Structured UK machine comparison · reviewed 22 Jul 2026

Nespresso Vertuo PopvsNespresso Vertuo Next

Both use Vertuo capsules, barcode-led one-button brewing and connected updates. The Pop is the lower-cost, shorter route with a 560ml tank and drinks up to 355ml; the Next adds a 1.1-litre tank and the larger carafe format.

The recorded machine-price gap is about £90, but both lock the owner into the same Vertuo capsule ecosystem. Capsule cost, preferred cup size and tank refilling matter more than treating the Next as an automatic coffee-quality upgrade.
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Option 1
Nespresso · ENV90.B · UK retail variant

Vertuo Pop

Fast espresso-to-355ml drinks for buyers comfortable committing to Vertuo capsules

Current recorded price
£59
Published footprint
13.6 cm W × 42.6 cm D
Daily effort
Low
Record completeness
84% · not a score
Checked 22 Jul 2026 · direct retailer link · no commission enabled
Option 2
Nespresso · ENV120 / XN910 / GCV1 / GDV1

Vertuo Next

One-button Vertuo drinks across espresso, mug and carafe sizes

Current recorded price
£149
Published footprint
14.2 cm W × 42.9 cm D
Daily effort
Low
Record completeness
88% · not a score
Checked 22 Jul 2026 · direct retailer link · no commission enabled
The useful decision

What does the difference actually buy?

Both use Vertuo capsules, barcode-led one-button brewing and connected updates. The Pop is the lower-cost, shorter route with a 560ml tank and drinks up to 355ml; the Next adds a 1.1-litre tank and the larger carafe format.

The recorded machine-price gap is about £90, but both lock the owner into the same Vertuo capsule ecosystem. Capsule cost, preferred cup size and tank refilling matter more than treating the Next as an automatic coffee-quality upgrade.
Interactive evidence table

Compare the whole ownership route.

Change the priority lens, detail level and ownership assumptions below. A highlighted fit is evidence for one selected priority—not an overall winner.

Select two or three complete machine routes2/3 selected
Lowest known starting basketNespresso Vertuo Pop£59.00 including a connected grinder where required · delivery excluded
Narrowest published widthNespresso Vertuo Pop13.6cm conservative width · depth still matters
Most complete recordNespresso Vertuo Next88% complete · not a quality score
Decision lens

What matters most to you?

Choose one priority to surface the strongest evidenced fit. This changes the explanation, never the underlying data or table order.

Best evidenced fit for this priorityNespresso Vertuo Pop

Lowest known starting basket at £59.00. A connected grinder is included where required.

This is a single-priority signal, not an overall winner or CoffeeScore.
Choose how much detail to show19 evidence rows
Compare
NespressoVertuo PopRecord 84% complete
NespressoVertuo NextRecord 88% complete
Model identityENV90.B · UK retail variantENV120 / XN910 / GCV1 / GDV1
Product lifecycleCurrent modelCurrent model
Known starting basketMachine: Nespresso Vertuo Pop (£59)Machine: Nespresso Vertuo Next (£149)
Current retailer context£59 · Currys · verified delivered · exact model verified£149 · Currys · verified delivered · exact model verified
Known starting equipment£59£149
Machine typePod machinesPod machines
Capsule ecosystemNespresso VertuoNespresso Vertuo
Checked pod-cost exampleIntenso 230ml mug · £0.69 per stated cup · checked 22/07/2026Intenso 230ml mug · £0.69 per stated cup · checked 22/07/2026
Daily effortLowLow
Milk workflowNone · separate frother requiredNone
Built-in grinderNoNo
Best forFast espresso-to-355ml drinks for buyers comfortable committing to Vertuo capsulesOne-button Vertuo drinks across espresso, mug and carafe sizes
Main trade-offIt accepts Vertuo capsules only and has no milk frother. Cleaning is not virtually zero: the manual calls for a monthly rinse cycle lasting up to seven minutes, hand-washing removable pieces, and descaling when prompted or every three to six months. Nespresso provides free UK recycling routes, but owners still need to collect, bag and return used pods.It only accepts Vertuo capsules, has no milk system and is 42.9cm deep; long-term capsule cost and independent reliability testing matter more than the initial price alone.
Width13.6 cm14.2 cm
Depth42.6 cm42.9 cm
Water capacity0.56 L1.1 L
Warranty field2 years2 years
UK support providerNespresso UKNespresso UK
Unresolved evidence gaps4 fields5 fields
CoffeeScoreAwaiting testAwaiting test
Check Currys · £59Direct retailer link · no commission enabled · checked 22/07/2026Open full evidence record →
Check Currys · £149Direct retailer link · no commission enabled · checked 22/07/2026Open full evidence record →
Adjustable estimate

What could ownership cost?

Change the assumptions to match your household. Pod machines use the same editable capsule figure for a like-for-like scenario; the table above shows when an exact checked system example exists. Other machines use bean cost and dose. A connected grinder is included where the machine needs one.

2,190 coffees
Nespresso

Vertuo Pop

Starting equipment
£59
Capsules
£1,511
Known maintenance
£0
Estimated total
£1,570
Known cost per cup
£0.72

Uses the Intenso 230ml mug checked reference (£0.69 per black drink).

Nespresso

Vertuo Next

Starting equipment
£149
Capsules
£1,511
Known maintenance
£0
Estimated total
£1,660
Known cost per cup
£0.76

Uses the Intenso 230ml mug checked reference (£0.69 per black drink).

Planning estimate only. It includes only maintenance with priced, model-specific cadence. It excludes milk, water, electricity, repairs, optional accessories and delivery. Recorded equipment prices can change; always check the retailer’s final price.