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Ninja CM371 review: 75 specs compared

Avg. price:~£130Type:?Water Container Capacity:1.77 LPump Pressure:?Built-in Coffee Grinder:noAutomatic Milk Frother:no

Ninja CM371 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.

6.9/10

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components

45%

6.5

Technical score

20%

6.5

Reviews score

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%

8.5

User score

â–¼Worse than 53% of coffee machines
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

â–²Better than 57%
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 64% of models
Score components

35%

7.0

Performance

25%

4.4

Coffee Preparation

25%

6.6

Features

15%

8.5

Design

â–²Better than 64%
6.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.5/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models

6.5

Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 8.1 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.4

Average grade

20%

5.0

Popularity

Grades by review (1)
1 video: 9.0/10. We use 3 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.3: (9.0 × 1 + 8.3 × 2) ÷ 3 = 8.5. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
â–¼Worse than 71%
8.5

User score

User score
8.5/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 57% of models

70%

8.6

Rating

30%

8.2

Popularity

â–²Better than 57%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
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~ £130
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Technical Specifications of coffee machine Ninja CM371

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 64% of models
Score components:

35%

7.0

Performance

25%

4.4

Coffee Preparation

25%

6.6

Features

15%

8.5

Design

6.5
Reviews score
6.5
User score
8.5
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components:

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

7.7
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
no
This coffee machine does not accept coffee capsules. 32.2% of coffee machines accept coffee capsules.
Capsule System
N/A
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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 CM371 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 display
    This coffee machine has a display, while the average coffee machine does not. 32.6% of coffee machines have this feature.
  • 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
  • 11.8% higher user score
    User score
    8.5/ 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–² Better than 57% of models

    70%

    8.6

    Rating

    30%

    8.2

    Popularity

    8.5 vs 7.6
  • 0.6% better value for money
    Ninja CM371 has better value for money than the average coffee machine (7.65 vs 7.6).
    7.65 vs 7.61
  • 11.8% higher user score
    User score
    8.5/ 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–² Better than 57% of models

    70%

    8.6

    Rating

    30%

    8.2

    Popularity

    8.5 vs 7.6
  • 0.6% better value for money
    Ninja CM371 has better value for money than the average coffee machine (7.65 vs 7.6).
    7.65 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
  • 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 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.
  • 12.2% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.5/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models

    6.5

    Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 8.1 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 video: 9.0/10. We use 3 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.3: (9.0 × 1 + 8.3 × 2) ÷ 3 = 8.5. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    6.5 vs 7.4
  • 8.3% more expensive
    Ninja CM371 is more expensive than the average coffee machine (£130 vs £120).
    £130 vs £120
  • 12.2% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.5/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models

    6.5

    Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 8.1 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 video: 9.0/10. We use 3 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.3: (9.0 × 1 + 8.3 × 2) ÷ 3 = 8.5. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    6.5 vs 7.4
  • 8.3% more expensive
    Ninja CM371 is more expensive than the average coffee machine (£130 vs £120).
    £130 vs £120
  • 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
Just A Dad Approved
≈ estimated
11/02/2024
Hands-on review · classic, over-ice and cold brew tests
Verdict
Ninja CM371 is well liked for everyday use, and its rapid cold brew button stands out.
Shop video
Hands-on video, no verdict

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Ninja CM371

  • 1550 W power heats water quickly.
  • The rapid cold brew button makes cold brew without a separate machine.
  • The removable 1.77 L water tank is easy to fill and clean.
  • The descaling program helps keep the inside clear of limescale.
  • Adjustable cup clearance fits both tall travel mugs and small cups.
  • Automatic shutdown switches it off after use.

What customers don't like about Ninja CM371

  • The drip stop must be closed after brewing, or it drips.
  • No milk frother, so milk drinks need a separate device.
  • No built-in grinder, so you need ready ground coffee.
  • No water level indicator shows how much water is left.
  • No hot water dispenser for tea.

Verdict

Power is the first thing to notice about the Ninja CM371, which runs at 1550 W and heats water fast. Its 1.77 L tank is removable, so filling and cleaning it is easy. The rapid cold brew button is rare on coffee makers and makes this one stand out. The cold brew cycle takes around nine and a half minutes, and the drink tastes smooth with less bitterness. Display, sleep mode and a cleaning alert keep the daily routine simple. The trade-off is that there is no milk frother and no grinder, so milk drinks need a separate device. The drip stop must be closed after brewing, or it drips. It fits under a cabinet, so it suits a small kitchen where one machine has to do hot coffee and cold brew.

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