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Gran Lattissima
The premium end of the category: an Original-line machine with an integrated milk system that pours nine drinks at one button.
One-touch lattes and cappuccinosGuests and mixed drink orders
$479.88Read review →
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7 products in Pod & Capsule Machines · under $500
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Vertuo Plus
The all-rounder pod machine: barcoded pods auto-set the brew for espresso up to a full mug, with thick crema.
Crema & cup-size varietyNo-fuss mornings
$103Read review →
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CitiZ
Original-line espresso with a thick crema and the widest third-party pod ecosystem.
True espresso shotsThird-party pods
$297.49Read review →
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Essenza Mini
The smallest, cheapest way into Original-line espresso — barely bigger than a mug.
Tiny kitchensBudget pods
$179.95Read review →
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Vertuo Pop+ Deluxe
The cheapest current route into Vertuo — five cup sizes, a side-mounted tank, and a footprint built for a small counter.
Cheapest way into VertuoSmall counters
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K-Café SMART
The K-Cup machine for households that also want lattes — a built-in frother handles the milk the rest of the Keurig line ignores.
Lattes from K-CupsHouseholds split between coffee and milk drinks
$139.99Read review →
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K-Elite
The premium K-cup machine: strong-brew mode, iced setting, big sizes, and a large reservoir.
K-cup householdsBig mugs & iced