Nespresso Creatista Plus vs Nespresso Vertuo Lattissima
Quick take: The Nespresso Vertuo Lattissima costs $350 less; the Nespresso Creatista Plus heats up faster (3 seconds).
| Spec | Nespresso Creatista Plus | Nespresso Vertuo Lattissima |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $649 | $299 |
| Rating | 4.3★ (1,949) | 4★ (504) |
| Type | Pod/Capsule | Pod/Capsule |
| Boiler | Thermoblock | Thermoblock |
| Built-in grinder | No | No |
| Pump pressure | 19 bar | — |
| Water capacity | 50 oz | 54 oz |
| Warm-up time | 3 seconds | 25 seconds |
| Steam wand | Manual | Auto |
| Basket type | — | — |
| Best for | Milk Drink Perfectionists | Latte Lovers |
| Dimensions | 6.7 x 15.4 x 12.2 in | 7.5 x 16.0 x 12.4 in |
| Weight | 11.4 lbs | 13.9 lbs |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
Pros & cons
Nespresso Creatista Plus
- ✓Steam wand textures genuine microfoam with 8 texture and 11 temperature settings - real latte art from a pod machine
- ✓Wand auto-purges after every use, so there is almost no milk cleanup
- ✓3-second heat-up means espresso and steamed milk are ready faster than any manual machine
- ✓OriginalLine capsules give real 19-bar crema and accept cheap third-party pods
- ✗At $649 you could buy a Bambino Plus and a grinder for fresher, better-tasting espresso
- ✗TFT screen and interface feel dated next to the newer Creatista Pro
- ✗Included 16 oz milk jug is small if you make multiple lattes back to back
- ✗Shots are still pod espresso - dose and freshness are capped by the capsule
Nespresso Vertuo Lattissima
- ✓Only Vertuo model with an integrated milk system - lattes and cappuccinos with a single button press
- ✓Milk carafe detaches, stores leftover milk in the fridge, and is fully dishwasher safe
- ✓Large 54 oz water tank means far fewer refills than the Pop+ or Vertuo Next
- ✓Barcode scanning auto-sets brew parameters for every capsule from espresso to 18 oz carafe
- ✗Centrifugal spinning, not 19-bar pump pressure - crema is frothy rather than true espresso
- ✗Milk froth is fixed at one texture - no fine control like a Creatista steam wand offers
- ✗Big 16-inch-deep footprint with the carafe attached hogs counter space
- ✗Locked into pricier Vertuo capsules with no third-party alternatives