In-depth review
Nespresso Vertuo Next Review
In-depth review of the Nespresso Vertuo Next: slim 5.5-inch body, five cup sizes, 37 oz tank, and connected updates.
Nespresso Vertuo Next
The slim Vertuo: the same five cup sizes in a 5.5-inch-wide body with connected updates.
- Extraction: Centrifusion, up to 7000 rpm
- Cup sizes: 5: 1.35, 2.7, 5, 8, and 14 oz
- Water tank: 37 oz (1.1 L)
Our verdict
The Vertuo Next is the Vertuo for small kitchens: the full five-size range from 1.35 oz espresso to 14 oz Alto in a 5.5-inch-wide body with Bluetooth and WiFi updates. The 37 oz tank is the honest compromise, refilling noticeably more often than the Vertuo Plus's 60 oz. Buy it when counter width is the binding constraint; buy the Plus when tank capacity is. The direct numbers are in our Vertuo Plus vs Vertuo Next comparison, with both ranked in our best Nespresso machines guide.
What we like
- 5.5 in width makes it the slimmest Vertuo machine for tight counters
- Same five cup sizes as the Plus, from 1.35 oz espresso to 14 oz Alto
- Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity enable automatic software updates
- Heats in about 25 seconds with Centrifusion extraction
What to watch out for
- 37 oz water tank needs frequent refills for multi-cup households
- Smaller used-capsule capacity than the larger Vertuo models
- Vertuo pods cost more per cup than Original pods
Who it is for
Small-kitchen buyers who want the full Vertuo cup range in the narrowest possible footprint.
Footprint and design
At 5.5 inches wide, the Vertuo Next is the slimmest Vertuo machine here, built for counters where every inch is contested. The trade for the slim body is the 37 oz water tank, which holds barely more than half the Plus's 60 oz. It also brings Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity for automatic software updates, a small but real modernization over the unconnected models.
Brewing performance
Brewing is identical to the Plus: Centrifusion at up to 7000 rpm, barcode-set parameters, five cup sizes from 1.35 oz espresso to 14 oz Alto, and about 25 seconds of heat-up. The slim body changes nothing about the cup. Vertuo's thick, airy crema and consistent results carry over completely.
Daily capacity
The 37 oz tank brews about two and a half 14 oz Altos before refilling, so multi-cup households will know the sink well. The used-capsule capacity is likewise smaller than the Plus's 10-large-capsule bin. For solo drinkers and couples the rhythm is fine; for heavy households it becomes a chore.
How it stacks up
Against the Vertuo Plus, the Next trades capacity for footprint: 37 oz vs 60 oz tank, slimmer used-capsule bin, but a 5.5-inch width and connected updates the Plus does not have. Same coffee, different daily rhythm. Against the Essenza Mini, the comparison crosses lines: Centrifusion mugs vs 19-bar pump espresso, 37 oz tank vs 20.3 oz, and proprietary pricier pods vs cheaper Original pods with third-party choice. Choose the Next for mug-size coffee; choose the Mini for cheaper espresso shots.
Key specifications
- Extraction
- Centrifusion, up to 7000 rpm
- Cup sizes
- 5: 1.35, 2.7, 5, 8, and 14 oz
- Water tank
- 37 oz (1.1 L)
- Width
- 5.5 in, the slimmest Vertuo
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth and WiFi for updates
Sources: Nespresso official product specifications, Major retailer product listings, Published coffee gear reviews
What owners report
Owners praise
- Owners praise the 5.5-inch width that makes it the slimmest Vertuo for tight counters
- Many owners appreciate getting the same five cup sizes as the Plus, from espresso to 14 oz Alto
- Owners like the Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity that enables automatic software updates
Common complaints
- Some owners find the 37 oz tank needs frequent refills in multi-cup households
- A common complaint is the smaller used-capsule capacity compared with larger Vertuo models
- Owners note Vertuo pods cost more per cup than Original pods
Also consider
Nespresso Vertuo Plus
The big-tank Vertuo: five cup sizes from espresso to 14 oz Alto with barcode-read brewing.
- Extraction: Centrifusion, up to 7000 rpm
- Cup sizes: 5: 1.35, 2.7, 5, 8, and 14 oz
Sources: Nespresso official product specifications, Major retailer product listings, Published coffee gear reviews
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Nespresso Essenza Mini
The smallest Nespresso: real 19-bar espresso in a footprint barely bigger than a mug.
- Brew method: Nespresso Original pods
- Pressure: 19-bar pump
Sources: Nespresso official product specifications, Major retailer product listings, Published coffee gear reviews
Check current priceResearch-based assessment. TheBrewLedger has not hands-on tested this product; this evaluation synthesizes manufacturer specifications, retailer documentation, and published expert reviews.
Questions, answered
Is the Vertuo Next just a smaller Vertuo Plus?
Mostly yes: same Centrifusion brewing, same five cup sizes, same 25-second heat-up. The differences are the 5.5-inch width, the 37 oz tank vs 60 oz, and the Bluetooth/WiFi connectivity.
Does the connectivity matter?
Modestly. It enables automatic software updates and machine management through the app. It does not change the coffee. Nice to have, not a buying reason on its own.
How many Altos per tank?
About two and a half 14 oz Altos from the 37 oz tank. Espresso drinkers get many more servings per fill; large-mug households refill often.
Next or Plus for an office?
The Plus. Offices punish small tanks, and the Next's 37 oz reservoir would need constant refilling. The Plus's 60 oz tank and larger capsule bin suit shared use far better.