Are you looking for the best espresso machine to make barista-level coffee in your own home, but you’re not looking forward to the mess that comes with espresso machines from coffee grinds, measuring, grinding and dosing? Look no further than the Breville Creatista series. This collection of single-serve Nespresso machines offers a variety of features and functions, allowing users to craft their perfect cup of coffee with ease. Whether you’re just getting started or a seasoned pro, there’s something here for everyone: from the budget-friendly Uno model all the way up to the top-of-the line Pro. In this article, we’ll take an in-depth look at each one so that you can decide which is right for you.
For your convenience, I will start with the differences between Creatista models, then you can have a look at the specs of each model.
Top Differences Between Breville Creatista Uno vs Creatista Plus vs Creatista Pro
Creatista Uno vs Creatista Plus – Top 4 Differences
Creatista Uno is the entry-level model of all three. It gives you the best features of the Creatista line, but very limited customization options. It’s great for anyone on a tight-budget but still wants to enjoy a Creatista machine.
Frothing Customization
While both Creatista Plus and Uno have automatic milk texturing, they also have different level of customization:
- Creatista Uno only has 3 levels of milk textures and 3 temperature selections
- Creatista Plus has 8 milk textures and 11 milk temperature settings
Automation in Milk Beverage Preparation
Creatista Plus has preset recipes for milk based beverages like lattes or cappuccino, so with a push of a button, the machine will dispense the coffee and froth the milk. With the Uno model, since there’s no preset drinks except for espresso or lungo, you have to make your drinks manually by first brewing the coffee, then switching the machine to the steam system to froth the milk.
Controls
- Creatista Plus has a colored display with a rotary selector button.
- Creatista Uno has no display at all, only selection buttons.
Design
Creatista Plus has more of a premium stainless steel finish, with some available colored side panels. While the Uno model has plastic housing and is available in black only.
Creatista Plus vs Creatista Pro – Top 5 Differences
Between Creatista Plus and Creatista Pro, there’s few customization differences. But overall, the experience and coffee quality are similar. The touchscreen display of the Creatista Pro, though, is not only beautiful to look at, but makes customization and saving settings all much easier.
Frothing Customization
Both Creatista Plus and Pro models have the same automatic frothing wands with the same customization levels of 8 milk textures and 11 temperatures.
Drink Volumes
Creatista Plus has three levels for espresso volumes: (0.84, 1.35, 3.72 oz)
Creatista Pro has 7 volumes levels for coffee and hot water volume. Which gives you additional customization levels.
Automation in Milk Beverage Preparation
Both models have automatic milk preparation settings, but the Pro version has three additional milk recipes that the Plus version does not have:
Milk recipes in the Creatista Plus: Caffe Latte, Cappuccino, Latte Macchiato
Milk Recipes in the Creatista Pro: Caffe Latte, Flat White, Cappuccino, Latte Macchiato, Milk Only
Controls
While both models have colored displays, the Creatista Pro has a larger touch screen, unlike the Plus’s smaller screen with rotary selector.
Design
Both models have stainless steel housing.
Memory Function
Creatista Pro has a memory function that allows you to save your customized drink under a personalized name. The Plus model does not have this feature.
Related Comparisons
Similarities in Breville Creatista Models
Pod Compatibility
All Breville Creatista models use Nespresso OriginalLine pods. This means you can purchase your pods from Nespresso, or use third party capsules from other brands like Starbucks, illy, Lavazza and more. For milk drinks, I highly recommend Nespresso Barista Creation pods.
Professional Automatic Steam Wand
This is what sets Breville Creatista machines from any other Nespresso machine. Not only does it have a steam wand that allows you to create delicious creamy micro-foam, perfect for creating latte art, but it’s also done for you automatically. All you have to do is select your texture level and temperature.
Features of Breville Creatista Plus
The Breville Creatista Plus is an espresso machine that provides the convenience of automated coffee preparation with the quality and customization of a professional barista. With its stainless steel housing, automatic steam wand, integrated milk frother, and programmable coffee settings, this Nespresso capsule-operated machine allows users to craft their own perfect cup of espresso or latte art at home. The Creatista Plus also features an energy saving automatic shut off mode after 9 minutes and a removable 1.5L (50 oz) water tank for easy refilling. Whether you’re looking for bold or mild flavors in hot or iced drinks, the 30 plus permanent capsules offered through Nespresso provide endless possibilities for exploration and enjoyment. And the fact that it’s an OriginalLine machine, that means you can actually purchase 3rd party pods, too.
Automatic Steam Wand Milk Texturing
Choose from 11 milk temperature settings and 8 milk texture levels
Espresso Volume
3 programmable cup sizes (0.84, 1.35, 3.72 oz)
Automatic Coffee Preparation
Ristretto, Espresso, Lungo, Caffe Latte, Cappuccino, Latte Macchiato
Controls
Colored display with rotary dial for selection
Material and Dimensions
Stainless Steel finish, with available color options.
8.9″(W) x 18.7″ (D) x 15.7″(H)
Features of Breville Creatista Pro
The Breville Creatista Pro is an advanced Nespresso espresso machine that offers barista-level performance and customization in the comfort of your own home. With its stainless steel housing, automatic steam wand, integrated milk frother, and programmable coffee settings, this capsule-operated machine allows users to craft their own perfect cup of espresso or latte art with ease. It features 11 temperature settings for the milk and 8 texture levels for the foam, as well as 7 programmable cup sizes. The Creatista Pro also comes with a removable 68 oz water tank for easy refilling and an energy saving auto shut off mode after 9 minutes of non-use.
Automatic Steam Wand Milk Texturing
Choose from 11 milk temperature settings and 8 milk texture levels
Adjustable Volumes
7 Coffee volumes
7 Hot water volumes
Automatic Coffee Preparation
Ristretto, Espresso, Lungo, Long Black, Caffe Latte, Flat White, Cappuccino, Latte Macchiato, Milk Only
Controls
Colored Display Touch Screen
Memory Function
Save your personalized drink under your name or any name of your choice.
Material and Dimensions
Brushed Stainless Steel
7.8″ x 16.9″ x 12.9″ (WxDxH)
Features of Breville Creatista Uno
The Breville Creatista Uno is the entry level machine of the Creatista line. It provides users with the convenience of automated coffee preparation, the quality and customization of a professional barista, and the sleek design to fit perfectly in any modern kitchen. With plastic housing and integrated milk frother, this Nespresso capsule-operated machine allows users to craft their own perfect cup of espresso or latte art at home. This model is great for anyone looking to get started with an automatic espresso machine without the premium price of the Pro or Plus models. You will be giving up on some cool features, but you can still get high quality drinks out of it.
Automatic Steam Wand Milk Texturing
Choose from 3 milk temperature settings and 3 milk texture levels
Adjustable Volumes
Manual reprogramming of dispensed amount
Automatic Coffee Preparation
Ristretto, Espresso, Lungo
All milk based drinks are done manually by selecting your coffee, then selecting the steam option.
Controls
Buttons only. No display.
Material and Dimensions
Plastic housing
6.7″W x 16.1″ D x 12.2″H
Was Breville Creatista Uno Discontinued?
Yes, Uno is now a discontinued model. It’s still available for sale at some retailers, but it’s no longer sold by Breville. But if you do get one, you’re still covered by support and warranty from Breville. So don’t be afraid to purchase one if you want to.
Which Breville Creatista Is Best?
All three Creatista models were designed to give you the same quality of coffee and milk steaming features. So overall, you’re getting the same coffee out of each of these Creatista models. There are three of them, though, to meet the needs of each individual user:
- The Uno model is the entry level model, with basic customization features and an affordable price in comparison.
- The Plus model is a smack in the middle model, with enough customization features, good but not great display control and great automatic frothing.
- The top of the line, Creatista Pro, has it all. Touch display, memory function, more drink presets and customization settings, but it comes at a premium price.
So it all comes down to what you need and what fits your budget. I find the Creatista Plus to be a great balance in terms of price, features and build quality. The Uno model might be hard to find at its a discontinued model, but it’s a great option if you’re not very particular about your customization.
