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Nespresso Vertuo Pop review

No. 8 of 10 in our pod coffee machines ranking · Updated · How we rank

Our verdict: The Nespresso Vertuo Pop ranks 8th of the 10 pod coffee machines we compare, with 7.8 out of 10.

Nespresso Vertuo Pop

7.8/10

The Nespresso Vertuo Pop is a compact one-button pod machine for the Vertuo system. It suits people with limited worktop space who drink longer coffees and don't mind paying more per pod.

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Why it's here

  • Slim body that fits a small worktop or an office desk
  • One-touch brewing with the pod's barcode setting the recipe
  • About 0.6 litre tank and a head that lifts for easy pod loading
  • Cup sizes from espresso to a large mug

Keep in mind

  • Vertuo pods only, with far fewer budget options than Original
  • Short cup space, so some travel mugs and tall glasses will not fit
  • No built-in milk frother, so lattes need a separate frother
  • Vertuo pods cost more per cup than Original pods

Why the Nespresso Vertuo Pop scores 7.8

Each bar shows where it places among the 10 pod coffee machines in this guide, so a full bar is 1st of 10. How happy owners are counts for most of the score.

  • How happy owners are9th of 10
  • How many rated it9th of 10
  • How new it is1st of 10

Why it sits behind the Tassimo Finesse TAS167PGB

The Tassimo Finesse TAS167PGB (7.9) beats the Nespresso Vertuo Pop (7.8) because it leaves owners a little happier.

About the Nespresso Vertuo Pop

The Vertuo Pop is the small end of Nespresso's Vertuo range. It brews from Vertuo pods only. A barcode on each pod rim tells the machine what size of drink to make, so there are no menus to work through: you load a pod, close the head and press the button. Expert Reviews says it works with over 40 pod varieties.

It measures about 13.6 cm wide, 42.6 cm deep and 25 cm high, and weighs 3.5 kg. The removable water tank holds 0.6 litres. John Lewis lists a 19 bar pump. The head lifts to load a pod, and the used-pod bin holds up to 8 pods, depending on pod size.

Cup sizes run from espresso (40 ml) and double espresso (80 ml) up to a 230 ml mug. Cup clearance is 8 cm with the drip tray in place and 12 cm with it removed. The machine also connects to an app, though Expert Reviews found it does little beyond status checks and ordering. Nespresso sells a milk frother as a separate item, and a starter set of pods comes with the machine at John Lewis.

What owners report about the Nespresso Vertuo Pop

We found little owner feedback for this exact model on UK pages we could open, so we make no claims about long-term reliability or day-to-day complaints from owners.

Who the Nespresso Vertuo Pop suits

It suits someone who wants a small, simple machine for a flat, a bedsit or an office desk, and who likes longer coffees as well as espresso. The slim body and one-button use mean little setup or fuss. Check that your favourite mug fits: the cup space is short, so taller travel mugs and glasses will not go under the spout unless the drip tray is removed.

Look elsewhere if you want lattes and cappuccinos without extra kit, because there is no built-in frother. The Nespresso Lattissima One EN510 is the milky-coffee pick on the Original system. If you want bigger mugs on Vertuo, the Nespresso Vertuo Next is the step up. People who want cheap pods should consider the Krups Nespresso Essenza Mini XN110840 for Original pods, or the Philips L'OR Barista Sublime LM9012/60 for compatible pods.

Questions about the Nespresso Vertuo Pop

What kind of coffee does the Nespresso Vertuo Pop make?

It makes espresso (40 ml), double espresso (80 ml) and a 230 ml mug from Vertuo pods. Expert Reviews says it works with over 40 pod varieties, and each pod's barcode sets the size.

Which Nespresso machine is the best buy compared with the Vertuo Pop?

It depends on the need. The Nespresso Vertuo Next suits bigger mugs, the Krups Nespresso Essenza Mini XN110840 suits cheaper Original pods in a small body, and the Nespresso Lattissima One EN510 suits milky coffee.

Does the Nespresso Vertuo Pop have a milk frother?

No. Nespresso sells a separate frother, shown on its Vertuo Pop page as an add-on.

How big is the Nespresso Vertuo Pop?

It is about 13.6 cm wide, 42.6 cm deep and 25 cm high, and weighs 3.5 kg. Cup clearance is 8 cm with the drip tray and 12 cm without.

How big is the Nespresso Vertuo Pop water tank?

The tank holds 0.6 litres and is removable.

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All 10 pod coffee machines, compared

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  3. 3 Philips L'OR Barista Sublime LM9012/60 8.7 Check Price
  4. 4 Krups Nespresso Essenza Mini XN110840 8.7 Check Price
  5. 5 Nescafé Dolce Gusto Genio S Plus EDG315 8.7 Check Price
  6. 6 Nescafé Dolce Gusto Piccolo XS EDG210Best Budget 8.7 Check Price
  7. 7 Tassimo Finesse TAS167PGB 7.9 Check Price
  8. 8 Nespresso Vertuo PopThis review 7.8 Check Price
  9. 9 Nespresso Vertuo Next 7.7 Check Price
  10. 10 Nespresso Lattissima One EN510 7.3 Check Price
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Nespresso Vertuo Pop

The Nespresso Vertuo Pop is a compact one-button pod machine for the Vertuo system. 7.8 out of 10.

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How we score it

Every score here comes from our ranking model; no editor sets the order. Too few review sites cover pod coffee machines for their verdicts to lead, so this ranking is led by owners. It ranks products by how happy owners are, holding back any product few owners have rated until more agree. How many rated it and how new it is only settle close calls, and value for money earns its own badge rather than a higher place. We compared 16 models for this guide before settling on these ten.

Brands can't pay to be included or to move up. We last checked these picks in November 2026.

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