Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker vs Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051
AheadKeurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker
5.8/ 10
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Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051
5.7/ 10
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Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker is narrowly ahead, 5.8 to Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051's 5.7. It leads on ease of use & speed.
Who each one suits
Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker
The Keurig for somebody who finds pod coffee weak and wants it hotter and stronger
Scores higher on ease of use & speed.
Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051
Pod convenience with four brew styles and an iced setting that is not just brewing over ice
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 | Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker | Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drink Quality | 18% | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Capsule System & Choice | 16% | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Running Cost Per Cup | 16% | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Ease of Use & Speed | 12% | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Build Quality & Reliability | 12% | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Waste & Disposal | 10% | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 8% | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Machine Value for Money | 8% | 5.0 | 5.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | Not publicly stated | Not publicly stated |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker | Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051 | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | The Keurig for somebody who finds pod coffee weak and wants it hotter and stronger | Pod convenience with four brew styles and an iced setting that is not just brewing over ice |
| What sets it apart | Strength and temperature control, which most pod machines do not give you at all | Four brew strengths and a built-in frother, on a machine that also takes loose grounds |
| Brew Modes | — | Four: Classic, Rich, Over Ice and Specialty |
| Brew Technology | — | Thermal Flavor Extraction, which the maker credits for even saturation and calibrated cycles |
| Fits | K-Cup | — |
| Capsule System | K-Cup pods, an open standard many brands make | K-Cup pods or loose grounds |
| Dimensions | 251 x 323 x 333 mm | 140 x 332 x 338 mm |
| Drink Sizes | 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12oz | Up to 24oz |
| Hot Water Dispenser | ✓ | — |
| Iced Setting | ✓ | — |
| Maintenance Reminder | ✓ | — |
| Milk Frother Type | None | Manual built-in fold-away frother |
| Milk System | None | Built-in fold-away frother |
| Model | — | PB051 |
| Reusable Capsule Available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Strength control | ✓ | — |
| Temperature Control | ✓ | — |
| Water Tank | 2.2 L | 1.6, removable and fold-away |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker
- +Five sizes from 4 to 12oz with strength control and adjustable temperature
- +An iced setting that brews hot over ice, and a hot water dispenser on demand
- +A 2.2 litre tank, the largest here, with a water filter and handle in the box
- +K-Cup is an open standard with reusable capsules available
- −No price is published for it here
- −No wattage, weight or warranty term is published
- −Descaling is required
Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051
- +It takes K-Cups or loose grounds, so pods are optional rather than mandatory
- +Four brew modes, Classic, Rich, Over Ice and Specialty, up to 24oz, the largest cup here
- +A built-in frother, and Thermal Flavor Extraction which Ninja credits for even saturation
- +A 1.6 litre removable fold-away tank
- −No price is published for it here
- −No wattage, weight or warranty term is published
- −Specialty mode is a concentrate rather than true espresso: there is no pump pressure published
Every specification, side by side
| Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker | Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051 | |
|---|---|---|
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | The Keurig for somebody who finds pod coffee weak and wants it hotter and stronger | Pod convenience with four brew styles and an iced setting that is not just brewing over ice |
| What sets it apart | Strength and temperature control, which most pod machines do not give you at all | Four brew strengths and a built-in frother, on a machine that also takes loose grounds |
| Specifications | ||
| Brew Modes | — | Four: Classic, Rich, Over Ice and Specialty |
| Brew Technology | — | Thermal Flavor Extraction, which the maker credits for even saturation and calibrated cycles |
| Fits | K-Cup | — |
| Capsule Material | Plastic, a #5 plastic cup | Plastic, a #5 plastic cup |
| Capsule System | K-Cup pods, an open standard many brands make | K-Cup pods or loose grounds |
| Cost per capsule | 1.04 | 1.04 |
| Dimensions | 251 x 323 x 333 mm | 140 x 332 x 338 mm |
| Drink Sizes | 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12oz | Up to 24oz |
| Hot Water Dispenser | ✓ | — |
| Iced Setting | ✓ | — |
| Maintenance Reminder | ✓ | — |
| Milk Frother Type | None | Manual built-in fold-away frother |
| Milk System | None | Built-in fold-away frother |
| Model | — | PB051 |
| Reusable Capsule Available | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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. |
| Strength control | ✓ | — |
| Temperature Control | ✓ | — |
| Third Party Capsules Available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Water Tank | 2.2 L | 1.6, removable and fold-away |
Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker vs Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051: common questions
Which is better, Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker or Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051?
Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker scores 5.8 against 5.7, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion.
Is Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker or Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051 cheaper?
Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker starts at Not publicly stated, and Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051 at Not publicly stated.
Who is Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker for?
The Keurig for somebody who finds pod coffee weak and wants it hotter and stronger
Who is Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051 for?
Pod convenience with four brew styles and an iced setting that is not just brewing over ice
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