The Gran Lattissima EN640.B is De'Longhi's larger Nespresso Original capsule machine with a built-in automatic milk system. It makes nine one-touch drinks, including flat white and caffè latte, from a 1.3 l water tank and a 0.5 l removable milk jug, at 19 bar and 1400 W. Owners mainly praise the range of drinks, the coffee and how easy it is to keep clean, since the milk system rinses itself and the jug can go in the fridge or dishwasher. The drawbacks are drinks that some find only warm, a rinse after every milk drink, limited milk-quantity control and a few reports of faults or frequent descale shut-downs. It suits households that drink several milk-based coffees a day and want one-touch convenience over barista-style control. Long-term reliability has not been independently tested, and UK prices vary widely between retailers.
Strengths
Nine one-touch drinks, including six milk recipes such as flat white and caffè latte, and owners consistently praise the variety
Self-rinsing milk system, dishwasher-safe jug and tank, and a removable 0.5 l jug that can be kept in the fridge make cleaning easy
Quick 18-second heat-up and simple operation, with owners describing the coffee as good
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Larger 1.3 l water tank and 10-14 capsule container than the compact Lattissima One
Things to consider
Some owners find drinks or milk only warm, and the temperature cannot be raised
Needs a rinse after each milk drink, and some find milk drips messy
Isolated reports of repeated overheating faults and descale warnings that stop the machine
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Little control over milk quantity, and the build feels less sturdy to some
Retail prices vary a lot, and some owners find it expensive next to basic Nespresso machines
Who is it for, and who is it not for?
Good for
Households making several cappuccinos, lattes or flat whites a day who want one-touch milk drinks with little effort
Nespresso Original users moving up from a basic machine or an older Lattissima
May not suit
People who want very hot milk drinks or precise control over milk and temperature
Buyers who want Vertuo capsules or large mug-sized black coffees
EN640.B is the black Gran Lattissima (De'Longhi product code 0132193555, GTIN 8004399024366). The white version is EN640.W. Both are sold in the UK by De'Longhi, Nespresso, John Lewis, AO, Currys and Amazon UK.
A 19-bar, 1400 W Nespresso Original capsule machine with a 1.3 l removable water tank, a 0.5 l removable milk jug and a used-capsule container for 10-14 capsules.
It offers nine one-touch drinks: three coffee sizes (Ristretto 25 ml, Espresso 40 ml, Lungo 110 ml) and six milk recipes including Flat White and Caffè Latte.
The most common praise is the range of drinks available at the touch of a button, from espresso to flat white and latte. Several owners moving up from simpler Nespresso machines or a Lattissima Touch call it a clear step up.
Many owners find it easy to clean. They like the self-cleaning milk function, the dishwasher-safe jug parts and being able to keep the milk jug in the fridge.
A minority find the rinse needed after each milk drink a nuisance when making several cups. One finds the machine messy because milk drips onto the tray and cup, and another finds the milk jug harder to clean than on a previous machine.
Among the UK Amazon reviews visible, one owner reports three units in a row developing an overheating fault within days. Another reports descale warnings every few weeks that shut the machine down if ignored. On the positive side, one owner says their previous Gran Lattissima lasted more than ten years and another has used theirs for over two years.
A few owners say milk quantity is hard to adjust or drinks come out short. One says the machine does not feel sturdy and the water tank must be removed carefully.
Amazon UK's shared colour rating has a notable one-star share alongside a large five-star majority. The handful of reviews visible on the page skew positive, so negative experiences are probably under-represented in the sample read here.
De'Longhi UK and Nespresso UK state a 2-year warranty. AO lists a 1-year manufacturer warranty, and John Lewis shows both '2 year guarantee included' and 'Manufacturers 1 year guarantee'.
Which? covered the Gran Lattissima family at launch in 2019 (EN650), noting nine pre-programmed drinks and an automatic milk-frothing system. No independent Which? test of EN640 was visible.
It offers nine one-touch drinks: three coffee sizes (Ristretto 25 ml, Espresso 40 ml, Lungo 110 ml) and six milk recipes including Flat White and Caffè Latte.
The most common praise is the range of drinks available at the touch of a button, from espresso to flat white and latte. Several owners moving up from simpler Nespresso machines or a Lattissima Touch call it a clear step up.
Many owners find it easy to clean. They like the self-cleaning milk function, the dishwasher-safe jug parts and being able to keep the milk jug in the fridge.
A minority find the rinse needed after each milk drink a nuisance when making several cups. One finds the machine messy because milk drips onto the tray and cup, and another finds the milk jug harder to clean than on a previous machine.
Among the UK Amazon reviews visible, one owner reports three units in a row developing an overheating fault within days. Another reports descale warnings every few weeks that shut the machine down if ignored. On the positive side, one owner says their previous Gran Lattissima lasted more than ten years and another has used theirs for over two years.
A few owners say milk quantity is hard to adjust or drinks come out short. One says the machine does not feel sturdy and the water tank must be removed carefully.
Amazon UK's shared colour rating has a notable one-star share alongside a large five-star majority. The handful of reviews visible on the page skew positive, so negative experiences are probably under-represented in the sample read here.
De'Longhi UK and Nespresso UK state a 2-year warranty. AO lists a 1-year manufacturer warranty, and John Lewis shows both '2 year guarantee included' and 'Manufacturers 1 year guarantee'.
Which? covered the Gran Lattissima family at launch in 2019 (EN650), noting nine pre-programmed drinks and an automatic milk-frothing system. No independent Which? test of EN640 was visible.
UK owners mostly like the Gran Lattissima for the range of one-touch coffee and milk drinks, and many who moved up from simpler Nespresso machines or an older Lattissima call it a real step up. Easy cleaning is a frequent plus: the milk system rinses itself, the jug parts go in the dishwasher and the jug can be stored in the fridge. The coffee is generally described as good and the machine as quick and simple to use. Complaints focus on drinks or milk that some find only warm, the rinse needed after each milk drink, milk drips, limited control over milk quantity, and a few reliability problems (repeated overheating units, frequent descale warnings that stop the machine). Some think it is expensive next to basic Nespresso models.
What buyers like
Wide choice of one-touch coffee and milk drinks13 reviews
Easy to clean: self-cleaning milk system, dishwasher-safe parts10 reviews
Good-tasting coffee8 reviews
A worthwhile upgrade from an older or simpler Nespresso machine8 reviews
Simple, quick to use7 reviews
Removable milk jug with good capacity that can be kept in the fridge5 reviews
Common complaints
Rinsing after each cup, milk drips or harder jug cleaning are a nuisance3 reviews
Coffee or milk comes out only warm2 reviews
Hard to control milk quantity, or drinks come out short2 reviews
Expensive compared with simpler Nespresso machines2 reviews
Missing extras such as a cleaning brush or printed manual2 reviews
Feels less sturdy; water tank needs careful handling1 review
How was this summary made?
Summarised from 28 reviews; 1 reviews about delivery, packaging or the seller were left out. The summary is drawn from opinions that recur in the reviews read; each theme shows how many reviews mention it. These counts are not a rate and do not apply to every unit.
28 unique UK text reviews (author+date+text): John Lewis 14 (all, via API), Amazon UK 8 (UK top reviews on /dp/; 5 other-country excluded), Currys Feefo 6 (5 EN640.B from the Feefo page, 1 EN640.W from the API). 1 off-topic excluded. 3 Feefo entries had no text. AO and Currys share an identical 1,081 count, counted once in ratings_total.
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L***3/513 December 2025John LewisEN640.B
Im not sure I can recommend this product. I do love Nespresso but think for the price of this, the quality just isn't there. My main issue is it being messy. I spend more time cleaning it and the tray and my cup once it has finished as the milk drips out. I can only get it to make really short drinks… I am wishing I'd kept my simple Nespresso machine now. For three times the cost, this really isn't up to scratch in my opinion.
D***5/517 January 2026John LewisEN640.B
A really excellent product that makes wonderful coffee drinks. All backed up by a 2 year JL guarantee.
D***4/529 November 2025John LewisEN640.B
Gran Lattissima,great upgrade from my old coffee machine
S***5/525 October 2025John LewisEN640.B
Very simple to use and with great self cleaning function. Makes great coffee at the right temperature and being able to put the milk container in the fridge is a great idea. Much better than my previous Sage machine. The ability to make all the different coffees is easy and to make a Cortado is a doddle.
L***4/514 September 2025John LewisEN640.B
Love this machine but the coffee is just warm is there any way to turn temperature up
G***5/514 June 2025John LewisEN640.B
Having had a Latissima Touch for several years, it finally failed and I replaced it with the Gran Latissima. Wow, what a step up! The build, finish and capacity is far superior and there are so many more coffee options available. This is my third De'Longhi machine and certainly the best yet. Thoroughly recommended.
C***5/520 July 2024John LewisEN640.B
Big fan of Nespresso this is our 3rd machine in 16 years - used daily! This machine is very easy to use, great variety of coffees on offer all at the gentle touch of a button. Great self-clean feature and love that the milk container is detachable and can be kept in the fridge. Bought in black - looks great and not too big!
D***4/512 February 2024John LewisEN640.B
I love my new coffee machine so easy to clean and make a nice coffee in minutes.
L***4/523 September 2023John LewisEN640.B
Was bought as a replacement for an older model which stopped working after 3 years. Has a good warranty Easy to clean Makes nice coffees Only drawback is the cost
H***5/523 October 2026AmazonColour: Gran Lattissima White
This is my second Gran Latissima. The first one lasted more than 10 years… It makes very good milk froth if required, is quite a bit quieter, and will produce everything from a flat white to a long black at the push of a button.
B***5/522 August 2026AmazonColour: Gran Lattissima Black
Highly recommended for a perfect selection of coffees ☕️
H***5/520 April 2026AmazonColour: Gran Lattissima White
Had this machine for over 2 years now and it is fabulous. Every part of the milk just and lid can be dismantled and placed in the dishwasher… Brilliant machine, would rebuy.
J***4/517 August 2025AmazonColour: Gran Lattissima Black
…the descale warning light comes on at least every 4-5 weeks, and most recently after just 17 days. If the machine is not descaled within a few days of the warning light illuminating it simply shuts down and stops working… eight months after an expensive purchase and seven descale cycles later, we are not sure if we have a product that will reliable…
K***5/517 July 2025AmazonColour: Gran Lattissima Black
This is just the best compact coffee machine ever… The only negative point I will make is it should include a long thin brush which can fit into the milk frother tubes… Not a strong enough reason to lose a star.
K*** D***1/512 June 2024AmazonColour: Gran Lattissima Black
…Recently purchased another machine and it started overheating within a few days. Amazon super helpful and repaced it. This second machine developed the same overheating fault within a few days too… This has also developed an overheating fault within days… Nespresso were totally useless and were not prepared to accept the machine for checking for a fault…
L*** C***5/531 October 2023AmazonColour: Gran Lattissima White
…good quality coffee out of it and it is plenty hot enough It is easy enough to use the only negative is the cleaning of the milk container is a bit more harder than my old machine
Didn’t come with a user manual & doesn’t get the milk hot enough. Have tried youtube to find out if it’s possible to make it hotter but only general use came up!
This is perfect for a singular cup of really nice coffee. It is quick and very easy. However, if you are looking for something sturdy this is not it, you have to be very careful removing the water…
Good Points: Makes a great variety of milks that really add to the overall coffee you get. Impressed with the milk carafe, easy to clean and handy to store in the fridge.
Good Points: I have a smaller version of this and wanted a bigger tank for the milk Improvement Points: You can't really program the quantity of the milk you want. When I try to program it only goes…
Customer4/522 October 2026ao-retail-ltd (Feefo)Currys EN640.W (white)
I bought this Nespresso coffee machine to replace one I had had for 15 years in this capacity of capacity and milk they’ve increased the water capacity, and milk capacity there is a greater selections of automatic coffee making buttons also importantly, automatic cleaning after each use
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Nespresso Gran Lattissima by De'Longhi Review: Barista-Quality Recipes at Your Fingertips
The Nespresso De'Longhi Gran Lattissima heats up rapidly and produces dense, high-quality milk foam alongside great coffee. Maintenance is straightforward, with a redesigned water reservoir and easy-to-clean milk frother parts. However, it lacks a cold milk foam setting, has tiny text on the buttons, and dilutes the milk with 5 to 10 percent water during frothing.
Nespresso Gran Lattissima Review: Is It Worth the Price for Coffee Lovers?
The Nespresso Gran Lattissima by De'Longhi is a sleek, premium pod machine offering nine versatile one-touch drink options with rich espresso and smooth milk froth. However, the frothing process is quite noisy, the coffee might not be hot enough for some drinkers, and the compact water tank requires regular refilling. Overall, it is an expensive luxury appliance that delivers excellent barista-quality convenience.
Nespresso Gran Lattissima Review: Is This Premium Coffee Machine Worth the Price?
The Nespresso Gran Lattissima by De'Longhi offers a sleek design with nine one-touch beverage presets and a fast heat-up system. While it carries a premium price tag and the milk foam consistency can be tricky to master, it delivers high-quality drinks quickly and conveniently. It is a worthwhile investment for those seeking barista-style drinks at the push of a button.
Nespresso Gran Lattissima by De'Longhi White | Is This the Best Nespresso Machine Ever?
The Nespresso Gran Lattissima by De'Longhi is an attractive, convenient coffee machine featuring nine one-touch beverage options, a quick heat-up system, and easy-to-clean components. However, both the unit and the capsules are expensive, the instruction manual can be tedious to follow, and espresso purists may find the brew lacking.
Alternatives named in the research that have no page here yet:
Nespresso (De'Longhi) Lattissima OneEN510: Cheaper and more compact, with a single-serve milk jug and fewer recipes. Suits one milk drink at a time.
Nespresso (De'Longhi) Lattissima TouchEN560: An established Lattissima with an automatic milk jug, widely sold on Amazon UK. It has fewer recipes than the Gran Lattissima.
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Capsule system
Nespresso Original capsules
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Black · New · In stock; free delivery over £40 (3-5 working days), next day £5.99, free store collection; 30-day returns; 2-year guarantee; 2 free travel mugs and 50 pods offer.
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