In a previous post about Nespresso, we mentioned the Inissia as one of the most affordable Nespresso machines out here. It might make you wonder, why is it less expensive? Will you be giving up many features in return of the lower price? In this post, we’ll talk about the difference between the Inissia and other Nespresso machines to find out.

Learn more about the Inissia, read the customer reviews and buy it here.

What Is The Difference Between Inissia and Pixie, U and CitiZ?

Functionality:

• When it comes to how the machines work, they all pretty much work the same way (with slight differences in between). You insert a Nespresso capsule, hit a button and your coffee starts brewing immediately. They all use the same capsules, too, so you’re getting the same quality of drink.
• The Inissia is the most basic Nespresso machine. It has two programmable buttons for Espresso and Lungo and that’s it. It doesn’t have an on/off button, so you have to manually “wake it up”, if you will. Other machines have an on/off buttons and could have an extra button for Ristretto, like the U for example.
• The Inissia does not have any memorization features like the U, which memorizes your favorite settings and brews your coffee automatically.

Design:

• The Inissia has a colored plastic exterior (available in 3 colors). Other Nespresso machines use a mixture of metal and plastic.
• The Inissia and Pixie are most similar in design, but the Pixie is equipped with sleek metal panels on the side, blue LED backlights which is an indicator of a full drawer capsule. Pixie is also the only Nespresso machine that is made in Switzerland. (Some newer Pixie machines may not be made in Switzerland, please check before buying)

Should I Buy a Nespresso Inissia, Pixie, CitiZ or U?

Inissia or Pixie: if the quality built of the machine matters to you, the Pixie should certainly be your choice. But any difference beyond that is almost unnoticeable.

Inissia or U: The U has great memorization feature that other Nespresso machines don’t have. It memorizes the settings you’ve used the past few times and then automatically brews your next shot the same way (but of course, you can always change it). It also has a very adaptable design, with a 180-degree swivel water tank that can solve some counter-space issues. The Inissia is bit smaller in size, but lacks other features of the U.

Inissia or CitiZ: If water tank capacity is something high on your list, the CitiZ has the largest water tank on a Nespresso machine (34 oz). The Inissia has a 24 oz water tank. The CitiZ is also available with a built-in Aerroccino milk frother, unlike the other Nespresso machines.

What Is The Difference Between The Inissia and Essenza Nespresso Machines?

You might have noticed the the Nespresso Essenza is priced around the same price as the Inissia, but is there a difference between them? Yes, there is…

• Both are a starter affordable Nespresso machine.
• The Essenza is an older model than the Inissia which is newer in design.
• The Essenza does NOT have automatic volume control so you manually brew the coffee and stop it when you like.  It does have an on/off button
• The Inissia has automatic volume control, it automatically adjusts and brews the coffee. It lacks the on/off button.

We highly recommend the Inissia over the Essenza since it’s newer.

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So you’ve finally decided on buying a Nespresso U machine. Then you realize and get confused by the many names of Nespresso U: C50, D50, D55 and you go to decision mode all over again!

In this post, we’ll help you crack the code of those names to tell the difference between these models. Don’t worry, they’re not confusing at all. But before we do that, let’s go over the features of Nespresso U…

Features of the Nespresso U Espresso Machine:

• A fully automatic single serve espresso machine – compatible with Nespresso capsules only.
• Automatic piercing, brewing and ejection of coffee capsules.
• Automatic memorization of your favorite coffee adjustment.
• Choose from 3 cup sizes: Ristretto, Espresso and Lungo. All reprogrammable to your choice of volume.
• 19 bar pressure pump.
• 27 ounce water tank capacity. Rotates 180-degrees.
• Removable magnetic drip tray, accommodates different cup sizes.
• Light indicators for empty water tank and full capsule dispenser.
• Auto power off after 9 minutes of inactivity.

So, What Is The Difference Between The Nespresso U C50, D50 and D55:

Ok, let’s start with the C50 and D50:

– Features wise: there’s absolutely NO difference whatsoever. They’re all identical. – Design wise: The name difference simply refers to small design differences. Looking at the pictures above, there’s to differences:

• The Nespresso C50 has a different coffee spout shape than the D50. This does NOT affect the coffee at all.
• The available colors for C50 is Cream and Grey, the available color for D50 is Black and Orange.

These are the only difference between the Nespresso U C50 and D50, making your choice as simple choosing your favorite color.

Click here to learn more about the Nespresso U C50, read customer reviews and buy it.

Click here to learn more about the Nespresso U D50, read customer reviews and buy it.

See all available machines and bundles:

Now let’s get to the Nespresso U D55, also known as Nespresso UMilk:

With the Nespresso UMilk (D55), you get everything in a normal Nespresso U PLUS an integrated milk frother. With the C50 and D50, you have the option to buy the Nespresso milk frother separately or with a bundle (you can also choose other electric milk frothers – here are some choices). But with an integrated milk frother, you’re saving on outlet use (it powers with the machine) and it simply looks better!

Click here to learn more about the Nespresso U Milk, read customer reviews and buy it.

What to learn more about Nespresso Machines: read our comparison between the Nespresso U, Pixie and CitiZ