What do reviews say about latte?

There is no built-in frother; all three experts note you need a separate one such as the Aeroccino.

What do reviews say about noise?

Tested at 68–72 dB, which reviewers call comfortable and not too noisy.

What do reviews say about reliable?

851 of 4,106 Target ratings are 1★, a high share, so check the warranty before buying.

What do reviews say about espresso?

TechRadar and T3 like the coffee, but Tom's Guide finds the espresso crema too bubbly.

Home & Kitchen · Coffee makers · 4,106 reviews · 4 sources

Nespresso Vertuo Next

Best for: one-button coffee fansMid-range

The simplest way to get consistent pod coffee in five cup sizes; espresso fans find the crema foamy, and many Target buyers report problems.

Tracking since Sep 2026

Buy if

You want coffee at one touch
You drink mugs, not just shots

Skip if

You want built-in milk frothing
You want cheap pods

How it scores

Ease of cleaning8.5

Performance7.7

Noise7.2

Value6.0

Price

$146–209

You pay for: One-button pod coffee in many cup sizes

Reviewed Sep 2026 · 0 new reviews since · score unchanged

What people love

Most mentioned by reviewers

Very easy to useOne button does it all

Mess-freeAuto rinse and descale

Many cup sizesEspresso up to 18-oz carafe

What people complain about

Most mentioned by reviewers

No milk frotherLattes need a separate frother

Pricey podsVertuo-only capsules cost more

Many 1★ ratingsOver a fifth of Target ratings

Reviewers disagree on

Smooth, consistent coffeeCrema is bubbly, not rich

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Sources

Target
TechRadar
Tom's Guide
T3
Reviewed Sep 2026

AI summary of public reviews, not a recommendation.