How the Five Compare on the Numbers
Width is the first number to check. The CHULUX RectoCafé is 3.3 inches wide, the CASABREWS CM7036E is 3.9 inches, the De’Longhi Vertuo Plus Deluxe is 5.6 inches, the Breville Essenza Mini is 8.0 inches, and the Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ is 8.6 inches. Depth runs the other way: the Breville is 4.3 inches deep, while the De’Longhi Vertuo Plus Deluxe is 16.2 inches deep.
Weight separates the group too. The CHULUX is 5.0 pounds, the Breville is 5.95 pounds, the Vertuo Pop+ is 7.9 pounds, and the De’Longhi Vertuo Plus Deluxe is 10.27 pounds. The CASABREWS does not publish a weight or a size, so it cannot be placed on those scales. Heat up times are published as 25, 30, and 40 seconds depending on the model.
The table does not tell you how any of these machines performs in use. It also leaves out water tank capacity for three models, weight and size for one, and the exact number of brew sizes for the CHULUX beyond Espresso and Lungo. Those blanks are manufacturer omissions, not oversights in the comparison.
Counter Space and Capsule System Decide the Shortlist
Width, depth, and height
The CHULUX RectoCafé publishes the smallest width at 3.3 inches, which the manufacturer compares to a typical 3 inch phone. The CASABREWS CM7036E is 3.9 inches wide and 12.5 inches deep. The De’Longhi Vertuo Plus Deluxe is 5.6 inches wide but 16.2 inches deep, so it needs front-to-back room even though it is narrow.
Height matters under wall cabinets. The CHULUX is 7.9 inches tall, the CASABREWS is 8.6 inches, the Vertuo Pop+ is 10.4 inches, and both the Breville Essenza Mini and the De’Longhi Vertuo Plus Deluxe are 12.8 inches tall. A reader with a low shelf should start with the shorter machines.
Vertuo versus Original pods
The Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ and the De’Longhi Vertuo Plus Deluxe use Vertuo capsules. The Vertuo Pop+ lists five formats including 5, 8, and 12 oz coffees plus single and double espressos, and the De’Longhi brews four sizes. Vertuo pods are larger and the machines read the capsule to set the brew.
The Breville Essenza Mini, CHULUX RectoCafé, and CASABREWS CM7036E use Nespresso Original pods. The CASABREWS lists four sizes from Ristretto at 0.9 oz to Americano at 5.3 oz. The Breville brews two single-serve sizes, and the CHULUX brews Espresso or Lungo. Original pods are the smaller, more widely stocked format.
What Each Machine Adds Beyond Brewing
Milk frothing and drink range
The De’Longhi Vertuo Plus Deluxe is the only pick that includes a milk frother. The manufacturer states the Aeroccino3 provides smooth hot or cold milk froth in a few seconds with one touch. That makes it the pick for readers who want lattes or iced coffee drinks without buying a separate frothing device.
The other four machines do not list a frother. The Vertuo Pop+ and the De’Longhi both state that drinks can be poured over ice. The CHULUX and CASABREWS focus on espresso and lungo or americano sizes, so milk drinks would need a separate tool.
Maintenance and daily handling
The Vertuo Pop+ has a 25 fl. oz removable water tank on the side for easy refill, a descaling alert, and an adjustable drip tray. The CASABREWS has a 21 oz removable tank, an 8-capsule container, automatic descaling reminders, and a 15 minute auto power off. The CHULUX has a 5 minute auto shut off and a descaling function.
The Breville Essenza Mini lists a 25 second heat up and energy saving automatic shut off. The De’Longhi Vertuo Plus Deluxe lists the same 25 second heat up and automatic shut off. Capsule handling differs too: the CHULUX drops used capsules into a collection bin when the lid is opened, and the CASABREWS holds up to 8 used capsules.
Which One Fits Your Kitchen
Small counter, Vertuo pods. The Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ is 8.6 inches wide and 7.9 pounds with a side water tank. It brews five formats from 5 oz coffee to double espresso, hot or over ice.
Narrow gap, Original pods. The Breville Essenza Mini is 4.3 inches deep and 5.95 pounds. It brews two single-serve sizes with a 25 second heat up and automatic shut off.
Milk drinks at home. The De’Longhi Vertuo Plus Deluxe includes the Aeroccino3 frother and brews four cup sizes. It publishes the largest depth at 16.2 inches and is the heaviest at 10.27 pounds.
Tightest space, lightest build. The CHULUX RectoCafé is 3.3 inches wide and 5.0 pounds with a 20-bar pump and 40 second preheat. It brews Espresso or Lungo from Original pods.
Four brew sizes, slim body. The CASABREWS CM7036E is 3.9 inches wide with a 21 oz tank and an 8-capsule container. It offers Ristretto, Espresso, Lungo, and Americano from Original pods.
What We Could Not Verify
Several figures are absent from the manufacturer listings. These are the gaps a reader should confirm before buying.
- The CASABREWS CM7036E does not publish a weight.
- The CASABREWS CM7036E does not publish a size.
- The Breville Essenza Mini does not publish a water tank capacity.
- The De’Longhi Vertuo Plus Deluxe does not publish a water tank capacity.
- The CHULUX RectoCafé does not publish a full list of brew sizes beyond Espresso and Lungo.
- None of the five listings state a capsule recycling program except the Nespresso Vertuo Pop+.
