Nespresso Vertuo Up
A clever evolution of Vertuo: fast, slim and easier to position thanks to its rotating tank, with app connectivity and seven cup sizes but the usual closed-capsule economics.
Read full review →Nespresso Vertuo Up or Vertuo Pop?
Vertuo Up heats faster, adds app connectivity, more cup sizes and a rotating 1.4-litre tank. Vertuo Pop is cheaper, shorter and easier to justify for occasional pod coffee.
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Nespresso Vertuo Pop
An exceptionally narrow and simple route to espresso and long coffee, but Vertuo capsule prices dominate the long-term cost and milk needs a separate solution.
Read full review →| Decision | Nespresso Vertuo Up | Nespresso Vertuo Pop |
|---|---|---|
| Index score | 86/100 | 82/100 |
| Best checked price | £179 | £99 |
| Machine type | Smart slim pod machine | Compact pod machine |
| Ready in | 3 sec | 30 sec |
| Width | 12–22 cm | 13.6 cm |
| Depth | 39–49 cm | 42.6 cm |
| Grinder | Not required; Vertuo capsules | Not required; Vertuo capsules only |
| Milk | None included | None included |
| Water tank | 1.4 L rotating tank | 0.56 L |
| Warranty | Check Nespresso UK terms for the exact colour and model | 2 years |
Choose Vertuo Up for daily use, larger coffees, a flexible tank position and connected maintenance support.
- Three-second heat-up and one-button barcode brewing
- Rotating tank changes the footprint for narrow or shallow spaces
- Seven drink sizes and Coffee Creations mode broaden the menu
Choose Vertuo Pop when the lowest entry price and a short, simple Vertuo machine matter most.
- Extremely narrow body
- Six cup sizes from espresso to large mug
- Thirty-second start and one-button operation
The decision in one line
Vertuo Up is best for small kitchens wanting quick, consistent long coffees and a flexible water-tank position. Vertuo Pop is best for small kitchens and people who prioritise speed, consistency and almost no mess.