Ninja Fresh Brew
Score: 83/100
OXO Brew 9 Cup Coffee Maker
Score: 85/100Rankings
The OXO Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker offers SCA-certified precision, programmable scheduling, and a large 2-9 cup capacity, delivering consistent, hot coffee. Its sizable footprint and inability to brew a single cup limit suitability for very small spaces or solo drinkers. Best for coffee enthusiasts or small offices that need flexibility and high-quality drip coffee.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
14 cupsbest | 9 cups | |
8.75 cupsbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 600 secondsbest | — |
— | 94 °Cbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.2 kgbest | 4.76 kg |
120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,100 Wbest | — |
1 years | 2 yearsbest |
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Capacity(1) | ||
Brew Capacity (Cups) (cups) | 14 cups | 9 cups |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 1 years | 2 years |
Features(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories (items) | 4 items | 2 items |
Build & Design(6) | ||
Weight (kg) | 3.20 kg | 4.76 kg |
Height (cm) | 36.8 cm | 44.2 cm |
Width (cm) | 26.4 cm | 38.6 cm |
Depth (cm) | 29.3 cm | 21.3 cm |
Primary Material | Stainless Steel | Stainless steel, silicone |
Filter Type | Reusable permanent | Stainless steel |
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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.
“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.”
“Tastes good, hotter than other machines... like the programmability and looks”
Professional reviewers highlight the OXO Brew 9-Cup's SCA certification and BetterBrew precision, noting its ability to control temperature, time, and volume for gold-standard extraction. They commend the Rainmaker showerhead, programmable timers, and user-friendly single-dial interface, while pointing out the unit's larger footprint and minimum two-cup brew requirement as drawbacks.
Everyday users consistently praise the machine for delivering rich, consistent coffee and keeping it hot for hours, appreciating the simple dial, programmable features, and pause-and-pour convenience. Common complaints focus on the need for regular cleaning of the showerhead, the bulkier size, and the inability to brew a single cup.
