Nespresso VertuoPlus Single-touch capsule machine built around a new brewing method
Overview
By this point I'd reviewed quite a few Nespresso machines, and right when I thought I'd already seen everything the brand had to offer, they released an entirely new series built around a completely different capsule.
The reason behind it: the patent on Nespresso's familiar original capsule design had expired, so any company could now manufacture that style of capsule on its own. In response, Nespresso created a whole new system, the Vertuo line, with its own capsule design and extraction method, and naturally claimed that if you're serious about coffee, this is exactly the machine for you.
Does that actually mean better coffee? Better machines? Or just another reason to spend more money? That's exactly what I set out to find out with the Nespresso VertuoPlus.
Product Description
The VertuoPlus is a one-touch coffee maker by Nespresso, built around Centrifusion, a patented extraction technology developed by Nespresso. As with previous Nespresso models that used the older capsule patent, operation stays simple: insert a capsule, close the lever, and activate the machine.
Once activated, the capsule spins at high speed (according to Nespresso, up to 7,000 rotations per minute) to extract the coffee. A barcode printed on the rim of each capsule lets the machine automatically adjust its brewing parameters to match that specific capsule.
According to Nespresso, the VertuoPlus supports 5 different cup sizes, from a small Espresso up to a larger Alto-size coffee, with the machine's cup support adjusting to fit each one.
Specifications
Dimensions & Weight
| Physical Size | |
| Width | 5.6 in / 142 mm |
| Weight | ~10.8 lb (~4.9 kg) according to the manufacturer |
Capacity
| Water Tank | |
| Capacity | 1.2 L / 1.6 L varies by water tank position (side or back) |
| Cup Sizes | |
| Alto | 14 fl oz / 414 ml |
| Coffee | 7.77 fl oz / 230 ml |
| Gran Lungo | 5 fl oz / 150 ml according to the manufacturer |
| Double Espresso | 2.7 fl oz / 80 ml according to the manufacturer |
| Espresso | 1.35 fl oz / 40 ml |
Power
| Electrical Data | |
| Voltage / Frequency | 220-240V, 50Hz |
| Wattage | 1260 W |
Operation
| Extraction & Power Management | |
| Extraction technology | Centrifusion capsule spins up to 7,000 RPM, according to the manufacturer |
| Automatic power off | After 9 minutes of inactivity |
Inside the box
Pros
Simple to use This is a one-touch machine, so operating it is relatively easy.
Smart technology The barcode on each capsule determines the size of the cup of coffee that you will get.
Adjustable cup support There are four positions to accommodate different cup sizes.
Cons
Newer capsules cost more The newer Vertuo capsules are more expensive than the old Nespresso capsules.
Genuine capsules are pricey Genuine Nespresso capsules are expensive.
Newer models exist There are newer models in the Vertuo series.
Overall Verdict
The VertuoPlus itself is a genuinely cool machine, and I really appreciate what Nespresso did here. I understand the need to reinvent themselves once the patent on the original capsule design expired, and the concept behind Centrifusion, along with how it actually performs, is impressive on its own.
I drink a lot of coffee, and I really enjoy how simple it is to just insert a capsule and go. There's no doubt the VertuoPlus delivers good coffee, and if you're someone who drinks a lot of it, this machine can definitely suit you. Drinking more coffee this way arguably means less hands-on operation overall: less stepping away from what you're doing (say, sitting at the computer and staying focused) just to prepare a cup, and more just pressing a button and getting back to it.
Bottom line, the reasons to go for this machine come down to one of two things: either you're genuinely into Nespresso, whether that's the coffee itself or the brand, or it's simply a matter of functionality, where this new capsule format fits how you actually want to make coffee. The fact that these capsules cost more is part of the trade-off that comes with this newer capsule series and the machines built around it, like this one.
Either way, I'll keep enjoying this machine, but I don't see myself getting hooked on it at this stage, or swapping out something I already use specifically for it, certainly not when the alternative on the table is a real bean-to-cup machine.
A genuinely clever, well-executed machine that delivers good coffee with almost no effort, best suited to real Nespresso enthusiasts or anyone who specifically wants that level of simplicity, though the pricier capsules are the trade-off that comes with it.
Where to buy
Below is the link to purchase the Nespresso VertuoPlus:
Videos
Unboxing the Nespresso VertuoPlus Coffee Maker
Introducing VertuoPlus
Official Nespresso video
Discover the Nespresso VertuoPlus Machine
Official Nespresso video
Nespresso VertuoPlus – Short Presentation
Official Nespresso video
Photos
User Manual
Nespresso VertuoPlus User Manual
User manual (PDF)
FAQ
What should I do when using the VertuoPlus for the first time?
First use (official video by Nespresso)
How to prepare coffee with the VertuoPlus?
Nespresso Vertuo Plus – Coffee Preparation (official video by Nespresso)
How to program the cup size of the VertuoPlus?
Nespresso Vertuo: How To - Cup Size Programming (official video by Nespresso)
How to descale & clean the VertuoPlus?
Nespresso Vertuo Plus - Descaling & Cleaning (official video by Nespresso)
How to use the Aeroccino milk frother with the VertuoPlus?
Nespresso VertuoPlus: How To - Aeroccino Use (official video by Nespresso)
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