Nespresso Vertuo Up Coffee and Espresso Maker by DeLonghi, Graphite
If you want espresso shots and full mugs from the same machine without grinding beans, the Vertuo Up pulls both at the press of a button.
Price today
$229
Verified ratings
★ 4.2/ 83
Why we picked it
01
One machine, four cup sizes
Reads the barcode on each Vertuo pod and adjusts brew volume from a 1.35-oz espresso up to a 14-oz alto, so the same machine handles morning mugs and afternoon shots.
02
Heats up in about 30 seconds
Fast preheat means you can go from cold start to first pour without the multi-minute wait of pump espresso machines, which matters on rushed weekday mornings.
03
Low-effort daily use
Used pods drop into an internal bin that holds around a dozen capsules, and the 40-oz removable water tank refills at the sink — no grinding, tamping, or wand wiping.
How it stacks up
 ★ Our pick Nespresso Vertuo Up Coffee and Espresso Maker by DeLonghi, Graphite Nespresso $229 ★ 4.2(83) | No image Mid-tier Nespresso Vertuo Next Coffee and Espresso Machine by Breville Nespresso $209 — | No image Latte-ready Nespresso Lattissima One Original Espresso Machine by DeLonghi Nespresso $379 — | No image Budget Keurig K-Cafe Single Serve Coffee Latte and Cappuccino Maker Keurig $169 — | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cup sizes | 4 sizes (1.35–14 oz) | 5 sizes (1.35–18 oz) | 3 sizes (espresso focus) | 4 sizes (6–12 oz) |
| Water tank | 40 oz removable | 37 oz removable | 33 oz removable | 60 oz removable |
| Heat-up time | ~30 seconds | ~30 seconds | ~25 seconds | ~1 minute |
| Milk frother | Not included | Not included | Built-in single-serve | Built-in standalone |
| Pod system | Vertuo capsules | Vertuo capsules | Original capsules | K-Cup pods |
| In short | Our pick — Brews four cup sizes from a single pod system at a lower price than the Vertuo Next, while skipping the milk-frother bulk of the Lattissima. | Similar Vertuo brewing in a slightly bulkier shell, with Bluetooth firmware updates few people use. | Built-in single-serve milk frother makes cappuccinos hands-free, but you trade away the larger Vertuo cup sizes. | Cheaper and more flexible on pod brand, but the espresso shot is really just concentrated coffee. |
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Common questions
- Does this actually make real espresso?
- It pulls a 1.35-oz Vertuo espresso pod with crema, but it uses centrifugal extraction rather than the 9-bar pump pressure traditional espresso machines use. Purists will notice the difference.
- How does it compare to the Vertuo Next?
- The Vertuo Up is a newer, more compact design at a similar price point. The Next has a slightly larger water tank, but the Up runs quieter and has a cleaner interface.
- Who should skip this machine?
- Anyone committed to grinding fresh beans, or anyone who drinks more than a few cups a day — pod costs add up fast versus a bag of whole beans and a basic espresso machine.
- Can I use non-Nespresso pods?
- Vertuo machines read a barcode on the rim of each capsule to set brew parameters, so third-party pods are limited compared to the original Nespresso line. Stick mostly to Vertuo-compatible options.
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