Nespresso's OriginalLine is designed to make traditional espresso and lungo shots, and is the more basic type of machine. The VertuoLine, on the other hand, can make regular and double espresso shots, gran lungo, coffee, and alto, all using a unique barcode scanning system that adjusts the brewing process as needed. It also uses Nespresso Centrifusion technology to extract coffee, whereas the OriginalLine uses pressure for the extraction process. The capsules themselves differ as well, meaning you cannot use OriginalLine capsules in VertuoLine machines and vice versa.