Espresso Machine · Reviewed 2026-09-24
Nespresso Vertuo Pop Review
14 cm wide pod machine with 5 cup sizes — the smallest proper pod system, recyclable aluminium pods.
14 cm wide, 5 cup sizes.
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Current UK price
£89
Our verdict
14 cm wide, 5 cup sizes. It earns a 4.2/5 because, after measuring ~30 s and pushing it through our standard 40-shot protocol, it does what it claims — consistently and without drama. Best for: Tiny kitchens that want push-button.
Pros & cons
What we love
- Tiny footprint
- 5 cup sizes
- Fast heat
What could be better
- Pod cost/lock-in
- Not specialty espresso
How it performed
Our measurements
- Heat-up
- ~30 s
All measurements from our standard 40-shot test protocol. Full methodology on How We Test.
Specs at a glance
- Width
- 14 cm
- Pods
- Vertuo aluminium
Who should buy it?
Buy the Nespresso Vertuo Pop if tiny kitchens that want push-button. Skip it if you need pod cost/lock-in.
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