Ninja Specialty Coffee Maker
Score: 83/100
Gaggia E24
Score: 84/100Rankings
The Gaggia Classic E24 is a semi-automatic espresso machine with a commercial-grade brass boiler and powerful steam wand for café-quality drinks. Its single-boiler design and heavy weight make it less convenient for quick use. Perfect for experienced home baristas seeking robust build and performance.
The Ninja Specialty Coffee Maker delivers versatile brewing with fast Cold Brew and multiple brew styles, excelling in flexibility and pod-free operation. Its built-in frother is under-powered and the unit occupies a sizable countertop space. Ideal for coffee enthusiasts who value speed and variety over compactness.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,656 ml | 2,100 mlbest | |
— | 15 barbest | |
120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,550 W | 1,350 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | 4.19 kgbest | 9.072 kg |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Power & Energy(1) | ||
Power Consumption (W) | 1550 W | 1350 W |
Capacity & Size(2) | ||
Water Tank Capacity (ml) | 1656 ml | 2100 ml |
Dimensions (HxWxD) | 381x222x304 mm | 361x203x241 mm |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 4.19 kg | 9.07 kg |
Body Material | Metal/plastic | Steel |
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Professional reviewers commend the Ninja Specialty Coffee Maker for its rapid 10-minute Cold Brew, four distinct brew styles, and pod-free flexibility that reduces waste. They also appreciate the even-saturation showerhead and Thermal Flavor Extraction that enhance flavor consistency, though they note the built-in frother's limited heat and the warming plate's auto-off as drawbacks.
Everyday users consistently praise the quick Cold Brew, bold iced coffee, and the ability to switch between single-serve and full-carafe brewing without measuring. Common complaints focus on the frother's insufficient heat, the need to re-warm the carafe after auto-off, and the bulkier footprint of larger models.
Tom's Guide appreciates the large 2.1 L tank and robust build but warns that the lack of PID or adjustable OPV makes temperature management a challenge for newcomers. TechRadar calls the machine a "dream espresso machine" for coffee enthusiasts, emphasizing its solid construction and manual steam wand while noting the extra effort required to juggle brewing and steaming compared with fully automatic alternatives.
Direct consumer reviews are absent from the sources, but product listings suggest users value the reliable espresso pulls, strong steam performance, and solid build quality. The most common inferred complaints revolve around the learning curve for temperature stability and the pause needed between brewing and steaming due to the single‑boiler system.
“love cold brew but hate how long it takes”
