De'Longhi has built Nespresso system machines for years and appears here with its most compact families, made for anyone who wants espresso without giving up half the worktop.
The two formats
- Classic compact — light, with two programmable lengths and heat-up in seconds; the squarer silhouette with slightly more room.
- Ultra-compact — the narrowest the system offers, with a reduced tank and minimal standby draw.
The real difference between them is footprint, not extraction: the choice comes down to how much worktop you have and how many cups you pull in a row before refilling the tank. Capsules for both sit in Nespresso, the rest of the appliances in espresso machines and the scale filters in descalers and filters. See also the Krups machines. Shipped from Italy within the next working day.