[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Cool machine, but complicated to use! The instructions have you download an app and Bluetooth connect it. Once I did that, the app didn't assist with anything it just shows the condition of the machine and if it needed water/cleaned. It only makes a tiny bit of espresso. More as a shot. I'm not sure how to get it to make more, or a cup. There are no other buttons or directions. It disposes of the pods all by itself. And the pods are reusable! Pretty cool concept! Just hard to work!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This machine works good. However the instructions are extraordinary hard to understand and aren't explanatory at all.. once you get it set up it's great however the coffee is extremely strong. If you like strong coffee this is for you

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've had this for a couple of weeks and so far I see some pros as well as cons. It's really nice to be able to quickly and easily make my coffee in the morning--the pods are really convenient and the flavors/quality are excellent--and it's simple enough to brew a variety of sizes based on preference. It's also a relatively small machine so it's great that it doesn't take up a lot of counter space and besides that it just LOOKS sleek. Admittedly, the esthetic of it is quite chic (and it comes in different colors). A couple of things to note, though: the pods are a bit pricey to repurchase. Granted, they can be bought from different retailers but it will ultimately cost more than a basic coffeemaker, of course. Another thing that I've noticed is that the machine leaks slightly and this is inconsistent but a bit annoying to clean up. Overall I LIKE this particular model but I'm not 100% in love with it and while so far I'm enjoying using it there are those couple of things that I would change if given the option.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have tried several single cup coffee makers in my day. This is one of the better versions. It did take me a bit of research to figure out that the amount of coffee/water is related to the position of the mug tray and the size of the pod. Once I figured that out, I was making good coffee with an impressive head of foam. It’s easy to use and consistent. I just wish it didn’t have so much packaging associated with its use.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got my nespresso vertuo next in hopes to replace my starbucks addiction. The machine comes with a nespresso glass cup and various pods to try out. I however like the fact that I can but starbucks pods and brew espresso that way. Also you can brew a small cup of coffee. So far so good I have had no problems.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was so looking forward to using this machine. I unboxed it and everything seemed ok. It even comes with a glass coffee mug and a nice selection of coffee varieties. Got it all set and ready to brew. I chose a coffee pod and was ready to set it in place. I tried to turn it in an open position and had a hard time doing it. I had to have my husband hold it in place while I used both hands to help turn it to the open position and the same experience when needing to close it so it can brew. It brews with no issues and the coffee was hot and delicious but again I needed my husband to hold it in place while I try and turn it to the open position to dispose of the used pod. It shouldn't be this hard to open and close this machine. If anything, it should be very fluid to do. This machine is not light. It weighs about 9-10 lbs. I love the sleek design and color. It takes less counter space than my usual coffee machine. This only has the option to make only one cup at a time which becomes inconvenient when you have company and have to brew one cup at a time instead of a whole carafe which this does not have. I prefer a machine that offers both, a single brew and a carafe brew for when I have company. Small water reservoir and very loud. This machine does suite me personally and not sure if there is a defect in opening and closing it but I do know it should NOT take two people to operate it to brew one cup of coffee whether a specialty one or not. Purchase at your own risk!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I absolutely loveeee espresso! But I'm a very busy mom of three wife, and full-time night shift. Shift ED nurse, so I'm always running around like crazy and making espresso using a traditional expressing machine. Although it's not complicated those extra few minutes, packing the coffee to make the espresso are definitely time-consuming. Then espresso machine makes that much quicker. I'm only giving this machine three stars because it was extremely frustrating and confusing to get started this but the videos using an espresso app and the instruction booklet that came with it. This machine is able to make a variety of sizes of coffee/expresso but it was such a pain to finally get programmed to make a single shot of espresso. I have not even attempted to program it for the other coffee sizes out of fear of having to reprogram it each time I change pods. Now that it is finally set up, and programmed is fantastic and I love it. It makes it very consistent. Espresso every time. However, due to the difficulty of getting it set up and getting started, I'm only giving it three stars, I imagine other models of the Nespresso machine are easier to get started with.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love a good cup of espresso or coffee to brighten my day and this machine delivers. It is super easy to set up, clean, and use plus it looks lovely on my countertop. I especially like it disposes of used pod without having to touch them. Only issue I have is that the refill pods are very expensive and somewhat difficult to find outside of the Nespresso website.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] If you're on the go and don't have time to tinker with making a nice cup of coffee or espresso - this machine is a winner. Pop in the capsule, press the top button and watch it go to work. It is a bit loud, but most espresso machines are when building up pressure - this one just spins the capsule instead of the traditional methods. It creates a lovely crema on your cup and does a very good job. Now, let's go over the good, the bad, and the ugly. The good: Makes a great cup of coffee or espresso. It's quick and easy and only takes one button and making sure your container is below the spout. When you open to put a new capsule in the old one drops into a disposal bin (that is also easy to remove and empty) and accepts the new capsule. Upon startup it does have wifi capability. This may seem like a bad/ugly but it isn't because the only purpose of this is to ensure that you have registered your product and get support if and when you need it. As far as I can tell it does not need to be connected to operate. Its a decent size but small enough to fit anywhere on the counter and looks great as well! The bad: Proprietary capsules. Each capsule has a barcode the machine scans to create the designed cup of coffee/espresso. This barcode gives all the information - amount of water, pressure, type of coffee/espresso - to the machine to create a cup. If you have your own coffee, or want a specific roast to be different (e.g. want a double shot of espresso instead of just a single shot) you are out of luck. With the capsule they are saying that you better be happy with what the machine makes because there is no alternative. The ugly: The capsules. I am not a fan of these at all. They are made of thin aluminum and will dent with a slight drop. While that isn't a big deal the big deal is you have no idea what you're going to get until you make your cup of espresso/coffee. Obviously the capsule size indicates what cup/shot you are going to get but as far as flavor goes - you're completely blind until you try it. You do not get to use your own coffee either, as said before. Sure, there are sample packs, but if you have a favorite coffee you'll never be able to make it with this machine unless it is a Nespresso capsule. Another ugly point is that these machines are super prone to errors and malfunctions. This will also ultimately waste money because of the design of the machine when you insert a capsule the machine punctures and functionally "uses" the capsule. In this case, if your machine errors and you open it back up to fix the error - it dumps the capsule in the waste bin without actually using it and making coffee. While I have not experienced any errors I also have not been using this machine for 6+ months, so I have no idea on the longevity of the machine. Because of the ugly factors here, I am unable to recommend this machine to someone. The only people that I may be able to recommend it to are those who already have a Nespresso capsule they know they like as well as don't know how to properly use a manual espresso machine or are looking into a automatic machine.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I personally love coffee. I drink it regularly. I was so excited to try out this machine and it was a disappointment. The machine is extremely loud. You would also think that such a product would have a longer cord. It's a nice compact machine but the cord just isn't long enough.The cord on this machine is extremely short. I will say that it brews quickly and it's very easy to use. That was a plus. The coffee provided with the machine was not good at all. The fact that you have to buy the brand specific pods for coffee is disappointing. I'd prefer more options or maybe a reusable pod in which you can refill your own blend of coffee. Although there seem to be many pod options available. Overall, this machine was not my favorite and I would much rather stick to my old one.