Nespresso Vertuo Next Deluxe by De'Longhi ENV120C

Nespresso Vertuo Next Deluxe by De'Longhi ENV120C

By Nespresso · Coffee Makers · Kitchen & Cooking

  • Centrifusion barcode brewing, 6 cup sizes: 5, 8, 12, 18 oz plus espresso and alto
  • Slim sustainable design with over 40 Vertuo blends
  • ENV120C Deluxe variant by De'Longhi
  • One-button operation with automatic capsule recognition

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~$209.00 (approx.)
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Summary

A slim one-button Vertuo capsule machine that brews espresso through an 18 oz carafe, with barcode-driven Centrifusion and no built-in milk frother. Check the leak reports and the one-year warranty before buying, and don’t pay a premium for the chrome finish.

Strengths

  • One-button operation and automatic capsule recognition make it about as easy as pod coffee gets.
  • Fast heat-up, with coffee in about 40 seconds in Tech Advisor’s hands.
  • Thick, consistent crema that reformed after stirring in TechRadar’s test.
  • Compact 5.5-inch width fits a narrow counter.
  • Drink range from espresso to an 18 oz carafe from one machine.
  • A wide capsule menu with long-drink options.

Weaknesses

  • Owners have described leaks from the base, the brew head and the capsule compartment since 2021.
  • A proposed 2025 class action alleges a “Leakage Defect” and says Nespresso did not reliably fix units under warranty.
  • The warranty is one year, and there is no official user-serviceable repair path.
  • No built-in milk frother, so milk drinks need a separate device.
  • Only Nespresso Vertuo capsules fit; no third-party pod ecosystem was found.
  • Reviewers call the build plasticky and the espresso quality lacking, with lukewarm drinks once milk is added.

Verified specifications

ModelENV120C, the Vertuo Next Deluxe by De’Longhi in chrome and black-chrome.
Power120 V, 60 Hz, 1500 W (US).
SystemNespresso Vertuo capsules only; Original-line and third-party pods do not fit.
BrewingCentrifusion; manufacturer copy says the capsule spins up to 7,000 rpm.
Capsule recognitiona barcode on the rim sets brew parameters; one-button operation.
Cup sizesEspresso 1.35 oz, Double Espresso 2.7 oz, Gran Lungo 5 oz, Coffee 8 oz, XL 12 oz and an 18 oz carafe.
Water tank37 fl oz (1.1 L), removable.
Capsule container6–10 capsules.
Heat-up15–20 seconds on current US pages; independent hands-on about 30 seconds.
Auto power-off2 minutes.
ConnectivityBluetooth and Wi-Fi for software updates.
Body40–54% recycled plastic depending on finish.
Weight8.8 lb (about 4 kg).
Dimensions5.5 × 16.8 × 12.4 in (W × D × H) on Nespresso US pages; depth and height vary by revision.
In the boxmachine, a welcome set of 12 Vertuo capsules, the removable tank, drip tray and adjustable cup support, and a quick-start guide.
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Coffee and ease of use

Reviewers who handled the machine agree it is about as easy as pod coffee gets. TechRadar called it the simplest coffee maker it had tested, with smooth coffee and a thick golden crema that reformed after stirring; a large coffee took about 100 seconds. Tom’s Guide liked the intuitive one-button operation and the automatic rinse and descale, but judged the espresso quality lacking, the crema bubbly and the body plasticky. Top Ten Reviews scored it well for ease, automatic pod recognition and compact size, and flagged the lack of milk frothing, no control over brew parameters and temperature issues: adding milk left the drink lukewarm. Tech Advisor found it enjoyable and quick, with coffee in about 40 seconds and a wide capsule range, but little to tailor.

No instrumented lab test of this exact model was found, so these are hands-on impressions rather than measured performance.

Leaks and reliability

The main caution is reliability. Since 2021, owners on r/nespresso have described water and coffee sludge leaking from the base, the brew head and the used-capsule compartment, with fixes limited to cleaning the seal, clearing the spout with a paper clip and locking the head fully; many end up sending the machine to Nespresso for repair or replacement. Nespresso’s own FAQ lists rotor, barcode-reader, tank, capsule and lock checks, a cleaning cycle, a power-cycle and a factory reset for the red or orange error light. A proposed federal class action filed in February 2025 (Fahey-Ramirez v. Nespresso USA, S.D.N.Y.) alleges a “Leakage Defect” that leaves machines unable to hold brewing water, and says Nespresso failed to warn buyers or reliably fix units within the one-year warranty. No CPSC recall has been issued and the case is not adjudicated. Counter-signals exist: a 2026 owner thread and some posts suggest newer production units are improved, though that is anecdotal.

Capsules and running costs

Vertuo capsules dominate the running cost, and there is no third-party alternative that fits. Tom’s Guide cited pods from about $0.98 per espresso capsule, while a 2026 review synthesis put them at roughly $1 to $1.50 each, or about $30 to $45 a month at one cup a day. The pods are aluminium and Nespresso runs a recycling program, though reviewers note pod recycling is less convenient than household recycling. Lattes and cappuccinos need a separate frother, an extra cost.

Which model this is

This page covers the ENV120C, the Vertuo Next Deluxe by De’Longhi in chrome and black-chrome. It is the same Vertuo Next family as the Breville BNV540 and shares the 5.5-inch-wide chassis and Centrifusion system; the Deluxe is set apart by its finish, not a different brewing core. The color and bundle suffixes vary (ENV120W, ENV120GY, ENV120B, ENV120C, ENV120CAE, ENV120WAE), and De’Longhi’s own page title says Deluxe while its body copy says Premium. Do not confuse it with Nespresso Original-line machines, the Vertuo Pop or Pop+, Vertuo Plus, Evoluo, Lattissima or Creatista, which use a different capsule system. The Amazon listing for this model is ASIN B08QV9KPTV.

Is it worth it?

The Deluxe is the cosmetic top of the Vertuo Next family, so price paid and return terms matter more than the finish. On Nespresso US the Deluxe Chrome was listed at $136.49, while De’Longhi US listed the same machine at $209 and Breville listed its equivalent at $209.95. At around $135 or less it is a reasonable convenience buy for one-button coffee in a narrow footprint; near $180 to $210, the documented leak complaints and the active lawsuit are a reason to compare the more reliable Vertuo Plus or another machine. A separate frother is a further cost, and the strongest hedge is to buy where returns are easy and register the machine to activate the one-year warranty.

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