Nespresso Vertuo Black
Score: 74/100
De'Longhi Vertuo Plus
Score: 68/100Rankings
The Vertuo Matte Black delivers rapid 15-20 second heat-up and solid power in a compact design. It lacks a built-in frother, connectivity and has a modest water tank. Best suited for solo users or small households wanting fast, high-quality pod coffee.
The De'Longhi VertuoPlus offers a motorized brew head, automatic capsule ejection and a generous 60 oz water tank, plus an Aeroccino frother for milk drinks. However, its reported 0 bar pump pressure and reliance on proprietary capsules limit espresso quality and flexibility. It suits users who want a convenient single-serve machine with a larger water reservoir but do not demand high-pressure espresso performance.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 0 barbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 4.9 kg | 4.4 kgbest |
1,183 ml | 1,774 mlbest | |
305 mm | 325 mmbest | |
305 mmbest | 142 mm | |
203 mm | 411 mmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,500 Wbest | — |
110 V | 120 Vbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Heat‑Up Time (seconds) | 15-20 seconds | 15-25 seconds |
Capacity(1) | ||
Water Tank Capacity (ml) | 1183 ml | 1774 ml |
Design & Build(4) | ||
Height (mm) | 305 mm | 325 mm |
Width (mm) | 305 mm | 142 mm |
Depth (mm) | 203 mm | 411 mm |
Weight (kg) | 4.9 kg | 4.4 kg |
Power & Electrical(2) | ||
Voltage (V) | 110 V | 120 V |
Power Consumption (W) | 1500 W | 1200-1350 W |
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Professional reviewers commend the Vertuo for its fast heat-up, intuitive one-touch operation, and especially its ability to produce a genuine espresso-style crema using the patented Centrifusion system. The barcode-driven brewing parameters are praised for delivering consistent taste across the four cup sizes, while the sleek matte-black aesthetic and energy-saving auto shut-off add to its appeal. Criticisms focus on the closed-system pod restriction, modest water-tank size, and the absence of an integrated milk frother.
Consumers overwhelmingly enjoy the rich flavor and thick crema, noting that a single button delivers coffee quickly and reliably. The compact design and stylish finish are repeatedly praised, as is the adjustable drip tray for travel mugs. Recurring complaints center on the exclusive Vertuo capsule requirement, the need to refill the 40 oz tank often, occasional priming for hotter brews, and the lack of a built-in frother.
“ease of use, design, taste”
