Nespresso Vertuo Pop Coffee Machine Review Review UK 2026 — Worth It?

The Nespresso Vertuo Pop makes it almost impossible to brew a bad cup of coffee. Insert a capsule, press one button, and within 25 seconds you have a consistently excellent drink — whether that's a dense ristretto, a proper espresso with crema, or a 414ml alto for a long morning mug.

The centrifusion technology at the heart of the Vertuo system is what sets it apart from older Nespresso machines. The capsule spins at up to 7,000 rpm, forcing hot water through the coffee and generating a thick, velvety crema that rivals far more expensive coffee shop drinks. The barcode on each capsule tells the machine the exact extraction parameters, so there's no guesswork on water temperature or brew time.

Five cup sizes cover virtually every situation: a proper 40ml espresso for a quick post-lunch hit, or a full mug for a lazy weekend morning. The compact footprint means it fits neatly under kitchen cupboards even in small flats, and the top-fill water tank (600ml) is easy to fill without moving the machine.

The trade-off is the ongoing capsule cost. Vertuo pods run at roughly 35–50p per cup — more than home-ground espresso, but less than a coffee shop. If you drink two or three cups a day the cost adds up. For occasional coffee drinkers or those who value speed and simplicity above all else, however, this machine is genuinely excellent.