Head-to-heads / De'Longhi Stilosa vs Nespresso Vertuo Pop+
De'Longhi Stilosa vs Nespresso Vertuo Pop+
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 Pop+ if…
you like its design or find it cheaper today. On the specs both listings state, it is not ahead.
The De'Longhi Stilosa is ahead on 1 specs, the Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ 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 126 machines.
De'Longhi StilosaNespresso Vertuo Pop+
Brewing
Milk
Convenience
Popularity
Why is the De'Longhi Stilosa better than the Nespresso Vertuo Pop+?
- Milk frothingManual steam wand vs. None
Why is the Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ better than the De'Longhi Stilosa?
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
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.
Nespresso Vertuo Pop+
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.
Nespresso Vertuo Pop+
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.
Nespresso Vertuo Pop+
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.
De'Longhi Stilosa
11.2 in
Amazon listing
Nespresso Vertuo Pop+
10.4 in
Amazon listing
Counter space
Width times depth, the area the machine takes up on your counter.
De'Longhi Stilosa
109 sq in
Amazon listing
Nespresso Vertuo Pop+
120 sq in
Amazon listing
Weight
Heavier machines stay put when you lock in the portafilter. Lighter ones are easier to move and store.
De'Longhi Stilosa
8.6 lbs
Amazon listing
Nespresso Vertuo Pop+
7.9 lbs
Amazon listing
Other
Power
Higher wattage usually means faster heating, but it says nothing about coffee quality.
Nespresso Vertuo Pop+
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.
See today’s priceNespresso Vertuo Pop+ · price class $
Currently above its 90-day average. Waiting may pay off.Compared with its own 90-day average and 12-month low on Amazon. The exact price is on Amazon.
See today’s priceQuestions
Which is better, the De'Longhi Stilosa or the Nespresso Vertuo Pop+?
The De'Longhi Stilosa scores 35 points, the Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ 25. The score weighs grinder, heating system, temperature control, milk frothing and convenience.
How do they froth milk?
De'Longhi Stilosa: manual steam wand. Nespresso Vertuo Pop+: none.
Will they fit under my kitchen cabinets?
The De'Longhi Stilosa is 11.2 in tall, the Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ 10.4 in. Standard US upper cabinets hang about 18 in above the counter, so leave room to refill the tank.
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