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Ninja Luxe Café machines compared: Pro, Premier and Mini

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  • Best overall

    Ninja Luxe Pro ES701UK: 5 froth presets, tamper

    Five froth presets include Extra-Thick Froth and Cold Froth for dairy or plant milk.

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  • Best value

    Ninja Luxe Premier ES601UK: 3-in-1, 2 L tank

    Espresso, cold brew and filter coffee are all made in one machine.

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  • Most features

    Ninja Luxe Café Mini ES351UK: auto froth, compact

    Barista Assist auto-calibrates grind recommendations and monitors brewing.

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Ninja's Luxe Café machines sit between a manual espresso machine and a bean-to-cup. You still lock in a portafilter, but a built-in grinder, scale and Barista Assist Technology suggest the grind and dose for you. The models differ in three ways that matter: whether they also make cold brew, how the milk is frothed, and how much they include in the box. The Pro and Premier are 3-in-1 machines for espresso, filter coffee and cold brew. The Café Mini versions are smaller 2-in-1 machines for espresso and filter. This guide compares four UK listings by drinks, grinder, milk frothing, scale and water tank, using only what each listing states. If you want hands-free milk and cold brew, start with the Pro or Premier. If counter space is short, look at a Café Mini.

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No. 1 · Ninja

Ninja Luxe Pro ES701UK: 5 froth presets, tamper

The top Luxe Café: a 3-in-1 with 25 grind settings, built-in scale, integrated tamper and an automated froth wand with five presets. For people who want the most help with milk.

In its favour

  • Five froth presets include Extra-Thick Froth and Cold Froth for dairy or plant milk.
  • An integrated tamper is built in, plus a cool-touch steam wand that is easy to clean.
  • An XL froth jug with integrated whisk and a water hardness test kit are included.

Good to know

  • The listing does not give a usable water tank capacity.
  • At 17.25 kg it is heavy to move, according to the listing dimensions.
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Listing title: Ninja Luxe Pro 3-in-1 Coffee Machine, Silver ES701UK

No. 2 · Ninja

Ninja Luxe Premier ES601UK: 3-in-1, 2 L tank

Ninja's Luxe Premier makes espresso, filter and cold brew, with a built-in scale, assisted tamper and a hands-free froth wand. It suits people who want guidance plus filter coffee.

In its favour

  • Espresso, cold brew and filter coffee are all made in one machine.
  • Barista Assist uses integrated scales, presets and recommendations, and an assisted tamper is included.
  • The automated froth wand has four presets, including Cold Froth, for dairy or plant milk.

Good to know

  • The listing does not state the heating system or the portafilter size.
  • At 17 kg it is heavy to move around the worktop.
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Listing title: Ninja Luxe Premier 3-in-1 Coffee Machine, Silver ES601UK

No. 3 · Ninja

Ninja Luxe Café Mini ES351UK: auto froth, compact

A smaller Ninja with Barista Assist, a precision scale, assisted tamper and hands-free steam wand. It suits beginners with less worktop space.

In its favour

  • Barista Assist auto-calibrates grind recommendations and monitors brewing.
  • The hands-free steam wand makes microfoam with dairy or plant milk.
  • It switches between espresso and filter coffee.

Good to know

  • The 1.3 L water tank needs regular refilling.
  • The number of grind settings is not stated.
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Listing title: Ninja Luxe Café Mini 2-in-1 Espresso and Filter Coffee Machine ES351UK

No. 4 · Ninja

Ninja Luxe Café Mini ES301UK: manual steam wand

The Café Mini with a manual steam wand instead of automatic frothing, a 1,650 W heater and the same scale and grinder. For people who want to learn to texture milk themselves.

In its favour

  • The manual steam wand lets you control milk texture yourself for lattes and cappuccinos.
  • Barista Assist Technology suggests grind settings and monitors the brew.
  • Dishwasher-safe removable parts and a wipe-clean steam wand are listed.

Good to know

  • Milk frothing takes practice, as nothing is automated.
  • The number of grind settings is not stated on this listing.
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