Nespresso Vertuo Up vs Moccamaster Cup-One

The Vertuo Up is the easier machine to live with: 3-second heat-up, automatic pod brewing, and a 1.4 L tank that makes back-to-back cups simple. The Cup-One is the better cup: it brews 10 oz of fresh-ground coffee at 196-205°F, is SCA-approved, and carries a 5-year warranty with repairable parts. Reviewers rate the Cup-One higher (4.5 vs 4.2), and owners of Moccamaster brewers tend to keep them for years, while pod machines are usually replaced sooner. Buy the Vertuo Up for speed and variety; buy the Cup-One for coffee quality and longevity.

• Choose the Nespresso Vertuo Up if you want a fast, hands-off cup from pods with almost no cleanup and a choice of espresso and mug sizes.
• Choose the Moccamaster Cup-One if you care most about brew temperature, fresh-ground flavor, repairability and a long warranty.