Bonavita 8-Cup Coffee Maker vs Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System

The verdict

Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System is the better buy on our scoring, 8.2 to Bonavita 8-Cup Coffee Maker's 6.6. It leads on brewing control & programmability and ease of use & cleaning.

Who each one suits

Bonavita 8-Cup Coffee Maker

Home coffee drinkers seeking SCA-certified brew quality with minimal fuss

Scores higher on brew quality, build quality & durability.

Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System

Home brewers who want hot, iced, and cold brew coffee plus tea from one machine

Scores higher on brewing control & programmability, ease of use & cleaning, capacity & flexibility.

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

CriterionWeightBonavita 8-Cup Coffee MakerNinja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System
Brew Quality22%10.08.3
Brewing Control & Programmability16%6.210.0
Build Quality & Durability15%7.56.5
Ease of Use & Cleaning14%5.58.0
Carafe & Heat Retention13%10.010.0
Capacity & Flexibility10%3.18.8
Value for Money10%3.45.0

What each one costs

Price$178Not publicly stated

Where they differ

Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.

Bonavita 8-Cup Coffee MakerNinja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System
Based inOrange County, USNeedham, USA
Price$178—
Best forHome coffee drinkers seeking SCA-certified brew quality with minimal fussHome brewers who want hot, iced, and cold brew coffee plus tea from one machine
What sets it apartSCA-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.Smart basket recognition automatically switches between coffee and tea brew settings, and the machine brews genuine cold brew in 10 to 15 minutes rather than the usual overnight steep.
Compared withTechnivorm Moccamaster, Breville Precision Brewer, OXO Brew 9-CupBreville Precision Brewer, Cuisinart DCC-3200, Hamilton Beach 49350
Auto shut-off—60 min
Bloom / pre-infusion✓✓
Brew Temperature91-96 °C—
Capacity Cups4 to 8 cups10 cups (50 oz thermal carafe)
Carafe TypeThermal, double-wallThermal, double-walled
Colour OptionsBlack, SilverBlack
Dimensions—254mm D x 300mm W x 381mm H (converted from 10.01"D x 11.81"W x 15"H)
Dishwasher-safe partsYes, dishwasher-safe components statedTop-rack dishwasher safe: brew-through lid, coffee and tea permanent filters, removable filter holders, water reservoir, flip-top lid, frother whisk, and scoop. The thermal carafe is not dishwasher safe.
Filter TypeFlat-bottom filter basketSeparate baskets for coffee and loose or bagged tea
Hot Plate✕✕
Permanent filter✕✓
Programmable Timer—✓
SCA certified✓✓
ShowerheadPrecision showerhead for even ground saturation—
Single-cup mode—✓
Strength control—✓
Water reservoir—1.48 L

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
Full Bonavita 8-Cup Coffee Maker review →
Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System
  • +SCA certified, with a pre-infusion cycle on some brews
  • +Five brew styles including Cold Brew and Over Ice, across six sizes from a single cup to a full carafe
  • +A double-walled thermal carafe holding heat for 2 hours with no warming plate
  • +Separate permanent filters for coffee and for loose or bagged tea, top-rack dishwasher safe
  • −No price is published for it here
  • −A one-year warranty on a machine of this complexity
  • −A 1.48 litre reservoir for a 10-cup carafe
Full Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System review →

Every specification, side by side

Bonavita 8-Cup Coffee MakerNinja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System
The maker
Based inOrange County, USNeedham, USA
Price
Price$178—
Who it suits
Best forHome coffee drinkers seeking SCA-certified brew quality with minimal fussHome brewers who want hot, iced, and cold brew coffee plus tea from one machine
What sets it apartSCA-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.Smart basket recognition automatically switches between coffee and tea brew settings, and the machine brews genuine cold brew in 10 to 15 minutes rather than the usual overnight steep.
Compared withTechnivorm Moccamaster, Breville Precision Brewer, OXO Brew 9-CupBreville Precision Brewer, Cuisinart DCC-3200, Hamilton Beach 49350
Specifications
Auto shut-off—60 min
Bloom / pre-infusion✓✓
Brew Temperature91-96 °C—
Capacity Cups4 to 8 cups10 cups (50 oz thermal carafe)
Carafe MaterialStainless steelStainless steel
Carafe TypeThermal, double-wallThermal, double-walled
Colour OptionsBlack, SilverBlack
Dimensions—254mm D x 300mm W x 381mm H (converted from 10.01"D x 11.81"W x 15"H)
Dishwasher-safe partsYes, dishwasher-safe components statedTop-rack dishwasher safe: brew-through lid, coffee and tea permanent filters, removable filter holders, water reservoir, flip-top lid, frother whisk, and scoop. The thermal carafe is not dishwasher safe.
Filter TypeFlat-bottom filter basketSeparate baskets for coffee and loose or bagged tea
Hot Plate✕✕
Permanent filter✕✓
Power1500 W1500 W
Programmable Timer—✓
SCA certified✓✓
Ships toUSUS
Ships to NoteConfirmed 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.
ShowerheadPrecision showerhead for even ground saturation—
Single-cup mode—✓
Strength control—✓
Warranty1 year1 year
Water reservoir—1.48 L

Bonavita 8-Cup Coffee Maker vs Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System: common questions

Which is better, Bonavita 8-Cup Coffee Maker or Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System?

Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System scores 8.2 against 6.6, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Bonavita 8-Cup Coffee Maker is still ahead on brew quality.

Is Bonavita 8-Cup Coffee Maker or Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System cheaper?

Bonavita 8-Cup Coffee Maker starts at $178, and Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System at Not publicly stated.

Who is Bonavita 8-Cup Coffee Maker for?

Home coffee drinkers seeking SCA-certified brew quality with minimal fuss

Who is Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System for?

Home brewers who want hot, iced, and cold brew coffee plus tea from one machine

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