Nespresso Lattissima One vs Nespresso Pixie
Ahead
The verdict
Nespresso Lattissima One is the better buy on our scoring, 7.7 to Nespresso Pixie's 6.2. It leads on drink quality and capsule system & choice.
Nespresso Lattissima One costs $20 less.
Who each one suits
Nespresso Lattissima One
Milk drinks for one, without a carafe of milk left standing after
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
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 Lattissima One | 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% | 9.1 | 6.4 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 8% | 5.0 | 3.8 |
What each one costs
| Price | $129 | $149.00 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Nespresso Lattissima One | Nespresso Pixie | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand founded | — | 1986 |
| Based in | — | Lausanne, Switzerland |
| Price | $129 | $149.00 |
| Best for | Milk drinks for one, without a carafe of milk left standing after | Espresso lovers wanting a compact, fast, no-fuss capsule machine for home or small office |
| What sets it apart | A single-serve milk jug that detaches and goes in the fridge, so no milk is left in the machine | 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 | Shadow Black, Silky White | Aluminium |
| Descaling Required | — | ✓ |
| Dimensions | — | 111 x 326 x 235 mm |
| Drink Sizes | Espresso and Lungo, plus 3 milk recipes | Espresso (40 ml), Lungo (110 ml) |
| Milk Frother Type | Automatic integrated milk jug | None |
| Milk System | Integrated removable milk jug, 4.2 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 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
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 Lattissima One | Nespresso Pixie | |
|---|---|---|
| The maker | ||
| Brand founded | — | 1986 |
| Based in | — | Lausanne, Switzerland |
| Price | ||
| Price | $129 | $149.00 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Milk drinks for one, without a carafe of milk left standing after | Espresso lovers wanting a compact, fast, no-fuss capsule machine for home or small office |
| What sets it apart | A single-serve milk jug that detaches and goes in the fridge, so no milk is left in the machine | 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 | Shadow Black, Silky White | Aluminium |
| Cost per capsule | 0.90 | 0.90 |
| Descaling Required | — | ✓ |
| Dimensions | — | 111 x 326 x 235 mm |
| Drink Sizes | Espresso and Lungo, plus 3 milk recipes | Espresso (40 ml), Lungo (110 ml) |
| Milk Frother Type | Automatic integrated milk jug | None |
| Milk System | Integrated removable milk jug, 4.2 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 Lattissima One vs Nespresso Pixie: common questions
Which is better, Nespresso Lattissima One or Nespresso Pixie?
Nespresso Lattissima One scores 7.7 against 6.2, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion.
Is Nespresso Lattissima One or Nespresso Pixie cheaper?
Nespresso Lattissima One starts at $129, and Nespresso Pixie at $149.00.
Who is Nespresso Lattissima One for?
Milk drinks for one, without a carafe of milk left standing after
Who is Nespresso Pixie for?
Espresso lovers wanting a compact, fast, no-fuss capsule machine for home or small office
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