Nespresso Lattissima One vs Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051
Ahead
Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051
5.7/ 10
Not publicly stated
Visit Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051 →The verdict
Nespresso Lattissima One is the better buy on our scoring, 7.7 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 Lattissima One
Milk drinks for one, without a carafe of milk left standing after
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 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 Lattissima One | 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% | 9.1 | 5.0 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 8% | 5.0 | 6.9 |
What each one costs
| Price | $129 | Not publicly stated |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Nespresso Lattissima One | Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $129 | — |
| Best for | Milk drinks for one, without a carafe of milk left standing after | Pod convenience with four brew styles and an iced setting that is not just brewing over ice |
| What sets it apart | A single-serve milk jug that detaches and goes in the fridge, so no milk is left in the machine | 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 | Shadow Black, Silky White | — |
| Cost per capsule | 0.90 | 1.04 |
| Dimensions | — | 140 x 332 x 338 mm |
| Drink Sizes | Espresso and Lungo, plus 3 milk recipes | Up to 24oz |
| Milk Frother Type | Automatic integrated milk jug | Manual built-in fold-away frother |
| Milk System | Integrated removable milk jug, 4.2 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 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
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 Lattissima One | Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $129 | — |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Milk drinks for one, without a carafe of milk left standing after | Pod convenience with four brew styles and an iced setting that is not just brewing over ice |
| What sets it apart | A single-serve milk jug that detaches and goes in the fridge, so no milk is left in the machine | 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 | Shadow Black, Silky White | — |
| Cost per capsule | 0.90 | 1.04 |
| Dimensions | — | 140 x 332 x 338 mm |
| Drink Sizes | Espresso and Lungo, plus 3 milk recipes | Up to 24oz |
| Milk Frother Type | Automatic integrated milk jug | Manual built-in fold-away frother |
| Milk System | Integrated removable milk jug, 4.2 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 Lattissima One vs Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051: common questions
Which is better, Nespresso Lattissima One or Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051?
Nespresso Lattissima One scores 7.7 against 5.7, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051 is still ahead on maintenance & cleaning.
Is Nespresso Lattissima One or Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051 cheaper?
Nespresso Lattissima One starts at $129, and Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051 at Not publicly stated.
Who is Nespresso Lattissima One for?
Milk drinks for one, without a carafe of milk left standing after
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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