Ninja Pods & Grounds Green
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 PB051SG offers a premium metal build, dishwasher-safe components and a versatile brew system with a built-in frother. Its limited pod size and lack of a carafe option are notable compromises. Ideal for coffee lovers who value durability and specialty drinks in a compact single-serve format.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
3 cups | 9 cupsbest | |
7 cupsbest | — | |
— | 94 °Cbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.72 kgbest | 4.76 kg |
120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,550 Wbest | — |
5 yearsbest | 2 years | |
33.8 cm | 44.2 cmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity(1) | ||
Brew Capacity (Cups) (cups) | 3 cups | 9 cups |
Power & Energy(1) | ||
Power Type | AC | Electric |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 5 years | 2 years |
Features(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories (items) | 4 items | 2 items |
Build & Design(5) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.72 kg | 4.76 kg |
Height (cm) | 33.8 cm | 44.2 cm |
Width (cm) | 14.0 cm | 38.6 cm |
Depth (cm) | 33.2 cm | 21.3 cm |
Primary Material | Metal | Stainless steel, silicone |
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Professional reviewers commend the Ninja PB051 for its quick setup, versatile brewing options-including both grounds and pods-and the dedicated Over Ice mode that delivers strong, undiluted iced coffee. They highlight the Thermal Flavor Extraction DUO technology and built-in frother as differentiators that give it an edge over standard Keurig machines, while noting the limitation of pod size and the absence of a built-in grinder.
Everyday users praise the machine's flexibility to switch between pods and fresh grounds, the robust iced-coffee performance, and the convenience of the built-in frother for latte-style drinks. Common complaints focus on the 12 oz pod size cap, the extra effort required for cleaning the filter basket and pod adapter, and occasional compatibility issues with non-standard K-Cup pods.
“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.
