Keurig K-Express Single-Serve vs Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051
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Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051
5.7/ 10
Not publicly stated
Visit Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051 →The verdict
Keurig K-Express Single-Serve is the better buy on our scoring, 6.2 to Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051's 5.7. It leads on capsule system & choice and ease of use & speed.
Who each one suits
Keurig K-Express Single-Serve
One person, one mug, the least you can spend to get there
Scores higher on capsule system & choice, ease of use & speed, machine value for money.
Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051
Pod convenience with four brew styles and an iced setting that is not just brewing over ice
Scores higher on drink quality, build quality & reliability, maintenance & 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 | Keurig K-Express Single-Serve | Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drink Quality | 18% | 4.7 | 5.3 |
| Capsule System & Choice | 16% | 10.0 | 8.5 |
| Running Cost Per Cup | 16% | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Ease of Use & Speed | 12% | 6.2 | 5.0 |
| Build Quality & Reliability | 12% | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Waste & Disposal | 10% | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Machine Value for Money | 8% | 10.0 | 5.0 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 8% | 5.0 | 6.9 |
What each one costs
| Price | $69.99 | 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-Express Single-Serve | Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $69.99 | — |
| Best for | One person, one mug, the least you can spend to get there | Pod convenience with four brew styles and an iced setting that is not just brewing over ice |
| What sets it apart | Among the least expensive machines here, still on the open K-Cup standard with reusable capsules available | Four brew strengths and a built-in frother, on a machine that also takes loose grounds |
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | — |
| 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 |
| Colour Options | Black, Island Berry, Mint, Warm Stone | — |
| Dimensions | — | 140 x 332 x 338 mm |
| Drink Sizes | 8, 10 and 12 oz | Up to 24oz |
| Milk Frother Type | None | Manual built-in fold-away frother |
| Milk System | None | Built-in fold-away frother |
| Model | — | PB051 |
| Power | 1001 W | — |
| Proprietary Capsules | ✕ | — |
| Reusable Capsule Available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Warranty | 1 year | — |
| Water Tank | — | 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-Express Single-Serve
- +$69.99, the second least expensive machine in this category
- +K-Cup is an open standard, with reusable capsules available
- +A one-year warranty and a 5-minute auto shut-off
- −1001W, and no tank size or drink sizes published
- −No weight 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-Express Single-Serve | Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $69.99 | — |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | One person, one mug, the least you can spend to get there | Pod convenience with four brew styles and an iced setting that is not just brewing over ice |
| What sets it apart | Among the least expensive machines here, still on the open K-Cup standard with reusable capsules available | Four brew strengths and a built-in frother, on a machine that also takes loose grounds |
| Specifications | ||
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | — |
| 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 |
| Colour Options | Black, Island Berry, Mint, Warm Stone | — |
| Cost per capsule | 1.04 | 1.04 |
| Dimensions | — | 140 x 332 x 338 mm |
| Drink Sizes | 8, 10 and 12 oz | Up to 24oz |
| Milk Frother Type | None | Manual built-in fold-away frother |
| Milk System | None | Built-in fold-away frother |
| Model | — | PB051 |
| Power | 1001 W | — |
| Proprietary Capsules | ✕ | — |
| 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. |
| Third Party Capsules Available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Warranty | 1 year | — |
| Water Tank | — | 1.6, removable and fold-away |
Keurig K-Express Single-Serve vs Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051: common questions
Which is better, Keurig K-Express Single-Serve or Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051?
Keurig K-Express Single-Serve scores 6.2 against 5.7, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051 is still ahead on drink quality.
Is Keurig K-Express Single-Serve or Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051 cheaper?
Keurig K-Express Single-Serve starts at $69.99, and Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker PB051 at Not publicly stated.
Who is Keurig K-Express Single-Serve for?
One person, one mug, the least you can spend to get there
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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