Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Delonghi vs Nespresso
Where Delonghi and Nespresso differ
| Compare |  Delonghi | Nespresso ReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB, Eletta Explore ECAM45086S, PrimaDonna Aromatic ECAM63075TM | Nespresso Essenza Mini, Nespresso CitiZ, Nespresso Creatista Pro, Nespresso Vertuo Creatista |
| Milk system | Auto frother | Steam wand |
| Pod system | Nespresso original | Vertuo |
| Capacity (l) | 1.8 | 0.6 to 2Higher |
| Markets | US | AT, AU, AE, AR, BG, BH, BL, BR, CA, CH, CL, CN, CO, CI, CZ, DE, DK, DO, EC, EE, EG, ES, FI, FR, GB, GF, GP, GR, HK, HR, HU, ID, IE, IL, IN, IQ, IS, IT, JO, JP, KR, KW, LB, LT, LU, LV, MA, MF, MQ, MT, MX, MY, NC, NL, NO, NZ, OM, PA, PE, PF, PH, PL, PT, QA, RE, RO, RS, SA, SE, SG, SI, SK, TH, TN, TR, TW, US, UY, VN, YT, ZACovers more |
| Entry price | $549.95 | Not confirmed |
| Flagship price | $2,499.95 | Not confirmed |
| Built-in grinder | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Boiler type | Thermoblock | Not confirmed |
| Power (W) | 1,450 | Not confirmed |
| Warranty | 3 years | Not confirmed |
| Spare parts shop | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Pump pressure (bar) (19).
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Key differences
- Capacity (l) is higher at Nespresso: 0.6 to 2 vs 1.8.
- Nespresso is available in 80 more countries.
- Machine types: only Delonghi offers Bean to cup, Drip, Grinder.
- Markets: only Nespresso offers AT, AU, AE.
Our verdict on each
Delonghi
De'Longhi suits households that want a single maker covering espresso, bean to cup, pod and drip machines. Its 3 year warranty, a grinder inside the flagship automatics and support across email, chat and phone make it a steady choice for US kitchens planning more than a single purchase.
Nespresso
Nespresso suits households that want pod and espresso machines from a single brand, with Vertuo pods and support on email, phone and help centre. Its 19 bar pump sits in the middle of the coffee machine market, where the site median entry price is €127.49 and flagship prices reach €6,386.19.
Score breakdown
| Area | Delonghi | Nespresso |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.2Entry price sits at $549.95 and the flagship at $2,499.95, ranking 59 of 65 on entry. | Not confirmed |
| Offer | 9.3A grinder is built into the automatic line and a 3 year warranty covers it, with a spare parts shop for replacements. | Not confirmed |
A third option
Coolblue Belgium has capacity (l) at 2.6, against 1.8 for Delonghi and 0.6 to 2 for Nespresso.
Coolblue Belgium reviewWhat we checked
Delonghi
- delonghi.com: 17 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Nespresso
- nespresso.com: 10 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Delonghi | Nespresso |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso and bean-to-cup machines | 12 of 63 | 15 of 63 |
| Coffee machines | 19 of 89 | 23 of 89 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Delonghi | Nespresso |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Espresso, Bean to cup, Pod, Drip, GrinderCovers more | Pod, Espresso |
| Legal entity | De'Longhi America, Inc. | Nestle Nespresso SA (Nestle Nespresso Ltd) |
| Headquarters | United States | Switzerland |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre, Chat |
Air treatment
| Fact | Delonghi | Nespresso |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Air fryer, Multicooker | Not confirmed |
| Price from | $149.95 | Not confirmed |
| Filter types | Carbon | Not confirmed |
| Quietest noise level (dB) | 40 | Not confirmed |
| Extraction per day (l/day) | 16 | Not confirmed |
| Extraction test conditions | 30C/80% RH | Not confirmed |
| Water tank (l) | 4 | Not confirmed |
| Power use (W) | 205 to 285 | Not confirmed |
| Mobile app | Yes | Not confirmed |
Kitchen appliances
| Fact | Delonghi | Nespresso |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking programmes | 4 | Not confirmed |
| Dishwasher-safe parts | Yes | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Delonghi | Nespresso | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $549.95highest quarter | Not confirmed | $159 |
| Flagship price | $2,499.95highest quarter | Not confirmed | $504.50 |
| Pump pressure (bar) | 19above the median | 19above the median | 18.5 |
| Capacity (l) | 1.8lowest quarter | 0.6 to 2below the median | 2.5 |
| Power (W) | 1,450below the median | Not confirmed | 1,500 |
| Warranty | 3 yearshighest quarter | Not confirmed | 2 years |
Median across 65 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Delonghi
Pros
- A grinder is built into the flagship automatic, so no separate grinder is needed on the worktop.
- Coverage spans espresso, bean to cup, pod, drip and grinder options, more types than espresso, drip and grinder at Gastroback or bean to cup and espresso at Philips.
- Cover runs 3 years and a spare parts shop is available for replacements afterwards.
Cons
- The flagship reaches $2,499.95, so the top of the range sits far above the $549.95 entry point.
- Availability is limited to US, a single market, so the $2,499.95 flagship and its warranty are quoted for that market alone.
- Daewoo Electricals and Gastroback both list drip and espresso machines in drip, espresso and grinder and espresso, drip and grinder, covering the simpler end where De'Longhi's range starts higher at $549.95.
Nespresso
Pros
- The range spans pod and espresso machines from the same maker, with reference models from the Essenza Mini through the CitiZ, Creatista Pro and Vertuo Creatista.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre, so an owner can use a phone line, email, a help centre or live chat.
- A 19 bar pump matches the coffee machine listing median of 19 bar, placing it in the middle of the espresso field.
Cons
- The listed formats are pod and espresso, where Philips covers bean to cup and espresso and GASTROBACK covers espresso, drip and grinder, so bean and drip buyers need another brand.
- Milk handling stops at a steam wand, while auto frothers sit behind 41% of coffee machine listings.
- The espresso machine category around this range has a flagship median of €691.91 and flagship prices reaching €6,386.19, so the top of the range is a premium buy.
Who each suits
Delonghi
Who it suits
- Households that want espresso, bean to cup, pod and drip from a single maker.
- Shoppers in the US market who want a 3 year warranty and a spare parts shop.
- Buyers who want the grinder inside the machine, as the flagship automatic has one built in.
Who should look elsewhere
- Drinkers after pod machines alone, since Philips lists bean to cup and espresso and De'Longhi's pod route runs on nespresso original capsules as one option among several.
- Budget buyers who would start with drip, as Gastroback lists espresso, drip and grinder.
- Shoppers outside the US market, since US is the only support country listed.
Nespresso
Who it suits
- Households after pod speed with espresso choices from the same maker, including the Essenza Mini and CitiZ.
- Small kitchens where tank capacity of 0.6 to 2 litres keeps the footprint easy to place.
- Owners in a broad set of markets, since Nespresso's own shopfront sells well beyond a single country.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who want whole beans handled in the machine: Philips lists bean to cup and espresso.
- Filter drinkers after drip or a grinder in the box, which Daewoo Electricals and GASTROBACK list in drip, espresso and grinder and espresso, drip and grinder.
- Milky coffee fans who want an automatic frother, since Nespresso's milk handling is a steam wand.
Current offers
Nespresso
Current offer
Discount code
GBP 10 off your first coffee order with code WELCOME10: 10 GBP
Enter code WELCOME10 at checkout; T&Cs on the Nespresso legal page
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Discount code
Up to GBP 150 off the machine on Nespresso Plus subscription: up to 150 GBP
Monthly subscription fee becomes Nespresso credit; flexible with no ongoing commitment
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Delonghi | Nespresso |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | No | Yes |
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Bahrain | No | Yes |
| Brazil | No | Yes |
| Bulgaria | No | Yes |
| Canada | No | Yes |
| Chile | No | Yes |
8 of 81 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Delonghi
What does the cheapest De'Longhi coffee machine cost?+
The automatic espresso range starts at $549.95. That is the entry machine rather than a subscription or a deposit, so the outlay is the price of the machine itself. The flagship automatic sits well above it at $2,499.95, which is the ceiling this range reaches in the category.
Is the grinder built into the machine?+
On the flagship automatic, yes. A grinder is built in, so whole beans go in without a separate grinder taking up worktop space. The water tank on that automatic holds 1.8 litres and the pump pressure is 19 bar.
Nespresso
Who runs Nespresso?+
Nespresso is run by Nestle Nespresso SA, with Nestle Nespresso Ltd named alongside it as the legal entity, and the headquarters are in Switzerland. Machines, capsules and the support line all sit with a large food and drinks group rather than a standalone appliance maker, and the legal pages are where the registered entity is set out.
What kinds of machine does Nespresso make?+
The range covers pod and espresso machines, so one maker serves capsule drinkers and people who want a dedicated espresso machine on the counter. The reference machines named start with the compact Essenza Mini and the CitiZ and go up to the Creatista Pro and the Vertuo Creatista, the last of which pairs the steam wand with the Vertuo capsule system.