Nespresso D60 Pixie Espresso Makers

by Nespresso

• Programmable buttons for espresso and lungo, folding drip tray for larger cups and recipes, brew ready in 25-30 second
• Backlight indicators, water level detection, auto power-off, used capsule container, convenient power cord storage
• 12.83-Inch length by 4.33-Inch width by 9-1/4-Inch height
• 24-Ounce water tank

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12.8 x 4.3 x 9.2 inches ; 9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B004SQQ7D6
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: D60-US-ST-NE
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (61 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #63,366 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Color: Steel Blue

Nespresso Pixie D60-US-ST-NE, Steel Blue -the pixie heats up in only 25-30-second.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

41 of 41 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Can I give it six stars? PLEASE! September 30, 2011

By S. Kozlowski

Color Name:Steel Blue|Amazon Verified Purchase

Addendum, 2012: In order to remove the water tank effortlessly, you need to OPEN the lid of the water container. There are latches on the lid itself which engage when the lid is closed! If you open the lid, the tank comes off without any resistance. If you keep it closed and try to remove the tank, you will have to force it and and will break the plastic. II've been using my Pixie for a year multiple times a day and it still runs perfectly. I descale the unit every 4-5 months and I've never had any problems with leakage after it's been descaled. One year in and my Pixie is jsut as good as the day I bought it.

I previously used a Tassimo system as my primary coffee maker but moved to a Nespresso Pixie when Starbucks dropped Tassimo. Since I've switched to the Pixie, I couldn't be happier and I've never had coffee this good at home.

First of all, the Pixie is a very stylish machine and it seems extremely solid in construction. The Pixie is made of aluminum and heavy plastic and it feels very substantial to handle/use. Secondly, the machine has a surprisingly small footprint, which is very nice if space is at a premium. I've only had my Pixie for a month but I use it about three times a day and so far, nary a whiff of any reliability issues. No leaking or inconsistent coffee temperatures, as reported by one reviewer.

The coffee produced by this machine is wondrous! No it doesn't produced shots which are equivalent to those coming out of an $8000.00 industrial espresso machine however, for a single shot pod system, the coffee the Nespresso Pixie makes is excellent. Consistently good aroma, body, taste and crema, commensurate with the stated characteristics listed in the Nesspresso classification for each type I've tried. I tend to drink lattes most of the time however I've consumed at least one of each type I received in the LARGE (200 shot) "Welcome order" as a strait espresso/lungo and all of them were firmly between good and great to my tastes.

Operation of this machine is drop-dead simple. Lift the large bar up and the Pixie top opens up, drop in a Nespresso pod, pull the bar down and press one of the two brew buttons (espresso & lungo) on the top. Thirty seconds later, enjoy your beverage. One beautiful design feature is that the next time you swing the bar up and open the Pixie, the previous Nespresso pod falls into a catch basin which holds 12 or so spent pods. When the container is full, the entire piece pulls away from the unit along with a drip tray for disposal or recycling of the used pods. No fuss, no mess, a 25 second boot time from power-on to brewing and great coffee to boot.

If you like espresso drinks and are extremely busy or don't want to deal with the mess, hassle and complication of a traditional machine, it's really hard to beat the Nespresso Pixie in form, function and price. I love mine so much I might have to order a second unit for my parents house. Each time I go back to visit them, I can't stand the fact that I don't have access to good coffee without driving out to Starbucks and throwing 5 dollars down a hole. With my Pixie (along with my Capresso milk frother) I can quickly make a latte which is almost as good for less than $1.50. In my opinion, if any product ever deserved a mythic sixth star, the Nespresso Pixie is it!

Addendum, June 2012: I've had my Pixie for about nine months now and I have zero problems to report. This little work horse keeps chugging along through multiple uses each day without incident. I did have to descale the Pixie after six months and I used the Nespresso descaling kit to accomplish the task...also worked like a charm. My water reservoir hasn't developed any cracks, as described by another reviewer, and I still heartily recommend my Nespresso Pixie.

Update, January 2013: My Pixie is still chugging along without incident. I use it daily and descale it every six months and so far, not a whiff of any mechanical problems. The Pixie is built like a tank.

112 of 125 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Water reservoir is a faulty design - easy to crack June 11, 2011

By M. Schoenberg

Color Name:Steel Blue|Amazon Verified Purchase

I wanted to love this Pixie, I really did. As a Nespresso addict with a C101 and a CitiZ, this seemed like a logical next step to espresso nirvana. Lower power consumption, faster start-up times, smaller footprint - what's not to like? Oh, and Made in SWITZERLAND too - my other Nespressos had already been outsourced to a foreign supplier.

Unfortunately, the Pixie arrived with the water reservoir already cracked. Odd since it was in the original, unopened box and also sent well by Amazon (double boxed).

On closer inspection, the cracks in the reservoir were along stress lines of the cover. Two design faults of the new model are 1. the cover of the reservoir has clips which go into the coffee maker and steady it - since the reservoir is plastic however, those stresses over time will crack the reservoir along where the clips are and 2. to keep a low profile, the reservoir base sits directly on the counter, not on a separate base (see CitiZ for better design). MORE stress every time you shift the coffee maker around to refill the reservoir or clean under it etc.

Bottom line - Pixie is going back. Nespresso needs to rethink the reservoir design - both how the clips attach and how the base sits on the counter. Not recommended.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Best all around unit December 10, 2011

By Ernest L. Johnson III

Color Name:Aluminum|Amazon Verified Purchase

It's been about two months, I hate writing rewiews as soon as I get something. I want to give it some use before I write about it. We've used this unit at least 1-4 times a day. I particularly like the Lungo feature as I'm more of a volume drinker. Partner likes the espresso feature. Personally, I use the espresso cups for my Lungos and they're totally fine.

Features I like:

1. It's compact but not tiny. We've taken it on several trips so we don't have to drink hotel coffee. It packs well.
2. Quick operation: I can turn it on and easily within a minute (and that's pushing it) it's ready to go.
3. Automatic Shut off: After nine minutes the unit automatically shuts off. When you're rushing out the door for work, the last thing you want is "Did I turn it off". It's not going to burn the house down, but if you're energy conscience then knowing it's not just sitting there all day keeping the next cup of water warm, you'll like this feature.
4. Location of On/Off swtich and espresso/lungo switches: Easily accessible on the top back of the machine so you don't have to worry if you need to place it next to a counter wall or something and block the on/off swtich on one side or the other.
5. It does come with a selection of cups so you don't need to blindly order online right away* **.

*Never order from an "ESPRESSO" Vendor from an online retailer, go directly to Nespresso. The cups are $0.57-$0.64/cup. I've seen vendors on Amazon selling them for $1/cup and shipping takes longer and costs more.

**I highly recommend the "noob" box. It's the special 200 cup with a box and some additional material. I think you can only buy one per machine, but it will give you a good feel for what you like. Espresso is not all the same.

P.S. We did end up purchasing the milk frother (not on Amazon-got it on sale at the Mall) after about three weeks and I'm amazed at how fast it warms the milk and froths it. If you start it when you turn on your machine, it'll be done long before your coffee.