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Nespresso Vertuo by De'Longhi vs Nespresso Vertuo Next

Updated November 1, 2026 · Specs from the Amazon listings · How we score

The bottom line

It comes down to milk frothing.

Get the Nespresso Vertuo by De'Longhi if…

you hate waiting: ready in 20 s vs. 25 s, or you hate refilling: a 54 oz tank vs. 37 oz.

Get the Nespresso Vertuo Next if…

you want a separate frother included for milk drinks, or counter space is tight: 93 sq in vs. 110 sq in.

Both score 31 points. 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 Vertuo by De'LonghiNespresso Vertuo Next

Brewing 25 points, Nespresso Vertuo by De'Longhi 21 points, Nespresso Vertuo Next
Milk 0 points, Nespresso Vertuo by De'Longhi 50 points, Nespresso Vertuo Next
Convenience 46 points, Nespresso Vertuo by De'Longhi 34 points, Nespresso Vertuo Next
Popularity 91 points, Nespresso Vertuo by De'Longhi 92 points, Nespresso Vertuo Next

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

  • 25% faster heat-up20 s vs. 25 s
  • 46% bigger water tank54 oz vs. 37 oz

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

  • Milk frothingSeparate frother included vs. None

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
Nespresso Vertuo by De'Longhi Not stated
Nespresso Vertuo Next No Amazon listing

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 by De'Longhi None Amazon listing
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: 27 s · lower is better
Nespresso Vertuo by De'Longhi 20 s Amazon listing
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: 57.5 oz
Nespresso Vertuo by De'Longhi 54 oz Amazon listing
Nespresso Vertuo Next 37 oz Amazon listing
One-touch drinks

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

Average: 5
Nespresso Vertuo by De'Longhi 4 Amazon listing
Nespresso Vertuo Next 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
Nespresso Vertuo by De'Longhi 12.3 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: 113 sq in
Nespresso Vertuo by De'Longhi 110 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
Nespresso Vertuo by De'Longhi 11 lbs Amazon listing
Nespresso Vertuo Next 8.8 lbs Amazon listing

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 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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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.

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Questions

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

Both score 31 points in our comparison.

Which one heats up faster?

The Nespresso Vertuo by De'Longhi: 20 s vs. 25 s for the Nespresso Vertuo Next.

Which one has the bigger water tank?

The Nespresso Vertuo by De'Longhi: 54 oz vs. 37 oz for the Nespresso Vertuo Next.

How do they froth milk?

Nespresso Vertuo by De'Longhi: none. Nespresso Vertuo Next: separate frother included.

Will they fit under my kitchen cabinets?

The Nespresso Vertuo by De'Longhi is 12.3 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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