Pod & Capsule Espresso Machines

Pod and capsule machines trade flexibility for speed and consistency — pop in a capsule and get repeatable espresso in seconds with almost no cleanup. We track 2 pod/capsule machines, priced from $150 to $180. The highest-rated pick is the Nespresso Essenza Mini at 4.5★.

Nespresso Essenza Mini
$150
Pod/Capsule

Nespresso

Nespresso Essenza Mini

4.5(18,000)

Ultra-compact Original Line Nespresso machine. Makes espresso and lungo at the push of a button. The smallest Nespresso available.

Ultra CompactOriginal Line PodsAffordable
Thermoblock25 seconds heat up
Best for: Beginners
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Nespresso Vertuo Plus
$180
Pod/Capsule

Nespresso

Nespresso Vertuo Plus

4.4(15,000)

Capsule machine using centrifusion technology to brew espresso, double espresso, gran lungo, coffee, and alto sizes from a single machine.

One-Touch SimplicityMultiple SizesConsistent Results
Thermoblock20 seconds heat up
Best for: Beginners
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