Nespresso Inissia vs Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051
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Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051
5.7/ 10
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Visit Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051 →The verdict
Nespresso Inissia is the better buy on our scoring, 6.2 to Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051's 5.7. It leads on running cost per cup and ease of use & speed.
Who each one suits
Nespresso Inissia
The smallest, cheapest way onto Nespresso Original capsules
Scores higher on running cost per cup, ease of use & speed, waste & disposal.
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 build quality & reliability, 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 Inissia | Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drink Quality | 18% | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Running Cost Per Cup | 16% | 6.5 | 5.5 |
| Capsule System & Choice | 16% | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Ease of Use & Speed | 12% | 5.5 | 5.0 |
| Build Quality & Reliability | 12% | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Waste & Disposal | 10% | 8.0 | 3.0 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 8% | 5.0 | 6.9 |
| Machine Value for Money | 8% | 5.2 | 5.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $189 | Not publicly stated |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Nespresso Inissia | Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $189 | — |
| Best for | The smallest, cheapest way onto Nespresso Original capsules | Pod convenience with four brew styles and an iced setting that is not just brewing over ice |
| What sets it apart | Original line at entry price, so capsules come from many brands and reusable ones fit | 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 | — |
| Cost per capsule | 0.90 | 1.04 |
| Dimensions | — | 140 x 332 x 338 mm |
| Drink Sizes | — | Up to 24oz |
| Milk Frother Type | None | Manual built-in fold-away frother |
| Milk System | None | Built-in fold-away frother |
| Model | — | PB051 |
| Power | 1200 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 | 1 year | — |
| 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 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 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 Inissia | Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $189 | — |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | The smallest, cheapest way onto Nespresso Original capsules | Pod convenience with four brew styles and an iced setting that is not just brewing over ice |
| What sets it apart | Original line at entry price, so capsules come from many brands and reusable ones fit | 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 | — |
| Cost per capsule | 0.90 | 1.04 |
| Dimensions | — | 140 x 332 x 338 mm |
| Drink Sizes | — | Up to 24oz |
| Milk Frother Type | None | Manual built-in fold-away frother |
| Milk System | None | Built-in fold-away frother |
| Model | — | PB051 |
| Power | 1200 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 | 1 year | — |
| Water Tank | — | 1.6, removable and fold-away |
Nespresso Inissia vs Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051: common questions
Which is better, Nespresso Inissia or Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051?
Nespresso Inissia scores 6.2 against 5.7, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051 is still ahead on build quality & reliability.
Is Nespresso Inissia or Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051 cheaper?
Nespresso Inissia starts at $189, and Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051 at Not publicly stated.
Who is Nespresso Inissia for?
The smallest, cheapest way onto Nespresso Original capsules
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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