Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1 vs Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System
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8.2/ 10
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Visit 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 Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1's 6.4. It leads on brew quality and brewing control & programmability.
Who each one suits
Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1
Home users who want a single machine to brew a full 12-cup carafe, single-serve pods, Nespresso capsules, and frothed-milk drinks
Scores higher on capacity & flexibility.
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 brew quality, brewing control & programmability, ease of use & cleaning.
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 | Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1 | Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Quality | 22% | 6.7 | 8.3 |
| Brewing Control & Programmability | 16% | 8.8 | 10.0 |
| Build Quality & Durability | 15% | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Ease of Use & Cleaning | 14% | 7.5 | 8.0 |
| Carafe & Heat Retention | 13% | 3.5 | 10.0 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 1.7 | 5.0 |
| Capacity & Flexibility | 10% | 10.0 | 8.8 |
What each one costs
| Price | $349.95 | Not publicly stated |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1 | Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand founded | 1971 | — |
| Based in | Stamford, USA | Needham, USA |
| Price | $349.95 | — |
| Sizes and variants | 10-Cup variant$19412-Cup variant (sale)$23212-Cup variant (standard)$316 | Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed SystemNot publicly stated |
| Best for | Home users who want a single machine to brew a full 12-cup carafe, single-serve pods, Nespresso capsules, and frothed-milk drinks | Home brewers who want hot, iced, and cold brew coffee plus tea from one machine |
| What sets it apart | Four brew modes in one compact machine, 12-cup drip carafe, K-Cup single-serve, Nespresso OriginalLine capsule, and a steam wand for frothed-milk drinks and hot water | 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 with | Ninja CFN601, Chefman 8-in-1 Coffee Station, De'Longhi All-in-One, Cuisinart SS-16 | Breville Precision Brewer, Cuisinart DCC-3200, Hamilton Beach 49350 |
| Auto shut-off | 240 min | 60 min |
| Bloom / pre-infusion | — | ✓ |
| Capacity Cups | up to 12 cups (approx. 5 oz per cup) | 10 cups (50 oz thermal carafe) |
| Carafe Material | Glass | Stainless steel |
| Carafe Type | 12-cup glass carafe | Thermal, double-walled |
| Dimensions | 12"D x 13"W x 16.8"H (page shows inches, not mm) | 254mm D x 300mm W x 381mm H (converted from 10.01"D x 11.81"W x 15"H) |
| Dishwasher-safe parts | Filter basket (upper rack); glass carafe and carafe lid (upper rack only); drip tray and drip tray plate; pod capsule holder and espresso capsule holder (top shelf, low-temperature cycle); funnel (top rack); HomeBarista reusable filter cup and filter (top rack) | Top-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 Type | Gold-tone commercial-style permanent filter and charcoal water filter included | Separate baskets for coffee and loose or bagged tea |
| Hot Plate | ✓ | ✕ |
| Permanent filter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power | — | 1500 W |
| Programmable Timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| SCA certified | — | ✓ |
| Showerhead | Scratch-resistant, nonstick-coated showerhead that distributes water evenly over the coffee | — |
| Single-cup mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Strength control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |
| Water reservoir | 2.13 L | 1.48 L |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1
- +Two machines in one: a 12-cup carafe and a single-serve side at 6, 8 or 10oz
- +A 2.13 litre reservoir, the largest here, with a charcoal water filter and a gold-tone permanent filter
- +A three-year warranty with adjustable keep-warm up to 4 hours
- +A scratch-resistant nonstick showerhead that spreads water over the bed
- −$349.95 against an $84.99 median
- −A glass carafe on a hot plate
- −No brew temperature is published and there is no SCA certification
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
Every specification, side by side
| Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1 | Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System | |
|---|---|---|
| The maker | ||
| Brand founded | 1971 | — |
| Based in | Stamford, USA | Needham, USA |
| Price | ||
| Price | $349.95 | — |
| Sizes and variants | 10-Cup variant$19412-Cup variant (sale)$23212-Cup variant (standard)$316 | Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed SystemNot publicly stated |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Home users who want a single machine to brew a full 12-cup carafe, single-serve pods, Nespresso capsules, and frothed-milk drinks | Home brewers who want hot, iced, and cold brew coffee plus tea from one machine |
| What sets it apart | Four brew modes in one compact machine, 12-cup drip carafe, K-Cup single-serve, Nespresso OriginalLine capsule, and a steam wand for frothed-milk drinks and hot water | 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 with | Ninja CFN601, Chefman 8-in-1 Coffee Station, De'Longhi All-in-One, Cuisinart SS-16 | Breville Precision Brewer, Cuisinart DCC-3200, Hamilton Beach 49350 |
| Specifications | ||
| Auto shut-off | 240 min | 60 min |
| Bloom / pre-infusion | — | ✓ |
| Capacity Cups | up to 12 cups (approx. 5 oz per cup) | 10 cups (50 oz thermal carafe) |
| Carafe Material | Glass | Stainless steel |
| Carafe Type | 12-cup glass carafe | Thermal, double-walled |
| Colour Options | Black | Black |
| Dimensions | 12"D x 13"W x 16.8"H (page shows inches, not mm) | 254mm D x 300mm W x 381mm H (converted from 10.01"D x 11.81"W x 15"H) |
| Dishwasher-safe parts | Filter basket (upper rack); glass carafe and carafe lid (upper rack only); drip tray and drip tray plate; pod capsule holder and espresso capsule holder (top shelf, low-temperature cycle); funnel (top rack); HomeBarista reusable filter cup and filter (top rack) | Top-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 Type | Gold-tone commercial-style permanent filter and charcoal water filter included | Separate baskets for coffee and loose or bagged tea |
| Hot Plate | ✓ | ✕ |
| Permanent filter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power | — | 1500 W |
| Programmable Timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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. |
| Showerhead | Scratch-resistant, nonstick-coated showerhead that distributes water evenly over the coffee | — |
| Single-cup mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Strength control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |
| Water reservoir | 2.13 L | 1.48 L |
Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1 vs Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System: common questions
Which is better, Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1 or Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System?
Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System scores 8.2 against 6.4, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1 is still ahead on capacity & flexibility.
Is Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1 or Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System cheaper?
Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1 starts at $349.95, and Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System at Not publicly stated.
Who is Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-4N1 for?
Home users who want a single machine to brew a full 12-cup carafe, single-serve pods, Nespresso capsules, and frothed-milk drinks
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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