Incredibly easy to use Good crema on the coffee Virtually mess-free

Pods are expensive You have to buy a separate milk frother Recycling the pods could be easier

The Nespresso Vertuo Next creates consistently smooth espressos and americanos, and it genuinely couldn’t be easier to use – we just wish Nespresso would build the milk frother into the machine so you can make lattes at the touch of a button too.

Quick and easy ; Funky styling ; Drink selection

No milk frothing action to be had here ; Usual Nespresso caveats around waste

Nespresso Vertuo Next is the Nespresso machine to get if you love espresso, though its inability to do much on the milk front means its appeal is restricted unless you add an external milk frother.

Enjoyable and easy to use machine ; Wide variety of capsules, with long drink options

Very few options for tailoring your coffee

If you like capsule coffee, the Vertuo Next is one of the best machines you can buy. It’s attractive, enjoyable to use and makes coffee in around 40 seconds. Get it if you want one-button brewing, especially if you prefer a big mug of coffee. But if...

While it’s an affordable coffee maker, the fact that it doesn’t include a milk frother should be considered. Not to mention the ongoing cost of coffee capsules that’ll start to add up if you drink several cups a day. That said, if you're trying to...