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Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B vs Nespresso Vertuo by De'Longhi

Updated November 2, 2026 · Specs from the Amazon listings · How we score

The bottom line

Very close on paper.

Get the Nespresso Vertuo by De'Longhi if…

you like its design or find it cheaper today. On the specs both listings state, it is not ahead.

Get the Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B if…

counter space is tight: 55 sq in vs. 110 sq in.

The Nespresso Vertuo by De'Longhi is ahead on 0 specs, the Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B on 0. 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 140 machines.

Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85BNespresso Vertuo by De'Longhi

Brewing 25 points, Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B 25 points, Nespresso Vertuo by De'Longhi
Milk 0 points, Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B 0 points, Nespresso Vertuo by De'Longhi
Convenience 25 points, Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B 46 points, Nespresso Vertuo by De'Longhi
Popularity 87 points, Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B 92 points, Nespresso Vertuo by De'Longhi

Why is the Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B better than the Nespresso Vertuo by De'Longhi?

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

Why is the Nespresso Vertuo by De'Longhi better than the Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B?

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.

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 Essenza Mini EN85B None Amazon listing
Nespresso Vertuo by De'Longhi None 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: 27 s · lower is better
Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B Not stated
Nespresso Vertuo by De'Longhi 20 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: 57.5 oz
Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B Not stated
Nespresso Vertuo by De'Longhi 54 oz Amazon listing
One-touch drinks

Preset recipes such as latte or cappuccino at the push of a button.

Average: 5
Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B Not stated
Nespresso Vertuo by De'Longhi 4 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
Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B 8.1 in Amazon listing
Nespresso Vertuo by De'Longhi 12.3 in Amazon listing
Counter space

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

Average: 113 sq in
Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B 55 sq in Amazon listing
Nespresso Vertuo by De'Longhi 110 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
Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B 4.3 lbs Amazon listing
Nespresso Vertuo by De'Longhi 11 lbs Amazon listing

Other

Power

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

Average: 1,350 W
Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B 1,150 W Amazon listing
Nespresso Vertuo by De'Longhi Not stated

Highlighted: the better value for that spec. Bars show where a value sits among all 140 machines. Specs neither listing states are left out. How we score

Deal check

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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Nespresso Vertuo by De'Longhi · 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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Questions

Which is better, the Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B or the Nespresso Vertuo by De'Longhi?

The Nespresso Vertuo by De'Longhi scores 31 points, the Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B 26. The score weighs grinder, heating system, temperature control, milk frothing and convenience.

How do they froth milk?

Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B: none. Nespresso Vertuo by De'Longhi: none.

Will they fit under my kitchen cabinets?

The Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B is 8.1 in tall, the Nespresso Vertuo by De'Longhi 12.3 in. Standard US upper cabinets hang about 18 in above the counter, so leave room to refill the tank.

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