The Vertuo Up suits most people buying a Vertuo in 2026: three-second heat-up, the biggest tank in the range at 1.4 litres, seven cup sizes and an Aeroccino in the box for around $400. The Vertuo Pop suits a small bench or a small budget at under $200. The Vertuo Next is the older mid-range model and the lowest-rated of the three.
All make the same coffee from the same capsules using the same Centrifusion system. The differences are tank, speed, size and connectivity.
Nespresso Vertuo Pop
The small one: 13.6cm wide, a 560ml tank, four cup sizes (40, 80, 150 and 230ml), 30-second heat-up, capsule bin for six. Owners rate it 4.6 from about 45 reviews at The Good Guys. The Pop+ Deluxe version adds a 1.1-litre tank, a fifth cold brew size, Bluetooth and an Aeroccino for around $350.
The tank empties after two or three mugs.
What We Like:
- Under $200
- 13.6cm wide
- Comes in colours
What We Don't Like:
- 560ml tank
Nespresso Vertuo Next
The 2020 mid-range machine: 1.1-litre tank, five cup sizes including the 414ml Alto, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for software updates, 14.2cm wide, made from 54% recycled plastic. Sold as a bundle with an Aeroccino 3. Owners rate it 4.4 from nearly 100 reviews at The Good Guys, the lowest of the three, with complaints about the lever mechanism and connectivity dropouts.
It heats in 20 to 25 seconds and is being replaced in the range by the Up.
What We Like:
- Alto 414ml size
- 1.1L tank
What We Don't Like:
- Lowest owner score of the three
Nespresso Vertuo Up
The 2025 machine: ready in three seconds, 1.4-litre tank that sits at the side or the back, seven cup sizes, a Coffee Creations mode that brews a concentrated shot for iced and milk drinks, touch controls, capsule bin for 13, Aeroccino 3 in the bundle. 12cm wide with the tank at the back. Owners rate it 4.8 from a handful of early reviews at The Good Guys.
New enough that reliability is unproven, and it is the dearest of the three.
What We Like:
- Three-second heat-up
- 1.4L tank, 13-capsule bin
- Seven sizes, concentrate mode
What We Don't Like:
- Few reviews yet
Side by side
| Vertuo Pop | Vertuo Pop+ Deluxe | Vertuo Next | Vertuo Up | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $150–200 solo | $300–350 bundle | $250–300 bundle | $300–350 bundle |
| Water tank | 560ml | 1.1L | 1.1L | 1.4L |
| Heat-up | 30s | 30s | 20–25s | 3s |
| Cup sizes | 4 | 5 incl. cold brew | 5 incl. Alto 414ml | 7 |
| Capsule bin | 6 | 5 | 10 | 13 |
| Width | 13.6cm | 21.9cm | 14.2cm | 12cm (tank at back) |
| Connectivity | No | Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | App |
| Aeroccino included | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years |
| Owner rating | 4.6 (45) | New | 4.4 (96) | 4.8 (5) |
Owner ratings are from The Good Guys.
What actually differs
Speed. Three seconds on the Up against 20 to 30 on the others. It is the one hardware change that shows up every morning.
Tank. 560ml on the Pop means refilling every couple of mugs. The Up's 1.4L is the largest in any Vertuo.
Sizes. All four do the standard espresso-to-mug range. The Next adds the 414ml Alto; the Up adds a concentrate mode built for iced lattes.
Reliability signal. The Next has the most reviews and the lowest score. The Pop has fewer reviews and a better score. The Up is too new to judge but is the machine Nespresso is now leading with.
Coffee quality is identical. Same capsules, same Centrifusion.
FAQs
Is the Vertuo Pop too small for a family?
The 560ml tank is the limit: two or three mugs per fill. The Pop+ Deluxe doubles it for a household.
Does the Vertuo Up replace the Next?
In practice, yes. Nespresso positions the Up as the mid-range machine and the Next is selling through as a bundle.
Do I need the Aeroccino?
Only for milk drinks. The bundles include it; if you drink black coffee the Pop solo is the better buy.
