This Nespresso rig is $110 during Black Friday and it’s just great | The VergeSkip to main contentThe homepageThe VergeThe Verge logo.The VergeThe Verge logo.TechReviewsScienceEntertainmentAIHamburger Navigation ButtonThe homepageThe VergeThe Verge logo.Hamburger Navigation ButtonNavigation DrawerThe VergeThe Verge logo.Login / Sign UpcloseCloseSearchTechExpandAmazonAppleFacebookGoogleMicrosoftSamsungBusinessCreatorsMobilePolicySecurityTransportationReviewsExpandLaptopsPhonesHeadphonesTabletsSmart HomeSmartwatchesSpeakersDronesScienceExpandSpaceEnergyEnvironmentHealthEntertainmentExpandGamesTV ShowsMoviesAudioAIVerge ShoppingExpandBuying GuidesDealsGift GuidesSee All ShoppingCarsExpandElectric CarsAutonomous CarsRide-sharingScootersOther TransportationFeaturesVideosExpandYouTubeTikTokInstagramPodcastsExpandDecoderThe VergecastVersion HistoryNewslettersExpandThe Verge DailyInstallerVerge DealsNotepadOptimizerRegulatorThe StepbackArchivesStoreSubscribeFacebookThreadsInstagramYoutubeRSSThe VergeThe Verge logo.I bought this $110 Nespresso rig and it’s been caffeinated bliss ever sinceComments DrawerCommentsLoading commentsGetting the conversation ready...GadgetsCloseGadgetsPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All GadgetsVerge ShoppingCloseVerge ShoppingPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All Verge ShoppingBlack FridayCloseBlack FridayPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All Black FridayI bought this $110 Nespresso rig and it’s been caffeinated bliss ever sinceIs it a fancy Keurig? Yes, but I’m too lazy and cheap for a real espresso machine.Is it a fancy Keurig? Yes, but I’m too lazy and cheap for a real espresso machine.by Victoria SongCloseVictoria SongSenior Reviewer, Wearable TechPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Victoria SongNov 29, 2025, 8:30 PM UTCLinkShareIf you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.I’m working late, because I’m a writer. Need espresso. Image: DelonghiPart OfThe Verge’s guide to Black Friday 2025see all Victoria SongCloseVictoria SongPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Victoria Song is a senior reporter and author of the Optimizer newsletter. She has more than 13 years of experience reporting on wearables, health tech, and more. Before coming to The Verge, she worked for Gizmodo and PC Magazine.Before I went to Italy on vacation, I was fine with instant coffee and my electric kettle. I’m no coffee snob — just get that sweet caffeine into my veins as fast as humanly possible. But during that vacation, where every hotel room had a lil Nespresso machine, I suddenly became an espresso convert. “I’m going to be an annoying espresso person as soon as I get home!!,” I thought. And then I saw how much that cost to do it the “good” way.Twenty minutes of maniacal laughing later, my spouse and I found this early Black Friday deal last week for the De’Longhi Nespresso Vertuo Plus coffee and espresso maker that’s still going on. At it’s regular $169 price tag, I’d have stuck with my dirty water. But Amazon has it at $110, a 35 percent markdown. For that price, I was game. Especially because it can do both coffee and espresso, depending on the pods you get. Each purchase also comes with a sampler box so you can figure out what you like.RelatedThe 195 Black Friday deals you can still getDe’Longhi Nespresso Vertuo Plus Coffee and Espresso Maker$110$16935% off$110$110 at AmazonIsn’t this just a fancy Keurig? Yes, it is. But the extra fancy has been worth it over the last few days. Keurigs make coffee that, in my opinion, taste like doo-doo water (editor’s note: I’ll allow it) and this gadget produces coffee that tastes better for less effort and money. (My favorite coffeeshops near the office now charge $10 per cup, sob.) I had reservations over the environmental impact of using pods, until I saw that Nespresso has a recycling program. Right now, I’m sipping on a delightful maple-and-pecan flavored coffee while my spouse just threw back a double espresso shot. I like it so much, I volunteered to spread the good word and write this deal.Some of y’all may scoff. But again, I’m lazy and this gets me maximum flavor for minimum effort. If that’s you, too, then I swear. This machine? That’s that me Nespresso, baby.Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.Victoria SongCloseVictoria SongSenior Reviewer, Wearable TechPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Victoria SongBlack FridayCloseBlack FridayPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All Black FridayDealsCloseDealsPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All DealsGadgetsCloseGadgetsPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All GadgetsVerge ShoppingCloseVerge ShoppingPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All Verge ShoppingMore In The Verge’s guide to Black Friday 2025See allThe Android phone you should buy your dad is just $349Allison Johnson58 minutes agoThis great 27-inch Studio Display alternative is cheaper than everAntonio G. 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This article details a purchase by Victoria Song of a De’Longhi Nespresso Vertuo Plus coffee and espresso maker, specifically a Black Friday deal offered at $110. The impetus for the purchase stemmed from a desire for quick and convenient caffeination, driven by a demanding work schedule and a comparison to the higher cost of coffee shop beverages. The deal, representing a 35% discount from the usual $169 price tag, proved irresistible given Song’s preference for minimal effort and maximum flavor. She highlights the versatility of the machine, allowing for both coffee and espresso options, and appreciates the included sampler box for exploring different flavors. The article emphasizes Song's personal rationale – a “lazy and cheap” approach – for prioritizing convenience and taste. Importantly, she addresses environmental concerns regarding pod usage, noting the availability of a recycling program offered by Nespresso. The text frames the purchase as a pragmatic decision reflecting Song’s lifestyle and accessibility options, concluding with a simple endorsement of the machine based on her experience.