Shot Timer | — | ✕ |
| Steam Wand Type | — | Built-in fold-away frother |
| Third Party Capsules Available | ✓ | — |
| Used Capsule Bin Capacity | — | 20 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Water Tank | — | 1.77 L |
| Weight | — | 6.9 kg |
Nespresso Inissia vs Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System: common questions
Which is better, Nespresso Inissia or Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System?
Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System scores 6.3 against 6.2, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Nespresso Inissia is still ahead on capsule system & choice.
Is Nespresso Inissia or Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System cheaper?
Nespresso Inissia starts at $189, and Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System at $164.
Who is Nespresso Inissia for?
The smallest, cheapest way onto Nespresso Original capsules
Who is Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System for?
Home users wanting a dual-function espresso capsule and ground-coffee brewer with built-in frothing
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