Head-to-heads / AMZCHEF CM1626 vs Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B

AMZCHEF CM1626 vs Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B

Updated October 21, 2026 · Specs from the Amazon listings · How we score

The bottom line

It comes down to milk frothing.

Get the AMZCHEF CM1626 if…

you want a manual steam wand for milk drinks.

Get the Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B if…

counter space is tight: 55 sq in vs. 136 sq in.

The AMZCHEF CM1626 is ahead on 1 specs, the Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B on 0. These are different kinds of machine (semi-automatic vs capsule). We earn a commission if you buy through these links. It never changes a score.

Score by category

Each bar is out of 100. Popularity is how often the machine sells on Amazon compared to all 129 machines.

AMZCHEF CM1626Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B

Brewing 47 points, AMZCHEF CM1626 25 points, Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B
Milk 100 points, AMZCHEF CM1626 0 points, Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B
Convenience 32 points, AMZCHEF CM1626 25 points, Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B
Popularity 93 points, AMZCHEF CM1626 85 points, Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B

Why is the AMZCHEF CM1626 better than the Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B?

  • Milk frothingManual steam wand vs. None

Why is the Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B better than the AMZCHEF CM1626?

No spec where it is clearly ahead, based on what both listings state.

Every spec, with its source

Only specs both sides state can win. A “Not stated” never wins or loses.

Brewing

Built-in grinder

Fresh grinding right before brewing matters more for taste than almost anything else. A built-in grinder saves buying a separate one.

41% of machines have this
AMZCHEF CM1626 Yes Amazon listing
Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B Not stated
Grind settings

More steps let you fine-tune extraction for different beans. Below about 15 steps, dialing in espresso gets hard.

Average: 25
AMZCHEF CM1626 44 Amazon listing
Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B Not stated
Adjustable brew temperature

Light roasts like hotter water, dark roasts cooler. Without adjustment you are stuck with one setting.

18% of machines have this
AMZCHEF CM1626 Yes Amazon listing
Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B Not stated

Milk

Milk frothing

A manual steam wand gives the best microfoam for latte art but takes practice. Automatic systems are easier but less flexible.

AMZCHEF CM1626 Manual steam wand Amazon listing
Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B None Amazon listing

Convenience

Water tank

A bigger tank means refilling less often. For two milk drinks a day, about 60 oz lasts several days.

Average: 57.2 oz
AMZCHEF CM1626 60 oz Amazon listing
Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B Not stated

Size and weight

Height

Measure the space under your kitchen cabinets. Many machines need a few extra inches on top to refill the water tank or bean hopper.

Average: 13.4 in
AMZCHEF CM1626 13.4 in Amazon listing
Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B 8.1 in Amazon listing
Counter space

Width times depth, the area the machine takes up on your counter.

Average: 120 sq in
AMZCHEF CM1626 136 sq in Amazon listing
Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B 55 sq in Amazon listing
Weight

Heavier machines stay put when you lock in the portafilter. Lighter ones are easier to move and store.

Average: 10.9 lbs
AMZCHEF CM1626 13.9 lbs Amazon listing
Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B 4.3 lbs Amazon listing

Other

Power

Higher wattage usually means faster heating, but it says nothing about coffee quality.

Average: 1,350 W
AMZCHEF CM1626 1,350 W Amazon listing
Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B 1,150 W Amazon listing

Highlighted: the better value for that spec. Bars show where a value sits among all 129 machines. Specs neither listing states are left out. How we score

Deal check

AMZCHEF CM1626 · price class $

Lowest price in the last 12 months right now.

Compared with its own 90-day average and 12-month low on Amazon. The exact price is on Amazon.

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Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B · price class $

Around its usual price.

Compared with its own 90-day average and 12-month low on Amazon. The exact price is on Amazon.

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Questions

Which is better, the AMZCHEF CM1626 or the Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B?

The AMZCHEF CM1626 scores 51 points, the Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B 25. The score weighs grinder, heating system, temperature control, milk frothing and convenience.

How do they froth milk?

AMZCHEF CM1626: manual steam wand. Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B: none.

Will they fit under my kitchen cabinets?

The AMZCHEF CM1626 is 13.4 in tall, the Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B 8.1 in. Standard US upper cabinets hang about 18 in above the counter, so leave room to refill the tank.

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