Wacaco alternative: the Rolling Roast Nomad next to Nanopresso, Picopresso and OutIn Nano
Looking for an alternative to a Wacaco espresso maker? On this page we put the Rolling Roast Nomad next to the Wacaco Nanopresso, the Wacaco Picopresso and the OutIn Nano. We only compare what the manufacturers state on their own product pages. That way you choose for yourself what suits the way you make coffee on the go.
The biggest difference: hand pump or battery
The Nanopresso and the Picopresso are manual espresso makers: you build up the pressure yourself with a pump, and they don't heat water. The OutIn Nano and the Rolling Roast Nomad run electrically on a built-in battery and can heat the water themselves.
The Nomad works with capsules in Nespresso® format and Dolce Gusto® format, plus ground coffee. To brew, press the button 2× and then hold it down for 2 seconds.
Comparison table
| Rolling Roast Nomad | Wacaco Nanopresso | Wacaco Picopresso | OutIn Nano | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operation | Electric, built-in battery | Hand pump (source) | Hand pump (source) | Electric, built-in battery (source) |
| Maximum pressure | 20 bar | 18 bar (source) | 18 bar (source) | 20 bar (source) |
| Weight | ±650 g | 336 g (source) | 350 g (source) | 670 g (source) |
| Dimensions | ±24.5 cm tall | 62 x 71 x 156 mm (source) | 71 x 78 x 106 mm (source) | not stated |
| Water per brew | up to 60 ml | 80 ml (source) | 80 ml (source) | not stated |
| Heats water | Heats water itself, or use water from a thermos | No, add hot water (source) | No, add hot water (source) | Yes, or add hot water (source) |
| Ground coffee | up to 8 g | 8 g, 16 g with add-on (source) | 18 g (source) | Yes, amount not stated (source) |
| Capsules | Nespresso-compatible format and Dolce Gusto-compatible format | With separately sold adapter (NS adapter, DG kit) (source) | not stated | "Coffee Capsules", format not stated (source) |
| Battery | 3×2500 mAh, USB-C | n/a (manual) | n/a (manual) | 2,500 mAh 3s (source) |
Data for other brands taken from their official product pages, accessed on 14-10-2026. Specifications may change.
Which type suits whom
- Hand pump (Nanopresso, Picopresso): no battery, you bring your own hot water and pump up the pressure by hand.
- Battery (OutIn Nano, Nomad): you charge it beforehand and can let the device heat the water.
- Capsules and ground coffee without buying an extra adapter: the Nomad works with capsules in Nespresso format and Dolce Gusto format, plus ground coffee.
FAQ: Wacaco alternative
What is an alternative to the Wacaco Nanopresso
If you don't want to pump yourself or carry hot water, a battery-powered portable espresso machine is an alternative. Examples are the OutIn Nano and the Rolling Roast Nomad.
Does the Nanopresso or Picopresso heat water itself
No. According to Wacaco, neither device heats water; you fill them with hot water.
Does the Nomad work with capsules
Yes. The Nomad works with capsules in Nespresso format and Dolce Gusto format, plus ground coffee (up to 8 g).
How do you brew espresso with the Nomad
Put in a capsule or ground coffee, add up to 60 ml of water, press the button 2× and then hold it down for 2 seconds.
How do you charge the Nomad
Via USB-C. The battery is 3×2500 mAh.
Is Rolling Roast connected to Wacaco or OutIn
No. Rolling Roast is an independent brand from Gouda.
Wacaco, Nanopresso, Picopresso and OutIn are trademarks of their respective owners. Rolling Roast is not affiliated with, endorsed or sponsored by these trademark holders. Nespresso® and Dolce Gusto® are trademarks of Société des Produits Nestlé S.A. Rolling Roast is not affiliated with, endorsed or sponsored by Nestlé.
Sources (retrieved 14-10-2026, around 11:00 Amsterdam)
- Wacaco Nanopresso, official product page: https://www.wacaco.com/products/nanopresso (hand pump operation, 18 bar, 336 g, 62 x 71 x 156 mm, 80 ml, 8 g / 16 g with add-on, does not heat water, NS adapter and DG kit sold separately)
- Wacaco Picopresso, official product page: https://www.wacaco.com/products/picopresso (hand pump, 18 bar, 350 g, 71 x 78 x 106 mm, 80 ml, 18 g, does not heat water)
- OutIn Nano, official product page: https://outin.com/products/nano-portable-espresso-machine-space-grey (accessed 14-10-2026). Verified: 670 g, 20 bar, 2,500 mAh 3s battery, heats water itself ("Heat Up"), "Compatible with Ground Coffee and Coffee Capsules". Water capacity and dimensions are not in the product description: "not stated".