Nespresso Pixie Pod/Capsule espresso machine
Pod/Capsule
~$229

Nespresso

Nespresso Pixie

Ultra-compact OriginalLine machine with a true 19-bar pump, industrial aluminum styling, and programmable espresso and lungo buttons.

Approx. price
~$229
Boiler
Thermoblock
Pressure
19 bar
Best For
Tiny Kitchens
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Specifications

Dimensions
4.4 x 12.8 x 9.3 in
Weight
6.6 lbs
Water Tank
24 oz
Warranty
1 year
Grinder
Not included
Warm-Up Time
25 seconds

Features

19-Bar High Pressure Pump25-Second Heat-UpProgrammable Espresso & Lungo ButtonsAluminum Side PanelsFolding Drip Tray9-Minute Auto Shutoff

Pros

  • Real 19-bar pump extraction of OriginalLine capsules - proper crema, unlike centrifugal Vertuo machines
  • At 4.4 inches wide it squeezes into spots no other pump machine can
  • OriginalLine format means cheap third-party capsules from dozens of roasters work fine
  • Metal side panels and folding drip tray feel built to last versus plasticky rivals

Cons

  • Tiny 24 oz water tank empties after about five espressos
  • No milk frothing at all - an Aeroccino or separate frother adds $50-100
  • Only two cup sizes (espresso and lungo) with no ristretto button
  • Costs more than the newer Essenza line while making the same shots
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