Nespresso Coffee and Espresso Maker Vertuo Next

Where it shines

Some coffee routines call for a larger mug, while others are better served by a quick espresso. The Nespresso Vertuo Next is designed to cover both: it brews six cup sizes, from single and double espressos to coffees in 5, 8, 12, and 18 oz. sizes. Each drink is topped with crema, which gives the cup a foamy finish. If you prioritize choosing different drink sizes from one machine, that flexibility is useful, if you prefer ground coffee and the freedom to choose any beans, a capsule system is a different kind of purchase.

At 5.5 inches wide, its slim footprint is worth noting for a crowded counter. The machine is made with partially recycled materials, and the aluminum capsules can be recycled through Nespresso’s free program.

For a practical morning routine, an 8 oz. coffee can suit a regular mug, while a single espresso offers a smaller option after a meal. The included complimentary tasting pack gives you capsules to try, though the assortment may vary. Nespresso also offers a range of permanent blends and limited editions, but the capsules are exclusively compatible with Vertuo machines.

Quick overview

The Vertuo Next is a capsule coffee and espresso maker compatible with Nespresso Vertuo and Starbucks by Nespresso Vertuo capsules. It’s described as a smart Vertuo machine, but the supplied product details don’t explain what smart features do or how they work, so that label alone may not help you decide.

Its main appeal is the range of drink sizes without switching to a separate machine. That can be handy in a household where one person wants espresso and another reaches for a larger coffee. The trade-off is the capsule format: you’ll need compatible Vertuo capsules rather than loose grounds, and the machine doesn’t offer the flexibility of choosing coffee from any roaster. Without having tried it, the practical case rests on that size range, the compact width, and whether you’re comfortable buying capsules for the system.

Best use cases

It’s a great fit if you want espresso and larger coffees from one compact machine, or if different people in your home prefer different cup sizes. It may not suit you if you want to use ground coffee, choose capsules from a wider range of systems, or avoid capsule-based brewing altogether.

The included starter set makes it easier to get a first sense of the format, but it doesn’t change the ongoing compatibility requirement. Capsule recycling is a useful part of the ownership picture if you’re willing to use Nespresso’s program, it is a separate step, not a reason to assume the machine itself needs no maintenance. The product information doesn’t specify cleaning routines, so it’s best not to treat the recycling details as a substitute for care instructions.

Should you buy it?

Choose the Vertuo Next if you value a narrow footprint and the option to make everything from espresso to an 18 oz. coffee with compatible capsules. Its six-size menu gives it more range than a machine built around espresso alone, while its capsule requirement makes it less open-ended than a setup using ground coffee. That’s the decision to weigh: convenient drink-size variety versus being tied to Vertuo capsules.

The 5.5-inch width and partially recycled materials may add to its appeal if counter space and material use matter to you. But the available details don’t establish how its smart features work, and capsule compatibility is limited to Vertuo. Buy it for the size options and capsule routine, look elsewhere if using your own grounds or a broader capsule selection is central to your coffee setup.