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De'Longhi Stilosa vs Nespresso Vertuo Next

Updated October 20, 2026 · Specs from delonghi.com and the Amazon listings · How we score

The bottom line

It comes down to milk frothing.

Get the De'Longhi Stilosa if…

you want a manual steam wand for milk drinks.

Get the Nespresso Vertuo Next if…

you hate refilling: a 37 oz tank vs. 33.8 oz, or counter space is tight: 93 sq in vs. 109 sq in.

The De'Longhi Stilosa is ahead on 1 specs, the Nespresso Vertuo Next on 1. 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 126 machines.

De'Longhi StilosaNespresso Vertuo Next

Brewing 25 points, De'Longhi Stilosa 21 points, Nespresso Vertuo Next
Milk 100 points, De'Longhi Stilosa 50 points, Nespresso Vertuo Next
Convenience 22 points, De'Longhi Stilosa 32 points, Nespresso Vertuo Next
Popularity 96 points, De'Longhi Stilosa 91 points, Nespresso Vertuo Next

Why is the De'Longhi Stilosa better than the Nespresso Vertuo Next?

  • Milk frothingManual steam wand vs. Separate frother included

Why is the Nespresso Vertuo Next better than the De'Longhi Stilosa?

  • 9% bigger water tank37 oz vs. 33.8 oz

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.

42% of machines have this
De'Longhi Stilosa Not stated
Nespresso Vertuo Next No Amazon listing
Pump pressure

Espresso is brewed at about 9 bar. Higher numbers on the box are maximum pump ratings and do not make better coffee, so we do not score them.

Average: 20 bar
De'Longhi Stilosa 15 bar delonghi.com
Nespresso Vertuo Next 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.

De'Longhi Stilosa Manual steam wand delonghi.com
Nespresso Vertuo Next Separate frother included Amazon listing

Convenience

Heat-up time

How long you wait from switching on until the first shot. Under a minute feels instant, over 15 minutes means planning ahead.

Average: 25 s · lower is better
De'Longhi Stilosa Not stated
Nespresso Vertuo Next 25 s Amazon listing
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
De'Longhi Stilosa 33.8 oz delonghi.com
Nespresso Vertuo Next 37 oz Amazon listing

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
De'Longhi Stilosa 11.2 in Amazon listing
Nespresso Vertuo Next 12.4 in Amazon listing
Counter space

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

Average: 120 sq in
De'Longhi Stilosa 109 sq in Amazon listing
Nespresso Vertuo Next 93 sq in Amazon listing
Weight

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

Average: 11 lbs
De'Longhi Stilosa 8.6 lbs Amazon listing
Nespresso Vertuo Next 8.8 lbs Amazon listing

Other

Power

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

Average: 1,350 W
De'Longhi Stilosa 1,100 W delonghi.com
Nespresso Vertuo Next Not stated

Highlighted: the better value for that spec. Bars show where a value sits among all 126 machines. Specs neither listing states are left out. How we score

Deal check

De'Longhi Stilosa · 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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Nespresso Vertuo Next · 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.

See today’s price

Questions

Which is better, the De'Longhi Stilosa or the Nespresso Vertuo Next?

The De'Longhi Stilosa scores 35 points, the Nespresso Vertuo Next 30. The score weighs grinder, heating system, temperature control, milk frothing and convenience.

Which one has the bigger water tank?

The Nespresso Vertuo Next: 37 oz vs. 33.8 oz for the De'Longhi Stilosa.

How do they froth milk?

De'Longhi Stilosa: manual steam wand. Nespresso Vertuo Next: separate frother included.

Will they fit under my kitchen cabinets?

The De'Longhi Stilosa is 11.2 in tall, the Nespresso Vertuo Next 12.4 in. Standard US upper cabinets hang about 18 in above the counter, so leave room to refill the tank.

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