ViTRAY 2 vs. Silicone Mat – Which Is the Better Choice for Your Nespresso CitiZ?
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ViTRAY 2 vs. Silicone Mat
If you own a Nespresso® CitiZ, you've probably thought about protecting your countertop from drips and small spills. This is especially noticeable when you want more than one shot in a row — if the capsule container is full, you have to empty it before you can continue. That brief pause is exactly when drips and residue tend to end up on the countertop. Two common solutions exist: a generic silicone mat or the ViTRAY 2 – a drip tray designed specifically to complement the CitiZ. Here's how they compare.
ViTRAY 2
The ViTRAY 2 is designed from the ground up to complement the Nespresso® CitiZ. It fits the exact footprint of the machine, keeping your countertop clean without drawing attention to itself. Designed and produced in Denmark, ViTRAY reflects a Scandinavian commitment to quality, function, and understated elegance.
Thanks to the raised grid, any drips are collected discreetly beneath it — meaning the machine never stands in its own residue. The liquid stays out of sight until you choose to rinse the grid.
- Elegant, discreet design that blends with the CitiZ
- Tailored to the shape of the coffee machine
- Catches drips and small spills effectively
- Raised grid keeps the machine above collected liquid
- Drips collected discreetly out of sight beneath the grid
- Removable grid for easy cleaning
- Designed and produced in Denmark
Silicone Mat
Silicone mats are a generic solution sold for coffee machines in general. They work, but they're not made with any specific machine in mind.
- Larger visible surface area around the machine
- Not designed for a specific coffee machine model
- Generic appearance that may not match your kitchen aesthetic
- Machine sits directly in any collected liquid
- Example found on CDON.dk: DKK 248
Side-by-Side Comparison
| ViTRAY 2 | Silicone Mat | |
|---|---|---|
| Designed for CitiZ | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Discreet fit | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Raised grid | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Machine above liquid | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Removable grid | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Made in Denmark | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
Our Take
If you want a solution that looks like it belongs with your CitiZ – not just under it – the ViTRAY 2 is the clear choice. It's purpose-built, easy to clean, and designed with the same attention to detail as the machine it complements.
CDON price checked on 14 August 2026: DKK 248. The silicone mat shown is an illustration and may not represent the exact product sold on CDON.dk. Nespresso® is a registered trademark. ViTRAY is an independent product and is not manufactured, approved or sponsored by Nespresso.