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Ninja CFP301 review: 75 specs compared

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

Ninja CFP301 Review: Compare 75 technical specifications and 1 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Ninja CFP301
7.4/10

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 10
✕
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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▲ Better than 77% of models
Score components

45%

6.8

Technical score

20%

6.8

Reviews score

15%

?

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

10%

9.0

Sentiment score

10%

9.1

User score

▲Better than 77% of coffee machines
?

Value for money

Value for money
✕
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%

7.4

Overall score

30%

?

Price

Price not known yet
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 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
▲ Better than 71% of models
Score components

35%

7.0

Performance

25%

4.9

Coffee Preparation

25%

7.5

Features

15%

8.5

Design

▲Better than 71%
6.8

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.8/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 66% of models

6.8

Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 8.1 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.2

Average grade

20%

5.0

Popularity

Grades by review (1)
1 video: 8.0/10. We use 3 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.3: (8.0 × 1 + 8.3 × 2) ÷ 3 = 8.2. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
▼Worse than 66%
9.1

User score

User score
9.1/ 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
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★ Better than 90% of models

70%

8.8

Rating

30%

9.9

Popularity

★Better than 90%
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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
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Best rankings
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What owners say about the Ninja CFP301

Based on 121 owners sharing their experience in online comments

51%positive10%mixed39%negative

Owners value the versatile, flavorful brews and handy extras, but pod brewing, messy grounds, and reliability problems frustrate many.

What owners dislike

  • The pod adapter often stops being detected, showing no pod option on the screen.48
  • Display lights go out one by one, including the power button and clock digits. Some owners also report the knob and buttons stop responding after months of use.26
  • Pod brewing often clogs or stops drawing water, especially in the pod adapter tube. Owners say cleaning the needles and the water tube helps but the problem can return.18
  • Coffee grounds often end up in the cup when brewing pods, especially with the brew basket in place.14
  • Owners say coffee comes out lukewarm, especially pod brews. Some have to microwave their cup to get it hot enough.6
  • Coffee splashes and sputters around the machine when dispensing into a mug, especially pod brews. The stream can hit counters and walls at the end of a cycle.6
  • Some machines stop working within a few years or soon after the one-year warranty ends. Owners report the power cutting out mid-brew and the pod reader failing.6
  • The clean alert stays on after descaling or cleaning, and owners say it does not clear. Some report the machine stops mid-brew even after a cleaning cycle.6
  • Owners say the machine brews less than the selected amount, often about half. A 12 oz setting may only dispense about 4 oz into the cup.5
  • Owners report long waits and unhelpful Ninja support when pod or machine problems occur. Some were offered replacement parts that did not fix the issue.5

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

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Technical Specifications of coffee machine Ninja CFP301

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 71% of models
Score components:

35%

7.0

Performance

25%

4.9

Coffee Preparation

25%

7.5

Features

15%

8.5

Design

6.8
Reviews score
6.8
User score
9.1
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 98% of models
Score components:

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

?

Price

8.2
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
?
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Type
Capsule Coffee Machine
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
?
Water Filter
yes
This coffee machine has a water filter. 70.2% 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
Plastic
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Ninja CFP301 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
  • Has a water filter
    This coffee machine has a water filter, while the average coffee machine does not. 30% of coffee machines have a water filter.
  • Has a display
    This coffee machine has a display, while the average coffee machine does not. 32.6% of coffee machines have this feature.
  • 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
  • 19.7% higher user score
    User score
    9.1/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ★ Better than 90% of models

    70%

    8.8

    Rating

    30%

    9.9

    Popularity

    9.1 vs 7.6
  • 7.4% better value for money
    Ninja CFP301 has better value for money than the average coffee machine (8.17 vs 7.6).
    8.17 vs 7.61
  • 16.9% higher sentiment score
    9.0 vs 7.7
  • 19.7% higher user score
    User score
    9.1/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ★ Better than 90% of models

    70%

    8.8

    Rating

    30%

    9.9

    Popularity

    9.1 vs 7.6
  • 7.4% better value for money
    Ninja CFP301 has better value for money than the average coffee machine (8.17 vs 7.6).
    8.17 vs 7.61
  • 16.9% higher sentiment score
    9.0 vs 7.7
  • 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.
  • Has a water filter
    This coffee machine has a water filter, while the average coffee machine does not. 30% of coffee machines have a water filter.
  • Has a display
    This coffee machine has a display, while the average coffee machine does not. 32.6% of coffee machines have this feature.
  • 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 ground coffee support
    This coffee machine does not accept ground coffee, while the average coffee machine does. 52% of coffee machines accept ground coffee.
  • 8.1% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.8/ 10
    ✕
    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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models

    6.8

    Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 8.1 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 video: 8.0/10. We use 3 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.3: (8.0 × 1 + 8.3 × 2) ÷ 3 = 8.2. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    6.8 vs 7.4
  • 8.1% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.8/ 10
    ✕
    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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models

    6.8

    Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 8.1 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 video: 8.0/10. We use 3 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.3: (8.0 × 1 + 8.3 × 2) ÷ 3 = 8.2. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    6.8 vs 7.4
  • 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.
  • 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.

Video reviews

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

8.0
Just A Dad Approved
≈ estimated
07/10/2021
Hands-on review · K-cup, iced coffee and specialty brew tests
Verdict
Ninja CFP301 is a versatile brewer with a good frother, but it does not heat milk.
Not graded
Hands-on video, no verdict

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Ninja CFP301

  • The 1550 W heater makes brewing quick.
  • The 1.77 L tank makes large batches without refilling.
  • A water filter reduces limescale build-up.
  • A descaling program and a cleaning alert keep upkeep simple.
  • Adjustable cup clearance fits tall mugs and small cups.
  • The hot water dispenser makes tea without a kettle.

What customers don't like about Ninja CFP301

  • It works with capsules but not powdered coffee.
  • There is no steam wand or milk frother, so milk drinks are limited.
  • There is no iced coffee program.
  • Mineral build-up needs the cleaning mode and vinegar.
  • There is no cappuccino or latte program.

Verdict

Busy mornings with several coffee drinkers are what the Ninja CFP301 handles well. Its 1550 W heater is the main strength, and the 1.77 L tank holds enough water for a large batch. A water filter cuts down on limescale, and a descaling program helps with the rest. Cup clearance can be adjusted for a tall mug or a small cup. The hot water dispenser is handy for tea. A display and a cleaning alert show when the machine needs attention. It takes capsules but not powdered coffee, and there is no grinder or steam wand for milk drinks. The trade-off is that it makes coffee rather than café drinks. It suits a household that wants fast, dependable coffee and has no need for a frother or an app.

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