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AMZCHEF CM1626 vs Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351

Updated October 21, 2026 · Specs from the Amazon listings · How we score

The bottom line

It comes down to milk frothing.

Get the AMZCHEF CM1626 if…

you want a manual steam wand for milk drinks, or you want to spend less: price class $ vs. $$.

Get the Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351 if…

you like its design or find it cheaper today. On the specs both listings state, it is not ahead.

The AMZCHEF CM1626 is ahead on 1 specs, the Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351 on 0. We earn a commission if you buy through these links. It never changes a score.

Score by category

Each bar is out of 100. Popularity is how often the machine sells on Amazon compared to all 129 machines.

AMZCHEF CM1626Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351

Brewing 47 points, AMZCHEF CM1626 38 points, Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351
Milk 100 points, AMZCHEF CM1626 90 points, Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351
Convenience 32 points, AMZCHEF CM1626 25 points, Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351
Popularity 93 points, AMZCHEF CM1626 80 points, Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351

Why is the AMZCHEF CM1626 better than the Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351?

  • Milk frothingManual steam wand vs. Automatic steam wand

Why is the Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351 better than the AMZCHEF CM1626?

No spec where it is clearly ahead, based on what both listings state.

Every spec, with its source

Only specs both sides state can win. A “Not stated” never wins or loses.

Brewing

Built-in grinder

Fresh grinding right before brewing matters more for taste than almost anything else. A built-in grinder saves buying a separate one.

41% of machines have this
AMZCHEF CM1626 Yes Amazon listing
Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351 Yes Amazon listing
Grind settings

More steps let you fine-tune extraction for different beans. Below about 15 steps, dialing in espresso gets hard.

Average: 25
AMZCHEF CM1626 44 Amazon listing
Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351 Not stated
Adjustable brew temperature

Light roasts like hotter water, dark roasts cooler. Without adjustment you are stuck with one setting.

18% of machines have this
AMZCHEF CM1626 Yes Amazon listing
Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351 Not stated

Milk

Milk frothing

A manual steam wand gives the best microfoam for latte art but takes practice. Automatic systems are easier but less flexible.

AMZCHEF CM1626 Manual steam wand Amazon listing
Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351 Automatic steam wand Amazon listing

Convenience

Water tank

A bigger tank means refilling less often. For two milk drinks a day, about 60 oz lasts several days.

Average: 57.2 oz
AMZCHEF CM1626 60 oz Amazon listing
Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351 Not stated

Size and weight

Height

Measure the space under your kitchen cabinets. Many machines need a few extra inches on top to refill the water tank or bean hopper.

Average: 13.4 in
AMZCHEF CM1626 13.4 in Amazon listing
Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351 13.4 in Amazon listing
Counter space

Width times depth, the area the machine takes up on your counter.

Average: 120 sq in
AMZCHEF CM1626 136 sq in Amazon listing
Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351 123 sq in Amazon listing
Weight

Heavier machines stay put when you lock in the portafilter. Lighter ones are easier to move and store.

Average: 10.9 lbs
AMZCHEF CM1626 13.9 lbs Amazon listing
Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351 19.4 lbs Amazon listing

Other

Power

Higher wattage usually means faster heating, but it says nothing about coffee quality.

Average: 1,350 W
AMZCHEF CM1626 1,350 W Amazon listing
Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351 Not stated

Highlighted: the better value for that spec. Bars show where a value sits among all 129 machines. Specs neither listing states are left out. How we score

Deal check

AMZCHEF CM1626 · price class $

Lowest price in the last 12 months right now.

Compared with its own 90-day average and 12-month low on Amazon. The exact price is on Amazon.

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Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351 · price class $$

Around its usual price.

Compared with its own 90-day average and 12-month low on Amazon. The exact price is on Amazon.

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Questions

Which is better, the AMZCHEF CM1626 or the Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351?

The AMZCHEF CM1626 scores 51 points, the Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351 42. The score weighs grinder, heating system, temperature control, milk frothing and convenience.

Do both have a built-in grinder?

Yes, both grind beans fresh.

How do they froth milk?

AMZCHEF CM1626: manual steam wand. Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351: automatic steam wand.

Will they fit under my kitchen cabinets?

The AMZCHEF CM1626 is 13.4 in tall, the Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351 13.4 in. Standard US upper cabinets hang about 18 in above the counter, so leave room to refill the tank.

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