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Best Ninja espresso machines

All 6 Ninja espresso machines we compare, ranked by score. Which one is best depends on how hands-on you want to be, so check the type before the score.

Updated October 16, 2026 · Ranked by our 0 to 100 score · No paid placements

  1. 1

    Ninja Luxe Café Pro ES701

    Semi-automatic GrinderAuto steam wand$$$

    Stands out for: hot water outlet, built-in grinder, bigger water tank (70 oz vs. 57 oz avg.)

    49 Check price All specs
  2. 2

    Ninja Luxe Café Premier ES601

    Semi-automatic GrinderAuto steam wand$$$

    Stands out for: built-in grinder, bigger water tank (70 oz vs. 57 oz avg.)

    48 Check price All specs
  3. 3

    Ninja AutoBarista Pro AE1051

    Super-automatic GrinderAuto milk$$$

    Stands out for: more one-touch drinks (13 vs. 5 avg.), built-in grinder, more grind settings (50 vs. 25 avg.)

    45 Check price All specs
  4. 4

    Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351

    Semi-automatic GrinderAuto steam wand$$

    Stands out for: built-in grinder

    42 Check price All specs
  5. 5

    Ninja Luxe Café Mini ES301

    Semi-automatic GrinderSteam wand$$

    Stands out for: built-in grinder

    41 Check price All specs
  6. 6

    Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus AutoFroth

    Semi-automatic GrinderAuto steam wand$$

    Lowest price in the last 12 months right now

    Stands out for: built-in grinder

    40 Check price All specs
Torn between the top two? Ninja Luxe Café Pro ES701 vs Ninja Luxe Café Premier ES601, every spec side by side.Compare them

What to look for

  • 6 machines, average score 44 out of 100
  • 6 of 6 with built-in grinder
  • 1 of 6 with manual steam wand
  • 5 of 6 with automatic milk frothing
  • Semi-automaticYou grind, dose and tamp; the machine controls pressure and temperature. Most control over taste.
  • Super-automaticBeans in, drink out. The machine grinds, tamps, brews and often froths milk at the push of a button.

Questions

What is the best espresso machine from Ninja?

The Ninja Luxe Café Pro ES701. It scores 49 out of 100, the highest of the 6 machines from Ninja we compare. Its biggest strength: hot water outlet, only 26% of the machines we compare have this.

Which machines come close?

The Ninja Luxe Café Premier ES601 with 48 points and the Ninja AutoBarista Pro AE1051 with 45. Compare any two of them side by side to see where they differ.

How do you score the machines?

From up to 17 specs that change taste and daily use, such as grinder, heating system, temperature control and milk frothing, plus how well the machine sells on Amazon. Specs come from the manufacturer first and the Amazon listing second. Commissions never change a score.

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Top pickNinja Luxe Café Pro ES701Check price on Amazon