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Ninja CFP101 review: 75 specs compared

Avg. price:~£?Type:?Water Container Capacity:1.77 LPump Pressure:?Built-in Coffee Grinder:noAutomatic Milk Frother:no

Ninja CFP101 Review: Compare 75 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Ninja CFP101
6.9/10

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists, owners and ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 45%, Reviews score 20%, List score 15%, Sentiment score 10%, User score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

45%

6.4

Technical score

20%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.7, the mark of a weaker model in this category

15%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

6.4

User score

â–¼Worse than 53% of coffee machines
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Value for money

Value for money
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What it is
An indicator that combines the coffee machine's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a coffee machine with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

?

Price

Price not known yet
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 45% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 61% of models
Score components

35%

7.0

Performance

25%

4.7

Coffee Preparation

25%

6.6

Features

15%

7.6

Design

â–²Better than 61%
?

Reviews score

Reviews score
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
Share: Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.7.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
No expert tests yet
6.4

User score

User score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.8, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
Share: User score counts 10% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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6.4

Mark 8.3 is below the typical mark 8.3 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

70%

8.2

Rating

30%

8.4

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 75%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 15% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £?
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What owners say about the Ninja CFP101

Based on 68 owners sharing their experience in online comments

49%positive5%mixed46%negative

Owners praise flexible brewing and easy drinks, while coffee grounds in cups and lukewarm brews drive frustration.

What owners dislike

  • Owners often say coffee comes out only warm, especially on the Over Ice setting; raising the warming plate setting helps some people.9
  • Owners say grounds appear in the cup when using K-Cup pods, sometimes from the first cups, even with new pods or different brands.6
  • Owners say coffee tastes weak or watered down, especially with pods, and that the single needle gives too little flavour extraction.5
  • Owners say the machine is noisy and slow to start brewing, and that pod brewing sometimes spurts and steams from the outlet.3
  • Owners report a clog error after only a few cups; running the clean cycle, descaling, or clearing the needle did not always fix it.3
  • Owners find the delay brew timer confusing to set and say it has to be reset each night, unlike older machines that kept their program.3
  • Owners say the full-pot option does not appear in K-Cup mode and the machine will not switch to ground-coffee mode, causing it to beep and refuse a full pot.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of coffee machine Ninja CFP101

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 45% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 61% of models
Score components:

35%

7.0

Performance

25%

4.7

Coffee Preparation

25%

6.6

Features

15%

7.6

Design

6.4
Reviews score
7.7
User score
6.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the coffee machine's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a coffee machine with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components:

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

?

Price

7.8
Power
1,550 W
Market range: <1k W – >1.5k W
This coffee machine provides 1,550 W of heating power, which is higher than the power of 93.7% of coffee machines and equal to that of 0.8% of coffee machines.
Water Container Capacity
1.77 L
Market range: <0.7 L – >2 L
This coffee machine holds up to 1.77 L in its water tank, which is larger than 74% of coffee machines and equal to that of 0.9% of coffee machines.
Pump Pressure
?
Heating Time
?
Heating System
Thermoblock
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Type
?
Works with Powdered Coffee
no
This coffee machine does not accept ground coffee. 52.1% of coffee machines accept ground coffee.
Works with ESE Pods
no
This coffee machine does not accept ESE pods. 20.4% of coffee machines accept ESE pods.
Works with Capsules
yes
This coffee machine accepts coffee capsules. 68% of coffee machines accept coffee capsules.
Capsule System
?
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Water Level Indicator
no
This coffee machine does not have a water level indicator. 62.4% of coffee machines have a water level indicator.
Water Filter
no
This coffee machine does not have a water filter. 30% of coffee machines have a water filter.
Descaling Program
yes
This coffee machine has a descaling programme. 31.2% of coffee machines have a descaling programme.
Cleaning Alert
yes
This coffee machine alerts you when cleaning is needed. 39.1% of coffee machines offer cleaning alerts.
Automatic Milk Circuit Cleaning
no
This coffee machine does not clean its milk circuit automatically. 18.3% of coffee machines offer automatic milk circuit cleaning.
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Built-in Installation
no
Color
black
Vintage Look
no
This coffee machine does not have vintage styling. 10.6% of coffee machines have this look.
Housing Material
?
Drip Tray Material
?
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Ninja CFP101 vs the average coffee machine

246810TotalPerformanceCoffee PreparationFeaturesDesign
  • 150 W higher power
    This coffee machine offers higher heating power than the average coffee machine (1,550 W vs 1,400 W).
    1,550 W vs 1,400 W
  • Accepts coffee capsules
    This coffee machine accepts coffee capsules, while the average coffee machine does not. 32.1% of coffee machines accept coffee capsules.
  • 0.52 L larger water tank
    This coffee machine has a larger water reservoir than the average coffee machine (1.8 L vs 1.25 L).
    1.77 L vs 1.25 L
  • 2.6% better value for money
    Ninja CFP101 has better value for money than the average coffee machine (7.8 vs 7.6).
    7.8 vs 7.61
  • 2.6% better value for money
    Ninja CFP101 has better value for money than the average coffee machine (7.8 vs 7.6).
    7.8 vs 7.61
  • 150 W higher power
    This coffee machine offers higher heating power than the average coffee machine (1,550 W vs 1,400 W).
    1,550 W vs 1,400 W
  • 0.52 L larger water tank
    This coffee machine has a larger water reservoir than the average coffee machine (1.8 L vs 1.25 L).
    1.77 L vs 1.25 L
  • Accepts coffee capsules
    This coffee machine accepts coffee capsules, while the average coffee machine does not. 32.1% of coffee machines accept coffee capsules.
  • Cannot brew two cups at once
    This coffee machine cannot brew two cups at once, while the average coffee machine can. 57.5% of coffee machines offer two-cup brewing.
  • No water level indicator
    This coffee machine does not have a water level indicator, while the average coffee machine does. 62.2% of coffee machines have a water level indicator.
  • No ground coffee support
    This coffee machine does not accept ground coffee, while the average coffee machine does. 52% of coffee machines accept ground coffee.
  • No hot water dispenser
    This coffee machine does not have a hot water dispenser, while the average coffee machine does. 50.5% of coffee machines have a hot water dispenser.
  • 15.8% lower user score
    User score
    6.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
    How we count it
    Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.8, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 10% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models

    6.4

    Mark 8.3 is below the typical mark 8.3 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.2

    Rating

    30%

    8.4

    Popularity

    6.4 vs 7.6
  • 15.8% lower user score
    User score
    6.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
    How we count it
    Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.8, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 10% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models

    6.4

    Mark 8.3 is below the typical mark 8.3 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.2

    Rating

    30%

    8.4

    Popularity

    6.4 vs 7.6
  • No ground coffee support
    This coffee machine does not accept ground coffee, while the average coffee machine does. 52% of coffee machines accept ground coffee.
  • No hot water dispenser
    This coffee machine does not have a hot water dispenser, while the average coffee machine does. 50.5% of coffee machines have a hot water dispenser.
  • Cannot brew two cups at once
    This coffee machine cannot brew two cups at once, while the average coffee machine can. 57.5% of coffee machines offer two-cup brewing.
  • No water level indicator
    This coffee machine does not have a water level indicator, while the average coffee machine does. 62.2% of coffee machines have a water level indicator.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Home & Kitchen
≈ estimated
25/09/2023
Feature overview · one quick taste test
Verdict
Ninja CFP101 is a versatile, stylish machine that suits single-serve drinkers and makes tasty coffee that is easy to clean.
Overview video

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Ninja CFP101

  • 1550 W of power heats the water quickly.
  • It works with capsules.
  • The 1.77 L tank holds enough for several cups.
  • Adjustable cup clearance fits tall mugs under the spout.
  • A descaling program and cleaning alert help with upkeep.
  • Automatic shutdown, overheat protection and sleep mode are all built in.

What customers don't like about Ninja CFP101

  • There is no display to show settings or status.
  • The coffee temperature cannot be adjusted.
  • There is no milk frother or milk container.
  • There is no water filter, so tap water goes in unfiltered.
  • There is no touch screen or app control.

Verdict

1550 W of power is the main draw of the Ninja CFP101, and it also takes capsules, which is handy when you want one cup without fuss. With that much power the water heats up fast, and the 1.77 L tank holds plenty for a family pot. Adjustable cup clearance lets you fit tall mugs under the spout. A descaling program and a cleaning alert take some of the guesswork out of upkeep, and the machine switches itself off, with sleep mode for the times between brews. The trade-off is the basic controls. There is no display, no touch screen and no way to change the coffee temperature. It suits someone who wants a fast, straightforward machine for daily coffee and does not need a screen.

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