Well, my Keurig of 6-7 years started to finally act up and get to the point of it being more hassle than it's worth. I did purchase a new 2.0 last year, however I hated it so much that I never used it and continued using my old one. It mechanically works great but electronically has some weird glitches that make making coffee in it an annoyance. I decided, well I could try purchasing a different kcup brewer, or... I could just go back to a regular coffee machine. I decided if I was gonna go to a regular coffee machine, I wanted a decent one. After some research I got sucked into buying one of these. Let me start with the construction of this. It is fantastic. Don't listen to the reviews about it being "cheap plastic" and such. Yes, parts of the machine are plastic. No one wants a 300lb coffee maker. There isn't anything on this machine that screams "cheap" to me. I don't forsee anything breaking, etc. The buttons feel premium. I highly suggest before actually brewing coffee, you do what the instructions suggest - which says running two full clean cycles. I only ran one because a clean cycle takes like an hour to complete. I was impatient. I wanted to use my coffee machine! And the first time I brewed coffee, you could tell it had a slight plastic taste to it. However after that first time, everything tasted normal. Just make sure you clean everything well before use. I love that this has a built in coffee filter, however I use that filter along with a paper filter. It's just a preference. The coffee that this thing makes is quite strong, even on a regular classic brew setting. I did once try a "bold" brew, but it didn't seem like much of a difference to me. I don't quite understand how that setting works. If it makes it bolder, does that mean I can just use less coffee on that setting and get the same result as a classic brew with more coffee? I don't know. I don't really mess with the other brew options. I usually just brew a full carafe or half carafe every time. As far as the coffee itself, it does make good coffee. My one complaint about traditional coffee makers is that it usually makes coffee taste... old? Bad? Stale? I don't know how to describe it, but it just makes coffee taste weird. This one doesn't do that. It brews good tasting coffee, and very STRONG coffee! Waaaay stronger than you can get out of a Keurig. If you like strong coffee and have had bad experiences with Keurigs because of that, you will definitely love this machine. I personally think I prefer the "weaker" coffee that the Keurig makes. I don't mind strong coffee, but it isn't prefered for me. I need to test the amount of grounds I use to see if I can make it less strong for me.
After all that, I had to think about which way I prefer. Ninja or Keurig. I always thought that I was wasting money by having to buy kcups. They are not cheap, and you get far less coffee in a box of kcups than you do in a bag of coffee for the same price. But then I realized... How much of the carafe do I actually drink? I realized I was dumping a lot of the coffee away. I don't like old coffee so I wouldn't keep it around very long. I was brewing it once a day, and using like 3-4 big scoops of coffee grounds each time (that is what the book suggests). And for what? A cup or two of coffee? I started to realize that kcups really aren't that expensive for my usage. Each box comes with 10-12 kcups. That's 10-12 cups of coffee. Then you look at a bag that comes with much more coffee. But you're using a lot more each time, and most of it (for me) goes to waste because I don't drink all of it. I don't know how long a bag of coffee lasts me but I don't imagine it lasts me much longer than a box of kcups. And then I started to think about how much more work using a regular coffee machine is compared to my Keurig. All the cleaning. All the coffee filters. All the .. did I mention cleaning? Blah, cleaning the carafe regularly, the filter holder, the frother (which works well by the way, however it is probably the "cheapest" feeling part of the machine. It's nothing special). Not to mention the brew time. My Keurig heats up and will brew a cup in probably a minute or two. And all I have to do is pop in a kcup. But the Ninja? Takes at least 3 minutes just to heat up the water. I have to fill the water every single time. And to brew, it takes at least 5 minutes I would say. Probably more. Plus cleaning time each time. I don't have to clean my Keurig every use.
Long story short, I still refer my Keurig. It's faster, easier, and less wasteful. I drink a lot of coffee, but usually not more than a cup or two at a time. But I'm reviewing the Ninja - and for what it is, a traditonal drip coffee maker, it is by far the best I have ever used. But if you're a casual coffee drinker that doesn't need the strongest cup you can make, and don't have the time or energy to dedicate to brewing and cleaning, and you're trying to decide between this and a Keurig... go with a Keurig. But might I suggest, an original Keurig. The new Keurig 2.0s are annoying, simply put. It seems they only make the cheap model of the original Keurig nowadays, but that will do the trick. If I could still purchase a new K/B60 from them, I would, but they no longer sell them, and I'm not going to pay the ridiculous price people on eBay are asking for brand new ones.
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Bringing out the Barista in Everyone.
Better than a coffeehouse experience, at home. Go fully pod-free with 5 brew types, including Cafe Forte, a built-in frother, and 6 different brew sizes.
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Cafe ForteCafe Forte amplifies every nuance of your coffee for a more full-bodied, complex flavor from brew. |
Built-in FrotherTransform your milk to a silky microfoam, perfect for specialty brews like lattes, and great for adding a tasty touch to your morning coffee, hot or cold. |
6 Brew SizesWhether it’s a morning coffee or enough for friends and family, there’s a way to brew it. From single serve to a carafe setting, there are 6 different brew sizes—so take your pick. |
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Classic and Rich BrewClassic is all about balanced flavor, while Rich provides a more intense taste. Either style makes a perfect start to your morning. |
Over IceDesigned to brew fresh and hot over ice, leaving you with a refreshingly cold coffee that’s never watered down. |
Cafe FlavorsLively, complex flavors that allow your coffee to be the best version of itself. Serve black or Au Lait (with 1–3 ounces of frothed milk). |
SpecialtySuper-rich coffee concentrate you can use to create a variety of indulgent hot and cold, layered or frozen-blended coffeehouse-style drinks. |
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| Price | $149.99 | $179.99 | — | — | $122.26 |
| Coffee Brew Styles | (5) Classic, Rich, Over Ice, Cold Brew, Specialty | (5) Classic, Rich, Over Ice, Specialty, Cafe Forte | (5) Classic, Rich, Over-Ice, Specialty, Cafe Forte | (5) Classic, Rich, Over-Ice, Specialty, Cafe Forte | (2) Classic, Rich |
| Tea Brew Styles | (5) Classic, Rich, Over Ice, Cold Brew, Specialty | (5) Classic, Rich, Over Ice, Cold Brew, Specialty | - | - | - |
| Tea Types | (5) Herbal, Black, Oolong, White, Green | (5) Herbal, Black, Oolong, White, Green | - | - | - |
| Serving Sizes | Cup, XL Cup, Travel, XL Multi-Serve, Half Carafe, Full Carafe | Cup, XL Cup, Travel, XL Multi-Serve, Half Carafe, Full Carafe | Cup, XL Cup, Travel, XL Multi-Serve, Half Carafe, Full Carafe | Cup, XL Cup, Travel, XL Multi-Serve, Half Carafe, Full Carafe | Small Batch (1–4 Cups), up to 12 cups |
| Permanent Filter | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Programmable Delay Brew | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| Type of Carafe | Glass Carafe with Intelligent Warming Plate | Thermal Carafe with Intelligent Warming Plate | Glass with warming plate | Thermal | Glass Carafe with Precision Temp Warming Plate |
| Built-In Fold-Away Frother | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
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| capacity | 60 ounces | 96 fluid ounces | 60 ounces | 2 quarts | 10 cups | 60 ounces |
| material | Plastic | Plastic | Glass | Stainless Steel | Glass | Plastic |
| input interface | touch screen | buttons | buttons | buttons | buttons | buttons |
| wattage | 1450 watts | 1550 watts | 1550 watts | 1260 watts | 800 watts | 1550 watts |
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I’m writing this after 3 years...
I bought this coffee 3 years ago before writing this review. It is hands down the best coffee maker I can think of on the market for what you need at a dang good cost!EASE OF USE -1- it has A clean detachable water resivuor and coffee grinds so you can fill water and clean/add new coffee grinds in whiteout having to akwardly bring everything to the machine.2- It has an auto clean so if you happen to not use it for a bit you just fill the water tank and tap clean and it does the rest.MODES -1- ICE Mode is a clear standout to separate this machine from many others in this price point and it works very well!2 - A lot of volume control you can choose the different single cup sizes to how much of a pitcher you need that really lets you dial the control in and as far as speed it gets to work quick.COFFEE QUALITY-1- so this system doesn’t use your typical paper coffee filters, it has a reusable mesh design which I just tap and rinse out and been using for years with out any issues or wear to the system. What’s better is due to the reusable mesh design it allows the flavors and pressure of the system to achieve coffee shop level qualities.2 - there is a classic and bold mode for a little extra kick in your cup of mud!EXTRAS -1 - Dat Frother tho... It’s a power house, I have those tiny battery ones and this thing just made me toss em in the garbage, it’s so next level I actually use it mostly to mix a lot of my pre workout and protein shakes with it, wayyyy better than using a spoon.2 - the pull down glass shelf is awesome if you want the pour from the dropper not to splash everywhere if you have a smaller cup.THINGS I HAVENT USED-1 - It doesn’t have a grinder you gotta get that separate or just get pre ground coffee... cuz I just gotta be extra with it I got me a grinder so it’s nice and fresh..2 - the measuring cup thing I really don’t use that much, I just kinda eyeball everything and also there’s a clock on it but I haven’t really used the timer setting on it either since I grind it fresh.ALSO -Last thing those double walled ninja coffee pint things are soooo clutch!! Definitely make speed to coffee heaven even better with this machine, it’s just made to be exactly fitted for everything but it if you like your Garfield mug it’ll work too.
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