MachineNespresso Vertuo Pop →
£59Verified delivered price
Currys · checked 22/07/2026Check retailer ↗
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Nespresso
Vertuo Pop
A compact one-button Vertuo machine whose low purchase price needs weighing against capsule-only running costs.
Why this status? An active manufacturer product or support page was recorded when this entry was checked. Nespresso UK · checked 22/07/2026 ↗
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Independent summary
At the recorded £59 UK price, this is an inexpensive route to six one-button sizes from 25ml ristretto to 355ml XL. Its 13.6cm body is narrow, but the 42.6cm depth, 560ml tank and five-to-eight-capsule bin matter in a small kitchen. Two 230ml Intenso capsules a day cost about £504 a year at the recorded 69p-per-drink reference price—far more consequential than a £40 machine discount.
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Best for
Fast espresso-to-355ml drinks for buyers comfortable committing to Vertuo capsules
Watch out for
It 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.
True starting cost
What it costs to start
The minimum connected equipment for this route. Required equipment is separated from beans, milk and optional extras.
Verified delivered total£59All required lines include known delivery
What is excluded
No separate grinder is required for this machine route. Beans, capsules, filters, milk, scales, cleaning products and optional accessories are excluded. Retailer prices and stock can change before checkout.
Estimate the longer-term cost to keep →Setup completeness
What else you need
Required purchases, useful extras and later care supplies are kept separate. A connected product is an evidenced option—not a paid placement or the only valid choice.
To start brewing
requiredcoffee · pod system record
Nespresso Vertuo capsules
Vertuo capsules only; the barcode-led system does not accept Original capsules. Add a separate frother; milk is not contained in the coffee capsule.
During ownership · not included in starting total
recommendedcare · model linked
Nespresso Descaling Kit
Nespresso UK recommends descaling every 3–6 months; follow the exact machine procedure.
Same-family decision · manufacturer stated
Which version fits your routine?
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.Price tracking · 2 dates · 2 model-verified current offers
Early price history
Lowest verified delivered · Currys£59
£49£99
Nespresso UK£99verified variant · Free standard delivery stated · confirm local stock with retailer · checked 22/07/2026
Currys£59exact model · Free standard delivery stated · confirm local stock with retailer · checked 22/07/2026
Capsule ecosystem
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CompatibilityVertuo capsules only; the barcode-led system does not accept Original capsules.
Drink range40ml espresso to 535ml carafe, depending on the machine and capsule
Milk routeAdd a separate frother; milk is not contained in the coffee capsule.
RecyclingNespresso publishes free collection, boutique and UK drop-off routes for aluminium capsules.
Checked black-coffee exampleIntenso 230ml mug · 69p per stated cup£6.90 for 10 cups · checked 22/07/2026 · delivery and offers excluded
Check current range ↗The capsule system is a long-term buying decision, not a machine feature to ignore. Pack yields, prices, subscriptions and availability can change.
CoffeeScore
Independent testing not complete
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We will not publish a number until this machine completes the CoffeeScore test protocol. Manufacturer claims are not used as independent scores.
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Structured specifications
What we know—and what we don’t
Verified by Home Coffee IndexPublished by a sourceNot yet established
Width
13.6 cmSource: Nespresso UK
claimedDepth
42.6 cmSource: Nespresso UK
claimedHeight
25 cmSource: Nespresso UK
claimedWeight
3.5 kgSource: Nespresso UK
claimedWater tank
0.56 LSource: Nespresso UK
claimedBean hopper
Not applicable
verifiedWarm-up
30 secondsSource: Nespresso UK
claimedPower
1350 WSource: Currys
claimedPump pressure
Not applicableSource: Nespresso UK
verifiedMeasured noise
Not yet verified
unknownAnnual energy
Not yet verified
unknownOwnership
Cleaning, repair and support
Cleaning difficultyNot yet verified
Repair scoreNot yet verified
Warranty2 years
Removable brew unitNo
Published maintenance routine
These are documented tasks and features—not an independent cleaning score.
Cleaning cycle
Monthly, after coffee residue appears or after long non-use: run the up-to-7-minute rinse cycle, hand-wash the capsule container, cup support and drip tray, and wipe the outletSource: Nespresso
claimedDescaling
When the orange warning appears; Nespresso UK also advises every 3–6 months. The cycle uses one sachet in 0.5L water, a 1L container, a rinse phase and 10 minutes dryingSource: Nespresso UK · Nespresso
claimedDishwasher-safe partsverified
Milk-system care
Not applicable
verifiedWater filter
Not applicable
verifiedOfficial UK support pathwayNespresso UK source ↗
In warrantyNespresso UK describes free machine pickup and repair within its machine warranty service.
After warrantyNo normalized paid out-of-warranty price or turnaround has been confirmed in this record.
Structured replacement partsOpen parts database →
Vertuo Pop Water Tank · without lidPart 97393 · product evidenceModel-linked consumables
Filters and cleaners with compatibility evidence
Provenance
Sources behind this record
Every published specification should lead back to evidence. A source confirms what was published—not that we have independently tested the claim.
manufacturerVertuo Pop Liquorice Black product pageNespresso UK · accessed 22/07/2026manufacturerOriginal and Vertuo system comparisonNespresso UK · accessed 22/07/2026retailerVertuo Pop ENV90.B UK retailer specificationCurrys · accessed 22/07/2026manualVertuo Pop user manual · June 2025Nespresso · accessed 22/07/2026manualVertuo Pop safety and warranty guideNespresso · accessed 22/07/2026
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