Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker vs Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System
The verdict
Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System is narrowly ahead, 6.3 to Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker's 6.1. It leads on drink quality and build quality & reliability.
Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker costs $93 less.
Who each one suits
Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker
The smallest footprint in single serve, for a desk, dorm or caravan
Scores higher on capsule system & choice, running cost per cup, ease of use & speed.
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 drink quality, build quality & reliability, waste & disposal.
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-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker | Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drink Quality | 18% | 5.3 | 7.3 |
| Capsule System & Choice | 16% | 8.5 | 5.0 |
| Running Cost Per Cup | 16% | 5.5 | 4.0 |
| Build Quality & Reliability | 12% | 5.0 | 7.5 |
| Ease of Use & Speed | 12% | 7.0 | 5.8 |
| Waste & Disposal | 10% | 3.0 | 8.0 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 8% | 4.4 | 8.8 |
| Machine Value for Money | 8% | 10.0 | 6.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $71.00 | $164 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker | Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand founded | — | 1998 |
| Based in | — | Needham, USA |
| Price | $71.00 | $164 |
| Best for | The smallest footprint in single serve, for a desk, dorm or caravan | Home users wanting a dual-function espresso capsule and ground-coffee brewer with built-in frothing |
| What sets it apart | Under five inches wide, with cord storage, so it travels and stores | 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 | — | De'Longhi All-in-One Espresso & Coffee Maker, Chefman 8-in-1 Coffee Station, Ninja Luxe Café Premier ES601 |
| Automatic milk frother | — | ✓ |
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | — |
| Body Material | — | Plastic |
| Bottomless Available | — | ✕ |
| Built in Grinder | — | ✕ |
| Capsule Material | Plastic, a #5 plastic cup | Aluminium |
| Capsule System | Single-use K-Cup pods, an open standard many brands make | Original-style espresso capsules |
| Colour Options | — | Black |
| Cost per capsule | 1.04 | 0.90 |
| Dimensions | 114 x 287 x 307 mm | 309.9D x 249.9W x 380W mm |
| Drink Sizes | Any size from 8 to 12oz | Espresso 1.35 oz, Lungo 3.75 oz, Over Ice 1 oz |
| Footprint | Under 5 inches wide | — |
| Machine Type | — | Capsule + ground-coffee dual-function drip/espresso machine |
| Milk Frother Type | None | Manual built-in fold-away frother |
| Milk System | None | Built-in fold-away frother |
| Plumbable | — | ✕ |
| Power | — | 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 |
| Reusable Capsule Available | ✓ | — |
| Shot Timer | — | ✕ |
| Steam Wand Type | — | Built-in fold-away frother |
| Third Party Capsules Available | ✓ | — |
| Travel Mug Height | 178 mm | — |
| Used Capsule Bin Capacity | — | 20 |
| Warranty | — | 1 year |
| Water Tank | 0.35, a single cup reservoir filled per brew | 1.77 L |
| Weight | — | 6.9 kg |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker
- +Under 5 inches wide, the smallest machine here by footprint
- +Any size from 8 to 12oz, with 178mm of clearance for a travel mug
- +$71, well under the $154.99 median, and K-Cup is an open standard
- +Auto shut-off 90 seconds after the last brew
- −A 0.35 litre single-cup reservoir, filled for every brew
- −The My K-Cup reusable filter is sold separately rather than included
- −No warranty term, wattage or weight is published
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
| Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker | Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System | |
|---|---|---|
| The maker | ||
| Brand founded | — | 1998 |
| Based in | — | Needham, USA |
| Price | ||
| Price | $71.00 | $164 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | The smallest footprint in single serve, for a desk, dorm or caravan | Home users wanting a dual-function espresso capsule and ground-coffee brewer with built-in frothing |
| What sets it apart | Under five inches wide, with cord storage, so it travels and stores | 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 | — | De'Longhi All-in-One Espresso & Coffee Maker, Chefman 8-in-1 Coffee Station, Ninja Luxe Café Premier ES601 |
| Specifications | ||
| Automatic milk frother | — | ✓ |
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | — |
| Body Material | — | Plastic |
| Bottomless Available | — | ✕ |
| Built in Grinder | — | ✕ |
| Capsule Material | Plastic, a #5 plastic cup | Aluminium |
| Capsule System | Single-use K-Cup pods, an open standard many brands make | Original-style espresso capsules |
| Colour Options | — | Black |
| Cost per capsule | 1.04 | 0.90 |
| Dimensions | 114 x 287 x 307 mm | 309.9D x 249.9W x 380W mm |
| Drink Sizes | Any size from 8 to 12oz | Espresso 1.35 oz, Lungo 3.75 oz, Over Ice 1 oz |
| Footprint | Under 5 inches wide | — |
| Machine Type | — | Capsule + ground-coffee dual-function drip/espresso machine |
| Milk Frother Type | None | Manual built-in fold-away frother |
| Milk System | None | Built-in fold-away frother |
| Plumbable | — | ✕ |
| Power | — | 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 |
| 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. |
| Shot Timer | — | ✕ |
| Steam Wand Type | — | Built-in fold-away frother |
| Third Party Capsules Available | ✓ | — |
| Travel Mug Height | 178 mm | — |
| Used Capsule Bin Capacity | — | 20 |
| Warranty | — | 1 year |
| Water Tank | 0.35, a single cup reservoir filled per brew | 1.77 L |
| Weight | — | 6.9 kg |
Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker vs Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System: common questions
Which is better, Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker or Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System?
Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System scores 6.3 against 6.1, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker is still ahead on capsule system & choice.
Is Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker or Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System cheaper?
Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker starts at $71.00, and Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System at $164.
Who is Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker for?
The smallest footprint in single serve, for a desk, dorm or caravan
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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