Black+Decker Digital 12-Cup Coffee Maker
Score: 74/100
Ninja Fresh Brew
Score: 83/100Rankings
The Ninja Fresh Brew™ CE451 is a 14-cup programmable drip coffee maker praised for its large removable reservoir and versatile brewing options. Its main trade-offs are the lack of a built-in grinder and occasional carafe spillage. Ideal for families or offices that need flexible batch sizes and scheduling.
The BLACK+DECKER CM1160B is a 12-cup digital drip coffee maker with fast heating, a 24-hour timer and a convenient Sneak-A-Cup feature, making it a solid budget choice. It lacks brew-strength control and premium materials, limiting appeal to coffee aficionados. Best suited for families or small offices that need reliable, scheduled brewing without extra frills.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
12 cups | 14 cupsbest | |
12 cupsbest | 8.75 cups | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 600 secondsbest |
| ↓ lower better | 2 kgbest | 3.2 kg |
120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 975 Wbest | 1,100 W |
2 yearsbest | 1 years | |
27.94 cm | 36.8 cmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity(2) | ||
Brew Capacity (Cups) (cups) | 12 cups | 14 cups |
Water Reservoir Capacity (cups) | 12 cups | 8.75 cups |
Power & Energy(2) | ||
Power Type | Corded | Electric |
Power Consumption (W) | 975 W | 1100 W |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 2 years | 1 years |
Features(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories (items) | 2 items | 4 items |
Build & Design(6) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.0 kg | 3.20 kg |
Height (cm) | 27.94 cm | 36.8 cm |
Width (cm) | 31.115 cm | 26.4 cm |
Depth (cm) | 20.955 cm | 29.3 cm |
Primary Material | Plastic | Stainless Steel |
Filter Type | Washable | Reusable permanent |
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Professional reviewers, such as Coffeeness, label the CM1160 series as the best budget drip maker, highlighting its fast 975 W heating, compact size, and solid two-year warranty, while noting the lack of strength control, temperature adjustment, and SCA certification makes it unsuitable for coffee aficionados seeking precision.
Everyday users consistently commend the machine's ease of use, reliable programmable timer, and family-size capacity, with particular praise for the mess-free Sneak-A-Cup feature; complaints are minimal in the limited feedback available.
“A YouTube review (2025) emphasizes straightforward programming, 10-minute full brews, and hassle-free reservoir, deeming it a strong value despite minor spills.”
“Tom's Guide highlights the drip-free pour, huge 70-oz. reservoir for families, and low noise (65 dB max), calling it easy for beginners with a well-written manual.”
Professional reviewers commend the Ninja Fresh Brew CE451 for its reliable daily performance, offering both Classic and Rich brew styles that deliver consistent flavor. They highlight the drip-free pour, large removable reservoir, low noise level, and intuitive controls as strong points, while noting the occasional carafe spill and lack of a built-in grinder.
Everyday users appreciate the coffee maker's ability to produce hot, fresh coffee with customizable batch sizes, the convenience of a 24-hour delay brew, and the easy-to-clean design. Common praise centers on flavor consistency, the long-lasting warming plate, and the large reservoir, while recurring complaints involve occasional carafe drips, the necessity for precise water measurement, and the lack of an integrated grinder.
