Bonavita 8-Cup Coffee Maker vs Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System
Ahead
The verdict
Bonavita 8-Cup Coffee Maker is narrowly ahead, 6.6 to Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System's 6.3.
Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System costs $14 less.
Who each one suits
Bonavita 8-Cup Coffee Maker
Home coffee drinkers seeking SCA-certified brew quality with minimal fuss
Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System
Home users wanting a dual-function espresso capsule and ground-coffee brewer with built-in frothing
Scores higher on ease of use & cleaning, value for money.
How they score, criterion by criterion
Both are scored the same way against the rest of their category, from what their makers publish. The weight is how much each criterion moves the total. How the score works
| Criterion | Weight in category | Bonavita 8-Cup Coffee Maker | Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build Quality & Durability | 15% | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Ease of Use & Cleaning | 14% | 5.5 | 5.8 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 3.4 | 6.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $178 | $164 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Bonavita 8-Cup Coffee Maker | Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand founded | — | 1998 |
| Based in | Orange County, US | Needham, USA |
| Price | $178 | $164 |
| Best for | Home coffee drinkers seeking SCA-certified brew quality with minimal fuss | Home users wanting a dual-function espresso capsule and ground-coffee brewer with built-in frothing |
| What sets it apart | SCA-certified brewing temperature held throughout the entire cycle via a 1500-watt heater, combined with a precision showerhead and optional pre-infusion bloom, all in a single-button interface. | Combines Nespresso-compatible capsule espresso (19-bar, 3 brew styles) with ground-coffee brewing in up to 9 sizes and a 12-cup carafe, plus a built-in fold-away frother. All in one machine. |
| Compared with | Technivorm Moccamaster, Breville Precision Brewer, OXO Brew 9-Cup | De'Longhi All-in-One Espresso & Coffee Maker, Chefman 8-in-1 Coffee Station, Ninja Luxe Café Premier ES601 |
| Automatic milk frother | — | ✓ |
| Bloom / pre-infusion | ✓ | — |
| Body Material | — | Plastic |
| Bottomless Available | — | ✕ |
| Brew Temperature | 91-96 °C | — |
| Built in Grinder | — | ✕ |
| Capacity Cups | 4 to 8 cups | — |
| Capsule Material | — | Aluminium |
| Capsule System | — | Original-style espresso capsules |
| Carafe Material | Stainless steel | — |
| Carafe Type | Thermal, double-wall | — |
| Colour Options | Black, Silver | Black |
| Cost per capsule | — | 0.90 |
| Dimensions | — | 309.9D x 249.9W x 380W mm |
| Dishwasher-safe parts | ✓ | — |
| Drink Sizes | — | Espresso 1.35 oz, Lungo 3.75 oz, Over Ice 1 oz |
| Filter Type | Flat-bottom filter basket | — |
| Hot Plate | ✕ | — |
| Machine Type | — | Capsule + ground-coffee dual-function drip/espresso machine |
| Milk Frother Type | — | Manual built-in fold-away frother |
| Milk System | — | Built-in fold-away frother |
| Permanent filter | ✕ | — |
| Plumbable | — | ✕ |
| Power | 1500 W | 1550 W |
| Pressure Gauge | — | ✕ |
| Pump pressure | — | 19 bar |
| Take-back scheme | — | Nespresso mail-back: free recycling bags, returned at a UPS drop-off point or a Nespresso boutique |
| SCA certified | ✓ | — |
| Shot Timer | — | ✕ |
| Showerhead | Precision showerhead for even ground saturation | — |
| Steam Wand Type | — | Built-in fold-away frother |
| Used Capsule Bin Capacity | — | 20 |
| Water Tank | — | 1.77 L |
| Weight | — | 6.9 kg |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
Bonavita 8-Cup Coffee Maker
- +SCA certified, which is a third party testing the brew rather than the maker describing it
- +A published 91 to 96C brew temperature, and an optional pre-infusion mode to bloom fresh coffee
- +A double-wall stainless thermal carafe, so no hot plate cooks the coffee
- +A precision showerhead and 1500W
- −$178 against an $84.99 median
- −No permanent filter is included
- −A one-year warranty, where the Moccamaster and Wolf publish five
Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System
- +It takes both capsules and ground coffee, so it covers two households in one machine
- +A built-in fold-away frother for cappuccinos, lattes and flat whites
- +A 1.77 litre tank at $164, and a one-year warranty
- −A plastic body
- −No built-in grinder, no pressure gauge and no shot timer
- −19 bar is a pump maximum rather than extraction pressure
Every specification, side by side
| Bonavita 8-Cup Coffee Maker | Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System | |
|---|---|---|
| The maker | ||
| Brand founded | — | 1998 |
| Based in | Orange County, US | Needham, USA |
| Price | ||
| Price | $178 | $164 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Home coffee drinkers seeking SCA-certified brew quality with minimal fuss | Home users wanting a dual-function espresso capsule and ground-coffee brewer with built-in frothing |
| What sets it apart | SCA-certified brewing temperature held throughout the entire cycle via a 1500-watt heater, combined with a precision showerhead and optional pre-infusion bloom, all in a single-button interface. | Combines Nespresso-compatible capsule espresso (19-bar, 3 brew styles) with ground-coffee brewing in up to 9 sizes and a 12-cup carafe, plus a built-in fold-away frother. All in one machine. |
| Compared with | Technivorm Moccamaster, Breville Precision Brewer, OXO Brew 9-Cup | De'Longhi All-in-One Espresso & Coffee Maker, Chefman 8-in-1 Coffee Station, Ninja Luxe Café Premier ES601 |
| Specifications | ||
| Automatic milk frother | — | ✓ |
| Bloom / pre-infusion | ✓ | — |
| Body Material | — | Plastic |
| Bottomless Available | — | ✕ |
| Brew Temperature | 91-96 °C | — |
| Built in Grinder | — | ✕ |
| Capacity Cups | 4 to 8 cups | — |
| Capsule Material | — | Aluminium |
| Capsule System | — | Original-style espresso capsules |
| Carafe Material | Stainless steel | — |
| Carafe Type | Thermal, double-wall | — |
| Colour Options | Black, Silver | Black |
| Cost per capsule | — | 0.90 |
| Dimensions | — | 309.9D x 249.9W x 380W mm |
| Dishwasher-safe parts | ✓ | — |
| Drink Sizes | — | Espresso 1.35 oz, Lungo 3.75 oz, Over Ice 1 oz |
| Filter Type | Flat-bottom filter basket | — |
| Hot Plate | ✕ | — |
| Machine Type | — | Capsule + ground-coffee dual-function drip/espresso machine |
| Milk Frother Type | — | Manual built-in fold-away frother |
| Milk System | — | Built-in fold-away frother |
| Permanent filter | ✕ | — |
| Plumbable | — | ✕ |
| Power | 1500 W | 1550 W |
| Pressure Gauge | — | ✕ |
| Pump pressure | — | 19 bar |
| Take-back scheme | — | Nespresso mail-back: free recycling bags, returned at a UPS drop-off point or a Nespresso boutique |
| SCA certified | ✓ | — |
| Ships to | US | US |
| Ships to Note | Confirmed on Amazon US, which is where this link points. Availability in other Amazon stores has not been checked, and a regional store may substitute a different product. | Confirmed on Amazon US, which is where this link points. Availability in other Amazon stores has not been checked, and a regional store may substitute a different product. |
| Shot Timer | — | ✕ |
| Showerhead | Precision showerhead for even ground saturation | — |
| Steam Wand Type | — | Built-in fold-away frother |
| Used Capsule Bin Capacity | — | 20 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Water Tank | — | 1.77 L |
| Weight | — | 6.9 kg |
Bonavita 8-Cup Coffee Maker vs Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System: common questions
Which is better, Bonavita 8-Cup Coffee Maker or Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System?
Bonavita 8-Cup Coffee Maker scores 6.6 against 6.3, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System is still ahead on ease of use & cleaning.
Is Bonavita 8-Cup Coffee Maker or Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System cheaper?
Bonavita 8-Cup Coffee Maker starts at $178, and Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System at $164.
Who is Bonavita 8-Cup Coffee Maker for?
Home coffee drinkers seeking SCA-certified brew quality with minimal fuss
Who is Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System for?
Home users wanting a dual-function espresso capsule and ground-coffee brewer with built-in frothing
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