Semi-Automatic
$550
Ninja
Ninja Luxe Café Premier
★4.7(800 reviews)
Guided 3-in-1 machine that brews espresso, drip coffee, and rapid cold brew with weight-based dosing and hands-free frothing.
Price
$550
Boiler
Thermoblock
Pressure
9 bar
Best For
Beginners
Specifications
Dimensions
13.4 x 13.0 x 14.6 in
Weight
26 lbs
Water Tank
70 oz
Warranty
1 year
Grinder
Built-in
Warm-Up Time
1 minute
Steam Wand
Auto (Hands-Free Frother)
Basket Type
Unpressurized Only
Features
Built-in GrinderSteam WandAuto Milk TexturingBuilt-in ScaleCold Brew
Pros
- ✓Built-in scale weighs doses automatically - unheard of at this price
- ✓Barista Assist recalibrates grind and dose recommendations after each shot
- ✓Hands-free frother makes genuinely good microfoam
- ✓Also brews drip coffee and rapid cold brew
Cons
- ✗Grind settings drift over time and need recalibration - a common owner complaint
- ✗Steam wand lacks a non-stick coating and needs an immediate wipe-down
- ✗No pressure gauge or manual controls for tinkerers
- ✗25 coarse grind steps make fine espresso dialing tricky
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