- Type
- Single-serve capsule coffee and espresso machine, no manual brewing or grinder
- Pressure
- Centrifusion capsule extraction (Nespresso's technology), not a bar-pressure pump
- Portafilter size
- None; uses sealed Nespresso Vertuo capsules instead of a portafilter
- Milk system
- None built in; a separate Aeroccino frother is sold as an accessory or bundle
- Water tank
- 60 fl oz, removable (Target)
- Dimensions
- 12.8 in H x 5.6 in W x 16.7 in D (Target)
- Warranty
- 1 year limited (Target)
- Recurring cost
- $1.40 per capsule, $14.00 for a sleeve of 10 (Nespresso.com, checked 2026-08-30); works only with Nespresso Vertuo-line capsules
- Brew sizes
- 5 oz and 8 oz coffee, plus single and double espresso (Target)
Nespresso
Nespresso VertuoPlus Deluxe
A single-serve capsule machine that brews coffee and espresso at the push of one button, for someone who wants no grinding, dosing or cleanup at all.
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All prices
| Store | Price | Checked | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target Best price | $189.99 | ✓ AUG 30 | Go to store |
| Nespresso | $199.99 | ✓ AUG 30 | Go to store |
Prices were checked on the dates shown and can change at any time. The store page is always authoritative. Shipping and taxes are not included.
First verified Aug 30, 2026. When a later check finds a different price, it gets logged here.
Our verdict
Where it wins
- Brews coffee or espresso at the push of one button, with no grinding, dosing or tamping
- Reads a barcode on each capsule to automatically set brew size, temperature and pressure, per Nespresso
- Heats up in about 15 to 20 seconds per Target's listing, faster than warming up a full espresso machine
- Widest range of drink sizes in this roundup, from a 5 oz coffee to a double espresso, all from the same machine
Where it loses
- Locked into Nespresso Vertuo capsules at $1.40 each ($14.00 for a sleeve of 10, Nespresso.com); no other brand's pods fit the machine's barcode-reading mechanism
- No milk frother included; an Aeroccino is a separate accessory that adds to the total cost
- Plastic construction (Target's listing) feels less premium than the metal-bodied machines in this roundup
- Cannot use your own beans or grounds, so there is no way to cut the per-cup cost below the capsule price
The VertuoPlus trades every manual step for a barcode-read capsule, which is the whole appeal if convenience matters more than technique or cost per cup. It is the easiest machine here to use and clean, and it is also the only one with an ongoing per-cup bill that never goes away. Anyone who wants to grind their own beans, or who drinks enough coffee that $1.40 a cup adds up fast, should buy one of the portafilter machines instead.
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Common questions
How much do the capsules cost?
$1.40 each on Nespresso.com, sold as a sleeve of 10 for $14.00, checked 2026-08-30. Prices vary a little by blend.
Can I use any coffee pod in it?
No. It only accepts Nespresso Vertuo-line capsules. The machine reads a barcode on each capsule to set brew size and pressure, so Nespresso Original-line capsules and other brands' pods do not work in it.
Does it make real espresso?
It brews single and double espresso along with two coffee sizes, using Nespresso's centrifusion process rather than a traditional pump pushing water through a portafilter.
Does it froth milk on its own?
Not by itself. An Aeroccino milk frother is a separate accessory, sometimes bundled with the machine in a kit.
Prices last verified Aug 30, 2026.