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Ninja espresso machines, ranked.

The Ninja Luxe Cafe is the Ninja to beat.

Ninja Luxe Cafe

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The Ninja Luxe Cafe at work: an espresso machine steaming milk for a latte

Best all-rounder

Ninja Luxe CafeNinja Luxe CafeFriendly all-in-one espresso maker that takes the guesswork out of lattes

Suits you if

  • You're new to espresso and want guidance on grinding and dosing
  • You love lattes, cappuccinos, or cold foam drinks, including plant milks
  • You want espresso, drip coffee, and cold brew from one machine

Cut to the chase

Ninja is about level with the other brands we cover for espresso machines. Its best is the Ninja Luxe Cafe, which suits you if you're new to espresso and want guidance on grinding and dosing.

We researched 7 expert reviews, analyzed 8,482 owner ratings and comments across 10 sources for every Ninja model we cover, and cross-checked them into one verdict, so you don't have to.

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Ninja in numbersAverage score 78 · experts 79 · owners 86 · reliability 61
Experts, average79
Owners, average86

Averages across the 1 Ninja model we've scored. Other brands: 79.

Questions people actually ask

Is Ninja a good espresso machine brand?

It's a solid choice, about level with the other big names.

Based on: Ninja averages 78 across 1 model; other brands average 79.

Which Ninja espresso machine is the best?

The Ninja Luxe Cafe. It suits you if you're new to espresso and want guidance on grinding and dosing.

Based on: Highest Product Review score among Ninja models (78).

What is the best alternative to Ninja?

The Breville Bambino Plus from Breville. It suits you if you're new to espresso and want good results quickly.

Based on: Highest-scoring model from another brand (86).