Compare the Nespresso Original to the Nespresso Vertuo
Nespresso Original vs Nespresso Vertuo
| Nespresso Original | Nespresso Vertuo | |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee specialties | Small cups of coffee with a normal crema layer | Large cups with an extra thick crema layer |
| Types of capsules | Nespresso Original capsules (smaller) | Nespresso Vertuo capsules (larger) |
| Brewing system | Brewing system with pump pressure | Brewing system with centrifuge |
| Controls | Choose cup size | Automatic capsule recognition |
Various coffee specialties
Nespresso Original: traditional coffees
Do you like a small, strong cup of coffee? If so, the Nespresso Original is the right choice for you. With this original Nespresso machine, you can make small cups of coffee. Depending on the coffee machine model, you can choose from a ristretto, espresso, and lungo. With some models, you can make an Americano too. If you buy a Nespresso with automatic milk frother, you can make cappuccinos and latte macchiatos too.
Nespresso Vertuo: different coffee sizes
The Nespresso Vertuo is for the one who likes a large cup of coffee. From small to large, you can make an espresso, double espresso, gran lungo, and a mug. With the Nespresso Vertuo Next, you can even make a carafe of more than 0.5L. The coffees get an extra thick crema. Do you like to drink cappuccinos? We recommend a separate milk frother.
Different coffee capsules
Nespresso Original: the small, original capsules
The original Nespresso capsules are made of aluminum and are smaller. They're a precise match for the Nespresso Original machines. You can choose from many different coffee flavors and the packaging states which capsule is suitable for which cup size. The coffee capsules are filled with freshly ground coffee and are sealed airtight.
Nespresso Vertuo: large capsules with a barcode
You need special Vertuo capsules to make coffee with a Vertuo. That's because the brewing system of a Nespresso Vertuo is different from the brewing system of the Original. These coffee capsules are slightly larger, round, and come in various different flavors. The Vertuo capsules are packed airtight and filled with freshly-ground coffee, just like the Original capsules.
Note: the Vertuo capsules are only available from Nespresso.
Different brewing system
Nespresso Original: choose cup size
The coffee machine builds up pressure with the built-in pump of 19 bar. This way, the hot water is pressed through the coffee capsule, so you can make an espresso or lungo with a crema. Before you make a coffee, you choose the right capsule for a ristretto, espresso, or lungo. Next, you press the button with the correct cup size and the coffee machine will use the right amount of water.
Nespresso Vertuo: automatic capsule recognition
During the brewing process of a Vertuo, hot water rotates in the coffee capsule at great speed. This way, the Vertuo builds up pressure and creates a rich coffee flavor and an extra thick layer of crema. Each capsule has a unique barcode that the coffee machine reads as soon as you put the capsule in the machine. The coffee machine automatically selects the correct cup size based on this barcode. As a result, you can prepare various coffee specialties at the touch of a button.
Conclusion
Do you prefer to drink small, strong cups of coffee like an espresso or lungo? The Nespresso Original is suitable for you. The Nespresso Vertuo is the best choice if you prefer to drink larger cups of coffee, because you can choose between different cup sizes. In the Vertuo, you use different coffee capsules than the usual Nespresso Original capsules. The Vertuo capsules are larger and have a unique barcode. The coffee machines automatically selects the right cup size based on this barcode. With the Nespresso Original, you have to press the right button yourself.
