Nespresso Vertuo line Coffee – Enough Said!!!!

I personally do not feel there is anything to prove beyond the fact that Nespresso makes the best Espresso Ever!!!
Having established this fact, now hold back before you go ahead purchasing the Nespresso Vertuoline coffee machine…because there is this whole new conspiracy theory on which of their machines is the best and what is the difference between the two. So read on to know what are the primary differences in the features between Nespresso VertuoLine vs Original Line.
Nespresso VertuoPlus Espresso Machine by Breville

Brewer Details:
- Short Espresso (40ml)/Long Espresso (.90ml)
- Power: 1260W, thermo block heater.
- Water capacity: 0.8L
- 4.6″Wx14″Lx9.8″H
- 19 bar Italy pump
- Easy to use ON/OFF switch with button illumination.
- Volume can be customized, controlled by timer.
- Adjustable dispenser for various cup heights.
- Can manually stop or auto stop cycle.
- Capsule auto ejection system
- Capsule bin with max accommodation of 10 used capsules
The Comparison:
Product Feature | VertuoLine | OriginalLine |
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Description | VertuoLine machines extract your beverage through rapid capsule spinning, which sometimes yields an underextracted beverage with a foamier crema. | OriginalLine machines use more standard pump espresso machine technology and brew a hotter beverage for a lower cost per pod. |
Brews | Espresso and Lungo | Espresso and Lungo |
Long Coffee Brew | Yes | No |
Temperature | Lower | Higher |
Cost Per Capsule/Pod | $0.90-$1.25 | $0.75-$0.85 |
Inter-changeable Capsules Supported? | No | Yes |
Capsule Disposal Capacity | 17 | 10 |
Model | Nespresso Evoluo | Nespresso Pixie |
Buy on Amazon | Nespresso Evoluo | Nespresso Pixie |
Nespresso VertuoLine vs OriginalLine
So what are some of the other differences and some pros and cons in these two product lines from Nespresso. Which one is better, the Vertuo line or the Original Line? To answer these questions, let us dig a little deeper shall we??
What are the different serving styles and sizes that we can brew?

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Nespresso Original Line: Offers two sizes to brew – 1.35 oz Espresso and a 3.70 oz Lungo
Nespresso Vertuo Line: Offers both these two sizes and in addition allows you to brew a regular 17oz Americano (Long Black in the above picture)
Barcode Scanning:
Vertuo Line coffee system scans the bar code on its capsule to determine the size of the brew and the duration. By doing this it also limits the use of “brand specific” pods only.
Original Line coffee systems do not care about any bar codes, just pop in a compatible capsule from any brand and you are good to brew.

But why go this extra mile to “scan” a bar-code on a coffee capsule?
Well, there are many companies out there that sell their own brands of keurig/nespresso capsules at a discounted rate. To avoid customers going away from their own brand of capsules, Nespresso started the Vertuo Line and its own capsules.
The barcode scanning also allows the brewing system to dispense exactly the right amount of water and brew for the exact length of time depending on what capsules is being used. Check out the 5 best Nespresso Capsules for Lattes Article.
Brewing Method:
Nespresso VertuoLine method: Not to complicate matters further, but this line of systems uses a ‘centrifusion extraction’ method. The centrifusion method is coined by the Vertuo Line that refers to “rapid pod rotation” resulting in an extra-thick crema.
OriginalLine method: Uses the regular method of applying pressure and and hot water via an in-built pump. Many coffee lovers actually think that the original line prepares a more authentic crema than the one with the centrifusion method.
Capsule Price Comparison:
Original Line capsules: costs an average of $0.75 – $.0.85 per capsule.
Vertuo Line capsules: costs an average of $1.00 – $1.25 per capsule.
As you probably see there is not much difference in the cost per capsule between these two lines but the main factor that comes into play here again is that with the OriginalLine brewer you can switch to “third-party coffee capsules” which is available as low as $0.35 per capsule.
Your nearby Coffee Shop vs Home Brewed Coffee
Now, let us compare the prices and savings you can actually make by switching to home-brewed coffee from visiting your nearby favorite coffee shop. Your taste buds might recommend you to any one particular brand/type of coffee irrespective of what it costs.
Coffee From: | Price Per Serving | Price for 100 Servings |
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Coffee Shop | $3.50 - $4.50 | $400 |
Nespresso OriginalLine | $0.75 - $08.50 | $80 |
Nespresso VertuoLine | $1.00 - $1.25 | $115 |
Keurig K-Cup | $0.35 - $0.65 | $50 |
Keurig K-Vue | $0.85 - $1.10 | $95 |
Keurig K-Caraffe | $1.75 - $2.25 | $200 |
Keurig K-Rivo | $0.85 - $1.40 | $100 |
Various Nespresso Brewing Systems:
Compared to Keurig, there is not that many Nespresso models to choose from which makes it somewhat easy and quick to decide. However, the below table summarizes most of the models with their features.
Model | Line | Brews | Exterior Make | Dimensions | Price |
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Nespresso Prodigio | OriginalLine | Espresso | Plastic | 5.1" x 10.1" x 14.7" | Check on Amazon |
Nespresso CitiZ | OriginalLine | Espresso | Plastic | 5.1" x 10.9" x 14.6" | Check on Amazon |
Nespresso Inissia | OriginalLine | Espresso | Plastic | 4.7" x 9" x 12.6" | Check on Amazon |
Nespresso Lattissima Plus | OriginalLine | Espresso | Stainless Steel | 6.5" x 12.6" x 13.5" | Check on Amazon |
Nespresso Pixie | OriginalLine | Espresso | Aluminium | 4.4" x 9.3" x 12.8" | Check on Amazon |
Nespresso U | OriginalLine | Espresso | Plastic | 4.5" x 9.8" x 14.5" | Check on Amazon |
Nespresso VertuoPlus | VertuoLine | Espresso & Coffee | Plastic | 5.6" x 12.8" x 16.2" | Check on Amazon |
Nespresso Evoluo | VertuoLine | Espress & Coffee | Aluminium | 7.9" x 12.3" x 12.2" | Check on Amazon |
Actually, the home brewed coffee is cheaper than the coffee made by nearby coffee shop. Doing coffee at home is an interesting thing, why not try doing some at home?
I think the coffee made at home is so nice and delicious. The coffee made by coffee shop is more expensive.
Make a coffee at home with delicious taste. This coffee cost cheaper than market coffee.
I like black coffee, it gives oxidizing agent. I dont like cappuccino, it is not good for health.
Awesome! Neatly presented comparisons. Thanks for this comprehensive review. Coffee lover here, these things are good to know since I prepare my own home-made coffee. Checking further this Nespresso machine.
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Nice article. Keep up the good work.
When you are loaded with work and need to refresh, what’s better than a cup of coffee? I prefer coffee to tea or juice.
i really like coffee in every morning because fresh my mind blood growth.yap hmmm nammm
Nice article, I love Nespresso, thanks for sharing
-Harald
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