Bunn GRB Velocity Brew
Score: 83/100
Ninja Fresh Brew
Score: 86/100Rankings
The Ninja Fresh Brew 14-Cup Programmable Drip Coffee Maker offers high capacity, fast brewing, and extensive programmability, making it well-suited for families and offices. Its lack of an integrated grinder and a short power cord are notable trade-offs. Best for users who need large batches, quiet operation, and flexible scheduling.
The BUNN GRB Velocity Brew is a commercial-grade 10-cup drip coffee maker that delivers café-quality coffee in just three minutes. Its trade-offs include a lack of programmable features and auxiliary accessories like a milk frother. Ideal for busy households or small offices that prioritize speed and consistent flavor.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
10 cups | 14 cupsbest | |
2,070 mlbest | 2,070 mlbest | |
120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 180 secondsbest | 600 seconds |
93 °Cbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 900 Wbest | 1,100 W |
| ↓ lower better | 3.63 kg | 3.2 kgbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Brew Time (seconds) | 180 seconds | 600 seconds |
Power & Energy(1) | ||
Power Consumption (W) | 900 W | 1100 W |
Capacity & Size(2) | ||
Capacity (Cups) (cups) | 10 cups | 14 cups |
Dimensions (HxWxD) | H:363mm x W:180mm x D:351mm | 368x264x293 mm |
Features(1) | ||
Filter Type | Flat | Permanent |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 3.63 kg | 3.20 kg |
Body Material | Stainless steel/plastic | Stainless Steel |
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Professional reviewers highlight the GRB Velocity Brew as a restaurant-quality machine brought to the home market, emphasizing its commercial-grade internal hot-water reservoir, precise 200 °F brewing temperature, and spray-head design that together deliver fast, consistent, café-standard coffee.
Everyday users consistently commend the machine for its lightning-fast three-minute brew time, the high quality of the coffee it produces, and the flexibility to brew partial pots, noting that the internal hot-water reservoir eliminates any warm-up lag.
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, absence of a built-in grinder, and the need to select small-batch mode to avoid over-dilution.
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.
“brews a full pot in less than half the time of other top-selling home coffee makers”
“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.”
