Pod machines
Pod machines brew from sealed capsules. They are quick and tidy, but each system only takes its own pods, so the pods you like decide the machine.
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Dolce Gusto Genio S Plus review: hot and cold pod drinks, with a few small catches
The Genio S Plus makes hot and cold pod drinks for £100 at Argos (price at time of research, 28 Sep 2026). Here's what you get, what capsules cost and who should skip it.
Coffee machines
Nespresso CitiZ review: a solid espresso-first pod machine that takes supermarket pods
The CitiZ is £174.99 at Currys (checked 28 Sep 2026). Here's what you get, what the pods cost and why it's pricey for a machine that does two cup sizes.
Coffee machines
Nespresso Vertuo Next review: the cheapest way into Vertuo, with a catch
The Vertuo Next is on sale at Currys for £69.99 (checked 28 Sep 2026). Here's what you get, what Vertuo pods mean for you and the reliability worry to weigh up.
Coffee machines
Tassimo Finesse review: a £39.99 pod machine, if you can live with the discs
The Tassimo Finesse is on sale at Currys for £39.99 (checked 28 Sep 2026). Here's what you get, what the T-discs cost and the trade-offs to weigh up first.