Ninja Specialty Coffee Maker | Includes 10-Cup Carafe, Fold-Away Frother, Permanent Filter & Removable, Dishwasher Safe Reservoir | 6 Brew Styles, 8 Cup to Travel Mug to Pot Sizes | Black | CM401

Makayla | Tested in Real LifeUnited States

🔄Updated Review — Now 8 Months of Daily Use (see full update below)

🔄 Updated Review — Now 8 Months of Daily Use (see full update below) ⭐️Original Review: My husband and I are huge coffee lovers and have tried many types of brewers over the years. This Ninja was purchased in early August, and I intentionally waited until October to write my initial review so I could give a thorough, real-use perspective. I can say with 100% confidence — this is the best coffee maker I’ve ever owned. We are already a Ninja-product family, so I was excited to add this to our kitchen — but this machine completely exceeded expectations. I originally thought I was a simple “coffee + creamer” person, but this opened up a whole new world of drinks I didn’t even realize I’d enjoy. My husband loves experimenting with flavors, foam, and different styles, and he is thrilled with how much versatility this one machine offers. This coffee maker is used at least 4–5 times every single day (no judgment 😅), and every time we use it, we’re able to make something different — hot coffee, iced coffee, lattes, cappuccinos, and more. ☕ What You Get: Coffee maker unit Smart scoop (labeled per serving size) Frother wand attachment Tempered glass carafe with smart funnel Permanent filter + filter basket Flip-top water reservoir De-clogger tool Instruction manual Usage & Features: Cup Size Options: Cup XL Cup Travel Tumbler Multi-Serve Tumbler Half Carafe Full Carafe You can switch between sizes easily with a simple knob turn. Drip Stop Feature: Acts like a quick pause, allowing you to pour a cup mid-brew without making a mess — super useful when brewing larger amounts. Even when making a small cup, it still tastes like a full, properly brewed pot — not watered down like some machines. It takes a few minutes to fully extract flavor, which makes a noticeable difference. ☕ Brew Styles: Classic Rich Over Ice For iced coffee, I fill a cup with ice, add fresh coffee grounds to the filter, and brew using the “Over Ice” setting — it comes out perfectly balanced and not diluted. Frother Wand: One of my favorite features. Add milk or creamer to a cup, place it under the wand, and run it for about 30 seconds — it creates a smooth foam that takes drinks to another level. Cleaning & Storage: Cleaning is simple and low maintenance: Filters remove easily for rinsing All removable parts are dishwasher safe Grounds are easy to discard and clean out When the descale light comes on, running a vinegar + water cycle through the reservoir gets everything back to normal quickly. The adjustable platform is also great — it flips up to fit larger tumblers or the full carafe. ⚠️ Things to Know: This machine does not use pods or K-cups It is designed for ground coffee only Personally, I actually prefer this — it’s much easier to clean a filter than deal with small reusable pods. ⭐️ Original Conclusion: This quickly became my favorite appliance in the house, and I recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable, versatile coffee maker. 🔄 8-MONTH UPDATE (HEAVY DAILY USE — 4–5x A DAY) I originally reviewed this after about 2 months of use. I’ve now been using it for closer to 8 months, and it’s still used heavily every single day — plus regular large iced coffee batches. I wanted to come back and share a true long-term update for anyone wondering if it holds up. ☕ Real-Life Performance After 8 Months: •No wear or damage •No cracks or weak points •No rust anywhere •No slowing down or performance issues •Still brews consistently hot coffee every time •It honestly performs the same as it did when it was brand new. Cleaning & Maintenance (Still Easy): Regular hand washing Occasional dishwasher use No buildup or residue issues Maintenance has stayed simple and low effort. Frother Wand (Still Excellent): Still one of my favorite parts of the machine. Works just as well as day one and creates smooth foam quickly. 🔥 What’s Changed Since My Original Review? Honestly — not much. And that’s exactly what you want. The biggest difference now is confidence. After months of heavy use, I can confidently say this machine is built to last. ⭐️ Media Update: I’ve added a new how-to video showing: -Full pot brewing -Iced coffee setup -Reservoir refilling -Removable parts -Control panel and settings ⭐️ Final Verdict: This is still my most used and most loved appliance in my home. If anything, I like it even more now — because I know it holds up under real, heavy daily use. I would absolutely buy this again.

AmazonCustomerUnited States

For under $200, this is a great machine!

I never write reviews, but if you’re like me, you’re going to research new coffee machines like it’s your second job… hah. So here I am, about a month into owning the 10 cup model with an honest review. I LOVE IT. Between me and my husband, we use it 2-3x a day and have nothing but praise for it. We are not coffee snobs by any means, but we wanted to get away from kcups/nespresso pods (due to the waste) and after using a Keurig for many years, decided to make the switch to this very popular machine. I didn’t have too many requirements other than something programmable and the ability to brew different amounts. I’ll start with the things I love about it: 1. Easy setup + use. After everything was washed and I ran a clean cycle, the machine was ready for use. To brew coffee, you select the size then choose if you want “classic” or “rich”. Once you select, it starts blinking and then will begin to brew shortly after. Brew times are fairly quick, no complaints there. A full carafe (on the classic setting) brews in roughly 8 minutes. The delay brew option is easy to use as well. I usually set up the machine at night for my husband so he has coffee waiting for him at 5:30a when he gets up for work. The machine brews in a few minutes and is fairly quiet — it does beep several times once done, but does not disturb me or our young toddler. I don’t find it loud or disruptive. 2. Features. Honestly, this machine is well equipped for under $200. Several options for brew sizes, the classic vs rich, option to brew a specialty 4oz cup (not espresso since it doesn’t get hot enough, but I’m not picky and it works for a quick at home option), brew over ice, and of course the built in frother. It would be nice if the frother warmed the milk too, but I just pop it into the microwave to heat prior to frothing. Froths nicely! I also really love the included measuring scoop. It attaches to the machine for convenience. I follow the guides for number of scoops and use it every time I need to measure the grounds. 3. The aesthetic look of the machine and feel of quality. It looks nice on my kitchen counter and doesn’t take up a lot of room. Plus it’s nice the frother folds in to make it even more compact. The included glass carafe feels good and doesn’t feel cheap or too thin. Overall I feel the quality of the machine is nice for the price. I read a lot of the complaints, which I’ve had zero issues with. There is no plastic taste/smell anywhere on the machine. I did thoroughly wash each piece and ran a clean cycle prior to use, but I didn’t even notice a smell when I unpacked the machine. Coffee is plenty hot and there is even a “stay warm” feature you can choose after brewing your coffee (it does automatically come on after brewing a half/full carafe), but sometimes I will use the multi serve option and brew it into the included carafe then turn on the stay warm feature if it’s going to take me more than a bit to drink the 2 cups I usually get from it. I have never once had any grounds in my coffee after brewing. You can use the included filter or brew using #4 cone filters. I really love this machine and do not miss my Keurig at all. Of course time will tell if it stands up to daily use, but as of now I’m thrilled with this purchase and hope to have it for several years. Hope this review helps someone! Enjoy ☕️

Amazon CustomerCanada

This is it! It's finally here!

This is the coffee machine I've been waiting for! Not yet around in Canada, but ships from the USA via Amazon Canada. I don't need a coffee machine that makes tea, I don't need a spinning whirly gig on the side to froth milk... I need a 'Coffee Machine!' And this is it! Boy does it keep coffee hot and that's on the low 'keep warm' setting which doesn't tarnish the flavor. And what about that flavor, it's amazing whether just brewing a single mug or brewing a complete giraffe (it has a long neck) the flavor is consistent. Love, love, love the cold brew feature. How have I lived without this? Previously I'd brew a pot of coffee and put it in the fridge to cool down, but this baby brews straight over ice, again by the mug, if that's all you need. Again, awesome full flavor without being bitter. It sits under the counter too and because of the horizontal action of the brew basket, you don't have to move the machine everytime you want to brew a coffee. The included measuring spoon attached to the side and 'drip stop' feature make this machine standout from the crowd for sure. I'm English, we don't make cups of tea in a coffee machine and I believe you would be deported from the UK for doing so. So if it's real coffee you're into and not all that ridiculous frothing nonsense, this is the machine for you!

Amazon CustomerUnited States

Flawless; more convenient than k-cups

Been using this daily for about a year now. Perfect coffee maker. It’s essentially an automatic pour over (with multiple water streams instead of just one), and it’s extremely easy to use and clean. Cleaning just requires lifting and dumping the bag of grounds in the trash; the grounds holder is extremely easy to remove from the machine. Water tank holds plenty of water and is easy to fill. I did an absurd amount of research into an automatic pour over (to replace k-cup dependency) and this product checks all the boxes. I was willing to drop $$$ for the super expensive ones, but none of them match the level of quality / convenience. Flawless. Pair with a grinder and it becomes quicker and easier than a k-cup machine. And the quality is as close as you’ll get to a hand-made pourover.